LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — Northern Kentucky edged Bellarmine 80-76 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Knights Hall. The Norse led 44-38 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half.

Northern Kentucky forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 23 points, and dominated inside with 44 points in the paint. LJ Wells led the Norse with 17 points and eight rebounds. Jack Karasinski scored a game-high 21 points for the Knights, who were perfect on 13 free throws but managed only four assists.

Northern Kentucky improved to 9-3. Bellarmine fell to 4-6. Attendance was 1,227.