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NKU drew its second-largest crowd of the season Thursday as the Norse defeated Green Bay.

Men’s basketball season ticket sales soar

Kevin Carey, Reporter November 6, 2017

NKU’s men’s basketball team has already sold 1,200 season tickets for their 2017-18 schedule: an increase that nearly doubles last year’s sales, according to the NKU marketing department “Winning...

NKU Athletics announced that they will be partnering with Braxton Brewing to create a beer garden

NKU athletics and Braxton Brewing agree to partnership

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 1, 2017

Northern Kentucky Athletics announced Tuesday they will be partnering with the Covington based Braxton Brewing Company to create the Braxton Beer Garden in BB&T Arena. Braxton will also be creating...

Rebecca Lyttle looks to get around a Wright State defender. The Norse lost to Wright State.

Norse comeback attempt falls short in Horizon League tournament

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 3, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team fell to UIC 72-60 in the first round of the Horizon League tournament at Joe Louis Arena. The Norse end their season at 9-22, while UIC will advance to face Wright State...

WATCH: NCAA tourney bids on the Horizon?

Matt Sexton and Christopher Decker March 1, 2017

NKU MEN 3 WINS FROM BIG DANCE By Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief In its first full season of Division I membership, the NKU men’s basketball team’s outstanding season has garnered national attention. With...

Taryn Taugher (11) looks inside for Rebecca Lyttle (3) during Fridays game against Milwaukee.

Norse break four game skid by blasting Milwaukee

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - One team entered BB&T Arena Friday night with a four-game winning streak including a win over perennial power Green Bay. One team entered with a four-game losing streak. In...

Former NKU womens basketball star Linda Honigford gives her Hall of Fame speech.

Athletics officially induct 2017 class

February 24, 2017

Thursday night Northern Kentucky University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inducted seven individuals and one team into its Hall of Fame. The 2017 Hall of Fame class consists of Steven Beattie,...

NKUs Taryn Taugher looks to pass.

Terry’s big night not enough to take down Vikings

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 19, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team fell to Cleveland State 77-58 Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. The Norse fall to 8-19 on the season and 4-11 in the Horizon League while Cleveland State improves to 13-14...

The Norse mens soccer team celebrate on the field in Louisville after winning the 2010 National Championship

NKU Athletics announces 2017 Hall of Fame class

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 10, 2017

NKU Athletics announced that they will induct seven new individuals and one team into their Hall of Fame on Feb. 23 at BB&T Arena.  Steven Beattie, Bethany Gastright Flick, Linda Honigford, Andy...

NKU drew its second-largest crowd of the season Thursday as the Norse defeated Green Bay.

Is UC basketball coming to BB&T Arena?

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2017

In need of a home next season due to renovations to Fifth Third Arena, the University of Cincinnati basketball teams could be headed to Highland Heights. Reports intensified Thursday led by a tweet from...

Carson Williams recorded his third double-double of the season against Detroit Mercy, scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds

Norse basketball split weekend series at Wright State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 5, 2017

Both NKU basketball teams traveled to Dayton to face Wright State on Saturday. The men's basketball team beat the Raiders 83-79 while the women's team fell 67-47. NKU 83 Wright State 79 Despite Wright...

Taryn Taugher shoots a free throw in the loss to Wright State

Norse women sweep road trip

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 23, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team won both games of a two game road trip this weekend, beating both Valparaiso and UIC. The Norse improve to 7-13 on the season and 3-5 in conference play. The Norse outscored...

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NKU women add six to program in Whitaker’s first recruiting class

Natalie Meyer, Reporter January 18, 2017

The women’s basketball team have signed six players in the early recruiting signing period and are hoping to sign one more in the late period. NKU women’s basketball coach Camryn Whitaker and the...

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