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NKU Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit (right) is assessed a technical foul during Saturdays game against Milwaukee.

GALLERY: Milwaukee frustrates, defeats Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

The NKU women's basketball team couldn't find its offensive rhythm Saturday in an 86-60 loss to Milwaukee at BB&T Arena.The Norse fall to 10-8 overall, 2-5 in the Horizon League. Milwaukee won its...

NKUs Cole Murray had 21 points Friday, all on three pointers, as the Norse defeated UIC in overtime.

Murray lifts Norse to overtime win over UIC

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

Northern Kentucky junior Cole Murray scored six of his team-high 21 points in overtime Friday as the Norse defeated Illinois-Chicago 82-69.After the Flames shot 46.7 percent in the second half to force...

Kasey Uetrecht (23) fights off two defenders during Thursdays game against Green Bay.

GALLERY: Phoenix rise in fourth to hold off Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 21, 2016

The dominant Horizon League women's basketball team over the last 18 seasons showed why during the fourth quarter Thursday at BB&T Arena.With the game tied at 52 at the end of three quarters, Green...

Drew McDonald (34) had 18 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday as the Norse picked up its biggest win of the season at Oakland, 90-73.

Norse get huge win at Oakland, 90-73

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

ROCHESTER, Michigan -- Less than one month ago, the Oakland men's basketball team took top-ranked Michigan State to overtime before falling 99-93.In addition to a six-point loss to the Spartans, Oakland...

Tyler White (3) led NKU with 17 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 steals in the Norses loss to Cleveland State Saturday at BB&T Arena.

Norse comeback falls short against Cleveland State

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 18, 2016

The NKU men's basketball team's attempted second-half comeback fell short Saturday in a 70-65 to Cleveland State at BB&T Arena.Northern Kentucky led until the midway point of the second half. Jalen...

Rianna Gayheart (5) had 11 points and 5 assists Saturday in NKUs 66-65 loss at Detroit.

Winning basket waived off as Norse lose in Detroit

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 18, 2016

DETROIT -- The NKU women's basketball team added another heartbreaking finish Saturday to a season filled with agonizing losses.After Detroit took the lead with 10 seconds remaining, Rebecca Lyttle's apparent...

Cole Murray (25) had 11 points and 7 rebounds Thursday in NKUs first-ever Horizon League victory.

Norse get first Horizon League win in rout

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 15, 2016

NKU shot a blistering 50 percent in the first half and 48 percent for the game Thursday as they cruised to an 84-64 win over Youngstown State.The victory is the first-ever Horizon League win for the Norse...

Molly Glick (24) scored 10 points Thursday in NKUs win over Oakland.

NKU women pick up road win at Oakland

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 15, 2016

ROCHESTER, Michigan -- The NKU women's basketball team had four players score in double figures Thursday in a 75-71 victory over Oakland.Kasey Uetrecht led the Norse with 21 points. She also had 8 rebounds...

Jalen Billups scored 9 points Saturday, surpassing 1,000 career points in a 60-46 loss to Wright State.

Billups reaches 1,000 points; NKU falls to WSU

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 10, 2016

Jalen Billups became the 24th member of the 1,000 point club at Northern Kentucky University Saturday in a 60-46 loss to Wright State at BB&T Arena.Billups, who reached the 500 rebound career milestone...

Christine Roush (10) had 16 points Saturday in NKUs loss at Wright State.

Second half rally falls short for NKU women

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 10, 2016

DAYTON, Ohio -- A 24-8 first quarter deficit proved to be too much for Northern Kentucky to overcome Saturday, as the Norse women lost to Wright State 66-61.NKU started the fourth quarter down 9, 54-45....

Lavone Holland (11) scored a career-high 19 points Monday in NKUs loss to Milwaukee.

Late Milwaukee surge thwarts Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 5, 2016

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin -- A 14-4 run over the final four minutes Monday propelled Milwaukee to a 76-67 victory over Northern Kentucky at UMW Panther Arena.NKU (4-9, 0-2 in Horizon League) held a 63-62 lead...

Jalen Billups (21) scored 18 points and picked up his 500th career rebound Saturday in NKUs loss to Green Bay.

Billups reaches rebounding milestone as Norse fall

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 2, 2016

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin -- The Green Bay men's basketball team Saturday defeated Northern Kentucky 86-70 in the Norse's first-ever Horizon League game.NKU senior Jalen Billups achieved one career milestone...

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