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Head Coach John Brannen talks to players during the game against Wilmington.

Norse fend off James Madison in Bahamas

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 18, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team 87-78 in the first game of the Island of the Bahamas Showcase. The Norse improve to 3-0 on the season while the Dukes fall to 1-2. The Norse were led by Lavone Holland II,...

Jeff Garrett and the Norse watch the game against Wilmington. The Norse won 93-65.

Norse cruise past Quakers; head to Bahamas next week

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 12, 2017

The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Wilmington College 93-65 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena. The Norse move to 2-0 on the season while the Quakers start the season 0-1. NKU head...

VIDEO | Norse win big in season opener

Tommy Bailey, Video Editor November 11, 2017

The men’s basketball team opened their season Friday night by picking up an impressive 81-63 win against East Tennessee State. Before the game the Norse unveiled their new Horizon League championship...

The NKU mens basketball team celebrates after winning the Horizon League championship.

Preview: Expectations high for reigning Horizon League champions

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 9, 2017

When Newport Central Catholic graduate Drew McDonald committed to NKU to play basketball, he dreamed of making the Norse a competitive Division I program. What he didn’t anticipate, however, was standing...

NKU drew its second-largest crowd of the season Thursday as the Norse defeated Green Bay.

Men’s basketball season ticket sales soar

Kevin Carey, Reporter November 6, 2017

NKU’s men’s basketball team has already sold 1,200 season tickets for their 2017-18 schedule: an increase that nearly doubles last year’s sales, according to the NKU marketing department “Winning...

NKU Athletics announced that they will be partnering with Braxton Brewing to create a beer garden

NKU athletics and Braxton Brewing agree to partnership

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 1, 2017

Northern Kentucky Athletics announced Tuesday they will be partnering with the Covington based Braxton Brewing Company to create the Braxton Beer Garden in BB&T Arena. Braxton will also be creating...

Norse Force president Turner Davidson hopes to see more student crowds like the one at the Horizon League tournament this season.

Norse Force hopes to gain strength as athletics succeed

Cameron Maynard, Contributor September 29, 2017

When it comes to filling up the student section for NKU sports, Norse Force brings pride in their campus--the organization’s role is centered in school spirit and support of all things Norse. At its...

The Norse prepare for Thursdays game against Green Bay.

NKU’s 2017-2018 men’s basketball schedule released

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor September 6, 2017

Northern Kentucky University released the 2017-2018 men's basketball schedule Wednesday afternoon. The season is set to start on Nov. 4 with an exhibition against Urbana with the regular season starting...

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UPDATE: NKU reaches settlement in sexual assault lawsuit

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 24, 2017

After a year and a half long sexual assault lawsuit, Northern Kentucky University reached a settlement with a female student Wednesday. The woman, Jane Doe, sued the university in 2016 for mishandling...

The mens basketball team will need to win the Horizon League tournament to earn a place in the NCAA tounrament

Chamber of Commerce to honor NKU men’s basketball

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 17, 2017

The Northern Kentucky University men's basketball team will be the recipient of the ImageMaker award sponsored by Duke Energy, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday.  “It is...

John Brannen coaches up his team prior to Fridays game against Oakland.

Brannen signs contract extension with NKU

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor June 15, 2017

NKU men's basketball coach John Brannen and the athletic department have reached an agreement to keep Brannen in Highland Heights for the foreseeable future. Brannen signed a four year contract extension...

Brennan Gillis (13) had 5 points Wednesday in NKUs win over IU Kokomo.

Gillis, Maxwell released from men’s basketball team

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 7, 2017

Brandon Maxwell and Brennan Gillis were released from the men's basketball team on Friday.  "I'd like to thank both Brennan and Brandon for their contributions to the NKU men's basketball," head coach...

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