Green Bay Sinks Game-Winning Three at Buzzer to Top Northern Kentucky in OT

Phoenix rally from late deficit to stun Norse in dramatic finish

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:55pm

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CJ O'Hara scored 23 points and Preston Ruedinger hit a 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds left in overtime to lift Green Bay to an 87-84 victory over Northern Kentucky on Wednesday night.

Why it matters

The win was a crucial conference victory for Green Bay, who improved to 13-12 overall and 8-6 in Horizon League play. Northern Kentucky, meanwhile, dropped to 14-11 on the season and 6-8 in league action.

The details

O'Hara added six rebounds and three steals for the Phoenix, while Marcus Hall scored 15 points with seven rebounds and five assists. Caden Wilkins chipped in 11 points off the bench. For Northern Kentucky, Donovan Oday led the way with 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals. Tae Dozier added 20 points, three steals and four blocks, and LJ Wells finished with 13 points and two blocks.

  • The game-winning shot by Ruedinger came with just 0.2 seconds remaining in overtime.

The players

CJ O'Hara

A key contributor for Green Bay, scoring 23 points and adding six rebounds and three steals.

Preston Ruedinger

Hit the game-winning 3-pointer for Green Bay with 0.2 seconds left in overtime to secure the victory.

Donovan Oday

Led Northern Kentucky with 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“That was an unbelievable shot by Preston to win it for us. I'm so proud of the way our team fought back and never gave up.”

— CJ O'Hara, Green Bay Player

The takeaway

Green Bay's dramatic comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, a valuable trait as they continue their push for a Horizon League title. Meanwhile, Northern Kentucky will look to rebound from this tough loss as they aim to solidify their position in the conference standings.