|
Feb. 3, 2001 |
|
NKU POSTS 83-78 OT WIN AT LEWIS |
|
Conley gets triple-double as Norse improve to 19-3 |
|
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - Craig Conley hit six free throws during the overtime period Saturday afternoon as the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team defeated Lewis University, 83-78 in overtime, at the Neil Carey Arena. Conley led the Norse with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as NKU improved to 19-3 overall, 10-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Norse are ranked No. 3 nationally in the Division II poll. Craig Sanders added 13 points as NKU won at the Neil Carey Arena for the first time since the 1996-97 season. The Norse need just one victory to reach the 20-win mark for the sixth time in the past seven years. NKU built a 14-point lead with eight minutes remaining in regulation, but Lewis forced overtime when Josh Virostko hit a three-pointer in the final seconds. In overtime, Conley made all six of his free throw attempts as NKU recorded the road win. NKU will return home and play host to Saint Joseph’s College at 7:45 p.m. Thursday night in Regents Hall. |