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Northern Kentuckys guard Lavone Holland II (30) splits Illinois forward Michael Finke (43) and Illinois guard Jaylon Tate (1) as he drives to the basket during their NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Robin Scholz)

Hill too large as NKU falls short at Illinois

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 13, 2016

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois -- After trailing by as many as eight in the first half, Big Ten member Illinois rallied in the second half Sunday to defeat the NKU men's basketball team 79-64. A strong start propelled...

Jessica Frey scored the game winning goal in the 1-0 victory against Wright State in the Horizon League playoffs

Norse fall short in first NCAA Tournament appearence

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 12, 2016

West Virginia did to the NKU Norse what they did to every Big 12 opponent during the regular season: post a shutout. NKU fell to first seeded West Virginia 3-0 at Dick Dlesk Stadium in their first NCAA...

Carson Williams (23) goes up for the jump ball to start the 2016-2017 basketball season.

Norse cruise to season opening victory

Austin Elmore, Reporter November 12, 2016

 The NKU men’s basketball team began their 2016-2017 season on Friday night with a 96-56 victory over Earlham. The Norse were led by redshirt sophomore Jeff Garrett, who recorded a double-double on...

Kelley Wiegman (22) scored eight points Friday against Indiana State

Offense struggles as NKU women open with road loss

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 11, 2016

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana -- After a close, low-scoring first half, Indiana State's offense warmed up in the second half Friday night to defeat the NKU women's basketball team 58-38. It was a struggle for...

Predictions for the basketball season

Christopher Decker and Matt Sexton November 10, 2016

What is the biggest key for the NKU men’s basketball team to have success this season? MS: NKU’s success this season will be determined by how quickly the freshmen can make an impact in the lineup....

Womens basketball schedule preview

Women’s basketball schedule preview

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 10, 2016

Two non-conference trips to the Hoosier state highlight the early part of the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball schedule. NKU will open its season at Indiana State Nov. 11, before returning to Bloomington...

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...

Rebecca Lyttle (3) drives to the basket during Wednesdays loss to Valparaiso.

Six seconds or less: NKU women look to push the pace

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor November 10, 2016

Faster than an eight-second trip around a dusty ring on the back of an angry bull. That’s how quickly new Norse women’s basketball coach Camryn Whitaker wants her team to shoot the ball and score...

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2016-17 Horizon League women’s basketball preview

Natalie Meyer, Reporter November 10, 2016

Teams are listed in order of Horizon League preseason rankings.  Green Bay Head Coach: Kevin Borseth (3 years) 2015-2016: Green Bay finished first with their overall record of 28-5 and conference...

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2016-2017 Horizon League men’s basketball preview

Austin Elmore, Reporter November 10, 2016

Teams ranked in predicted order in Horizon League preseason poll. NKU is ranked 7th. Valparaiso (Indiana) Head Coach- Matt Lottich (1st season) Rank- 1st 2015-16: 30-7 overall, 16-2 in Horizon League The...

Voters in Dixville Notch, N.H., get their ballots Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Dixville Notch, N.H. The residents in town voted just after midnight. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Voters face machine problems, long lines in some states

Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press November 8, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Donald Trump's continued skepticism that the election was on the up and up, few voters who went to the polls Tuesday encountered problems — and even then, most issues involved...

Dr. Steven Weiss

Professor’s passion for politics gives life to presidential debates

Tori Lentz, Contributor November 8, 2016

Dr. Steven Weiss knew he probably wouldn’t be able to get a word in edgewise in his next class. The longtime communication studies professor was planning to broach the topic of the most recent presidential...

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