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

Norse remain undefeated after win vs. Coastal Carolina

Aric France, Reporter November 19, 2018

The NKU men’s basketball team collected a clean sweep in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic after beating Coastal Carolina 89-83 to remain undefeated (6-0) on Sunday night. “I thought...

NKU fans cheer during the game against UNC Asheville.

Mens Basketball: Five home games to air on Fox Sports Ohio

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 18, 2018

Northern Kentucky University and Fox Sports Ohio recently entered into an agreement to air five Norse men’s basketball games on the regional network this season. “Partnering with FOX Sports Ohio...

Dantez Walton (32) goes up for a shot during the game against Manhattan. Walton had 15 points on the game.

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...

NKU Players Celebrate after a point during the game against UNC Asheville. The Norse won 77-50.

NKU defeats UNC Ashville in KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic opener

Aric France, Reporter November 17, 2018

The Norse opened its KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic by defeating the Bulldogs 77-50 on Friday night. With the victory, the Norse remain undefeated (4-0) while the Bulldogs drop to 1-2. Jalen...

Chris Vogt (33) blocks a shot by a Wilmington player. Vogt had 3 blocks on the game.

Preview: KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2018
A new basketball tournament is bringing top-tier teams together at BB&T this weekend, and the Norse face stiff competition.
Tyler Sharpe (15) fights toward the basket during the game against Wabash. Sharpe shot 3-of-7 from the field.

Men’s basketball collects 2nd home win against Wabash

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2018

The NKU men’s basketball team returned home after a tough win at Northern Illinois to outpace the Wabash Little Giants. NKU played their whole roster, with 11 out of the 13 adding points to the scoreboard;...

Zaynah Robinson (5) drives towards the basket during the game against Thomas More. Robinson had 8 points during the game.

Norse pull off thrilling double overtime win

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

After draining a pair of clutch three-pointers in the first overtime and collecting an additional seven points in the second overtime, transfer guard Zaynah Robinson made all the difference for the Norse...

Jalen Tate (11) is introduced before the game against Wilmington. Tate lead the Norse with 17 overall points.

Season Preview: Men’s Basketball

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

As the Norse prepare to enter the 2018-19 season, gone are standouts like Lavone Holland II, Carson Williams, Jordan Garnett and Mason Faulkner. Those four were an integral part in helping head coach...

Dantez Walton (32) drives to the basket during the game against Wilmington. Walton went 4-of-7 from the field.

Norse collect 800th win in season opener

Aric France, Reporter November 7, 2018

The NKU men’s basketball team opened the regular season by defeating Wilmington College 102-38 on Tuesday evening. With the victory, the Norse start their season 1-0 and won for the 800th time in...

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Louisville, March 13 2018.

McDonald named to 2019 Karl Malone Award preseason watchlist

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 5, 2018

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced their 20 watch list candidates for the 2019 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award. Among the 20 names selected for this year's prestigious...

Drew McDonald (34) talks during basketball media day.

Men’s Basketball: Norse picked #2 in Horizon League poll

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

The Horizon League recently announced their preseason poll and all-league team as voted by the League's coaches, media and sports information directors. The Norse were picked to finish second with 10 first...

Left: Silas Adheke (0) looks to pass to a teammate during basketball media day. Right: Taryn Taugher (11) searches for a teammate during a drill during basketball media day.

ESPN announces programming schedule for men’s and women’s basketball

Aric France, Reporter October 30, 2018

A total of 45 Northern Kentucky University men’s and women’s basketball games will be broadcast digitally on either ESPN3 or ESPN + for all of Norse nation to watch this season. The Norse will...

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