March Madness: “Christmas for any fan”
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 17, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men's basketball team will face third seeded Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22. NKU Athletics held a Selection Sunday announcement party for NKU students, alumni, and fans of the community.
Analysis: NKU must take early control to beat Wright State
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 12, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
It all comes down to this. With an NCAA tournament bid at stake, the NKU Norse take on the Wright State Raiders Tuesday night at 7 p.m. for the title of the 2019 Horizon League Men’s Basketball Champions. “I think it’s great: the Co-Champions League playing each other for the regular season Champions Le...
Norse settle score against Oakland Grizzlies 64-63
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 11, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Norse advance past the Oakland Grizzlies 64-63 Monday night in the Semifinals of the Horizon League Basketball Tournament. NKUs record moves to 25-8 overall and 14-5 in the league, while ending the Grizzlies season with 16-17 overall and 11-8 in the conference.
Norse fight to take down Detroit Mercy, advance in the tournament
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men’s basketball team ended Detroit Mercy’s season at BB&T Arena 99-88, Thursday night in the Horizon League Quarterfinals. The Norse advance and will continue post season play. Their record moves to 24-8 on the season and 14-5 in the conference. Detroit Mercy ended with 11-20 overall and 13-6 in the league.
NKU loses home streak against Cleveland State
Lilly Brown, Reporter
February 24, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU Men’s Basketball team’s home winning streak comes to an end against Cleveland State 77-83. Norse drop to second place in Horizon League Conference with a record of 11-5 and Cleveland is now 4-11 in conference play and remains in the tenth spot.
NKU takes down Youngstown State 76-69
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
February 22, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men’s basketball team defeated Youngstown State 76-69 during Thursday’s game. This brought the Norse to 21-7 overall and 11-4 in the Horizon League while the Penguins dropped 12-17 overall and 8-8 in the Horizon League.
Norse protect the home court from Oakland Grizzlies 79-64
Ty DeBonis, Reporter
February 10, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Northern Kentucky University Men’s basketball team tamed the Oakland Golden Grizzlies Saturday night at BB&T Arena by a score of 79-64. The victory moved the Norse to 20-6 overall and 10-3 in Horizon League play. It was also their 19th straight win at BB&T dating back to last season, and helped secure their 3rd straight 20 win season.
Norse knock down Detroit Mercy 97-65
Nick Porras, Contributor
February 7, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men’s basketball team found their rhythm against Detroit Mercy 97-65. NKU moves 9-3 in the Horizon League and 19-6 overall. The Titans moves 6-6 in the league and 10-14 overall.
Norse score 18th win of the season against Milwaukee
Ty DeBonis, Reporter
January 26, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU Men’s basketball team tamed the Milwaukee Panthers Saturday night at BB&T Arena 73-60, adding to their streak of Horizon League wins. NKU now sits at 8-1 and 18-4 overall. Milwaukee drops to 9-13 overall and 4-5 in the league.
Men’s Basketball defeats Green Bay 87-65
Aric France, Reporter
January 25, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The NKU Men’s basketball team defeated the Green Bay Phoenix Thursday night, 87-65. NKU remains in first place in the Horizon league standings with the win and moves to 17-4 overall and 7-1 in Horizon League play. Green Bay moves to 10-11 overall and 4-4 in the Horizon League.
Men’s basketball vanquishes Flames at BB&T Arena 73-58
Ty Debonis, Reporter
December 30, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Norse men's basketball team defeated the UIC Flames at BB&T Arena on Sunday night 73-58.
Norse defeat Jaguars 92-77 to open conference play
Ty Debonis, Reporter
December 28, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Norse men's basketball team won a decisive victory over Horizon League rival the IUPUI Jaguars at BB&T Arena Friday night.
