Faulkner lifts Northern Kentucky over UIC 72-68
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Trevon Faulkner had 25 points and 12 rebounds as Northern Kentucky edged past Illinois-Chicago 72-68 on Friday night.
Marques Warrick added 20 points and Bryson Langdon had 13 for Northern Kentucky (8-8, 6-5 Horizon League).
Zion Griffin had 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Flames (8-6, 5-4). Michael Diggins and Maurice Commander each had 12 points.
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2021-22 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 15-6 | - | 20-11 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 15-6 | - | 21-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 14-6 | 0.5 | 20-12 |
| Wright State | 15-7 | 0.5 | 22-14 |
| Oakland | 12-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 10-7 | 3 | 14-16 |
| Youngstown State | 12-9 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UIC | 9-10 | 5.5 | 14-16 |
| Milwaukee | 8-14 | 7.5 | 10-22 |
| Robert Morris | 5-16 | 10 | 8-24 |
| Green Bay | 4-16 | 10.5 | 5-25 |
| IUPUI | 1-16 | 12 | 3-26 |