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Cole Murray (25) had 13 points Saturday in NKUs loss to Youngstown State.

Murray’s career night carries Norse over Southeast Missouri State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor December 10, 2016

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo- The NKU men's basketball team improved to 7-3 on the season with a 80-66 win against Southeast Missouri State on the road.  Cole Murray had an incredible shooting night, going 8-11...

NKUs Rebecca Lyttle (3) led the Norse with 12 points Thursday in a loss to Indiana.

Hoosiers’ pace too much for NKU women

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor December 8, 2016

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana -- Indiana University scored the first 25 points of the game Thursday evening, blasting an undermanned NKU women's basketball team 100-49 at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers (6-3) outpaced...

Lavone Holland II (30) had 21 points Thursday in a win over Detroit Mercy.

Norse defense finishes strong in win over Eastern Illinois

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor December 7, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- For the NKU men's basketball team, it all comes down to EMP. Emotional, mental and physical buy-in -- the three phases of the game that head coach John Brannen stresses...

Kelley Wiegman (22) had 13 points Thursday against Green Bay.

Norse offense continues to struggle in loss to Tennessee Tech

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor December 4, 2016

The NKU women’s basketball team fell to Tennessee Tech 55-40 Sunday afternoon in Cookeville. The Norse fall to 2-5 on the season while the Golden Eagles improve to 3-6 on the year. Despite shooting...

NKUs Lavone Holland II (30) throws a pass during Fridays game against Austin Peay at Miami University.

Strong first half propels Norse to victory over Norfolk State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor December 3, 2016

The NKU men’s basketball team beat Norfolk State 72-61  in Virginia Saturday night. The Norse improve to 5-3 while Norfolk State falls to 2-7. The Norse were propelled by 15-2 run in the middle of...

NKUs Drew McDonald (34) had a career-high 32 points Wednesday in a win over Morehead State.

McDonald scores 32 as Norse beat Morehead State

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 30, 2016

MOREHEAD, Kentucky -- An impressive season for Drew McDonald reached new heights Wednesday night. The sophomore forward scored a career-high 32 points as Northern Kentucky defeated Morehead State 84-79. McDonald,...

NKUs defense prepares as NCCUs Dajuan Graf (10) sets the offense during Saturdays game against North Carolina Central.

Scoring droughts doom Norse in loss to NC Central

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 26, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- The most veteran team in NCAA basketball taught a hard lesson to one of the youngest Saturday night at BB&T Arena. Two prolonged scoring droughts, combined with an...

Drew McDonald spins around a Miami defender to finish at the rim in a 79-70 win vs Miami (OH)

Holland carries Norse to win over Miami (OH)

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 20, 2016

OXFORD, Ohio -- The NKU Norse finished the Tarkett Sports Classic with a 79-70 win against the Miami Redhawks Sunday afternoon. The Norse improve to 3-2 while the Redhawks fall to 2-3 on the season. "It...

NKUs Kasey Uetrecht (23) led NKU with 19 points in a loss to Milwaukee.

Second quarter surge propels Norse to first win

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 19, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- Short-handed and banged up, the NKU women's basketball team got a much-needed confidence boost Saturday night in the form of NAIA Indiana University East. While it wasn't...

NKUs Drew McDonald (34) had a career-high 32 points Wednesday in a win over Morehead State.

Career high for McDonald as Norse pound Blue Hens

Austin Elmore, Reporter November 19, 2016

OXFORD, Ohio -- Coming off a 77-69 loss to Austin Peay on Friday night, the NKU men’s basketball team rebounded Saturday by defeating Delaware 74-53 in their second game of the Tarkett Sports Classic...

NKUs Carson Williams (23) dunks one home during Fridays game against Austin Peay at Miami University.

Norse can’t hold second half lead, fall to Austin Peay

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 18, 2016

OXFORD, Ohio -- The NKU men's basketball team showed flashes of its talent Friday combined with some of the frustrations of its youth. For 28 minutes, the Norse ran its offense with near perfection,...

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 look to push pace in Brannen’s second season

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 10, 2016

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...

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