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Mason Faulkner (11) lays the ball in during Thursdays game against Green Bay.

Norse fall to Penguins in final road game

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 19, 2017

The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team fell to Youngstown State 81-77 Saturday night. The Norse fall to 18-10 overall and 9-6 in the Horizon League while the Penguins improve to 11-8 overall and 5-11...

Holland propels Norse to homecoming win

Holland propels Norse to homecoming win

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 11, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team overcame a 13 point deficit late in the second half to beat Milwaukee 69-63 on homecoming night at BB&T Arena.The Norse improve to 17-9 and 8-5 in the Horizon League...

Carson Williams (23) dribbles around a defender during Wednesdays game against Eastern Illinois.

Norse bench struggles in loss to Milwaukee

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 13, 2017

After a tough loss to Green Bay on the road Tuesday, the NKU men's basketball team did not get the performance they wanted tonight against a four win Milwaukee team.   The Norse fell to Milwaukee 68-58....

Mason Faulkner (11) drives to the basket during Thursdays win over Youngstown State.

Turnovers doom Norse in Green Bay

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 11, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team lost 80-71 to Green Bay Tuesday night. The Norse fall to 12-5 on the season and 3-2 in Horizon League play, while the Phoenix remain a perfect 4-0 in conference play.   It...

WATCH: Men’s basketball | NKU vs. EIU

Tommy Bailey / Dakota Dewberry, Contributors December 8, 2016

The NKU men's basketball took home a victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at home on Wednesday night winning by a score of 80-70.  The Norse were led to victory behind Lavone Holland II career...

NKUs Lavone Holland II (30) throws a pass during Fridays game against Austin Peay at Miami University.

Strong first half propels Norse to victory over Norfolk State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor December 3, 2016

The NKU men’s basketball team beat Norfolk State 72-61  in Virginia Saturday night. The Norse improve to 5-3 while Norfolk State falls to 2-7. The Norse were propelled by 15-2 run in the middle of...

Carson Williams (23) goes up for the jump ball to start the 2016-2017 basketball season.

Norse cruise to season opening victory

Austin Elmore, Reporter November 12, 2016

 The NKU men’s basketball team began their 2016-2017 season on Friday night with a 96-56 victory over Earlham. The Norse were led by redshirt sophomore Jeff Garrett, who recorded a double-double on...

Predictions for the basketball season

Christopher Decker and Matt Sexton November 10, 2016

What is the biggest key for the NKU men’s basketball team to have success this season? MS: NKU’s success this season will be determined by how quickly the freshmen can make an impact in the lineup....

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’s basketball announces first Horizon League slate

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 18, 2015

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Northern Kentucky athletics announced last week the first-ever Horizon League schedule for the women’s basketball team.The Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team will play...

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

New floor for the home of the Norse

William Borland, Contributor September 5, 2015

When the Norse take to the basketball court in mid-November for their first games, the surface beneath them will have a whole new look to it. Several changes have faced NKU Athletics in the past year,...

UK visit to NKU highlights women’s hoops schedule

UK visit to NKU highlights women’s hoops schedule

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 1, 2015

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- A visit by the University Kentucky women’s basketball team to BB&T Arena highlights the Norse’s non-conference schedule, announced Tuesday by the university.Kentucky will visit...

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

Men’s basketball announce non-conference schedule

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

Games at West Virginia, Xavier and Michigan highlight the non-conference men’s basketball schedule announced Monday on the Norse Athletics website.Norse Head Coach John Brannen announced the 11-game...

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