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Drew McDonald (34) shoots during the game against Coastal Carolina. McDonald shot 8-of-12 from the field on the night.

Norse remain undefeated after win vs. Coastal Carolina

Aric France, Reporter November 19, 2018

The NKU men’s basketball team collected a clean sweep in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic after beating Coastal Carolina 89-83 to remain undefeated (6-0) on Sunday night. “I thought...

Tyler Sharpe (15) fights toward the basket during the game against Wabash. Sharpe shot 3-of-7 from the field.

Men’s basketball collects 2nd home win against Wabash

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2018

The NKU men’s basketball team returned home after a tough win at Northern Illinois to outpace the Wabash Little Giants. NKU played their whole roster, with 11 out of the 13 adding points to the scoreboard;...

Zaynah Robinson (5) drives towards the basket during the game against Thomas More. Robinson had 8 points during the game.

Norse pull off thrilling double overtime win

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

After draining a pair of clutch three-pointers in the first overtime and collecting an additional seven points in the second overtime, transfer guard Zaynah Robinson made all the difference for the Norse...

Jalen Tate (11) is introduced before the game against Wilmington. Tate lead the Norse with 17 overall points.

Season Preview: Men’s Basketball

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

As the Norse prepare to enter the 2018-19 season, gone are standouts like Lavone Holland II, Carson Williams, Jordan Garnett and Mason Faulkner. Those four were an integral part in helping head coach...

Head coach John Brannen celebrates the Norse win with one of his daughters.

Gallery: Norse sweep homecoming week with victory over Green Bay

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 10, 2018

The NKU men's basketball team defeated Green Bay 86-80 in front of a sold out lower bowl in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 19-7 and are 12-2 in Horizon League play. Green Bay has now lost three...

Drew McDonald (34) looks for a teammate to pass to in the game against Milwaukee.

Norse escape with a victory over Milwaukee

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 9, 2018

Since NKU joined the Horizon League, Milwaukee has landed on the schedule during homecoming. Each time Milwaukee has played hard but failed to defeat the Norse. Tonight played out much the same...

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...

Carson Williams (23) goes up for a shot in the game against Detroit.

Second half surge pushes Norse over Penguins

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor February 1, 2018

It wasn't pretty at times, but Northern Kentucky University's men's basketball team remained undefeated on the road Thursday night, defeating Youngstown State 95-85. The Norse are now 9-2 in Horizon...

Carson Williams (23) blocks a Cleveland State players shot.

Gallery: Norse get back on track with victory over Cleveland State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Cleveland State 70-55 Monday night in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 12-6 on the season and 5-1 in Horizon League play while Cleveland State...

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