Norse take 3rd Horizon title in 4 years with win over Flames
Northern Kentucky players celebrate with the trophy after a 71-62 win over Illinois-Chicago in an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky players celebrate with the trophy after a 71-62 win over Illinois-Chicago in an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 09:40 PM EDT
The Northern Kentucky bench, including forward Adrian Nelson (4), celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois-Chicago for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Northern Kentucky bench, including forward Adrian Nelson (4), celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois-Chicago for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 09:49 PM EDT
Northern Kentucky coach Darrin Horn gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois-Chicago for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky coach Darrin Horn gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois-Chicago for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 09:49 PM EDT
Northern Kentucky guard Jalen Tate (11) drives against Northern Kentucky guard Paul Djoko (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky guard Jalen Tate (11) drives against Northern Kentucky guard Paul Djoko (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 07:55 PM EDT
'Illinois-Chicago coach Steve McClain reacts during in the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northern Kentucky for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

'Illinois-Chicago coach Steve McClain reacts during in the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northern Kentucky for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 07:58 PM EDT
Northern Kentucky's Tre Cobbs, Jalen Tate, Karl Harris (14) and Bryant Mocaby (30), from left, celebrate on the bench during the second half against Illinois-Chicago in an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky's Tre Cobbs, Jalen Tate, Karl Harris (14) and Bryant Mocaby (30), from left, celebrate on the bench during the second half against Illinois-Chicago in an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 09:51 PM EDT
Northern Kentucky celebrates with the trophy after a 71-62 win over Illinois-Chicago in an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky celebrates with the trophy after a 71-62 win over Illinois-Chicago in an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 09:40 PM EDT
Illinois-Chicago guard Marcus Ottey (1) drives on Northern Kentucky guard Trevon Faulkner (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Illinois-Chicago guard Marcus Ottey (1) drives on Northern Kentucky guard Trevon Faulkner (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Northern Kentucky won 71-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 09:50 PM EDT
Northern Kentucky guard Jalen Tate (11) shoots over Illinois-Chicago guard Godwin Boahen (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky guard Jalen Tate (11) shoots over Illinois-Chicago guard Godwin Boahen (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 07:54 PM EDT
Northern Kentucky guard Tyler Sharpe (15) drives on Illinois-Chicago guard Marcus Ottey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky guard Tyler Sharpe (15) drives on Illinois-Chicago guard Marcus Ottey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 07:50 PM EDT
Northern Kentucky guard Jalen Tate (11) shoots in front of Northern Kentucky guard Adham Eleeda (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northern Kentucky guard Jalen Tate (11) shoots in front of Northern Kentucky guard Adham Eleeda (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mar. 10, 2020 07:48 PM EDT