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Drew McDonald (34) looks to pass during the game against UC. McDonald led the team 4 turnovers on the game.

McDonald named to Lou Henson award midseason list for 2nd time

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 14, 2019
NKU men’s basketball senior forward Drew McDonald has been named to the 2018-19 Lou Henson Award Midseason Watch List along with two other Horizon League players, Detroit Mercy freshman Antoine Davis, and Wright State sophomore Loudon Love.
Men’s basketball conquers Detroit Mercy 95-73

Men’s basketball conquers Detroit Mercy 95-73

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 5, 2019

The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team bounced back from a tough loss 36 hours prior with a rock-solid 95-73 victory Saturday afternoon over the Titans of Detroit Mercy in Detroit. The...

Mens basketball falls to Oakland 74-76 in dramatic match

Men’s basketball falls to Oakland 74-76 in dramatic match

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 3, 2019
The Norse fell to the Oakland Grizzlies 74-76 in Oakland Thursday night.
Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen reacts during the game against UIC. The Norse defeated UIC 73-58.

Men’s basketball vanquishes Flames at BB&T Arena 73-58

Ty Debonis, Reporter December 30, 2018
The Norse men's basketball team defeated the UIC Flames at BB&T Arena on Sunday night 73-58.
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against IUPUI. McDonald had 24 points on the game.

Norse defeat Jaguars 92-77 to open conference play

Ty Debonis, Reporter December 28, 2018
The Norse men's basketball team won a decisive victory over Horizon League rival the IUPUI Jaguars at BB&T Arena Friday night.
Drew McDonald (34) reacts to a foul on the court during the game against UC. McDonald had 3 fouls on the night and had only 8 points on the game.

NKU falls to UC on the road, 78-65

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

It only took 30 years for NKU and the University of Cincinnati to renew their rivalry on the basketball court, but in front of a crowd of over 11,000 at Fifth Third Arena, the Bearcats coasted to a...

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald earns second Horizon League Co-Player of the Week honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor December 4, 2018

After leading the Norse to back-to-back victories over Morehead State and UMBC last week, senior forward Drew McDonald was named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week, alongside Green Bay's ShanQuan Hemphill...

Tyler Sharpe (15) reacts after a play during the game against UMBC.

McDonald scores 21 to lead NKU past UMBC, 78-60

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Fresh off his triple-double against Morehead State on Tuesday night, Horizon League preseason MVP Drew McDonald tallied 21 points and five rebounds to help the Norse past last year's NCAA Tournament...

Drew McDonald (34) shoots during the game against Coastal Carolina. McDonald shot 8-of-12 from the field on the night.

McDonald named to the 2019 Lou Henson Award Watch List

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

NKU senior standout Drew McDonald has been named to the 2018-19 Lou Henson Award Watch List for the second consecutive season. This award is presented to the nation's top mid-major player in Division...

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald posts triple-double in win over Morehead State

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 28, 2018
It only took 6,506 days, but Craig Conley now has company in NKU's triple-double club, as Drew McDonald became the long-awaited second member on Tuesday night.
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Wabash. McDonald had 10 points on the game.

NKU falls to UCF on the road, spoiling 6-game win streak

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 25, 2018

After helping the Norse to their best start (6-0) in the Division I era, Drew McDonald's 22-point performance was no match for the University of Central Florida and their 7'6" blocking specialist Tacko...

Drew McDonald (34) is recognized as the tournaments Most Valuable Player following the game against Coastal Carolina. McDonald had 31 points on the game.

McDonald named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 20, 2018

After leading the Norse to a perfect 3-0 record en route to the team title in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic, Drew McDonald was named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week, along with Green...

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