As someone who was born and raised in the Greater Cincinnati area, I was very familiar with NKU’s campus and my surroundings going into my freshman year. At that time in my life, I was a pretty reserved,...

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner will utilize the free season afforded by the NCAA’s pandemic waiver and return to the Norse for one more season in 2022-23, NKU Athletics announced in a press release on...

NKU men’s basketball forward Adrian Nelson has entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The news was first reported by Verbal Commits on Twitter Monday afternoon.  In his four...

In college basketball, the month of March is about emotions. As teams compete for the right to advance and keep playing, one team will experience jubilation and euphoria, while the other experiences...

On March 12, 2019 the Northern Kentucky Norse and Wright State Raiders squared off in the Horizon League Tournament championship, a game in which the Norse prevailed 77-66. Nearly three years later, the...

Forward Adrian Nelson (4) celebrates an and-one basket against Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League quarterfinals.

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) takes a shot in the paint against Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.

NKU guard Bryson Langdon dribbles against Detroit Mercy on Thursday. Langdon had 10 points in the win.

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) drives to the lane against Detroit Mercy on Thursday in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals.

NKU guard Marques Warrick soars for a shot against Detroit Mercy on Thursday. Warrick led the Norse with 25 points.

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner (22) takes a jump shot against Detroit Mercy on Thursday.

NKU guard Sam Vinson (2) defends against Detroit Mercy in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament.

NKU women’s basketball head coach Camryn Whitaker has seen her fair share of postseason basketball, both as a player and as a coach, and understands what it takes to win when the calendar flips to...

The Horizon League released its end of season awards for men’s basketball on Monday afternoon, and two members of the Norse took home individual awards. Freshman guard Sam Vinson was named the 2021-22...

On Monday, the Horizon League announced their end of season awards for women’s basketball, with several members of the Norse being named as winners for individual awards. Graduate forward Grayson...

In October of 2021, the Northern Kentucky region was introduced to a new publication, LINK nky, a company that is striving to provide compelling and engaging coverage of the news in Northern Kentucky and...

When the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell to the Robert Morris Colonials 74-64 on Jan. 15, the Norse had reached arguably their lowest moment of the 2021-22 season.  In what was only...

Entering Thursday’s game, the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team was 16-1 when they outrebounded their opponent in the game. When the opponent grabbed more rebounds than them? 2-6. Entering...

NKU Athletics was active throughout the country this weekend, as the men’s basketball team, women’s basketball team, baseball team and softball team were among many sports competing over the last few...

It was an unforgettable season for the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals. A season that saw the team win the AFC North division, snap their 31-year playoff win drought, and advance to their first Super Bowl since...

The IUPUI Jaguars women’s basketball team took a double-digit lead into halftime and never looked back, coasting past the Northern Kentucky Norse on Saturday at BB&T Arena, 78-53.  IUPUI...

The outside of Griffin Hall lit up orange in honor of the Cincinnati Bengals playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Freshman guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen dribbles on the perimeter against UIC on Thursday.

NKU redshirt senior guard Lindsey Duvall against UIC on Thursday. Duvall finished with 28 points.

NKU guard Ivy Turner dribbles against UIC on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Ivy Turner against UIC on Thursday. Turner scored nine points against the Flames.

The NKU cheerleading team performs at BB&T Arena on Thursday during a break in the women's basketball game against UIC.

With both teams playing for the second time in as many days, the Detroit Mercy Titans came into BB&T Arena and defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 74-68, snapping the Norse six-game winning streak....

With severe winter weather continuing to hit Northern Kentucky University’s campus and surrounding areas on Thursday and into Friday, the university made the decision to close campus both days, cancelling...

Down 14 points with just over 13 minutes remaining, the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team completely flipped the script against the Cleveland State Vikings on Sunday, closing the game on a 39-19...

The Green Bay Phoenix women’s basketball team came into BB&T Arena and shot a blistering 55.8 percent from the field and 63.6 percent from three, as they defeated Northern Kentucky 67-58, snapping...

Guard Lindsey Duvall dribbles in traffic against Milwaukee on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

NKU players celebrate on the bench as the Norse defeated Milwaukee on Thursday.

Guard Lindsey Duvall drives past her defender on Thursday against Milwaukee. Duvall had 12 points in the contest.

Guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen looks for a teammate to pass to against Milwaukee.

Guard Ivy Turner drives into the lane against Milwaukee on Thursday. Turner led the Norse with 23 points.

Guard Lindsey Duvall dribbles against Milwaukee on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

Guard Kailee Davis drives toward the basket against Milwaukee on Thursday. Davis finished with eight points in the win.

Guard Ivy Turner searches for an open teammate against Milwaukee on Thursday. Turner shot 3-6 from three in the contest.

Head coach Darrin Horn said it best following NKU’s 73-63 victory over the Wright State Raiders on Tuesday night when discussing NKU sophomore guard Marques Warrick. “The bigger the moment,...

NKU guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen (11) shoots a layup against Wright State on Thursday.

