The Northern Kentucky Norse (14-8, 6-5 Horizon League) visit the Detroit Mercy Titans (8-12, 5-6 Horizon League) in a matchup of Horizon League rivals at Calihan Hall, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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How to Watch Northern Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy
- Game day: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Northern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.0 |
49 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.1 |
252 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.1 |
207 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.5 |
143 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.1 |
262 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.6 |
47 |
Detroit Mercy 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.0 |
297 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.0 |
245 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.6 |
46 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.8 |
218 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.6 |
212 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.2 |
297 |
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Northern Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy Stat Insights
Points
- The Norse are averaging 84.6 points, only 4.4 more than the 80.2 the Titans give up.
- When Northern Kentucky scores more than 80.2, it has a record of 11-1.
- When Detroit Mercy concedes less than 84.6 points, it is 8-5.
- The Titans score only 1.2 more points per game (77.5) than the Norse give up (76.3).
- Detroit Mercy is 5-5 when posting over 76.3 points.
- Northern Kentucky has an 11-1 record when conceding less than 77.5 points.
- The Norse have 184 more points than their opponents this year (8.3 per game), while the Titans have been outscored by 54 (2.7 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Norse are shooting 48.0% from the field, 3% higher than the Titans give up.
- Northern Kentucky is 12-1 when shooting higher than 45.0% from the field.
- The Titans shoot 43.0% from the field, 2.1% lower than the Norse concede.
- This season Detroit Mercy is 3-4 when the team shoots above 45.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Norse collect 32.1 boards per game, 3.5 less than the Titans.
- Detroit Mercy is 7-5 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Northern Kentucky is 5-5 when falling short on the boards.
- The Norse average 10 offensive rebounds, 2.2 less than the Titans.
- The Titans are 6-8 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Norse are 6-4 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Northern Kentucky has an average rebounding margin of +1.6, and Detroit Mercy is at +3.8.
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 2/1/2026 |
Oakland |
Away |
| 2/4/2026 |
Green Bay |
Home |
| 2/7/2026 |
Milwaukee |
Home |
Detroit Mercy Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 2/4/2026 |
Milwaukee |
Away |
| 2/7/2026 |
Green Bay |
Away |
| 2/12/2026 |
Wright State |
Away |