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Wright State Raiders Dominate Northern Kentucky Norse 103-90

Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Corteva Coliseum

Wright State Raiders 103, Northern Kentucky Norse 90, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Northern Kentucky Norse vs Wright State Raiders?

Wright State Raiders beat Northern Kentucky Norse 103-90 at Corteva Coliseum on March 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Northern Kentucky Norse vs Wright State Raiders?

Wright State Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling encounter at the Corteva Coliseum, the Wright State Raiders secured a decisive victory over the Northern Kentucky Norse, finishing the game with a score of 103-90. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between these two teams in the 2026 season, with Wright State having narrowly edged Northern Kentucky in their previous clash just over a week prior, winning 92-91.

Wright State entered the game with a solid home record of 22-11 and had been in good form, winning seven of their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak leading up to this matchup. Their recent performances showcased an impressive offensive output, averaging 80.7 points scored per game while allowing 75.8 points. The Raiders' last five games saw them average 81.8 points while allowing 75.2, indicating a potent offense that was difficult to contain.

On the other hand, the Northern Kentucky Norse, with a record of 20-14, had also been performing well, winning six of their last ten games and riding a two-game winning streak into the contest. They averaged 79.8 points scored and allowed 76.3 points during this stretch, with their last five games yielding an average of 82.2 points scored while conceding 77.2. Despite their recent success, the Norse faced a challenging task against a high-scoring Wright State team.

The game saw both teams exchanging leads, but the Raiders' ability to maintain offensive pressure ultimately proved decisive. Wright State's scoring was highlighted by several key plays, including a long-range three-pointer from Kael Robinson and consistent free-throw shooting from TJ Burch, who contributed significantly to the final score. The Raiders' ability to convert free throws down the stretch helped them maintain their lead as the game progressed.

In terms of home and away performance, Wright State had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Northern Kentucky had a mixed away record of 4-2. This home advantage likely played a role in the Raiders' performance, as they were able to capitalize on their familiar environment and the support of their home crowd.

Injuries did not appear to significantly impact either team for this matchup, allowing both sides to field their strongest lineups. This contributed to the high-scoring nature of the game, as both teams were able to execute their offensive strategies effectively.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Northern Kentucky favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 157.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, but Wright State's performance exceeded expectations, leading to a dominant win.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed an intense battle, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. Notably, the Raiders' ability to score in transition and exploit mismatches in the half-court proved crucial. The Norse, while competitive, struggled to keep pace with Wright State's scoring, especially in the second half, where the Raiders pulled away decisively.

Overall, this matchup was a testament to Wright State's offensive prowess and their ability to perform under pressure, especially at home. The Raiders' victory not only solidified their standing in the league but also set the stage for future encounters between these two teams, as they continue to vie for supremacy in their conference.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsNKU -1.5 157.5 o -110 / u -110 Northern Kentucky Norse -108 · Wright State Raiders -112

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Leaders

  • PointsMichael Cooper25Wright State Raiders
  • AssistsMichael Cooper3Wright State Raiders
  • ReboundsMichael Imariagbe10Wright State Raiders
  • PointsKael Robinson24Northern Kentucky Norse
  • AssistsEthan Elliott7Northern Kentucky Norse
  • ReboundsTae Dozier7Northern Kentucky Norse

Recent form

Wright State Raiders

Last 10: 7-3Streak W380.7 scored · 75.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

  • W90-61vs Cleveland State VikingsMar 5
  • W92-91at Northern Kentucky NorseMar 1
  • W74-70at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 26
  • L68-81vs Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 22
  • W85-73vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 20
  • W102-90at Cleveland State VikingsFeb 15
  • L74-77vs Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 13
  • W73-68vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 8
  • L66-72at Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 5
  • W83-75at Green Bay PhoenixFeb 1

Northern Kentucky Norse

Last 10: 6-4Streak W279.8 scored · 76.3 allowed per game4-2 away

  • W96-76at Green Bay PhoenixMar 8
  • W85-84at Oakland Golden GrizzliesMar 5
  • L91-92vs Wright State RaidersMar 1
  • W81-70at Cleveland State VikingsFeb 26
  • L58-64at Youngstown State PenguinsFeb 22
  • W87-71vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 19
  • W84-81at IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 12
  • W67-62vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 7
  • L84-87vs Green Bay PhoenixFeb 5
  • L65-76at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 1

