Norse can’t complete comeback; fall to Wright State for second time
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 17, 2018
It felt like a playoff game Friday night in the Wright State Nutter Center. While the Raider fans made up most of the 7,000 people in the arena, section 207 was distinctly Norse fans. "The environment was impeccable," junior forward Drew McDonald said. "I can't even describe it... This is dev...
Gallery: Norse sweep homecoming week with victory over Green Bay
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 10, 2018
The NKU men's basketball team defeated Green Bay 86-80 in front of a sold out lower bowl in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 19-7 and are 12-2 in Horizon League play. Green Bay has now lost three straight and are 10-18 and 5-10 in conference play. "We haven't played our best basketball in f...
Norse escape with a victory over Milwaukee
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 9, 2018
Since NKU joined the Horizon League, Milwaukee has landed on the schedule during homecoming. Each time Milwaukee has played hard but failed to defeat the Norse. Tonight played out much the same way. NKU defeated the Panthers 54-52 in BB&T Arena Thursday night, improving to 11-2 in conference play...
McDonald named Horizon League Player of the Week
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 5, 2018
After two double digit performances over the weekend, McDonald was named Horizon League Player of the Week Monday afternoon. It is the second time this season a Norse player has been earned the honor this season; Holland was honored on Nov. 20. Over the weekend, McDonald averaged 22.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, five ass...
Norse extend road win streak against Cleveland State
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 4, 2018
The Northern Kentucky University men's basketball remains undefeated on the road in Horizon League play, defeating Cleveland State 78-61. The Norse are now 10-2 in conference play and are tied for first place with Wright State, who defeated Youngstown State on Saturday. The Vikings fall to 3-9 in...
Second half surge pushes Norse over Penguins
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 1, 2018
It wasn't pretty at times, but Northern Kentucky University's men's basketball team remained undefeated on the road Thursday night, defeating Youngstown State 95-85. The Norse are now 9-2 in Horizon League play and 16-7 overall. After starting league play 3-1, Youngstown State is now just 4-7 in conference...
GALLERY: Norse recover after Oakland loss; crush Detroit Mercy
Lilly Brown, Contributor
January 29, 2018
Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team defeated Detroit Mercy 72-44 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena. The win pushes NKU’s record to 15-7 with a conference record of 8-2. They are currently second place in the Horizon League behind Wright State. Detroit drops their record to 6-17 with a reco...
Norse three game win streak ends against Oakland
Lilly Brown, Contributor
January 27, 2018
The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell short against Oakland University Friday 83-70. The Norse are now 14-7 on the season and 7-2 in the Horizon League. Oakland is now 14-8 with a conference record of 6-3. The Norse are still second in the Horizon League standings behind Wright State...
Norse finish Wisconsin road trip with victory over Green Bay
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
January 21, 2018
The NKU men's basketball team defeated Green Bay 77-65 in Green Bay Saturday afternoon. The Norse improve to 14-6 and 7-1 in Horizon League play while the Phoenix fall to 8-15 and 3-7 in conference play. Four Norse finished in double figure scoring, including Lavone Holland II, who scored 16 points...
Two Norse finish with double doubles in win over Milwaukee
Kevin Carey, Reporter
January 19, 2018
The Norse grabbed their 13th win on the year and sixth in the conference in an offensive showcase in Milwaukee, beating the Panthers 91-64. Three Norse players finished in double figures. Drew McDonald led the team with 25 points, Tyler Sharpe and Lavone Holland II both finished with 19 points. Both ...
Gallery: Norse get back on track with victory over Cleveland State
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
January 15, 2018
The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Cleveland State 70-55 Monday night in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 12-6 on the season and 5-1 in Horizon League play while Cleveland State falls to 4-15 and 1-5 in conference play. The Norse remain in second place in the Horizon Leagu...
Norse Notebook: Brannen looking for ways to improve against size
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
January 15, 2018
If the Norse have suffered one weakness this season, it is that they struggle against size inside. This was exposed against Wright State, who collected four blocks in Thursday’s game. “Size has been an issue so far this season for us in terms of getting the ball where we want to get it,” said J...
