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NKU mens basketball player Tayler Persons dribbles around a defender during the first half of NKUs 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Tayler Persons: freshman in command

Troy Bendgen, Reporter December 9, 2014

Not only is Tayler Persons leading the men’s basketball team in average points with 11.3 per game, he also is leading the way in assists (3.1 per game), rebounds (4.6 per game) and steals with nine total...

NKU mens basketball player Chad Jackson dribbles towards the hoop during the first half of NKUs 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Loss delivers lessons for men’s basketball

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor December 7, 2014

NKU men’s basketball team saw their biggest crowd since going Division I Sunday night as they took on the West Virginia Mountaineers at home, taking their fifth loss of the season 67-42. NKU started...

NKU player Jalen Billups drives to the net against UT Martin in the second half of NKUs 56-71 loss. NKU lost to UT Martin 56-71 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on December 3, 2014.

PREVIEW: West Virginia at Northern Kentucky

Clayton Castle, Reporter December 5, 2014

When the West Virginia Mountaineers visit The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday night, there will be a lot of firsts happening. For example, this will be the first time a ranked-Division I opponent has...

NKU player Daniel Camps goes up for the shot against UT Martin in the second half of NKUs 56-71 loss. NKU lost to UT Martin 56-71 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on December 3, 2014.

Norse struggle against UT-Martin

Clayton Castle, Reporter December 4, 2014

The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball struggled to score and take advantage of turnovers in their game against UT-Martin on Wednesday night, resulting in the Norse falling short of its fourth win of...

NKU freshman Tayler Persons pulls up for the jumper during NKUs 98-48 win over Ohio Mid-Western. NKU defeated Ohio Mid-Western 98-48 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Men’s basketball dominate Ohio Mid-Western

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

Every player on the men’s basketball team saw the court Saturday night against Ohio Mid-Western as NKU dominated in a 98-48 win. The game started off quick for the Norse as they took of on a 17-0 run...

NKU Head Coach Dave Bezold talks to Tayler Persons (2) during the second half of NKUs 68-55 win. NKU defeated North Carolina A&T 68-55 in their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Bezold gets win in 300th game of career

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 19, 2014

NKU men’s basketball took on North Carolina A&T Wednesday night garnering their first win of the season, defeating the Aggies 68-55. The game, which was the team’s first home game of the year,...

Men’s basketball key players

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Gearing up for a difficult season is no easy feat for anyone, and the men’s basketball team is no exception. The team has been practicing for just over a month now, and there are already stand-out players...

Coach Dave Bezold talks to Cole Murray during a game in the 2013-14 season.

Coach Bezold looks back at last 25 years

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Home is where the heart is and for some their heart has been at NKU for longer than they realized. 25 years in and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold heart is still at home with NKU. “I’ve...

Christine Roush dribbles the ball up the court against USC during the 2013-14 season.

Third season as Division I brings big name competition

Carrie Crotzer and Troy Bendgen November 12, 2014

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are gearing up for their third season as a Division I program, and this season brings for the Norse a face-off against many experienced NCAA tournament teams. Men’s...

Freshman guard Jordan Garnett goes up for the rebound during NKUs Black and Gold Madness Scrimmage.

Incoming freshmen

Gavin Colton and Troy Bendgen November 12, 2014

With an incoming freshmen class of six compared to last year's 10, NKU's basketball program is hoping to become better rounded by diversifying their player types. The Northerner recently sat down with...

Jalen Billups dunks the ball against FGCU in the 2013-14 season.

Billups expects best season

Troy Bendgen, Reporter November 12, 2014

It’s a cold late October morning as the men’s basketball team finishes up yet another early practice session. Jalen Billups is standing on the free throw line practicing his shot. He is the last player...

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