Center Chris Vogt transferring from NKU
Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
May 10, 2019
The 7'1 center from Mayfield, KY is leaving NKU's men's basketball team.
Norse settle score against Oakland Grizzlies 64-63
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 11, 2019
The Norse advance past the Oakland Grizzlies 64-63 Monday night in the Semifinals of the Horizon League Basketball Tournament. NKUs record moves to 25-8 overall and 14-5 in the league, while ending the Grizzlies season with 16-17 overall and 11-8 in the conference.
Norse fight to take down Detroit Mercy, advance in the tournament
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
NKU men’s basketball team ended Detroit Mercy’s season at BB&T Arena 99-88, Thursday night in the Horizon League Quarterfinals. The Norse advance and will continue post season play. Their record moves to 24-8 on the season and 14-5 in the conference. Detroit Mercy ended with 11-20 overall and 13-6 in the league.
NKU men’s basketball holds off Milwaukee 65-55
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 1, 2019
NKU men's basketball team took the lead late to win 65-55 over the Milwaukee Panthers. NKU's record improves to 22-8 overall and 12-5 in the conference, while the Panthers fall to 9-21 on the season and 4-13 in the Horizon League.
NKU takes down Youngstown State 76-69
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
February 22, 2019
NKU men’s basketball team defeated Youngstown State 76-69 during Thursday’s game. This brought the Norse to 21-7 overall and 11-4 in the Horizon League while the Penguins dropped 12-17 overall and 8-8 in the Horizon League.
Men’s Basketball defeats Green Bay 87-65
Aric France, Reporter
January 25, 2019
The NKU Men’s basketball team defeated the Green Bay Phoenix Thursday night, 87-65. NKU remains in first place in the Horizon league standings with the win and moves to 17-4 overall and 7-1 in Horizon League play. Green Bay moves to 10-11 overall and 4-4 in the Horizon League.
NKU holds off late rally to win 59-53
Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2018
After pulling off a six-point margin victory against Manhattan on Saturday night, the NKU men’s basketball team remain undefeated (5-0) and in the driver's seat in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic. Drew McDonald led the Norse with 19 points and eight rebounds, followed by Dante...
Norse cruise past Quakers; head to Bahamas next week
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
November 12, 2017
The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Wilmington College 93-65 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena. The Norse move to 2-0 on the season while the Quakers start the season 0-1. NKU head coach John Brannen was not pleased with the way his team, particularly the starting five, played in first hal...