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Brooks Scores Career-High 27 as Central Michigan Tops Northern Kentucky 68-57
By Piper Rampage
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Phat Phat Brooks scored a career-high 27 points to lead Central Michigan to a 68-57 victory over Northern Kentucky at Truist Arena.
Brooks shot 8-of-13 from the field and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line, adding four assists and four steals. It was his third straight game setting a career high.
Conrad Luczynski added 15 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and Jalen Kampen scored nine points for the Chippewas.
Willie Foster led Northern Kentucky with 21 points and three steals. Noah Pagotto added 11 points and eight rebounds, and Eric Acker scored 10 points.
Central Michigan trailed 26-22 at halftime after Northern Kentucky outscored the Chippewas 26-22 in the first half. The Chippewas responded with a 46-31 advantage in the second half.
The teams traded the lead throughout the game in a contest that featured 11 lead changes. With the score tied 48-48, Central Michigan went on a run to take the lead for good.
The Chippewas never trailed after the 13:55 mark of the second half, with Brooks taking over late to secure the win.
Central Michigan outrebounded Northern Kentucky 49-30 and shot 19-of-22 from the free-throw line.
Central Michigan improved to 4-0, its first 4-0 start since the 2019-20 season. Northern Kentucky fell to 2-3.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