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Wright State23-12-15-5
Robert Morris22-11213-7
Green Bay18-15312-8
Detroit Mercy17-15312-8
Oakland16-16312-8
Purdue Fort Wayne17-15411-9
Northern Kentucky20-14510-10
Youngstown State15-1778-12
Milwaukee12-2078-12
Cleveland State11-2296-14
IU Indianapolis7-25123-17

Box score

StatNorthern Kentucky NorseWright State Raiders
Field goals29-6433-59
Field goal %4556
Three-pointers9-239-21
Three-point %3943
Free throws23-3028-33
Free throw %7785
Rebounds3631
Offensive rebounds156
Defensive rebounds2125
Assists1617
Steals610
Blocks44
Turnovers1510
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1324
Fast-break points817
Points in the paint4042
Fouls2323
Largest lead617
Lead changes1111
Time in front4347

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half63-69Kellen Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
  2. 2nd Half63-70Kellen Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2
  3. 2nd Half63-72TJ Burch makes layup
  4. 2nd Half63-74Andrea Holden makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (TJ Burch assists)
  5. 2nd Half65-74LJ Wells makes layup (Dan Gherezgher assists)
  6. 2nd Half67-74Donovan Oday makes 0-foot tip in layup
  7. 2nd Half67-75Michael Imariagbe makes free throw 2 of 2
  8. 2nd Half67-78Dominic Pangonis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Imariagbe assists)
  9. 2nd Half69-78LJ Wells makes driving layup
  10. 2nd Half69-81Michael Cooper makes 23-foot three point jumper (Solomon Callaghan assists)
  11. 2nd Half71-81LJ Wells makes layup
  12. 2nd Half71-83Kellen Pickett makes 8-foot jumper (Michael Imariagbe assists)
  13. 2nd Half72-83Tae Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
  14. 2nd Half73-83Tae Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
  15. 2nd Half73-84Solomon Callaghan makes free throw 1 of 2
  16. 2nd Half73-85Solomon Callaghan makes free throw 2 of 2
  17. 2nd Half74-85Kael Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
  18. 2nd Half75-85Kael Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
  19. 2nd Half75-88Michael Cooper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Solomon Callaghan assists)
  20. 2nd Half75-90Kellen Pickett makes driving layup (TJ Burch assists)
  21. 2nd Half77-90Donovan Rakotonanahary makes layup (Tae Dozier assists)
  22. 2nd Half78-90Donovan Rakotonanahary makes free throw 1 of 1
  23. 2nd Half78-91TJ Burch makes free throw 1 of 2
  24. 2nd Half78-92TJ Burch makes free throw 2 of 2
  25. 2nd Half78-94Michael Cooper makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (TJ Burch assists)
  26. 2nd Half79-94LJ Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
  27. 2nd Half80-94LJ Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
  28. 2nd Half80-95Michael Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
  29. 2nd Half80-96Michael Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
  30. 2nd Half81-96LJ Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
  31. 2nd Half81-97Solomon Callaghan makes free throw 1 of 2
  32. 2nd Half81-98Solomon Callaghan makes free throw 2 of 2
  33. 2nd Half84-98Kael Robinson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Ethan Elliott assists)
  34. 2nd Half84-99TJ Burch makes free throw 1 of 2
  35. 2nd Half84-100TJ Burch makes free throw 2 of 2
  36. 2nd Half86-100Donovan Oday makes 3-foot pullup jump shot
  37. 2nd Half88-100LJ Wells makes 2-foot dunk (Donovan Oday assists)
  38. 2nd Half88-101Solomon Callaghan makes free throw 1 of 2
  39. 2nd Half90-101LJ Wells makes layup
  40. 2nd Half90-103TJ Burch makes layup (Michael Cooper assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Wright State Raiders, below favours Northern Kentucky Norse.

Venue

  • Corteva ColiseumIndianapolis, IN
  • OfficialsTim Comer, Jim Bruno, Randy Richardson

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