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An NKU fan takes a photo with Victor.

Column: Keep the momentum going, Norse Nation

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

There was a time in the not so distant past, as recently as the middle of last season in fact, that the student section at BB&T Arena was mostly empty for NKU basketball games (men’s or women’s). There...

An NKU coach talks to Dantez Walton (32) during the game against Wright State.

Benzinger, Raiders end NKU’s four game win streak

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 11, 2018

BB&T Arena had not witnessed an NKU men's basketball loss since Jan. 20, 2017. 5,000 energized fans filled the arena Thursday, hoping they would witness the 14th straight home victory for the Norse. Instead,...

Drew McDonald (34) claps after a score by NKU.

Norse escape Detroit thanks to last second basket

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 7, 2018
A Lavone Holland two-point jumper lifted the Northern Kentucky men's basketball team over Detroit Mercy 56-54 on the road Sunday afternoon.
Lavone Holland II (30) fights toward the basket in the game against UIC.

Preview: NKU takes on Oakland on ESPN2

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 5, 2018

It's a big night for NKU men's basketball, as The Norse will take on Oakland on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. on the road. Oakland and NKU were co-favorites to win the Horizon League this season. Oakland is 9-6 on...

Mason Faulkner (11) steals the ball in the game against IUPUI.

Norse break two game losing streak with win over IUPUI

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 29, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team defeated IUPUI 77-59 Thursday night in BB&T Arena, snapping a two-game losing streak in front of over 4,200 fans. The Norse improve to 8-5 and get their first Horizon...

Lavone Holland dished out eight assists against IUPUI Thursday night.

Three Norse score double figures in loss to Aggies

Kevin Carey, Reporter December 20, 2017

The NKU men’s basketball team suffered their fifth loss of the season to No. 8 Texas A&M at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas 64-58. The Norse finish non-conference play sitting at 7-5. Junior...

Mason Faulkner (11) calls a play during the game against EKU.

McDonald, Williams score over 20 in loss to UMBC

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 17, 2017

The Northern Kentucky University men's basketball team fell to UMBC 76-75 in Baltimore Sunday afternoon. The Norse are now 7-4 on the season while the Retrievers are 8-4 on the season. Drew McDonald led...

Lavone Holland dished out eight assists against IUPUI Thursday night.

Gallery: Two Norse score 20 in victory over EKU

Kevin Carey, Reporter December 11, 2017

The Norse took down in-state rival Eastern Kentucky 91-63 Sunday night at BB&T Arena, improving to 7-3 on the season. This was the first matchup between the two teams since the 1992-93 season. Three...

NKU players guard a Morehead State player. The Norse won 86-49.

#NorseNotebook NKU defensive-minded team with high powered offense

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

Saturday’s 86-49 victory over Morehead State marked the sixth time this season the NKU men’s basketball team has scored 80 or more points in a game. The Norse have only scored below 70 points in a...

Head Coach John Brannen congratulates Drew McDonald (34) on his 1000th career point in the game against Morehead.

McDonald reaches 1,000 career points in win over Morehead State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 2, 2017

  The NKU men's basketball team defeated Morehead State 86-49 on Saturday night. The Norse improve to 6-2 on the season while Morehead State falls to 2-6.  The Norse have now won two straight...

Jeff Garrett and the Norse watch the game against Wilmington. The Norse won 93-65.

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...

The NKU mens basketball team celebrates after winning the Horizon League championship.

Preview: Expectations high for reigning Horizon League champions

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 9, 2017

When Newport Central Catholic graduate Drew McDonald committed to NKU to play basketball, he dreamed of making the Norse a competitive Division I program. What he didn’t anticipate, however, was standing...

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