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Tyler Sharpe (15) dives for a loose ball in the game against Wright State.

Preview: NKU hosts highly-anticipated Wright State match at BB&T

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor January 11, 2019
If you have been on any social media where NKU basketball fans lurk, you’ll notice the hashtag trending #WrightStateHateWeek in anticipation for tonight’s game.
Men’s basketball conquers Detroit Mercy 95-73

Men’s basketball conquers Detroit Mercy 95-73

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 5, 2019

The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team bounced back from a tough loss 36 hours prior with a rock-solid 95-73 victory Saturday afternoon over the Titans of Detroit Mercy in Detroit. The...

Ally Niece (25) drives toward the basket during the game against Milwaukee. Niece had 11 points and shot 4-of-9 on the night.

Women’s basketball clutches 55-54 win over Milwaukee in final seconds

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor January 3, 2019
The NKU women’s basketball team won against the Milwaukee Panthers 55-54 at BB&T Arena Thursday night. The Norse now sit at 2-1 in the Horizon League conference play.
Mens basketball falls to Oakland 74-76 in dramatic match

Men’s basketball falls to Oakland 74-76 in dramatic match

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 3, 2019
The Norse fell to the Oakland Grizzlies 74-76 in Oakland Thursday night.
Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen reacts during the game against UIC. The Norse defeated UIC 73-58.

Men’s basketball vanquishes Flames at BB&T Arena 73-58

Ty Debonis, Reporter December 30, 2018
The Norse men's basketball team defeated the UIC Flames at BB&T Arena on Sunday night 73-58.
Womens basketball will play UC Wednesday night in Truist Arena.

Women’s basketball falls to Jaguars 48-70

Jasmine Smart, Reporter December 30, 2018
The NKU women's basketball team fell in their second game of conference play to the IUPUI Jaguars 70-48 in Indianapolis on Sunday.
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against IUPUI. McDonald had 24 points on the game.

Norse defeat Jaguars 92-77 to open conference play

Ty Debonis, Reporter December 28, 2018
The Norse men's basketball team won a decisive victory over Horizon League rival the IUPUI Jaguars at BB&T Arena Friday night.
Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen reacts to a play on the court during the game against Northern Illinois. The Norse defeated Northern Illinois 65-62.

Norse notch 10th win with victory over Huskies

Ty Debonis, Contributor December 21, 2018
The NKU men’s basketball team captured their tenth win on the season with a 65-62 victory over Northern Illinois on Thursday night at BB&T Arena.
NKU players react after a play during the game against Miami University. The Norse defeated the RedHawks 72-66.

GALLERY: Norse defeat RedHawks at BB&T Arena

Colin Johnson, Photo Editor December 17, 2018

NKU's men's basketball team defeated the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks 72-66 on Sunday night. Drew McDonald scored 21 points with 10 rebounds, marking his fifth double-double of the year. Zaynah Robinson...

Drew McDonald (34) reacts to a foul on the court during the game against UC. McDonald had 3 fouls on the night and had only 8 points on the game.

NKU falls to UC on the road, 78-65

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

It only took 30 years for NKU and the University of Cincinnati to renew their rivalry on the basketball court, but in front of a crowd of over 11,000 at Fifth Third Arena, the Bearcats coasted to a...

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald earns second Horizon League Co-Player of the Week honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor December 4, 2018

After leading the Norse to back-to-back victories over Morehead State and UMBC last week, senior forward Drew McDonald was named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week, alongside Green Bay's ShanQuan Hemphill...

WATCH- Norse on the Rise! Part 2

December 3, 2018

Community support has been a crucial part of Norse Basketball success since the programs beginning. Rick Meyers and Kim Vance has seen this support from basketball's early days to now and how the changes...

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