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Dean Danos (44) had 12 points and 5 assists Monday in NKUs loss to Oakland.

GALLERY: Oakland pulls away late to defeat Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor February 1, 2016

Leading by just four points with 4:12 remaining, Oakland went on an 11-0 run and defeated Northern Kentucky 85-74 Monday evening at BB&T Arena.Against one of the best teams in the Horizon League, NKU...

Tyler White (3) had 14 points Friday in NKUs win over Detroit.

Norse down Detroit for third win in four games

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 29, 2016

DETROIT, Michigan -- The NKU men's basketball team picked up its third win in its last four games Friday with a 91-83 victory against Detroit.NKU (8-12 overall, 4-5 in Horizon League) trailed at the half...

Lavone Holland II (11) had 10 points Sunday in NKUs loss to Valparaiso.

Valparaiso defense smothers Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 25, 2016

Valparaiso remained tied for the top spot in the Horizon League after Saturday's 71-46 win over Northern Kentucky at BB&T Arena.The Crusaders used a strong effort defensively to stymie NKU.The Norse...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tyler White (3) had 20 points Wednesday in NKUs loss at Toledo

Norse end non-league schedule with loss at Toledo

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor December 31, 2015

TOLEDO, Ohio -- After a close first half, Toledo pulled away Wednesday for a 90-73 win over Northern Kentucky in the Norse's final non-league game of the season.NKU rallied late in the first half to pull...

Jake Giesler (20) scored 5 points Wednesday in NKUs win over IU Kokomo.

GALLERY: NKU delivers a beating to IU Kokomo

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor December 23, 2015

Dressed in Santa Claus red uniforms, IU Kokomo delivered the perfect gift for the NKU men's basketball team prior to the holiday break.NKU dominated IU Kokomo from start to finish Wednesday night, cruising...

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