Date: Saturday, November 30
Time: 4:00pm CDT
TV/Streaming: SEC Network+
The Norse
2019-20 Record: 5-2
Head Coach: Darrin Horn (5-2, 1st season)
Darrin Horn takes over for John Brannen who did an outstanding job before taking the Cincinnati job. Horn knows what it takes to get it done at the mid major level. He led Western Kentucky to 111 wins in 5 seasons before spending 4 years at South Carolina. While at USCe, Horn went 2-2 against with the Hogs with both wins coming in overtime in Columbia.
The Norse have started the season 5-2, but 3-2 against Division 1 competition. Northern Kentucky has been a part of several close games so far this season. A 1-point win at Coastal Carolina, a 2-point win at Ball State, and a 2-point double-overtime loss at home against Texas Southern. A Texas Southern team that Arkansas had no trouble beating.
This NKU team lacks size, just like Arkansas. Also like the Hogs, the Norse have been outstanding guarding the 3-point line. They have held opponents to 26%. The Norse are very wing/guard oriented. Seniors Dantez Walton, Tyler Sharpe, and Karl Harris are the blood and soul of this team left behind for Coach Horn.