NKU clinches share of Horizon League title with 79-72 victory at Illinois-Chicago on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter CHICAGO — In the early hours of Friday afternoon, Northern Kentucky University received an unexpected…
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NKU faces major challenge Friday night with road game at surging Illinois-Chicago
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Imagine having the dreaded “target” symbolically etched on the back of your uniform for an…
Wright State denies NKU’s bid for control of Horizon League, pulls out 69-67 win to forge first-place tie
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter FAIRBORN, Ohio — If Wright State goes on to claim the Horizon League regular-season title,…
With much at stake, NKU collides with Wright State in nationally televised showdown Friday at 9 p.m.
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter What’s at stake when Northern Kentucky University visits Wright State this Friday at 9 p.m….
NKU notebook: Sharpe emerges as force in Norse backcourt, both as shooter and defender
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Tyler Sharpe wasn’t necessarily overlooked while scoring more than 1,600 career points at Bullitt East…
NKU holds off Green Bay, 86-80, takes sole possession of first place in Horizon League
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Surfing the internet for the latest Horizon League scores will be unnecessary for Northern Kentucky…
NKU double-double machine McDonald drawing extra attention from opposing defenses
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Just like his mother did two decades earlier, Northern Kentucky University’s Drew McDonald is drawing…
Last-second defensive heroics lift NKU past Milwaukee, 54-52, in key Horizon League game
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Given the fact Drew McDonald and Tyler Sharpe had carried the offensive burden for Northern…
In control of its Horizon League destiny, NKU plays host to Milwaukee on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter On the road against Horizon League opponents, Northern Kentucky University is perfect this season. The…
Torrid-shooting NKU defeats Cleveland State, 78-61, maintains spot atop Horizon League
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter CLEVELAND — Don’t look now, but Northern Kentucky University is in sole possession of first…
NKU visits Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon; Norse tied for first place in Horizon League
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University snapped one streak Thursday night with its 95-85 win at Youngstown State,…
McDonald, Garnett lead NKU to 95-85 victory at Youngstown State on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — In totally different ways Thursday night, Drew McDonald and Jordan Garnett guided…
Still ‘ascending toward our best basketball,’ NKU hits road for Youngstown State on Thursday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Despite his team’s 72-44 victory against Detroit Mercy on Sunday, Northern Kentucky University head coach…
NKU bounces back from tough loss, overwhelms Detroit Mercy during 72-44 victory on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter If John Brannen appeared a bit preoccupied late Sunday afternoon, it’s perfectly understandable because the…
Scoring wiz Nunn pours in 33 points, leads Oakland to 83-70 victory at NKU on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter By simply waiting a year, Oakland went from being a very good basketball team to…
Second to Nunn! Oakland backcourt ace leads Horizon League in scoring, visits NKU on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter He knocks down shots from 30 feet, buries mid-range jumpers with defenders draped all over…
NKU holds off late Green Bay rally for 77-65 victory, sweeps rugged Wisconsin road trip
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter GREEN BAY, Wis. — Given what had occurred inside the Resch Center during the previous…
McDonald, Holland collect double-doubles, NKU gives Brannen perfect birthday gift with 91-64 win
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin road jinx officially ended for Northern Kentucky University on Thursday night…
Rugged trip to frigid Wisconsin looms for NKU, beginning at Milwaukee on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter This is a road trip Northern Kentucky University is probably dreading, and it’s not just…
NKU parlays strong defense, solid bench production for 70-55 win over Cleveland State on Monday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter John Brannen often uses the phrase “playing to our identity” to describe Northern Kentucky University’s…
NKU looks to bounce back Monday night as Cleveland State visits BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter At some point during a season, every college basketball team faces adversity. No program in…
Wright State holds off NKU, 84-81, Thursday night in Horizon League first-place showdown
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter While it’s still too early to say Wright State took control of the Horizon League…