NKU takes down Youngstown State 76-69
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
February 22, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men’s basketball team defeated Youngstown State 76-69 during Thursday’s game. This brought the Norse to 21-7 overall and 11-4 in the Horizon League while the Penguins dropped 12-17 overall and 8-8 in the Horizon League.
Youngstown State preview: A streak must be broken
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Norse sit atop the Horizon League with a 10-4 conference record and 20-7 season record. They are looking to keep their home winning streak alive against Youngstown State on Thursday, Feb. 21. The Penguins are 8-7 in the Horizon League and sit 12-16 on the overall season. The Penguins are tied for fifth in the league and are looking to keep their six-game win streak going.
NKU men’s basketball team falls to Wright State 81-77
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 16, 2019
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NKU men’s basketball team falls to Wright State 81-77. The Norse fall 20-7 on the season and 10-4 in the Horizon League. Wright State moves to 16-11 on the season and 10-4 in the Horizon League, tying NKU for first.
#WrightStateHateWeek preview: Norse hope to remain ‘Kings of Horizon’
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 15, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
The last time the Norse clashed with the Wright State Raiders, they narrowly achieved victory with a score of 68-64.
March Madness: Norse basketball projected 14 seed
Nick Porras, Contributor
February 14, 2019
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In the most recent bracketology done by ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi, the Norse men’s basketball team finds themselves as a 14-seed in the South region. Lunardi has them playing in the east region with their opening round in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The opponent offers the most intrigue as Lunardi has th...
Norse protect the home court from Oakland Grizzlies 79-64
Ty DeBonis, Reporter
February 10, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Northern Kentucky University Men’s basketball team tamed the Oakland Golden Grizzlies Saturday night at BB&T Arena by a score of 79-64. The victory moved the Norse to 20-6 overall and 10-3 in Horizon League play. It was also their 19th straight win at BB&T dating back to last season, and helped secure their 3rd straight 20 win season.
Preview: Norse look to get even with Oakland Grizzlies
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
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NKU men’s basketball team is on top of the Horizon League with only one loss on the board. On Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. the Norse look to settle the score against Oakland in the main event of Homecoming weekend. It’s also Kenton County Night meaning tickets will be $9 with proof of residence.
Norse knock down Detroit Mercy 97-65
Nick Porras, Contributor
February 7, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men’s basketball team found their rhythm against Detroit Mercy 97-65. NKU moves 9-3 in the Horizon League and 19-6 overall. The Titans moves 6-6 in the league and 10-14 overall.
NKU men’s basketball fumble against UIC, 69-67
Cameron Maynard, Reporter
February 3, 2019
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The Norse lost 69-67 against UIC Sunday afternoon, now making their record 18-6 on the season and 8-3 in the Horizon League. UIC Flames improve 12-12 overall and now sit 6-5 in conference play.
NKU men’s basketball falls to IUPUI 83-77
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
February 1, 2019
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The Norse six game win streak was broken Friday night but IUPUI Jaguars 83-77. The Norse are now 7-2 in Horizon League play and 18-5 on the season. The Jaguars advance 6-4 in conference play and 14-9 on the season.
Norse score 18th win of the season against Milwaukee
Ty DeBonis, Reporter
January 26, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU Men’s basketball team tamed the Milwaukee Panthers Saturday night at BB&T Arena 73-60, adding to their streak of Horizon League wins. NKU now sits at 8-1 and 18-4 overall. Milwaukee drops to 9-13 overall and 4-5 in the league.
Men’s Basketball defeats Green Bay 87-65
Aric France, Reporter
January 25, 2019
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The NKU Men’s basketball team defeated the Green Bay Phoenix Thursday night, 87-65. NKU remains in first place in the Horizon league standings with the win and moves to 17-4 overall and 7-1 in Horizon League play. Green Bay moves to 10-11 overall and 4-4 in the Horizon League.