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NKU President Ashish Vaidya (left) and Ken Bothof (right)stand alongside newly introduced Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn.

Darrin Horn seals the deal as NKU MBB coach

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor April 26, 2019
It’s official! The new men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn stepped foot into his new home of BB&T Arena Thursday afternoon. The press conference opened with remarks from President Ashish Vaidya and NKU Athletic Director Ken Bothof—welcoming Horn and his family to the NKU community.
Newly introduced Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn addresses the press conference during his introduction.

NKU selects Darrin Horn as men’s basketball head coach

Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor April 23, 2019
Horn formerly coached WKU, USC, and was assistant coach at the University of Texas.
BB&T Arena, home of the NKU Norse basketball.

Column: Who will coach Norse MBB? Our picks to replace Brannen

Sam Rosenstiel and Sierra Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Sports Editor April 16, 2019
On a clear blue Sunday, news broke that NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen was leaving for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The veil in BB&T Arena was torn, and the mountains fell on themselves at the word that the leader of NKU’s Division I crusade was hopping across the river. (Editor’s Note: Ok, not really, but it did kind of feel that way.)
Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen reacts during the game against Texas Tech. The Norse fell to Texas Tech 72-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati to snag NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen

Sam Rosenstiel and Sierra Newton April 14, 2019
NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen is expected to leave for the Cincinnati Bearcats, according to reports.
Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen holds up the net following the final game of the Horizon League Tournament. The Norse defeated Wright State 77-66.

Fact check: Is NKU MBB Coach Brannen leaving for Alabama?

Sierra Newton and Kane Mitten March 25, 2019
Why are we even asking this question?  With being the second winningest coach in NKU history and taking two trips to the NCAA tournament as well as an NIT debut in the first three years of Division I eligibility, these types of talks come about.
NKU mens basketball fans watch the Norse take on the Texas Tech Raiders in the first round of March Madness.

Column: Despite loss, NKU v. Texas Tech will stay with fans

Sam Rosenstiel and Kane Mitten March 24, 2019
As Norse fans across Highland Heights held each other and hoisted drinks in the air, you wouldn’t have known they were toasting a defeat.
Jalen Tate (11) reacts during the game against Texas Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The Norse fell to Texas Tech 72-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness: NKU’s season ends against Texas Tech

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor March 22, 2019
NKU men’s basketball historic season ended against the Texas Tech Red Raiders Friday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The Norse end the season Horizon League regular season co-champs as well as Horizon League Champions. The Norse ended the season with a 28-9.  
Jalen Tate (11) reacts during the final seconds of the final game of the Horizon League Tournament against Wright State. NKU defeated Wright State 77-66.

March Madness: Expert takes, odds, French connections and more

Sam Rosenstiel and Sierra Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

It might be a longshot, but that would make an upset that much sweeter. The 14-seeded NKU Norse are taking the fight to Tulsa against 3-seed Texas Tech Red Raiders today at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s...

Download your NCAA March Madness Bracket

Download your NCAA March Madness Bracket

Ian Lape-Gerwe, Design Editor March 20, 2019

Print off and fill in your Northerner-themed NCAA March Madness bracket here. NKU faces Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 22 at 1:30 p.m. Stream the game...

NKU players hold the sign showing their inclusion in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. NKU defeated Wright State during the final round of the Horizon League Tournament 77-66.

March Madness: Questions you’re too scared to ask your hoops fan friends

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2019

Wait—why is the basketball team going dancing? Who says Northern Kentucky is in the “West”? Are we really playing in Oklahoma? NKU is set for its second March Madness in three seasons this Friday,...

NKU Basketball Players cheer after the announcement of them recieving the 14th seed in the West region of the NCAA Tournament. The Norse will face No. 3 Texas Tech in the opening round.

March Madness: “Christmas for any fan”

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor March 17, 2019
NKU men's basketball team will face third seeded Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22. NKU Athletics held a Selection Sunday announcement party for NKU students, alumni, and fans of the community.
NKU players reacts after receiving the Horizon League Tournament Trophy. The Norse defeated Wright State 77-66.

Going dancing: Norse defeat Wright State in Horizon Championship

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor March 12, 2019
NKU men’s basketball team are the 2019 Horizon League Men’s Basketball Champions after a 77-66 win over Wright State Raiders.NKU’s post season continues with a record of 26-8 and end the conference with a record of 14-5. The Raiders season ended with an overall record of 21-13 and 13-6 in the conference.
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