NKU’s on-campus arena undergoes its third name change in history — now Truist Arena
Northern Kentucky University has changed the name of its on-campus arena, BB&T Arena, to Truist Arena, effective immediately. The name…
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NKU, University of Cincinnati announce three-season men’s basketball series to start with 2022-23 season
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team begins a three-game series against the Univesity of Cincinnati, meeting once in nonconference…
Horizon League teams work overtime in tourney quarterfinals; NKU faces Oakland in semifinals
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Northern Kentucky outlasted Detroit Mercy with a last-second 70-69 win to advance to the…
Don Owen: Identity crisis aside, Detroit needs no Mercy from NKU in Horizon League Tournament
Talk about an identity crisis. Most people easily recognize the University of Detroit as a one-time power in college basketball….
Wright State rebounds from setback in series opener, rallies for 77-71 victory over NKU on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The ultimate irony of Wright State’s 77-71 victory over Northern Kentucky on Saturday night…
NKU plays host to talented Illinois-Chicago in key Horizon League two-game series this weekend
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The players and coaches at Northern Kentucky University vividly remember the last time Illinois-Chicago…
NKU standout Marques Warrick earns Horizon League Freshman of the Week honor for fourth time
NKyTribune staff Henry Clay High School graduate Marques Warrick has established himself as one of the best freshmen in the…
Warrick’s basket in final seconds lifts NKU to 70-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Freshmen have made gigantic impacts for Northern Kentucky on the basketball court this season….
Faulkner stuffs stat sheet, drains clutch 3-pointer as NKU posts 74-65 win over Tennessee Tech
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The jumpers weren’t falling for Trevon Faulkner on Thursday night, but that didn’t stop…
NKU men play host to Tennessee Tech on Thursday night; Norse women meet Bowling Green at noon
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky returns to action Thursday night as Tennessee Tech visits BB&T Arena at 6 p.m. NKU is…
Akron women build big lead in second half, hold off late NKU rally for 70-60 win on Tuesday night
NKyTribune staff Jordyn Dawson and Rachel Martindale scored 17 points apiece as Akron posted a 70-60 victory over visiting Northern Kentucky…
NKU opens season against Ball State on Nov. 25; Thomas More’s McNutt earns conference honor
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University will play host to Ball State to open the season at 6 p.m. on Nov….
NKU to play home basketball games without fans until at least January; Bellarmine to call Freedom Hall home
NKyTribune staff Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Kentucky University will begin the 2020-21 men’s and…
EKU standout guard Jomaru Brown declares as early entrant in NBA Draft; eligible to return to school
Eastern Kentucky University sophomore guard Jomaru Brown has submitted his name as an early entrant in the 2020 NBA Draft….
NKU women reach 20-win mark, advance to Horizon League semis; Thomas More women meet Pikeville
NKyTribune staff Ally Niece and Ivy Turner combined for 48 points on Thursday night as the Northern Kentucky University women’s…
Illinois-Chicago scoffs at power rankings, defies odds during 73-43 blowout over NKU on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Illinois-Chicago’s shockingly easy 73-43 win at Northern Kentucky on Sunday afternoon is another example of…
Tate nets career-high 31 points, extinguishes IUPUI upset attempt (and NKU alarms) during 84-70 win
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter With Northern Kentucky struggling against IUPUI on Friday night, the alarm system inside BB&T Arena…
Garcia pours in 20 points, NKU women coast to 78-35 win over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday night
NKyTribune staff Freshman guard Carissa Garcia scored a career-high 20 points as the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team coasted…
NKU notebook: Students show up in full force on Saturday for Homecoming game, but will they return?
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter An impressive turnout by students and alumni at Saturday night’s Homecoming game resulted in a…
Tate, Faulkner combine for 40 points, NKU rolls to 84-65 win over Detroit Mercy on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Statistics should confirm what a basketball coach already knows, so Darrin Horn wasn’t surprised to…
Faulkner’s clutch defensive gem in final seconds lifts NKU past Oakland in Thursday night thriller, 73-70
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter For much of Thursday night, Oakland’s Rashad Williams stole the spotlight at BB&T Arena with…
NKU plays host to Oakland in key Horizon League battle Thursday night at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Remember when Northern Kentucky and Oakland squared off a month ago in Michigan? Well, both…