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The Northern Kentucky Norse (15-15, 10-9 Horizon League) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Youngstown State Penguins (19-11, 13-6 Horizon League) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Truist Arena. The game airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State
- Game day: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Northern Kentucky 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.6 | 242 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.7 | 230 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.6 | 263 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 239 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 225 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 60 |
Youngstown State 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.0 | 224 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.3 | 100 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.6 | 83 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 239 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 225 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 110 |
Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Stat Insights
Points
- The Norse put up just 0.9 fewer points than the Penguins give up (71.6).
- Northern Kentucky is 10-3 when tallying more than 71.6 points.
- When Youngstown State concedes fewer than 70.7 points, it is 13-2.
- The Penguins' 77.1 points per game are 5.3 more than the Norse allow.
- Youngstown State is 17-5 when putting up more than 71.8 points.
- Northern Kentucky is 14-8 when it allows less than 77.1 points.
- The Norse have a negative point differential on the season (-34 total points, -1.1 per game), while the Penguins have scored 166 more points than the opposition (5.5 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Norse are shooting 43.6% from the field, only 1.3% higher than Penguins give up.
- In games when Northern Kentucky shoots higher than 42.3% from the field, it is 13-5 overall.
- The Penguins shoot 44.0% from the field, just 0.7 lower than the Norse concede.
- Youngstown State is 9-4 when shooting better than 44.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Norse average 30.6 rebounds, 3.0 fewer than the Penguins.
- Youngstown State is 12-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Northern Kentucky is 4-11 when falling short on the boards.
- The Norse average 9.7 offensive rebounds, just 0.2 fewer} than the Penguins.
- The Penguins are 10-5 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Norse are 2-9 when they lose that battle.
- On the boards, Northern Kentucky is -1.5 rebounds per game, but Youngstown State is +1.5.