Column: Win or Lose, NKU winners no matter what
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
March 17, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports, Video, Viewpoints
Monday evening during the daily showing of Pardon the Interruption, one of ESPN’s most popular talk shows, hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon were discussing John Calipari's comments about the University of Kentucky’s seeding in the NCAA Tournament. At the beginning of the conversation, Wilbon uttered t...
Despite constant changes, Murray thrives for Norse
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
February 28, 2017
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
Cole Murray has seen everything during his time as a member of the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team. He endured the coaching change from Dave Bezold to John Brannen, played in two Division I conferences, switched from Nike to adidas and played on two different floor designs. “Everything I came into the ...
Free throws guide Norse to victory over Vikings
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
February 17, 2017
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The NKU Norse men's basketball team hung on in the final minutes of regulation to beat Cleveland State 62-60 in Cleveland. NKU improves to 18-9 overall and 9-5 in Horizon League while Cleveland State falls to 8-19 and 4-11 in conference. With the victory, the Norse are now tied for third in the Ho...
UC basketball is coming to BB&T Arena
Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2017
Filed under Featured Story, Sports
Northern Kentucky University announced Friday night that the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team will be playing its home games at BB&T Arena in the 2017-18 season. The Bearcats current home, Fifth Third Arena, will be undergoing renovations next season. “We are pleased to assist the ...
WATCH | NKU mens basketball vs Green Bay
Tommy Bailey, Video Editor
February 10, 2017
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports, Video
The NKU mens basketball team hosted the Green Bay Phoenix on Thursday, February 9th. The Norse jumped out to a large first half lead, but Green Bay battled back in the second half. NKU went on to win a hard fought victory with the final score 69-67. The Norse will host Horizon League opponent Milwaukee fo...
Norse set DI win record in victory over UIC
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
January 28, 2017
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The NKU men's basketball team beat UIC 79-62 Friday night in Chicago to pick up their 14th win of the season, setting the new record for most wins in the Division I era. The win improves the Norse record to 5-4 in the Horizon League, while UIC falls to 4-4 in Horizon League play. The Norse shot 41 p...
Faulkner’s career day helps Norse end losing streak
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
January 22, 2017
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
The NKU men's basketball broke their three game losing streak Sunday afternoon, beating Detroit Mercy 101-87. The Norse improve to 13-8 on the season and 4-4 in the Horizon League while Detroit Mercy falls to 4-16 and 2-6 in the Horizon League. "I'm proud of all our guys," head coach John Brannen...
Turnovers, cold shooting extend Norse losing streak
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU fell to Oakland 79-70 Friday night in BB&T Arena. The Norse fall to 12-8 and 3-4 in Horizon League while Oakland improves to 15-5 and 5-2 in the Horizon League. This extends the Norse losing streak to three games, after dropping both road games last week. "Three losses in a row is definitely ...
Turnovers doom Norse in Green Bay
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
January 11, 2017
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The NKU men's basketball team lost 80-71 to Green Bay Tuesday night. The Norse fall to 12-5 on the season and 3-2 in Horizon League play, while the Phoenix remain a perfect 4-0 in conference play. It was a tale of two halves for the Norse. In the first half, the Norse shot 45 percent from the field...
Williams, Murray carry Norse to fifth straight win
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
December 18, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The NKU Norse beat Eastern Washington 70-48 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena for their fifth straight win. The Norse improve to 8-3 while the Eagles fall to 8-3 on the season. The Norse defense smothered an Eagle offense that averages 82 points per game, holding them to 32 percent shooting for the...
Norse look to push pace in Brannen’s second season
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
November 10, 2016
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
During the open practice session of Norse Media Day, the NKU Norse men’s basketball team showed exactly what they wanted to be known for this season. The Norse attempted to score 100 points in four minutes, all while running full-court layups, three-man weaves and transition shooting drills. Th...
Norse season ends in Horizon League tourney
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
March 5, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
DETROIT -- A valiant second-half comeback fell short Saturday as the NKU men's basketball team saw its season end 86-69 against Milwaukee at historic Joe Louis Arena.The inaugural season for the Norse in the Horizon League and under John Brannen ends at 9-21.It appeared bleak for the Norse early in t...