Prep Sports Report: Local teams tangle in final rounds of two holiday basketball tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky basketball teams faced each other on the final day of two holiday…
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Don Owen: The 10 biggest sports stories involving NKU this decade? Time can’t hide the obvious answers
Time really begins accelerating once you pass your 30th birthday, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s why so many people continue to…
People in the News: Drew McDonald joins NKY Chamber staff; DBL’s Bob Hoffer joins CVG board
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has named Drew McDonald as Membership Representative. He assumed the role on…
Thomas More women’s basketball finishes No. 2 nationally in NCAA Division III attendance for 2018-19
NKyTribune staff Thomas More University finished No. 2 nationally in NCAA Division III women’s basketball average home attendance in 2018-19,…
NKU’s McDonald named honorable mention All-American by Associated Press
NKyTribune staff The postseason accolades continue to roll in for Northern Kentucky University’s Drew McDonald, who has been named an…
Texas Tech pulls away in second half, posts 72-57 win over NKU in NCAA Tournament on Friday
NKyTribune staff TULSA, Okla. — Texas Tech used tough defense and projected NBA lottery pick Jarrett Culver’s superlative offensive performance…
NKU seeded 14th, to meet No. 3 seed Texas Tech in opening round of NCAA Tournament on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Horizon League champion Northern Kentucky University will meet Texas Tech in the first round of…
Don Owen: A weekend of NCAA basketball grandeur awaits Thomas More, NKU hoops followers
It begins Friday night when Thomas More University squares off against Scranton (Pa.) in the women’s basketball NCAA Division III…
March Madness arrives at NKU! Norse capture Horizon League championship, earn NCAA berth
NKyTribune staff DETROIT — As is usually the case this time in March, sadness and madness were on full display…
McDonald’s last-second 3-pointer gives NKU 64-63 win over Oakland in Horizon League semifinals
NKyTribune staff DETROIT — Drew McDonald’s 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds remaining lifted Northern Kentucky University to a 64-63 victory over…
Don Owen: Would NKU vs. scandal-plagued LSU in NCAA Tournament interest you? It could happen
Let’s begin by saying a number of things have to occur, but several bracketology sites have Northern Kentucky University potentially…
NKU advances to Horizon League Tourney semifinals with 99-88 win over Detroit Mercy
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Unlike a year ago at this time, Northern Kentucky University is headed to the semifinals…
IUPUI women defeat NKU in Horizon League Tournament opener, 60-44; McDonald earns honor
NKyTribune staff INDIANAPOLIS — Sydney Hall scored a game-high 16 points as the IUPUI women’s basketball team posted a 60-44…
NKU meets Detroit Mercy in Horizon League Tourney opener; Thomas More women to host Transy
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University meets Detroit Mercy in the quarterfinals of the men’s basketball Horizon League Tournament at 7…
McDonald sets NKU all-time scoring record, Norse claim share of Horizon League regular-season title
NKyTribune staff GREEN BAY, Wis. — Drew McDonald continues breaking records at Northern Kentucky University, and his latest milestone helped…
NKU improves to 22-8 with 65-55 win at Milwaukee on Thursday night; McDonald sits out with injury
NKyTribune staff MILWAUKEE — Jalen Tate and Chris Vogt combined for 34 points on Thursday night as Northern Kentucky University…
Cleveland State pulls off shocking 83-77 upset over NKU, halts Norse home winning streak at 20
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter This wasn’t supposed to happen. Cleveland State, after all, hadn’t won a road game the…
Don Owen: NKU cools off blistering-hot Youngstown State, extends home winning streak to 20
The hottest team in the Horizon League took the court at BB&T Arena on Thursday night, and it wasn’t Northern…
Don Owen: The greatest player in NKU hoops history? Be careful — everyone has an opinion
Unless some technological wizard invents a time machine, comparing college basketball players from different eras — and NCAA divisions —…
Impressive streaks collide Thursday night as NKU plays host to Youngstown State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter An impressive streak is certain to end Thursday night when Northern Kentucky University plays host…
Wright State rallies from big deficit, posts 81-77 win over NKU to force first-place tie in Horizon League
NKyTribune staff FAIRBORN, Ohio — The opportunity was there on Friday night for Northern Kentucky University to virtually wrap up…
With first place at stake, NKU prepares for Horizon League showdown at Wright State on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A huge crowd is expected at the Nutter Center on Friday night when Northern Kentucky…