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SharRae Davis (0) had 16 points Saturday in NKUs win over Youngstown State.

Hot-shooting Norse pound Penguins

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 30, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Shooting a blistering 58 percent from the floor, the NKU women's basketball team led most of the way Saturday in an 88-77 victory over Youngstown State.Northern Kentucky picked up its...

Tyler White (3) had 14 points Friday in NKUs win over Detroit.

Norse down Detroit for third win in four games

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 29, 2016

DETROIT, Michigan -- The NKU men's basketball team picked up its third win in its last four games Friday with a 91-83 victory against Detroit.NKU (8-12 overall, 4-5 in Horizon League) trailed at the half...

NKU senior Courtney Roush (12) was named Horizon League player of the week by the conference, becoming the first NKU women’s player to receive the honor.

Twin power! Roush sisters nearly outscore Cleveland State

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 28, 2016

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Roush twins provided just about all the offense the NKU women's basketball team needed Thursday night in an 83-51 beatdown of Cleveland State.Christine Roush led all scorers with...

Audio engineer Jake Free (left) and Heidi Troll prepare for the broadcast to begin.

Students broadcast in a class of their own

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 28, 2016

Inside BB&T Arena, there is a trailer that sits behind the student section bleachers. From the outside, it doesn’t appear to be anything special. The white paint is slightly stained and it lacks...

Lavone Holland II (11) had 10 points Sunday in NKUs loss to Valparaiso.

Valparaiso defense smothers Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 25, 2016

Valparaiso remained tied for the top spot in the Horizon League after Saturday's 71-46 win over Northern Kentucky at BB&T Arena.The Crusaders used a strong effort defensively to stymie NKU.The Norse...

NKU Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit (right) is assessed a technical foul during Saturdays game against Milwaukee.

GALLERY: Milwaukee frustrates, defeats Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

The NKU women's basketball team couldn't find its offensive rhythm Saturday in an 86-60 loss to Milwaukee at BB&T Arena.The Norse fall to 10-8 overall, 2-5 in the Horizon League. Milwaukee won its...

NKUs Cole Murray had 21 points Friday, all on three pointers, as the Norse defeated UIC in overtime.

Murray lifts Norse to overtime win over UIC

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

Northern Kentucky junior Cole Murray scored six of his team-high 21 points in overtime Friday as the Norse defeated Illinois-Chicago 82-69.After the Flames shot 46.7 percent in the second half to force...

Kasey Uetrecht (23) fights off two defenders during Thursdays game against Green Bay.

GALLERY: Phoenix rise in fourth to hold off Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 21, 2016

The dominant Horizon League women's basketball team over the last 18 seasons showed why during the fourth quarter Thursday at BB&T Arena.With the game tied at 52 at the end of three quarters, Green...

Drew McDonald (34) had 18 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday as the Norse picked up its biggest win of the season at Oakland, 90-73.

Norse get huge win at Oakland, 90-73

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

ROCHESTER, Michigan -- Less than one month ago, the Oakland men's basketball team took top-ranked Michigan State to overtime before falling 99-93.In addition to a six-point loss to the Spartans, Oakland...

Tyler White (3) led NKU with 17 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 steals in the Norses loss to Cleveland State Saturday at BB&T Arena.

Norse comeback falls short against Cleveland State

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 18, 2016

The NKU men's basketball team's attempted second-half comeback fell short Saturday in a 70-65 to Cleveland State at BB&T Arena.Northern Kentucky led until the midway point of the second half. Jalen...

Rianna Gayheart (5) had 11 points and 5 assists Saturday in NKUs 66-65 loss at Detroit.

Winning basket waived off as Norse lose in Detroit

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 18, 2016

DETROIT -- The NKU women's basketball team added another heartbreaking finish Saturday to a season filled with agonizing losses.After Detroit took the lead with 10 seconds remaining, Rebecca Lyttle's apparent...

Cole Murray (25) had 11 points and 7 rebounds Thursday in NKUs first-ever Horizon League victory.

Norse get first Horizon League win in rout

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 15, 2016

NKU shot a blistering 50 percent in the first half and 48 percent for the game Thursday as they cruised to an 84-64 win over Youngstown State.The victory is the first-ever Horizon League win for the Norse...

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