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NKU guard Tayler Persons dribbles the ball while holding off a West Virginia University defender during NKUs loss to WVU.

A-Sun freshman of the year leaving NKU

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor April 15, 2015

Coming off its first year of postseason action and the subsequent firing of its head coach, the NKU men’s basketball lost three players from next year’s team to transfer, according to the NKU athletics...

John Brannen is announced as NKU mens basketball head coach, April 8, 2015.

Brannen officially announced as next NKU men’s basketball head coach

Carrie Crotzer and Clayton Castle, Managing Editor and Sports Editor April 7, 2015

When the NKU men’s basketball team takes the court for their final season in the four-year Division I reclassification period, a new face will be at the front of the sideline. It was announced late...

BREAKING: NKU announces new men’s basketball head coach

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor April 6, 2015

NKU Athletic's announced late Monday that John Brannen would be the next head coach for the men's basketball team. “I am humbled and honored to be the next men’s basketball coach at Northern Kentucky...

Jordan Jackson dribbles the ball up the court in NKUs match-up against West Virginia. NKU took on WVU on Dec. 7, 2014, losing 67-42.

Who might replace Bezold as head coach?

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor April 1, 2015

Since the announcement of NKU’s decision to fire longtime men’s basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold, many analysts have speculated who may be in the mix to be the next Norse head coach. I sat down and...

NKU forward Kaitlyn Gerrety shoots the ball while being defended by two Marshall defenders. NKU lost to Marshall 81-79 in the first round of the WBI at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2015.

NKU women end strong season with loss in WBI

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 25, 2015

After an opening round loss in the Women’s Basketball invitational (WBI) tournament to Marshall, the NKU women’s basketball team’s season came to end after a third straight winning record in Division...

NKU forward Kaitlyn Gerrety shoots the ball while being defended by two Marshall defenders. NKU lost to Marshall 81-79 in the first round of the WBI at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2015.

Uetrecht’s career night not enough for Norse

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 19, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team’s season came to an unfortunate end on Thursday night, losing a close game to the Marshall Thundering Herd 81-79 in front of 781 fans at The Bank of Kentucky Center. “Well,...

NKU player Sarah Kinch drives to the basket during NKU Womens Basketball Throwback game in Regents Hall. NKU defeated North Florida 67-29 in Regents Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

Women successful in tournament appearance, men lose early

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

In their first year in Atlantic Sun tournament eligibility, the NKU basketball teams got their first taste of tournament, and in one case, championship, basketball in the conference. Both the men’s...

Dave Bezold talks to his team during NKUs match-up against North Florida on Jan. 22, 2015. Bezolds final record at NKU was 194-133.

Bezold and NKU part ways after 25 years

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor March 18, 2015

When NKU’s men’s basketball team took on Lipscomb in their first ever Atlantic Sun Conference Championship game on March 3 in a heartbreaking 76-73 loss, no one realized it would be Head Coach Dave...

NKU community reacts to Bezolds release

NKU community reacts to Bezold’s release

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

As news of Bezold’s departure spread around campus and the community, students, fans and former players expressed sadness and shock that the NKU coach of 25 years was suddenly fired. SGA President and...

BREAKING: NKU mens basketball head coach not to return

BREAKING: NKU men’s basketball head coach not to return

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor March 16, 2015

According to a press release from NKU Athletics Department, Dave Bezold will not return as the head coach of the men's basketball team. “This is difficult given Dave’s role in our university and our...

NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

All or nothing

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor March 11, 2015

With the fate of NKU Athletics changing last summer for the better as the Atlantic Sun Conference changed eligibility rules allowing all teams a chance at post-season, teams at NKU found a hope for their...

NKU and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Jim Kelch talks to Reds fans at the annual Redsfest. Kelch is the Voice of the Norse for NKU mens basketball radio broadcasts. Photo provided by the Cincinnati Reds.

Jim Kelch: The Man Behind the Mic

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 10, 2015

If you’re from Cincinnati or just listen to Reds baseball over the summer, as well as listen to NKU men’s basketball games on the radio in the winter, you may hear a familiar voice. Jim Kelch, a veteran...

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