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Jalen Billups (21) had 17 points in NKUs loss Thursday to Cleveland State.

GALLERY: Late rally falls short as Norse beaten by Green Bay

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor February 4, 2016

The NKU men's basketball team cut a 15-point second half deficit to four points in the final minute, only to fall short in an 85-78 loss to Green Bay Thursday night at BB&T Arena.It wasn't the effort...

NKU senior Courtney Roush (12) was named Horizon League player of the week by the conference, becoming the first NKU women’s player to receive the honor.

NKU sports in #headlines

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor February 4, 2016

Three NKU basketball players were named players of the week in the last seven days. The NKU women’s basketball team picked up key road victories while the men had their return home spoiled by Oakland...

NKU Director of Athletics Ken Bothof speaks with students during Tuesdays open forum on NKUs move to the Horizon League.

Students quiz athletics panel on Horizon League

Kari Lakes and William Borland, Contributors February 4, 2016

Four on-campus organizations discussed the effects of Northern Kentucky University’s move to the Horizon League from the Atlantic Sun during a Tuesday open forum in the Student Union.The four organizations...

Dean Danos (44) had 12 points and 5 assists Monday in NKUs loss to Oakland.

GALLERY: Oakland pulls away late to defeat Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor February 1, 2016

Leading by just four points with 4:12 remaining, Oakland went on an 11-0 run and defeated Northern Kentucky 85-74 Monday evening at BB&T Arena.Against one of the best teams in the Horizon League, NKU...

SharRae Davis (0) had 16 points Saturday in NKUs win over Youngstown State.

Hot-shooting Norse pound Penguins

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 30, 2016

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Shooting a blistering 58 percent from the floor, the NKU women's basketball team led most of the way Saturday in an 88-77 victory over Youngstown State.Northern Kentucky picked up its...

Tyler White (3) had 14 points Friday in NKUs win over Detroit.

Norse down Detroit for third win in four games

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 29, 2016

DETROIT, Michigan -- The NKU men's basketball team picked up its third win in its last four games Friday with a 91-83 victory against Detroit.NKU (8-12 overall, 4-5 in Horizon League) trailed at the half...

NKU senior Courtney Roush (12) was named Horizon League player of the week by the conference, becoming the first NKU women’s player to receive the honor.

Twin power! Roush sisters nearly outscore Cleveland State

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 28, 2016

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Roush twins provided just about all the offense the NKU women's basketball team needed Thursday night in an 83-51 beatdown of Cleveland State.Christine Roush led all scorers with...

Lavone Holland II (11) had 10 points Sunday in NKUs loss to Valparaiso.

Valparaiso defense smothers Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 25, 2016

Valparaiso remained tied for the top spot in the Horizon League after Saturday's 71-46 win over Northern Kentucky at BB&T Arena.The Crusaders used a strong effort defensively to stymie NKU.The Norse...

NKU Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit (right) is assessed a technical foul during Saturdays game against Milwaukee.

GALLERY: Milwaukee frustrates, defeats Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

The NKU women's basketball team couldn't find its offensive rhythm Saturday in an 86-60 loss to Milwaukee at BB&T Arena.The Norse fall to 10-8 overall, 2-5 in the Horizon League. Milwaukee won its...

NKUs Cole Murray had 21 points Friday, all on three pointers, as the Norse defeated UIC in overtime.

Murray lifts Norse to overtime win over UIC

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 23, 2016

Northern Kentucky junior Cole Murray scored six of his team-high 21 points in overtime Friday as the Norse defeated Illinois-Chicago 82-69.After the Flames shot 46.7 percent in the second half to force...

Kasey Uetrecht (23) fights off two defenders during Thursdays game against Green Bay.

GALLERY: Phoenix rise in fourth to hold off Norse

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 21, 2016

The dominant Horizon League women's basketball team over the last 18 seasons showed why during the fourth quarter Thursday at BB&T Arena.With the game tied at 52 at the end of three quarters, Green...

Drew McDonald (34) had 18 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday as the Norse picked up its biggest win of the season at Oakland, 90-73.

Norse get huge win at Oakland, 90-73

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

ROCHESTER, Michigan -- Less than one month ago, the Oakland men's basketball team took top-ranked Michigan State to overtime before falling 99-93.In addition to a six-point loss to the Spartans, Oakland...

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