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The Northern Kentucky Norse (14-9, 6-6 Horizon League) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-10, 9-3 Horizon League) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Athletics Center O'rena. The contest airs at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky
- Game day: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Game time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Oakland 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.6 | 60 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6 | 335 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.9 | 262 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.2 | 299 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.7 | 42 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.1 | 204 |
Northern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.6 | 60 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.5 | 267 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 198 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.0 | 179 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.9 | 247 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 43 |
Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky Stat Insights
Points
- The 83.9 points the Golden Grizzlies average are 7.0 more than the Norse allow.
- When Oakland scores more than 76.9, it has a record of 11-6.
- Northern Kentucky has a 14-4 record when allowing less than 83.9 points.
- The Norse's 84.3 points per game are only 2.5 more than the Golden Grizzlies allow.
- When posting over 81.8 points, Northern Kentucky is 10-1.
- Oakland's record is 9-3 when it concedes fewer than 84.3 points.
- The Golden Grizzlies have outscored opponents by 47 points this season (2.1 per game), and the Norse have scored 171 more than their opponents (7.4 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Golden Grizzlies are shooting 47.6% from the field, 2.1% higher than the Norse concede.
- In games when Oakland shoots higher than 45.5% from the field, it is 10-3 overall.
- The Norse shoot 47.6% from the field, the same as the Golden Grizzlies allow.
- This season Northern Kentucky is 10-1 when the team shoots better than 47.6% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Golden Grizzlies and Norse rebound at about the same rate, with the Golden Grizzlies averaging 1.2 fewer rebounds per game.
- Northern Kentucky is 8-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Oakland is 4-7 when falling short on the boards.
- The Golden Grizzlies pull down 8.9 offensive rebounds per game, 1.3 fewer than the Norse.
- The Norse are 8-5 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Golden Grizzlies are 8-5 when they lose that battle.
- Oakland is -2.3 on the boards, but Northern Kentucky outrebounds opponents by 1.1 per game.
Oakland Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Cleveland State | Away |
| 2/12/2026 | Youngstown State | Home |
| 2/15/2026 | Robert Morris | Away |
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Green Bay | Home |
| 2/7/2026 | Milwaukee | Home |
| 2/12/2026 | IU Indianapolis | Away |