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Northern Kentucky edges Oakland in Horizon League Tournament
Donovan Oday's 19 points lead Norse to narrow 85-84 win
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Donovan Oday scored 19 points to lead Northern Kentucky to an 85-84 victory over Oakland in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament on Wednesday in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Why it matters
The win advances Northern Kentucky to the next round of the Horizon League Tournament, a key postseason event for the conference. The close game highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the importance of strong individual performances like Oday's in determining the outcome.
The details
Oday's 19 points were crucial in Northern Kentucky's narrow one-point victory over Oakland. The game was tightly contested throughout, with Northern Kentucky holding on for the 85-84 final score.
- The game took place on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
The players
Donovan Oday
A player for Northern Kentucky who scored 19 points in the team's 85-84 victory over Oakland in the Horizon League Tournament.
Northern Kentucky
The men's basketball team that defeated Oakland 85-84 in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament.
Oakland
The men's basketball team that lost 85-84 to Northern Kentucky in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament.
What’s next
Northern Kentucky will advance to the next round of the Horizon League Tournament to face the winner of the matchup between the tournament's top two seeds.
The takeaway
Donovan Oday's strong individual performance was crucial in leading Northern Kentucky to a narrow victory over Oakland in the opening round of the competitive Horizon League Tournament.
