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Dantez Walton (32) goes up for a shot during the game against Green Bay. Walton had 17 points on the night.

NKU men’s basketball falls to IUPUI 83-77

Jasmine Smart, Reporter February 1, 2019
The Norse six game win streak was broken Friday night but IUPUI Jaguars 83-77. The Norse are now 7-2 in Horizon League play and 18-5 on the season. The Jaguars advance 6-4 in conference play and 14-9 on the season.
Norse score 18th win of the season against Milwaukee

Norse score 18th win of the season against Milwaukee

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 26, 2019
NKU Men’s basketball team tamed the Milwaukee Panthers Saturday night at BB&T Arena 73-60, adding to their streak of Horizon League wins. NKU now sits at 8-1 and 18-4 overall. Milwaukee drops to 9-13 overall and 4-5 in the league.
Paul Djoko (2) congratulates Chris Vogt (33) on his performance during the game against Green Bay. Vogt lead the team in scoring with 20 points.

Men’s Basketball defeats Green Bay 87-65

Aric France, Reporter January 25, 2019
The NKU Men’s basketball team defeated the Green Bay Phoenix Thursday night, 87-65. NKU remains in first place in the Horizon league standings with the win and moves to 17-4 overall and 7-1 in Horizon League play. Green Bay moves to 10-11 overall and 4-4 in the Horizon League.
Drew McDonald (34) reacts to a point during the game against IUPUI. McDonald had 24 points on the game.

Norse take down Youngstown State, 82-74

Jasmine Smart, Reporter January 19, 2019
Norse move to 6-1 in the Horizon League with 82-74 win over Youngstown State Saturday afternoon. The Norse are now 16-4 and Youngstown State falls to 6-15 overall and 2-6 in the conference.
Tyler Sharpe (15) reacts after a point during the game against IUPUI. Sharpe had 16 points on the game.

Norse claim win over Cleveland State

Lillian Brown, Reporter January 17, 2019
NKU’s men’s basketball team advances to 5-1 in the Horizon league after a 91-76 win over Cleveland State Thursday night.
Men’s basketball conquers Detroit Mercy 95-73

Men’s basketball conquers Detroit Mercy 95-73

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 5, 2019

The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team bounced back from a tough loss 36 hours prior with a rock-solid 95-73 victory Saturday afternoon over the Titans of Detroit Mercy in Detroit. The...

Mens basketball falls to Oakland 74-76 in dramatic match

Men’s basketball falls to Oakland 74-76 in dramatic match

Ty DeBonis, Reporter January 3, 2019
The Norse fell to the Oakland Grizzlies 74-76 in Oakland Thursday night.
Mens Basketball Head Coach John Brannen reacts during the game against UIC. The Norse defeated UIC 73-58.

Men’s basketball vanquishes Flames at BB&T Arena 73-58

Ty Debonis, Reporter December 30, 2018
The Norse men's basketball team defeated the UIC Flames at BB&T Arena on Sunday night 73-58.
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against IUPUI. McDonald had 24 points on the game.

Norse defeat Jaguars 92-77 to open conference play

Ty Debonis, Reporter December 28, 2018
The Norse men's basketball team won a decisive victory over Horizon League rival the IUPUI Jaguars at BB&T Arena Friday night.
Tyler Sharpe (15) reacts after a play during the game against UMBC.

McDonald scores 21 to lead NKU past UMBC, 78-60

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Fresh off his triple-double against Morehead State on Tuesday night, Horizon League preseason MVP Drew McDonald tallied 21 points and five rebounds to help the Norse past last year's NCAA Tournament...

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald posts triple-double in win over Morehead State

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 28, 2018
It only took 6,506 days, but Craig Conley now has company in NKU's triple-double club, as Drew McDonald became the long-awaited second member on Tuesday night.
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Wabash. McDonald had 10 points on the game.

NKU falls to UCF on the road, spoiling 6-game win streak

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 25, 2018

After helping the Norse to their best start (6-0) in the Division I era, Drew McDonald's 22-point performance was no match for the University of Central Florida and their 7'6" blocking specialist Tacko...

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