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NKU player Jalen Billups drives to the net against UT Martin in the second half of NKUs 56-71 loss. NKU lost to UT Martin 56-71 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on December 3, 2014.

Norse pick up first conference win, beat Kennesaw State

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 14, 2015

The NKU men’s basketball team picked up its first Atlantic Sun Conference win of the season on Wednesday night, defeating the Kennesaw State Owls 76-72 in a close, physical game at The Bank of Kentucky...

NKUs Melody Doss drives the lane to the basket during NKUs victory over Georgetown College. NKU defeated Georgetown College 78-57 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Doss, Davis lead NKU to win over Georgetown

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 6, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team ended non-conference play with a 78-57 win over NAIA-affiliated Georgetown (Ky.) in front of 1,088 fans at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday night. Melody Doss led...

NKUs Melody Doss goes up for a shot during the second half of NKUs win over IUPUI. NKU defeated IUPUI 57-43 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Women’s basketball streak ends to Wright State

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor January 3, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end Saturday afternoon, taking a 72-60 loss against Wright State University. “I was really proud of our kids for their effort,”...

NKUs Melody Doss goes up for a shot during the second half of NKUs win over IUPUI. NKU defeated IUPUI 57-43 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Norse women end 2014 with win over IUPUI

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 31, 2014

The NKU women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to four on Tuesday night by defeating the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Jaguars by a score of 57-43 in front of...

NKUs Tayler Persons shoots the ball during the first half of NKUs home win over Idaho. NKU defeated Idaho 81-68 on Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Persons, Monaco lead NKU to win over Idaho

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 22, 2014

Tayler Persons scored 23 points and Anthony Monaco added 17 as the NKU men’s basketball team defeated the Idaho Vandals by a score of 81-68 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Monday night. Earlier in...

NKU junior Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKUs 38-45 loss to Loyola (Chicago). NKU lost to Loyola (Chicago) 35-45 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Norse defeat local rival Cincinnati

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 18, 2014

The NKU women’s basketball team will retain bragging rights over the University of Cincinnati Bearcats women’s basketball team as the Norse defeated the Bearcats for the second year in a row by a score...

NKU mens basketball player Anthony Monaco faces a defender during the first half of NKUs 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Norse rebound after loss to West Virginia, win big over UC-Clermont

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 14, 2014

NKU's men’s basketball team looked to bounce back from their 25-point loss to West Virginia last weekend by defeating UC-Clermont on Sunday afternoon. The team did just that, defeating the Cougars by...

NKU mens basketball player Anthony Monaco faces a defender during the first half of NKUs 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Men’s basketball team takes preventative measures for cold and flu season

Troy Bendgen, Reporter December 10, 2014

The cold, blistery air keeps most people indoors this time of year as all sorts of viruses seem to go spreadl. Cold and flu season can wreak havoc on anyone, including those on the men’s basketball team. The...

NKU mens basketball player Tayler Persons dribbles around a defender during the first half of NKUs 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Tayler Persons: freshman in command

Troy Bendgen, Reporter December 9, 2014

Not only is Tayler Persons leading the men’s basketball team in average points with 11.3 per game, he also is leading the way in assists (3.1 per game), rebounds (4.6 per game) and steals with nine total...

NKU mens basketball player Chad Jackson dribbles towards the hoop during the first half of NKUs 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Loss delivers lessons for men’s basketball

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor December 7, 2014

NKU men’s basketball team saw their biggest crowd since going Division I Sunday night as they took on the West Virginia Mountaineers at home, taking their fifth loss of the season 67-42. NKU started...

Hot Seat with Anthony Monaco

Hot Seat with Anthony Monaco

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor December 7, 2014

Sport: Basketball Year: Redshirt Junior Major: History Anthony Monaco has appeared in all six games for the Norse so far this season, amassing 24 points on the season, but what else do you know about...

NKU player Jalen Billups drives to the net against UT Martin in the second half of NKUs 56-71 loss. NKU lost to UT Martin 56-71 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on December 3, 2014.

PREVIEW: West Virginia at Northern Kentucky

Clayton Castle, Reporter December 5, 2014

When the West Virginia Mountaineers visit The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday night, there will be a lot of firsts happening. For example, this will be the first time a ranked-Division I opponent has...

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