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Drew McDonald (34) shoots in the game against IUPUI.

McDonald named Horizon League Player of the Week

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 5, 2018

After two double digit performances over the weekend, McDonald was named Horizon League Player of the Week Monday afternoon. It is the second time this season a Norse player has been earned the honor this...

Kailey Coffey (23) looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against IUPUI.

Norse defeat Milwaukee to break three game losing streak

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 4, 2018

The NKU women's basketball defeated Milwaukee on the road 60-57 on Saturday. The Norse improve to 4-8 in the Horizon League and 6-17 overall while Milwaukee has a 17-7 record and are 8-4 in conference. Molly...

Carson Williams (23) goes up for a shot in the game against Detroit.

Norse extend road win streak against Cleveland State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 4, 2018

The Northern Kentucky University men's basketball remains undefeated on the road in Horizon League play, defeating Cleveland State 78-61. The Norse are now 10-2 in conference play and are tied for first...

Carson Williams (23) goes up for a shot in the game against Detroit.

Second half surge pushes Norse over Penguins

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 1, 2018

It wasn't pretty at times, but Northern Kentucky University's men's basketball team remained undefeated on the road Thursday night, defeating Youngstown State 95-85. The Norse are now 9-2 in Horizon...

Jalen Tate (5) fights for a loose ball in the game against  Detroit.

GALLERY: Norse recover after Oakland loss; crush Detroit Mercy

Lilly Brown, Contributor January 29, 2018

Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team defeated Detroit Mercy 72-44 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena. The win pushes NKU’s record to 15-7 with a conference record of 8-2. They are currently...

Head Coach John Brannen talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Cleveland State.

Norse three game win streak ends against Oakland

Lilly Brown, Contributor January 27, 2018

The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell short against Oakland University Friday 83-70. The Norse are now 14-7 on the season and 7-2 in the Horizon League. Oakland is now 14-8 with a conference...

Kailey Coffey (23) looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against IUPUI.

Penguins overcome early deficit to defeat Norse

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 26, 2018

The NKU women's basketball team fell to Youngstown State 54-51 on the road Thursday night. The Norse fall to 5-15 and 3-6 in conference play while the Penguins improve to 8-12 and 4-5 in Horizon League...

Team IMPACT helped match Leah and Taylor Conrad with the NKU Volleyball Team. The sisters were diagnosed with epilepsy

Sisters join Norse Volleyball ranks, despite Epilepsy

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 25, 2018

After over 45 minutes of helping the Northern Kentucky volleyball team with their practice, which included assisting team managers with drills and collecting volleyballs, Leah Conrad ambled back toward...

Grace White (1) looks to shoot in the game against IUPUI.

Women’s basketball ends losing streak against Flames

Mike Canizales, Reporter January 21, 2018

Sophomore guard Molly Glick delivered a layup after a steal with eight seconds remaining in the game to help send the Northern Kentucky University (5-14, 3-5 Horizon) women’s basketball team to a thrilling...

Carson Williams (23) fights to shoot under pressure in the game against Cleveland State.

Norse finish Wisconsin road trip with victory over Green Bay

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 21, 2018

The NKU men's basketball team defeated Green Bay 77-65 in Green Bay Saturday afternoon. The Norse improve to 14-6 and 7-1 in Horizon League play while the Phoenix fall to 8-15 and 3-7 in conference play. Four...

Chris Young performing at BB&T Arena in front of a sold out crowd

Review: ‘Losing Sleep’ tour countrified BB&T Arena

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 20, 2018

My dad introduced country music to me when I was a little kid. The radio in our garage would blare the Indiana’s Eagle 99.3 as he worked on various tasks. On our fishing trips to Kentucky Lake, the old,...

Kailey Coffey (23) looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against IUPUI.

Norse drop fourth straight game

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 20, 2018

After losing their last two games by two possessions, the NKU women's basketball took a huge step back on Friday night against IUPUI. The Norse fell to the Jaguars 71-35 in BB&T Arena, sending...

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