NKU falls to UC on the road, 78-65
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
It only took 30 years for NKU and the University of Cincinnati to renew their rivalry on the basketball court, but in front of a crowd of over 11,000 at Fifth Third Arena, the Bearcats coasted to a 78-65 victory over the Norse on Tuesday night. “I thought we would come in here and compete a...
McDonald earns second Horizon League Co-Player of the Week honors
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
After leading the Norse to back-to-back victories over Morehead State and UMBC last week, senior forward Drew McDonald was named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week, alongside Green Bay's ShanQuan Hemphill on Monday afternoon. This marks the second time this season and fifth time of his career th...
McDonald scores 21 to lead NKU past UMBC, 78-60
Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
Fresh off his triple-double against Morehead State on Tuesday night, Horizon League preseason MVP Drew McDonald tallied 21 points and five rebounds to help the Norse past last year's NCAA Tournament darlings UMBC, 78-60 at BB&T Arena on Friday night. The Cold Spring, Kentucky native finished ...
McDonald named to the 2019 Lou Henson Award Watch List
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU senior standout Drew McDonald has been named to the 2018-19 Lou Henson Award Watch List for the second consecutive season. This award is presented to the nation's top mid-major player in Division I college basketball and will be presented at the College Insider awards event in April at the site of t...
Volleyball falls to Miami (OH) in first round of NIVC
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
November 30, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports, Volleyball
The NKU women’s volleyball team season ended in the first round of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship, after being swept by Miami (OH) in three sets (25-14, 25-18, 25-22) on Thursday night. With the loss, the Norse end their 2018 season with a winning record of 21-10. Laura Crawford and Natali...
McDonald posts triple-double in win over Morehead State
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
It only took 6,506 days, but Craig Conley now has company in NKU's triple-double club, as Drew McDonald became the long-awaited second member on Tuesday night.
NKU drops fourth straight; lose to Austin Peay 52-48
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
Despite holding Austin Peay to just 15-of-43 (34.9 percent) shooting, the NKU women’s basketball team fell to the Governors 52-48 on the road Monday night. With the loss, the Norse drop to 1-4 on the season, while the Governors improve to 3-3. Taylor Clos led the Norse with 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting, wh...
NKU falls to UCF on the road, spoiling 6-game win streak
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 25, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
After helping the Norse to their best start (6-0) in the Division I era, Drew McDonald's 22-point performance was no match for the University of Central Florida and their 7'6" blocking specialist Tacko Fall, the Norse suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday night, 66-53. Last weekend's Maui ...
Women’s basketball drop three straight, fall to Belmont 71-53
Ty Debonis, Contributor
November 23, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
After falling to the Belmont Bruins by a score of 71-53 at home on Wednesday night, the NKU women's basketball team suffered their third straight defeat and dropped to 1-3 on the season.
McDonald named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 20, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
After leading the Norse to a perfect 3-0 record en route to the team title in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic, Drew McDonald was named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week, along with Green Bay's JayQuan McCloud on Monday afternoon. The Cold Spring, Kentucky native was named tournament MVP...
Norse remain undefeated after win vs. Coastal Carolina
Aric France, Reporter
November 19, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The NKU men’s basketball team collected a clean sweep in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic after beating Coastal Carolina 89-83 to remain undefeated (6-0) on Sunday night. “I thought this was the first of the six games where everyone did their job,” NKU head coach John Branne...
Mens Basketball: Five home games to air on Fox Sports Ohio
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 18, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
Northern Kentucky University and Fox Sports Ohio recently entered into an agreement to air five Norse men’s basketball games on the regional network this season. “Partnering with FOX Sports Ohio provides a great opportunity to showcase our men’s basketball program and to shine a spotlight on Nor...