The Northern Kentucky Norse (11-5, 3-2 Horizon League) host the Youngstown State Penguins (8-7, 2-3 Horizon League) in a matchup of Horizon League rivals at Truist Arena, tipping off at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
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How to Watch Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State
- Game day: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Game time: 4 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Northern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.8 |
74 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.0 |
270 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.9 |
239 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.3 |
138 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.8 |
284 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
15.3 |
19 |
Youngstown State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.6 |
124 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.4 |
173 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.7 |
207 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.7 |
160 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.8 |
284 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.3 |
85 |
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Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Stat Insights
Points
- The Norse are averaging 83.8 points, 13.5 more than the Penguins give up.
- Northern Kentucky is 11-3 when scoring more than 70.3 points.
- When Youngstown State gives up less than 83.8 points, it is 8-4.
- The Penguins post just 4.0 more points per game (79.1) than the Norse allow (75.1).
- Youngstown State is 5-3 when scoring over 75.1 points.
- Northern Kentucky has a 9-2 record when conceding fewer than 79.1 points.
- The Norse have outscored opponents by 139 points this season (8.7 per game), and the Penguins have scored 132 more than their opponents (8.8 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Norse are shooting 47.8% from the field, 4.4% higher than the Penguins concede.
- Northern Kentucky is 10-1 when shooting better than 43.4% from the field.
- The Penguins make 46.6% of their shots from the field, just 1.6% more than the Norse's defensive field-goal percentage.
- Youngstown State is 6-3 straight up when shooting better than 45.0% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Norse average 31.9 rebounds, 0.8 fewer than the Penguins' average.
- When Youngstown State has a rebounding advantage, it is 6-1. When recording fewer boards, Northern Kentucky is 5-2.
- The Norse pull down 10.3 offensive rebounds per game, the same as the Penguins.
- On the boards, Northern Kentucky is +1.6 rebounds per game, and Youngstown State is +2.0.
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/9/2026 |
Milwaukee |
Away |
| 1/11/2026 |
Green Bay |
Away |
| 1/15/2026 |
Detroit Mercy |
Home |
Youngstown State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/7/2026 |
Purdue Fort Wayne |
Home |
| 1/9/2026 |
Bryant & Stratton |
Home |
| 1/15/2026 |
Wright State |
Away |