NKU guard Lindsey Duvall soars into the air for a layup against Wright State. Duvall recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia against Wright State on Thursday. Garcia finished with eight points against the Raiders.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) defends against Wright State on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

Kailee Davis and Emmy Souder wait to check in against Wright State. The Norse defeated the Raiders 77-59.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) drives against Wright State. Turner finished with 17 points while shooting 6-8 from the free-throw line.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia dribbles against Wright State on Thursday. The Norse defeated the Raiders 77-59.

NKU guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen (11) looks to make a pass against Wright State on Thursday. Mitchell-Steen led the Norse with 23 points.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) drives past a defender on Thursday night as the Norse defeated Wright State.

The NKU men’s soccer team has found their new head coach, announcing Tom Poitras as the fifth head coach in program history in a press release on Thursday. Poitras comes to NKU from the University...

The NKU men’s and women’s basketball teams had five games scheduled last week from Thursday through Monday. The men were slated to host IUPUI on Thursday, UIC on Saturday and close rival Wright State...

The NKU men’s and women’s basketball teams had five games scheduled last week from Thursday through Monday. The men were slated to host IUPUI on Thursday, UIC on Saturday and close rival Wright State...

NKU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ken Bothof will retire effective June 30, 2022, a press release from NKU Athletics announced on Wednesday morning. Bothof’s retirement will conclude a...

NKU men's basketball players huddle on Thursday night against Green Bay at BB&T Arena.

The NKU men's basketball team celebrates on the bench during the 79-74 win for the Norse.

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner celebrates on the bench during the Norse 79-74 win over Green Bay on Thursday. Faulkner scored 19 points in the victory.

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) drives into the lane against Green Bay on Thursday. Warrick scored 20 points in the win.

NKU guard Marques Warrick defends a Green Bay player on Thursday. The Norse forced nine turnovers in the win.

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) drives into the lane against Green Bay. Langdon finished with seven points and three assists on Thursday.

Fans at BB&T Arena had the opportunity to participate in the Teddy Bear Toss at halftime, benefitting children at St. Elizabeth hospitals.

NKU guard Sam Vinson (2) on Thursday at BB&T Arena. Vinson scored 11 points in the win over Green Bay.

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner (22) posts up on a defender on Thursday. Faulkner was second on the Norse with 19 points in the victory.

NKU guard Sam Vinson is double-teamed near the baseline on Thursday against Green Bay. The Norse came away with the 79-74 victory.

Bryson Langdon has heard the criticisms that people have given him throughout his basketball career. At 5’9, the senior guard for the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team is the shortest player...

The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team dominated both sides of the ball on Sunday at BB&T Arena, capping their brief two-game homestand with an emphatic 91-55 victory over the Alice Lloyd College...

Stu Riddle has announced that he is stepping down as head coach of the Northern Kentucky men’s soccer program, according to a press release from NKU Athletics. Beginning with his first season with...

NKU guard Carissa Garcia (12) dribbles at the top of the key against Kentucky State on Wednesday.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia (12) takes a three against Kentucky State. Garcia posted a season-high 17 points on Wednesday.

NKU guard Lindsey Duvall (5) takes a shot against Kentucky State on Wednesday.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) takes a jump shot against Kentucky State on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

NKU players celebrate a basket before the halftime break by forward Paige Hodgson (4).

NKU women's basketball players huddle during their game against Kentucky State on Wednesday. The Norse picked up the 72-51 victory.

NKU guard Kennedy Igo (14) guards a Kentucky State player as she drives into the lane on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia takes an open three against Kentucky State on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) drives past a defender for Kentucky State on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

After being knocked off on their home floor Friday night against Cleveland State, the NKU women’s basketball team picked up their second conference victory of the season on Sunday afternoon at BB&T...

NKU head coach Camryn Whitaker speaks to several of her players on Friday against Cleveland State.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) defends a Cleveland State player on Friday night during the Norse 63-52 loss.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) goes up for a layup on Friday night against Cleveland State.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia fires a three against Cleveland State on Friday night.

The NKU bench reacts during the game against Cleveland State on Friday. The Norse fell to the Vikings 63-52.

A trio of NKU players wait to check in to the game on Friday night against Cleveland State.

Members of the NKU dance team during a break in Friday night's game against Cleveland State.

NKU guard Kailee Davis with the ball on the perimeter against Cleveland State on Friday night at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Carissa Garcia drives past a Cleveland State defender on Friday night at BB&T Arena.

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) calls for a teammate during Friday night's game against Cleveland State.

The NKU men's basketball team bench during Monday's game against Western Illinois.

NKU forward David Böhm (13) drives toward the hoop during the loss against Western Illinois on Monday.

NKU guard Hubertas Pivorius (34) during NKU's 69-67 loss to Western Illinois. Pivorius finished with 20 points.

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) drives toward the basket against Western Illinois on Monday at BB&T Arena.

The NKU cheerleading team during a break in the contest on Monday against Western Illinois.

NKU forward Chris Brandon (21) throws down a dunk against Western Illinois on Monday night.

NKU forward Chris Brandon finishes off a dunk as the Norse fell to Western Illinois on Monday at BB&T Arena.