Dan Gherezgher Jr. led the way for the Norse (17-16) with 18 points. Keeyan Itejere added 13 points and eight rebounds for Northern Kentucky. LJ Wells had 10 points, 10 rebounds and three steals.
Stevenson put up nine points in the first half for Cleveland State, who led 33-27 at the break. Stevenson scored the last seven points for Cleveland State to finish off the five-point victory.
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