NKU MBB announces assistant coaches for 2019-20 season
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
May 14, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU Men’s basketball announced David Harris and Simon McCormack as assistant basketball coaches with Joey Kizel as Video Coordinator for the Norse on Friday afternoon.
Center Chris Vogt transferring from NKU
Kane Mitten, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
May 10, 2019
Filed under Breaking News, Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
The 7'1 center from Mayfield, KY is leaving NKU's men's basketball team.
Darrin Horn seals the deal as NKU MBB coach
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
April 26, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
It’s official! The new men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn stepped foot into his new home of BB&T Arena Thursday afternoon. The press conference opened with remarks from President Ashish Vaidya and NKU Athletic Director Ken Bothof—welcoming Horn and his family to the NKU community.
Column: Who will coach Norse MBB? Our picks to replace Brannen
Sam Rosenstiel and Sierra Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports, Viewpoints
On a clear blue Sunday, news broke that NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen was leaving for the Cincinnati Bearcats. The veil in BB&T Arena was torn, and the mountains fell on themselves at the word that the leader of NKU’s Division I crusade was hopping across the river. (Editor’s Note: Ok, not really, but it did kind of feel that way.)
Fact check: Is NKU MBB Coach Brannen leaving for Alabama?
March 25, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
Why are we even asking this question? With being the second winningest coach in NKU history and taking two trips to the NCAA tournament as well as an NIT debut in the first three years of Division I eligibility, these types of talks come about.
March Madness: NKU’s season ends against Texas Tech
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 22, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men’s basketball historic season ended against the Texas Tech Red Raiders Friday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The Norse end the season Horizon League regular season co-champs as well as Horizon League Champions. The Norse ended the season with a 28-9.
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.
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.
Norse secure regular season conference title, narrowly defeat Green Bay
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
March 2, 2019
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men's basketball team eeked out a win against the Green Bay Phoenix 86-82, securing their second consecutive Horizon League season title.Senior Drew McDonald broke NKU's all-time scoring record with 2,011 all-time points, breaking the record previously held by Craig Booker in 2000 (2,007 points). McDonald had 13 points during Saturday's match.
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.
Cleveland State Preview: No. 1 meets No. 10 at BB&T
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
NKU men’s basketball hosts the number 10 team in the Horizon League Saturday night at BB&T Arena. The game is not only the last home game of the season but it is Senior Night. NKU Athletics will be recognizing graduate student point guard Zaynah Robinson and senior forward Drew McDonald.
Youngstown State preview: A streak must be broken
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Norse sit atop the Horizon League with a 10-4 conference record and 20-7 season record. They are looking to keep their home winning streak alive against Youngstown State on Thursday, Feb. 21. The Penguins are 8-7 in the Horizon League and sit 12-16 on the overall season. The Penguins are tied for fifth in the league and are looking to keep their six-game win streak going.