The Northern Kentucky Norse (6-12) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Youngstown State Penguins (7-10) on January 15, 2025 at Beeghly Center.
Youngstown State dropped its previous game to Wright State, 77-62, on Sunday. Malia Magestro led the way with 16 points, and also had five rebounds and one assist. Northern Kentucky was victorious in its most recent game versus IU Indianapolis, 80-63, on Saturday. Halle Idowu was its leading scorer with 19 points.
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When is Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky and when does it start?
This contest between the Penguins and Norse will happen on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 6:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Youngstown State vs. Northern Kentucky
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Youngstown State Penguins vs. Northern Kentucky Norse Game Preview
Youngstown State Stats, Odds & Insights
Youngstown State is being outscored by 1.7 points per game with a -30 scoring differential overall. It puts up 57.9 points per game (317th in college basketball) and gives up 59.6 per contest (81st in college basketball).
The 57.9 points the Penguins average are 12.2 fewer than the Norse give up.
Youngstown State knocks down 5.7 three-pointers per game (224th in college basketball) at a 25.9% rate (321st in college basketball), compared to the 4.9 its opponents make while shooting 29.1% from beyond the arc.
Offensively, the Penguins have played better at home this year, putting up 68.4 points per game, compared to 49.4 per game in road games.
On offense, Youngstown State has picked up its output a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 58.3 points per contest over that span compared to the 57.9 it has put up over the course of this year.
Northern Kentucky Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Kentucky has a -82 scoring differential, falling short by 4.6 points per game. It is putting up 65.5 points per game, 195th in college basketball, and is allowing 70.1 per contest to rank 301st in college basketball.
The Norse’s 65.5 points per game are 5.9 more than the Penguins allow.
Northern Kentucky connects on 6.7 three-pointers per game (140th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.3. It shoots 30.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 32.1%.
The Norse score 68.6 points per game at home, and 62.6 on the road.
Northern Kentucky is putting up 64.1 points per game in its previous 10 games, which is 1.4 fewer points than its average for the season (65.5).
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Penguins Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Jewel Watkins | 17 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
Malia Magestro | 13 | 11.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Sophia Gregory | 14 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
Erica King | 17 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Sarah Baker | 9 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Norse Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Macey Blevins | 13 | 12.8 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Halle Idowu | 17 | 12.5 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
Kamora Morgan | 17 | 10.2 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Mya Meredith | 15 | 8.9 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Kalissa Lacy | 17 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
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