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Trevon Faulkner (12) drives past a Purdue Fort Wayne defender. The Norse would defeat the Mastodons 70-68.

Warrick knocks down winning shot in final seconds to lead NKU MBB to 70-68 win over Purdue Fort Wayne

Norse improve to 3-1 in Horizon League action with the victory
Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor • January 2, 2021

With Saturday night’s game tied at 68 with just 14 seconds remaining, Northern Kentucky men’s basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn put the ball in the hands of his poised freshman guard Marques Warrick...

Marques Warrick (3) looks for an open teammate in NKUs game against Youngstown State. Warrick finished with 18 points in the victory.

NKU MBB begins Horizon League play with 79-64 victory over Youngstown State

Norse improve to 1-0 in conference play with the win
Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor • December 19, 2020

After allowing a season-high 92 points in their loss to Kent State last Sunday, the Northern Kentucky Norse men’s basketball team stifled the Youngstown State Penguins on the defensive end on Saturday...

Adrian Nelson (4) celebrates with Adham Eleeda (1) after a timeout called by EKU. The Norse defeated EKU 76-57.

Northern Kentucky takes down Eastern Kentucky 76-57

Five Norse were in double digits against Eastern.
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor • December 8, 2019
The in-state battle Sunday night ended in NKU’s favor with a 76-57 win. The Norse are now 7-3 on the season. Senior forward Dantez Walton led with 18 points and nine rebounds. Sophomore guard Trevon Faulkner also had 18 points and led in assists with seven. 
Karl Harris (14) reacts after a basket by Trevon Faulkner (12) during the game against Texas Southern. The Norse fell to Texas Southern 98-96 in double overtime.

Men’s basketball now 3-1 at home with 86-56 win over Midway

Karl Harris first career double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor • November 25, 2019
NKU men’s basketball team win at home against Midway University Monday night 86-56. Graduate wing Karl Harris led the night with 21 points, 10 rebounds and two assists.
Get to know the newest Norse basketball players

Get to know the newest Norse basketball players

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor • November 6, 2019
The newest member of NKU's men's and women's basketball team.
Left middle of picture shows Adham Eleeda. Center of photo has text stating adham Eleeda, 65 Shooting Guard, from Toronto, Canada and Sheridan Community College

NKU MBB introduce transfer shooting guard Adham Eleeda

Adham Eleeda is the first recruit of the Horn Era.
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor • June 6, 2019
Head Coach Darrin Horn announced Adham Eleeda, a shooting guard from Sheridan College (Wyoming), signed to play for the Norse on Tuesday in a press release.
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