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Jazmyne Geist (13) shoots in the game against Green Bay.

Norse grab second Horizon League victory over Titans

Mike Canizales, Reporter January 5, 2018

Kailey Coffey and Taryn Taugher combined for 36 points Thursday night as the NKU women’s basketball team (4-10, 2-1 Horizon) earned a 78-67 road victory over Detroit Mercy (0-14, 0-3 Horizon) at Calihan...

Mason Faulkner (11) fights to shoot in the game against UIC.

Norse extinguish Flames ahead of matchup with Oakland

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 30, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team defeated UIC in convincing fashion Saturday night, 86-51. The Norse improve to 9-5 on the season and begin Horizon League play 2-0. UIC falls to 5-10 and 0-2 in Horizon...

Reece Mungar (14) cheers after a score by the Norse in the game against Green Bay

Norse complete upset of 19th ranked Phoenix

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 30, 2017

There haven't been very many times in the past two seasons when the NKU women's basketball locker room was filled with elation after a game.  But today, joy filled BB&T Arena as the final buzzer...

Kailey Coffey (23) shoots a free throw in the game against Milwaukee.

GALLERY: Grace White scores career high; Norse fall to Panthers in closing minutes

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 29, 2017

After leading the majority of the game, the NKU women's basketball team fell to the Milwaukee Panthers 53-49 in BB&T Arena. NKU falls to 2-10 on the season and 0-1 in the Horizon League while the...

Mason Faulkner (11) steals the ball in the game against IUPUI.

Norse break two game losing streak with win over IUPUI

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 29, 2017

The NKU men's basketball team defeated IUPUI 77-59 Thursday night in BB&T Arena, snapping a two-game losing streak in front of over 4,200 fans. The Norse improve to 8-5 and get their first Horizon...

Lavone Holland dished out eight assists against IUPUI Thursday night.

Three Norse score double figures in loss to Aggies

Kevin Carey, Reporter December 20, 2017

The NKU men’s basketball team suffered their fifth loss of the season to No. 8 Texas A&M at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas 64-58. The Norse finish non-conference play sitting at 7-5. Junior...

Lavone Holland dished out eight assists against IUPUI Thursday night.

Gallery: Two Norse score 20 in victory over EKU

Kevin Carey, Reporter December 11, 2017

The Norse took down in-state rival Eastern Kentucky 91-63 Sunday night at BB&T Arena, improving to 7-3 on the season. This was the first matchup between the two teams since the 1992-93 season. Three...

NKUs Carson Williams backs down a Berea defender on Wednesday night at BB&T Arena.

ETSU gets revenge, defeat Norse in second match-up of the season

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 7, 2017

East Tennessee State took their revenge on the NKU men's basketball team Wednesday night, defeating the Norse 84-71 in Johnson City. The Norse fall to 6-3 on the season while the Bucs improve to 5-3.  Carson...

Head Coach John Brannen congratulates Drew McDonald (34) on his 1000th career point in the game against Morehead.

McDonald reaches 1,000 career points in win over Morehead State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor December 2, 2017

  The NKU men's basketball team defeated Morehead State 86-49 on Saturday night. The Norse improve to 6-2 on the season while Morehead State falls to 2-6.  The Norse have now won two straight...

NKUs Carson Williams backs down a Berea defender on Wednesday night at BB&T Arena.

Norse crush Berea 112-33

Austin Elmore, Contributor November 29, 2017

The NKU men’s basketball team defeated Division III opponent Berea College 112-33 on Wednesday night at BB&T Arena. After two straight road losses, the win brings the Norse to 5-2 on the season....

Head Coach Camryn Whitaker talks to her team during the game against Robert Morris

Norse grab first victory of the season

Mike Canizales, Reporter November 27, 2017

The NKU women’s basketball team (1-4 overall) snapped their four-game losing streak by defeating Oakland City 103-25, inside BB&T Arena on Saturday afternoon. “We are constantly preaching, trust...

Lavone Holland II (30) dribbles the ball down the court in the game against Wilmington.

Holland named Horizon League Player of the Week

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 20, 2017

After leading the Norse to the Island of the Bahamas Showcase final, Lavone Holland II was named Horizon League Player of the Week Monday afternoon. Over the weekend, Holland averaged 16.3 points per...

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