Northern Kentucky Dominates Cin.-Clermont with Robinson's 22 Points

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On Monday, Northern Kentucky’s men’s basketball team steamrolled Cincinnati-Clermont with a wild final score of 126-69. Kael Robinson was the guy to watch—he dropped 22 points and pretty much led the Norse to a runaway win.

Robinson barely missed, hitting 9 of 10 shots. He was also lights out from deep, sinking 4 of 5 threes.

Honestly, his shooting was almost unfair to watch:

Field Goals: 9 of 10
Three-Point Range: 4 of 5

When a player’s that locked in, it’s tough for any defense to keep up. Cincinnati-Clermont just couldn’t find an answer.

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Contributions from Key Players

Sure, Robinson stole the spotlight, but he wasn’t alone out there. Dan Gherezgher Jr., Donovan Oday, and Tae Dozier all chipped in big.

Dan Gherezgher Jr.

Gherezgher Jr. put up 18 points, making 7 of his 10 shots. He scored from just about everywhere—inside, outside, you name it.

Three-Point Range: 2 of 5
Free Throws: 2 of 4

He also snagged six rebounds, doing a little bit of everything. The guy’s got some range and hustle.

Donovan Oday and Tae Dozier

Oday and Dozier each added 15 points. They kept the scoreboard moving, making sure Northern Kentucky never let up.

It felt like every time Cincinnati-Clermont tried to rally, those two answered right back.

Cincinnati-Clermont’s Efforts

Even with the score so lopsided, Cincinnati-Clermont had their moments. Austin Southerland was especially tough, leading the Cougars with 25 points.

Austin Southerland’s Performance

Southerland’s 25 was honestly impressive given the circumstances. He kept attacking, finding ways to score even when things looked grim.

Team Statistics

Final Score: 126-69
Top Scorer: Kael Robinson (22 points)
Other Key Contributors: Dan Gherezgher Jr. (18 points), Donovan Oday (15 points), Tae Dozier (15 points)
Cincinnati-Clermont’s Top Scorer: Austin Southerland (25 points)

Looking Ahead

This kind of performance from Northern Kentucky? It’s a good sign for the rest of their season. With Robinson, Gherezgher Jr., Oday, and Dozier all clicking, the Norse look set for a strong run.

Upcoming Challenges

The season’s only going to get tougher from here. Can they keep it up against stronger teams? That’s the real question.

Staying sharp and adapting game to game will be key if they want to keep stacking wins. Let’s see how they handle the pressure when it really counts.

Conclusion

Northern Kentucky pulled off a convincing win over Cincinnati-Clermont, really putting their offensive and defensive skills on display.

Kael Robinson stood out, but honestly, the whole team seemed to click. The Norse are shaping up to be a tough matchup this season—no one should underestimate them.

If you want to dig into the details, check out the full article on Fox Sports.

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