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2015-16 Horizon League men’s basketball preview

Kari Lakes, Contributor November 9, 2015

Teams ranked in predicted order in Horizon League preseason poll. Valparaiso (Indiana)Head Coach- Bryce Drew (5th season)Rank- 1st 2014-15: 28-6 overall, 13-3 in the Horizon LeagueWith the record of 28-6,...

NKU center Jalen Billups had 31 points Saturday in NKUs victory over Ohio Northern in exhibition action at the BB&T Arena.

Norse win final tuneup against Polar Bears, 81-76

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 8, 2015

The men’s basketball team started off their season with an exhibition game Saturday against the Bears of Ohio Northern University. The final score was a win for the Norse 81-76.Though the Bears rallied...

NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

Men’s basketball Horizon League schedule finalized

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 9, 2015

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- The men’s basketball team announced its first-ever Horizon League schedule Monday morning, as well as game times for home contests. A Jan. 2 showdown at Green Bay will be...

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

New floor for the home of the Norse

William Borland, Contributor September 5, 2015

When the Norse take to the basketball court in mid-November for their first games, the surface beneath them will have a whole new look to it. Several changes have faced NKU Athletics in the past year,...

NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

Men’s basketball announce non-conference schedule

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

Games at West Virginia, Xavier and Michigan highlight the non-conference men’s basketball schedule announced Monday on the Norse Athletics website.Norse Head Coach John Brannen announced the 11-game...

NKU guards Chad Jackson (top right), Tyler White (left) and center Jalen Billups (bottom right) struggle to rebound the ball against FGCUs Marc-Eddy Norelia (center) during NKUs 59-65 loss to FGCU. NKU lost to Florida Gulf Coast 59-65 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

NKU athletics progress in third year of Division I

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor April 29, 2015

The NKU athletics program will be completing its third year in Division I competition at the end of the Spring season. From both soccer teams winning a game in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament, to...

NKU guard Tayler Persons dribbles the ball while holding off a West Virginia University defender during NKUs loss to WVU.

A-Sun freshman of the year leaving NKU

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor April 15, 2015

Coming off its first year of postseason action and the subsequent firing of its head coach, the NKU men’s basketball lost three players from next year’s team to transfer, according to the NKU athletics...

DI coaching changes not uncommon

DI coaching changes not uncommon

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor April 9, 2015

Recent changes to the NKU men’s basketball coaching roster brought much shock to the community, however the loss of a head coach for unknown reasons during a transition to Division I is not something...

John Brannen is announced as NKU mens basketball head coach, April 8, 2015.

Brannen officially announced as next NKU men’s basketball head coach

Carrie Crotzer and Clayton Castle, Managing Editor and Sports Editor April 7, 2015

When the NKU men’s basketball team takes the court for their final season in the four-year Division I reclassification period, a new face will be at the front of the sideline. It was announced late...

BREAKING: NKU announces new men’s basketball head coach

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor April 6, 2015

NKU Athletic's announced late Monday that John Brannen would be the next head coach for the men's basketball team. “I am humbled and honored to be the next men’s basketball coach at Northern Kentucky...

Jordan Jackson dribbles the ball up the court in NKUs match-up against West Virginia. NKU took on WVU on Dec. 7, 2014, losing 67-42.

Who might replace Bezold as head coach?

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor April 1, 2015

Since the announcement of NKU’s decision to fire longtime men’s basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold, many analysts have speculated who may be in the mix to be the next Norse head coach. I sat down and...

NKU player Sarah Kinch drives to the basket during NKU Womens Basketball Throwback game in Regents Hall. NKU defeated North Florida 67-29 in Regents Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

Women successful in tournament appearance, men lose early

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

In their first year in Atlantic Sun tournament eligibility, the NKU basketball teams got their first taste of tournament, and in one case, championship, basketball in the conference. Both the men’s...

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