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NKUs Carson Williams backs down a Berea defender on Wednesday night at BB&T Arena.

ETSU gets revenge, defeat Norse in second match-up of the season

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 7, 2017

East Tennessee State took their revenge on the NKU men's basketball team Wednesday night, defeating the Norse 84-71 in Johnson City. The Norse fall to 6-3 on the season while the Bucs improve to 5-3.  Carson...

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...

NKU drew its second-largest crowd of the season Thursday as the Norse defeated Green Bay.

Men’s basketball season ticket sales soar

Kevin Carey, Reporter November 6, 2017

NKU’s men’s basketball team has already sold 1,200 season tickets for their 2017-18 schedule: an increase that nearly doubles last year’s sales, according to the NKU marketing department “Winning...

The Norse warm up for practice on Wednesday ahead of their trip to Indianapolis

Column: Win or Lose, NKU winners no matter what

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 17, 2017

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...

Despite constant changes, Murray thrives for Norse

Despite constant changes, Murray thrives for Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 28, 2017

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...

Free throws guide Norse to victory over Vikings

Free throws guide Norse to victory over Vikings

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 17, 2017

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...

BB&T Arena, home of the NKU Norse basketball.

UC basketball is coming to BB&T Arena

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2017

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...

WATCH | NKU mens basketball vs Green Bay

Tommy Bailey, Video Editor February 10, 2017

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...

Jordan Garnett dribbles down the baseline against a Detroit Mercy defender. The Norse would beat the Titans 101-87

Norse set DI win record in victory over UIC

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 28, 2017

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...

Mason Faulkner scored a career high 29 points in the win against Detroit Mercy Sunday afternoon

Faulkner’s career day helps Norse end losing streak

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 22, 2017

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...

Carson Williams completes a reverse layup against Oakland. The Norse lost 79-70

Turnovers, cold shooting extend Norse losing streak

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 20, 2017

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...

Mason Faulkner (11) drives to the basket during Thursdays win over Youngstown State.

Turnovers doom Norse in Green Bay

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 11, 2017

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...

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