NKU notebook: Warrick named Horizon League Freshman of the Week; Norse women play at Akron
NKyTribune staff Freshman guard Marques Warrick has already made an immediate impact for Northern Kentucky University. The Lexington native has…
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Rebuilt, talented and deep, NKU women aim for Horizon League championship, NCAA berth
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The rebuilding job is officially complete for the women’s basketball program at Northern Kentucky…
NKU begins season against Ball State on Wednesday; Norse seek fifth straight 20-win campaign
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Missing from the Northern Kentucky roster are a pair of 1,000-point scorers (Dantez Walton…
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 picked third in Horizon League preseason poll; Murray State, Austin Peay co-favorites in OVC
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University has been picked to finish third in the Horizon League men’s basketball preseason poll. Wright…
Don Owen: As college sports resume around the nation, NKU harriers patiently wait out pandemic
For the second time in his career, Steve Kruse is watching helplessly as a bizarre situation has canceled Northern Kentucky…
Don Owen: While NKU celebrates 50 years of sports, check out this top 50 in Norse athletics history
For those who aren’t aware, Northern Kentucky University is celebrating its 50th anniversary of intercollegiate athletics during the 2020-21 academic…
Former NKU star Walton inks professional contract in Finland; averaged 16.1 points as a senior
By Bryan McEldowney Northern Kentucky University Recent Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball graduate Dantez Walton signed his first professional contract…
Thomas More to induct 10-member class in Athletic Hall of Fame; ceremony scheduled for Oct. 30
NKyTribune staff Thomas More University has announced its 10-member 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Thomas More will also have…
Horizon League postpones fall sports until October; includes league and non-conference games
The Horizon League announced Thursday that the start of fall sports competition will be postponed until Oct. 1, prioritizing the…
College notebook: Another Mr. Basketball for Norse? Thomas More, NKU enjoy spring academic success
By Don Owen NKyTribune news editor Carson Williams in 2016. Trevon Faulkner in 2018. Marques Warrick in 2020? In about…
Don Owen: Is expansion really going to help an unstable, complicated mess in the Horizon League?
Ready or not, here they come. The Colonials of Robert Morris University, that is. They’re leaving the Northeast Conference to…
Horizon League notebook: Green Bay hires son of famous coach; NKU recruit Mr. Basketball finalist
By Don Owen NKyTribune news editor If followers of Northern Kentucky University basketball were confused by the firing of Green…
Briggs overcomes rough start, stressful family situation to help NKU win Horizon League title
From NKU Athletics Communications Reilly Briggs enjoyed a memorable rookie season for the Northern Kentucky University volleyball team. She earned…
Former Campbell County hoops star Taylor Clos transfers from NKU to Thomas More
NKyTribune staff A week ago, the women’s basketball program at Northern Kentucky University added a talented backcourt transfer from Louisville…
Inspired by teachers, NKU basketball standout Emmy Souder aims to make impact through education
By Chloe Smith NKU Athletics Communications In addition to juggling a hectic schedule of classes, practices and games, Northern Kentucky…
Kruse adds three runners for NKU cross country, track teams; Norse volleyball recruiting class lauded
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University cross country/track & field coach Steve Kruse has announced the addition of three runners for…
NKU women’s basketball adds Louisville transfer Duvall; Thomas More’s Gahan earns academic honor
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Camryn Whitaker has announced the addition of Lindsey Duvall, a 5-foot-9…
Miranda Wucherer: As a tribute to my mom, these pink shoes have a deeper meaning than volleyball
When I sat down to tell my story, I didn’t know where to start. I wanted to share something that…
Soltes ready to end NKU soccer career in positive fashion after rehabbing second ACL injury
By Robby Johnson NKU Athletic Communications Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer standout Emily Soltes will be in unfortunate-but-familiar territory this…
Former NKU player Adheke, now at East Tennessee State, needed to Google ‘basketball’ as a youth
By Joe Avento Johnson City Press You can certainly say Silas Adheke has come a long way in his basketball…
NKU basketball standout Dantez Walton named Scholar-Athlete of the Season by Horizon League
With a mixture of both athletic and academic accomplishments filling his résumé, Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball player Dantez Walton…