Faulkner leads N. Kentucky past Robert Morris 79-74 in OT

Updated Jan. 23, 2021 8:51 p.m. ET
Associated Press

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Trevon Faulkner had 18 points, including six in the final minute of overtime, to lead five Northern Kentucky players in double figures as the Norse narrowly defeated Robert Morris 79-74 on Saturday.

Bryson Langdon, who scored 13 points, hit a jumper with four seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 66. The Colonials didn't get up a final shot.

Marques Warrick added 17 points for the Norse (7-8, 5-5 Horizon League). Adrian Nelson scored 13 and Adham Eleeda had 12.

Faulkner hit all 10 of his free throw attempts. Nelson also had nine rebounds.

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AJ Bramah had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Colonials (3-7, 2-5), who have now lost four consecutive games. Charles Bain added 12 points.

Northern Kentucky defeated Robert Morris 81-76 on Friday.

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