It’ll take more work — and more games — but NKU is looking toward March again
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Sure, NKU’s Norse have been battling back in recent weeks, trying to get themselves…
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Injured NKU survives Horizon playoff, upsetting Wright State on road in OT to advance to Indy semis
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Down 17 points – and two starters – NKU’s Norse pulled off the improbable…
Top Horizon pick NKU men with 3 returnees, 3 transfers, tougher schedule, aiming for March
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter With three starters back not to mention three immediate impact talented players through the…
NKU Athletics Department to host Teddy Bear Toss, Toy Donation Drive to benefit Eastern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky University Athletic Department will host a special Teddy Bear Toss and Toy Donation Drive during the NKU…
NKU has 120 student-athletes named to Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll
Northern Kentucky University had 120 student-athletes named to the 2021 Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced…
Northern Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball release 22-game Horizon League Schedules
The 22-game Horizon League schedules for the Northern Kentucky Univesity men’s and women’s basketball teams has been announced by the…
Parker Payne, Caleb Smith join Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball coaching staff
Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Camryn Whitaker announces Parker Payne as assistant coach and Caleb Smith as the…
Oakland halts NKU’s two-year reign as Horizon League Tournament champions with 69-58 victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor INDIANAPOLIS — The goal of a Horizon League three-peat ended late Monday night for…
Don Owen: Unlike other 11-17 basketball teams, Oakland could be major trouble for NKU on Monday
Back in December, I called Oakland (Mich.) the best 0-9 college basketball team in the nation. I’m not joking. Why…
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….
Asalon to retire as NKU baseball head coach at end of season; has guided Norse to 548 career wins
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University baseball head coach Todd Asalon announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the 2021…
NKU standouts Faulkner, Warrick earn All-Horizon League honors; Love named Player of the Year
NKyTribune staff A pair of standouts from Northern Kentucky earned All-Horizon League honors on Tuesday as part of awards voted…
NKU’s Warrick earns Horizon League Freshman of the Week accolades for seventh time this season
NKyTribune staff Marques Warrick made it a magnificent seven on Monday as he earned Horizon League Freshman of the Week…
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…
Warrick pours in 23 points, NKU snaps Wright State winning streak at nine with 81-75 victory on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Remember the quick, smooth release of Ray Allen, the former NBA standout who earned…
NKU plays host to powerful Wright State in pivotal Horizon League series to conclude regular season
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Due to the complicated formula being used to determine seedings for the upcoming Horizon…
NKU freshmen make clutch plays in final minutes, rally Norse to 71-66 win at Green Bay on Saturday
NKyTribune staff GREEN BAY, Wis. — Trailing 66-65 with less than two minutes remaining in the game, a pair of…
Green Bay halts two streaks Friday with 86-82 overtime win against NKU in Horizon League battle
NKyTribune staff GREEN BAY, Wis. — Two impressive streaks ended Friday night in the Kress Center, much to the dismay…
NKU hits road for Horizon League weekend series at Green Bay; Norse own six-game winning streak
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor For the second straight weekend, Northern Kentucky will travel north to the state of…
Nelson collects double-double, Faulkner nets 21 points as NKU rolls to 79-65 win at Milwaukee
NKyTribune staff MILWAUKEE — Less than 24 hours after using a 3-point barrage to defeat Milwaukee, Northern Kentucky turned to…
NKU drains 18 shots from 3-point range, cruises to 87-73 victory at Milwaukee on Friday night
NKyTribune staff MILWAUKEE — The long-range shooting ability of Northern Kentucky was on full display Friday night inside the Klotsche…
NKU visits Milwaukee this weekend for key Horizon League series; Norse own four-game winning streak
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Northern Kentucky hits the road for Milwaukee this weekend for a two-game Horizon League…