Don Owen: Given the unique circumstances, NKU’s 11-3 start is nothing short of remarkable
The sparkling record through 14 games is only part of the story at Northern Kentucky University. In case you missed…
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NKU (10-3) begins Horizon League Friday night by hosting IUPUI (8-5) at BB&T Arena
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University begins Horizon League play Friday at 7 p.m. by hosting IUPUI at BB&T Arena. NKU…
Faulkner ignites NKU in second half, Norse rally for 65-62 win over Northern Illinois on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Unlike the last time these two teams squared off, overtime heroics were not needed Thursday…
NKU (9-3) plays host to Northern Illinois (6-4) at 7 p.m. Thursday in showdown at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Less than two months ago, Northern Kentucky University pulled out an 88-85 victory in double-overtime…
With final exams officially over, NKU passes big test with 72-66 win over Miami (Ohio) on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Final exams are officially over at Northern Kentucky University, but the Norse nevertheless passed a…
NKU plays host to Miami (Ohio) on Sunday night; Thomas More women remain unbeaten
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Miami (Ohio) has won three in a row and appears to have found a set…
McDonald sets NKU career rebounding record, but Eastern Kentucky pulls out last-second 76-74 win
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter RICHMOND, Ky. — Drew McDonald is the new chairman of the boards at Northern Kentucky…
Looking to bounce back, NKU (8-2) visits Eastern Kentucky (5-4) on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Less than 24 hours after his team suffered a 78-65 loss to the University of…
Cincinnati builds big halftime lead, coasts to 78-65 win over NKU on Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter It took 30 years for Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati to renew…
NKU (8-1) squares off against Cincinnati (7-1) at Fifth Third Arena on Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter How much has the world changed since the last time Northern Kentucky University and the…
NKU closes first half with 30-2 run, rolls to convincing 78-60 win over UMBC on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Without question, Drew McDonald would’ve enjoyed setting Northern Kentucky University’s all-time record for career rebounds…
NKU plays host to NCAA Tourney upset specialists from UMBC on Friday night at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Long before the rest of the nation knew what the letters U-M-B-C stood for last…
Looking to rebound from first loss, NKU visits in-state rival Morehead State on Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Both teams are coming off weekend losses, and neither squad has much time to prepare…
UCF uses big second-half spurt to hand previously unbeaten NKU 66-53 loss on Saturday night
NKyTribune staff ORLANDO, Fla. — They have the tallest player in college basketball, but the Central Florida Knights are much…
Unbeaten NKU (6-0) faces extremely tall UCF inside attack on Saturday night in Orlando
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter An extremely tall task looms for Northern Kentucky University on Saturday night as the unbeaten…
Thomas More standout Temple earns national honor; McDonald selected Horizon League co-POTW
NKyTribune staff Thomas More women’s basketball standout Madison Temple has been named to the D3hoops.com National Team of the Week. Temple…
Disney World aside, McDonald earns MVP honors as unbeaten NKU defeats Coastal Carolina, 89-83
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Super Bowl MVPs always say they’re going to Disney World, so it only makes sense…
Unbeaten NKU (5-0) holds off late Manhattan rally for 59-53 win on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Just like last season, Northern Kentucky University is off to a 5-0 start after posting…
NKU defensive pressure forces 27 turnovers, Norse roll to 77-50 win over UNC Asheville on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Three freshmen starters, a first-year head coach and a new system. That’s what North Carolina…
NKU faces youthful UNC Asheville in tourney opener; McDonald chases record, praises sister
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter So you think Northern Kentucky University lost a lot to graduation and transfers during the…
Not really a case of foul play, new NCAA rules make early-season impact on unbeaten NKU
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The never-ending comedy of NCAA basketball rules changes has already made an impact on Northern…
Unbeaten NKU places five in double figures, rolls to 99-59 win over Wabash on Sunday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Having survived a double-overtime thriller at Northern Illinois on Friday night, not to mention a…