Cincinnati — January 23, 2026

Northwest delivered a dominant performance Friday night, defeating Purcell Marian 84–51 behind a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense.

The visitors set the tone early, racing out to a 28–11 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. Northwest maintained steady pressure throughout the game, outscoring Purcell Marian in every quarter to secure the convincing win .

Christian Craig led all scorers with a game-high 32 points, shooting an efficient 10-for-14 from the field and an impressive 10-for-13 from beyond the arc. His perimeter shooting fueled Northwest’s offense and stretched the Purcell Marian defense from the opening minutes .

Jadyn Hairston and Isaiah Stroud each added 12 points for Northwest. Hairston was a force on the glass, pulling down 15 rebounds while also contributing four assists and four steals. Stroud filled the stat sheet with four rebounds, four assists, and five steals, showcasing Northwest’s defensive intensity .

Northwest shot 44.8 percent from the field and knocked down 12 three-pointers, while forcing 23 turnovers on the defensive end. The team also dominated the rebounding battle, 43–30, creating extra scoring opportunities throughout the night .

Purcell Marian was led by Kharson Ferguson with 11 points, while Noah Frazier added 10 points and a team-high nine rebounds. Riley Harrington chipped in 11 points off the bench, but the home team struggled offensively, shooting just 35.1 percent from the floor and 20 percent from three-point range .

With the win, Northwest continues to build momentum as the season progresses, while Purcell Marian will look to regroup heading into its next matchup.