#HLMBB Roundup: Nov. 29
Lance Rinker
INDIANAPOLIS — Cleveland State, Northern Kentucky, and Milwaukee each earned victories on Wednesday as five Horizon League teams were in action. Youngstown State and UIC suffered setbacks to Robert Morris and Troy, respectively.
TODAY’S RESULTS (Wednesday, Nov. 29)
at Cleveland State 75, Arkansas State 72
Robert Morris 81, at Youngstown State 74
at Northern Kentucky 112, Berea College (Ky.) 33
at Troy 87, UIC 66
Milwaukee 75, at Northern Illinois 62
Vikings top Arkansas State, 75-72
(Courtesy of CSUVikings.com) —
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kenny Carpenter scored 17 points and was one of four players in double figures as Cleveland State defeated Arkansas State, 75-72, on Wednesday night in the Wolstein Center. The Vikings improved to 2-4 this year, while ASU fell to 2-5.
Full recap
Penguins drop hard-fought, 81-74 decision to Robert Morris
(Courtesy of YSUSports.com) —
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Youngstown State men's basketball team had three players score in double figures, but Robert Morris outscored the Penguins by seven in the second half to earn an 81-74 victory on Wednesday nigh at the Beeghly Center.
Full recap
@NKUNorseMBB routs Berea, 112-33
(Courtesy of NKUNorse.com) —
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team turned in an impressive performance on Wednesday evening in a 112-33 win over Berea. The Norse improve to 5-2 on the year with the win.
Full recap
Miscues sink @UICFlamesMBB at Troy
(Courtesy of UICFlames.com) —
TROY, Ala. — Playing the second game of a three-game road trip, UIC was hampered by a season-high 21 turnovers for the second time in as many contests and Troy took advantage to post an 87-66 victory Wednesday night at Trojan Arena.
Full recap
Milwaukee downs Northern Illinois, 75-62
DEKALB, Ill. — Milwaukee outlasted Northern Illinois on Wednesday night, 75-62, to improve to 5-2 on the season. The Panthers outscored NIU, 15-4, over the game's final five minutes to seal the road win. Five Milwaukee players scored in double figures, including redshirt-senior forward Brett Prahl who led the Panthers with 18 points on nearly-perfect, 7-of-8 shooting from the field.
Full recap on
MKEPanthers.com.
TOMORROW’S SLATE (Thursday, Nov. 30)
Texas Southern at Oakland (7:00 PM ET - ESPN3)
MOTOR CITY MADNESS
This year’s Little Caesars Horizon League Basketball Championship will take place at the new Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
Little Caesars Arena is located in the heart of District Detroit, a vibrant 50-block area full of restaurants, bars, parks, and other destinations. Fans attending Motor City Madness will be able to explore all that District Detroit has to offer while taking in 18 thrilling Horizon League tournament games over five days in a state-of-the-art entertainment facility.
Tickets can be purchased at campus box offices now and online beginning Dec. 15. For more information, visit
HorizonLeague.com.