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NKU head coach John Brannen talks to Cole Murray during Sundays Horizon League tournament quarterfinal against Wright State.

Opinion: Success will bring inevitable change at NKU, other mid-major schools

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 2, 2017

With Anthony Grant being hired as the new Dayton Flyers head coach, it appears NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen will be staying in Highland Heights for the 2017 season. The question now is,...

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

Update: Bothof issues statement on Brannen’s status

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 29, 2017

Northern Kentucky University athletic director Ken Bothof issued a statement Thursday about renewing the contract of men's basketball head coach John Brannen. “I’ve been saying for the last two years...

NKU attendance improved in every major category, including student attendance.

NKU men’s basketball attendance rises with improved record

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 24, 2017

A rise in success by the NKU men’s basketball team has led to an increase in fan participation in BB&T Arena. Average attendance at men’s basketball games has risen considerably this season, thanks...

Bam Adebayo wins the opening tip-off over Carson Williams in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament: A Sports Writer’s Dream

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 24, 2017

Somewhere between the time the 15-seeded NKU Norse fell in their first ever NCAA Tournament game to the two-seeded Kentucky Wildcats and when I exited Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, I was walking through...

Students continue to cheer for their Norse as the game ends

Timeline: Students gather on campus to watch the game

Brittney Gunter, Reporter March 19, 2017

All over Northern Kentucky, students and fans gathered to see which team would advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Watch parties were held in breweries and restaurants alike, with no...

Carson Williams fights his way through Bam Adebayo to score. He finished with 21 points

Norse Notebook: In loss, Holland and Williams push Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 18, 2017

The University of Kentucky got the victory over Northern Kentucky University Friday night, but not before they came face to face with last year's Mr. Kentucky Basketball. Carson Williams was a workhorse...

Lavone Holland (30) throws down a thunderous dunk during Fridays NCAA tournament game against Kentucky.

Norse bid for an upset falls short against Kentucky

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS -- Northern Kentucky made the nation take notice, but it could not pull the monumental upset. A 13-0 run late in the first half gave Kentucky the breathing room it needed, as the Wildcats...

Lavone Holland (30) throws down a thunderous dunk during Fridays NCAA tournament game against Kentucky.

Halftime: Kentucky surges to lead over Norse

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS -- Kentucky's potent offense helped the Wildcats take a 38-24 lead over Northern Kentucky at halftime of Friday's NCAA South Regional first round game in Indianapolis. NKU started off well,...

The Norse warm up for practice on Wednesday ahead of their trip to Indianapolis

Column: Win or Lose, NKU winners no matter what

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 17, 2017

Monday evening during the daily showing of Pardon the Interruption, one of ESPN’s most popular talk shows, hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon were discussing John Calipari's comments about the...

WATCH: Get ready for the big game: NKU vs. UK

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 16, 2017

A look at the Wildcats Kentucky is currently ranked fifth in the nation by the Associated Press with a 26-5 record in the regular season. The Wildcats won the SEC regular season and postseason championship,...

WATCH: Allegiances tested for UK fans in Norse Nation

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2017

A simple stroll through the campus of Northern Kentucky University will reveal a wide variety of sports allegiances. While most students wear the apparel of the black and gold of the Norse, a large amount...

Victor E. Viking waves goodbye to the Youngstown State Penguins during Mondays Horizon League semifinal win over Youngstown State.

NKU holds drawing for 48 NCAA tournament tickets

Cole Grecco, News Editor March 14, 2017

For NKU students unable to grab tickets for Friday’s game against the University of Kentucky, the university has given 48 students a chance at free tickets and transportation to the game in Indianapolis. In...

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