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Jalen Tate (5) gets introduced before the game against Cleveland State at Little Caesars Arena.

Men’s basketball releases regular season schedule

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor September 8, 2018
The NKU men’s basketball team put the final touches on their 2018-19 season schedule on Wednesday afternoon. The schedule, which features 17 regular-season home games at BB&T Arena, will start on Tuesday, Oct. 30 when the Norse host Division III rival Thomas More in their only exhibition match of the season, followed by their regular season kick-off matchup against Wilmington College at home on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
NKU mens basketball forward Drew McDonald takes the gold at the FISU America Games tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Going for gold: McDonald shines in international tournament

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor August 22, 2018
Norse men’s basketball standout Drew McDonald can now add a gold medal to his list of accomplishments at NKU.
Drew McDonald (34) talks to Head Coach John Brannen during a free throw during the game against Louisville.

McDonald named to Lou Henson All-American Team

Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2018

Drew McDonald started his junior season the Horizon League Pre-Season Player of the Year and concluded with being selected to the All-League First Team in the Horizon League. McDonald can now add another...

Lavone Holland II (30) reacts to the loss to Louisville at the KFC Yum center.

Gallery: Cardinals rally in second half to end NKU’s season

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

For two and a half quarters it appeared NKU would have a chance to complete an upset over Louisville. The Norse, however, fell to the Cardinals 66-58 in the KFC YUM Center in the first round of...

Drew McDonald (34) hugs his mother before the net cutting in BB&T Arena after securing 1st place in Horizon League.

Like mother, like son; Drew McDonald joins mother Christie in NKU history books

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

During most NKU men’s basketball games, Christie McDonald sits in the stands as if she is a coach; her expression is stern, not wanting her son, Drew, to be able to read what she is thinking during a...

Drew McDonald (34) reacts to the loss against Cleveland State at Little Caesars Arena.

Horizon League run ends abruptly in quarterfinals for NKU

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 4, 2018

For the third year in a row, the number one seed in the Horizon League tournament fell in the quarterfinal round. The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell to Cleveland State 89-80 in Little...

Jalen Tate (5) shows off his piece of the net after the men secured 1st place in the Horizon League.

Preview: Tate excited to make impact in first Horizon League tournament

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 2, 2018

Last season, Jalen Tate was just along for the ride as the NKU men’s basketball team advanced to the Horizon League championship game. Tate received medical redshirt last season after injuring his...

Jalen Tate (5) celebrates a basket by the Norse during the game against Green Bay.

Norse players honored in Horizon League voting

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 28, 2018

The Horizon League announced the 2018 All-League honorees and season awards for both men’s and women’s basketball on Wednesday. NKU’s Drew McDonald was named to the First Team All-Horizon League...

Drew McDonald (34) cheers on the crowd as time expires in the game against Green Bay.

#NorseNotebook Who should win Horizon League Player of the Year?

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 27, 2018

While it should be understood team sports largely don’t rely on a single person to carry a team, the Horizon League Player of the Year results, which will be revealed on Wednesday, may come down to which...

Carson Williams (23) cuts off his section of the net after securing 1st place in the Horizon League.

GALLERY: Norse cut down the nets after winning regular season title

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 26, 2018

After a steak dinner and a joyful bus ride home, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team cut down the nets in BB&T Arena after clinching the Horizon League regular season title...

Jalen Tate (5) talks in the huddle before the home game against IUPUI.

NKU wins Horizon League regular season title with victory over IUPUI

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 25, 2018

For the first time in the Division I era, the Northern Kentucky University men's basketball team has captured their conference's regular season title. The Norse defeated IUPUI 75-56 on Sunday afternoon,...

Lavone Holland II (30) shakes hands with Head Coach John Brannen on senior night before the game against Youngstown State.

Norse earn victory over Youngstown State on senior night

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 20, 2018

There were plenty of emotions in BB&T Arena Monday night, as NKU honored their three seniors Lavone Holland II, Jordan Garnett and Nick Ayers. The crowd was loud as each player received their framed...

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