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Jalen Tate (5) talks in the huddle before the home game against IUPUI.

NKU wins Horizon League regular season title with victory over IUPUI

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 25, 2018

For the first time in the Division I era, the Northern Kentucky University men's basketball team has captured their conference's regular season title. The Norse defeated IUPUI 75-56 on Sunday afternoon,...

Lavone Holland II (30) shakes hands with Head Coach John Brannen on senior night before the game against Youngstown State.

Norse earn victory over Youngstown State on senior night

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 20, 2018

There were plenty of emotions in BB&T Arena Monday night, as NKU honored their three seniors Lavone Holland II, Jordan Garnett and Nick Ayers. The crowd was loud as each player received their framed...

Lavone Holland II (30) talks to Head Coach John Brannen during a timeout in the game against Wright State .

Norse can’t complete comeback; fall to Wright State for second time

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 17, 2018

It felt like a playoff game Friday night in the Wright State Nutter Center. While the Raider fans made up most of the 7,000 people in the arena, section 207 was distinctly Norse fans. "The environment...

Tyler Sharpe (15) drives toward the basket in the game against Wright State.

#Norse Notebook: Evaluating the Norse bench

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 8, 2018

While I was working on my story about the NKU women’s basketball team defeating nationally ranked Green Bay at the end of last December, Tyler Sharpe took the floor with a team manager and began his...

Drew McDonald (34) shoots in the game against IUPUI.

McDonald named Horizon League Player of the Week

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 5, 2018

After two double digit performances over the weekend, McDonald was named Horizon League Player of the Week Monday afternoon. It is the second time this season a Norse player has been earned the honor this...

Head Coach John Brannen talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Cleveland State.

Norse three game win streak ends against Oakland

Lilly Brown, Contributor January 27, 2018

The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell short against Oakland University Friday 83-70. The Norse are now 14-7 on the season and 7-2 in the Horizon League. Oakland is now 14-8 with a conference...

Carson Williams (23) fights to shoot under pressure in the game against Cleveland State.

Norse finish Wisconsin road trip with victory over Green Bay

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 21, 2018

The NKU men's basketball team defeated Green Bay 77-65 in Green Bay Saturday afternoon. The Norse improve to 14-6 and 7-1 in Horizon League play while the Phoenix fall to 8-15 and 3-7 in conference play. Four...

Kailey Coffey (23) looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against IUPUI.

Norse drop fourth straight game

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 20, 2018

After losing their last two games by two possessions, the NKU women's basketball took a huge step back on Friday night against IUPUI. The Norse fell to the Jaguars 71-35 in BB&T Arena, sending...

Head Coach John Brannen talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Cleveland State.

Two Norse finish with double doubles in win over Milwaukee

Kevin Carey, Reporter January 19, 2018

The Norse grabbed their 13th win on the year and sixth in the conference in an offensive showcase in Milwaukee, beating the Panthers 91-64. Three Norse players finished in double figures. Drew McDonald...

An NKU coach talks to Dantez Walton (32) during the game against Wright State.

Benzinger, Raiders end NKU’s four game win streak

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 11, 2018

BB&T Arena had not witnessed an NKU men's basketball loss since Jan. 20, 2017. 5,000 energized fans filled the arena Thursday, hoping they would witness the 14th straight home victory for the Norse. Instead,...

Taryn Taugher (11) and Samari Mowbray (5) talk to Head Coach Camryn Whitaker during the game against Green Bay, Dec. 30, 2017.

Grizzlies end NKU’s two game winning streak

Mike Canizales, Reporter January 7, 2018

The NKU women’s basketball team (4-11, 2-2 Horizon) had their two game win streak snapped Saturday afternoon, as they fell to Oakland University (9-6, 2-2 Horizon)  at the Athletics Center O’rena...

Lavone Holland II (30) fights toward the basket in the game against UIC.

Holland scores 1,000th career point in win over Oakland

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 6, 2018

The NKU men's basketball team defeated the Oakland Grizzlies 87-83 in Oakland Friday night. The Norse move to 3-0 in Horizon League play while the Grizzlies fall to 1-2 in Horizon League play. Lavone...

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