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Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Louisville, March 13 2018.

Norse to take on Bearcats as game attendance soars

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor August 17, 2018
Norse men's basketball will start a four-game home-and-home series with the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, beginning in the 2018-19 season.
Head Coach John Brannen holds up the net to the spectators in BB&T Arena.

Brannen to lead Norse through 2022

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief June 29, 2018
Norse men’s basketball head coach John Brannen signed a contract with NKU Athletics Friday that keeps him at the helm through the 2021-2022 season.
Head Coach John Brannen talks to Mason Faulkner (11) during the game against Youngstown State.

Off-season movement continues with Faulkner release, Rack departure

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor April 5, 2018

This off-season should prove to be a period of change for the Norse, with many members of the team leaving the roster. Williams’ transfer left a scholarship spot open, which was  awarded to Tyler...

Drew McDonald (34) talks to Head Coach John Brannen during a free throw during the game against Louisville.

McDonald named to Lou Henson All-American Team

Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2018

Drew McDonald started his junior season the Horizon League Pre-Season Player of the Year and concluded with being selected to the All-League First Team in the Horizon League. McDonald can now add another...

Carson Williams (23) watches on during the game against Wright State.

With Williams transfer, where do the Norse go from here?

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

When NKU takes the court next fall, they’ll do so without senior starters Jordan Garnett and Lavone Holland II. More unexpected is the release of sophomore forward Carson Williams. Williams was granted...

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

Williams granted release from NKU

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 23, 2018

NKU’s sophomore forward Carson Williams has been granted his release from the university and will transfer to a different program. The release was confirmed by NKU director of communications Bryan...

Lavone Holland II (30) reacts to the loss to Louisville at the KFC Yum center.

Gallery: Cardinals rally in second half to end NKU’s season

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

For two and a half quarters it appeared NKU would have a chance to complete an upset over Louisville. The Norse, however, fell to the Cardinals 66-58 in the KFC YUM Center in the first round of...

Lavone Holland II (30) looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Cleveland State at Little Caesars Arena.

Preview: Norse set to battle Louisville in first round of the NIT

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

Last week after NKU lost to Cleveland State in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament, head coach John Brannen said the NIT would be about which team would be most excited to play. The Norse...

Drew McDonald (34) hugs his mother before the net cutting in BB&T Arena after securing 1st place in Horizon League.

Like mother, like son; Drew McDonald joins mother Christie in NKU history books

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

During most NKU men’s basketball games, Christie McDonald sits in the stands as if she is a coach; her expression is stern, not wanting her son, Drew, to be able to read what she is thinking during a...

Drew McDonald (34) reacts to the loss against Cleveland State at Little Caesars Arena.

Horizon League run ends abruptly in quarterfinals for NKU

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 4, 2018

For the third year in a row, the number one seed in the Horizon League tournament fell in the quarterfinal round. The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell to Cleveland State 89-80 in Little...

Jalen Tate (5) shows off his piece of the net after the men secured 1st place in the Horizon League.

Preview: Tate excited to make impact in first Horizon League tournament

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 2, 2018

Last season, Jalen Tate was just along for the ride as the NKU men’s basketball team advanced to the Horizon League championship game. Tate received medical redshirt last season after injuring his...

Jalen Tate (5) celebrates a basket by the Norse during the game against Green Bay.

Norse players honored in Horizon League voting

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 28, 2018

The Horizon League announced the 2018 All-League honorees and season awards for both men’s and women’s basketball on Wednesday. NKU’s Drew McDonald was named to the First Team All-Horizon League...

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