Faulkner’s clutch defensive gem in final seconds lifts NKU past Oakland in Thursday night thriller, 73-70
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter For much of Thursday night, Oakland’s Rashad Williams stole the spotlight at BB&T Arena with…
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NKU plays host to Oakland in key Horizon League battle Thursday night at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Remember when Northern Kentucky and Oakland squared off a month ago in Michigan? Well, both…
NKU defense sparkles, Norse grind out 65-56 victory at Milwaukee to sweep Wisconsin road trip
NKyTribune staff MILWAUKEE — The tougher-than-iron defense of Northern Kentucky was on full display Sunday afternoon as the Norse posted…
NKU women cruise to 63-43 win over Green Bay; Thomas More women lose at No. 7 Shawnee State
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky defense held Green Bay to 28.8 percent shooting from the field during a dominating 63-43…
NKU’s Langdon nets 22 points in 71-62 win at Green Bay; Tate, Walton each collect double-doubles
NKyTribune staff GREEN BAY, Wis. — Bryson Langdon scored a career-high 22 points as Northern Kentucky rallied to post a…
Wright State displays inside muscle, rolls to 95-63 win over NKU in nationally televised showdown
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter FAIRBORN, Ohio — The first-place showdown quickly turned into a colossal beatdown Friday night at…
Don Owen: NKU dispatches nemesis Cleveland State, now focuses on Friday showdown at Wright State
While shedding the tag of “The guy who replaced John Brannen,” Northern Kentucky head coach Darrin Horn has brought a…
College basketball notebook: Sharpe honored by Horizon League, Walton making ‘progress’ from injury
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky’s Tyler Sharpe sizzled from long range last week, and the torrid-shooting lefty from…
Don Owen: Motivated and focused, NKU continues to prove toughness overcomes adversity
Be completely honest. Think back to October, just a few weeks before the college basketball season tipped off. Did you…
No longer a laughing matter for NKU fans, Cleveland State visits BB&T Arena on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky basketball fans will not be laughing when Cleveland State arrives at BB&T Arena…
Sharpe joins 1,000-point club, NKU extends win streak to four with 88-63 triumph over Youngstown State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Tyler Sharpe can give you at least 1,000 reasons that Northern Kentucky’s resounding 88-63 victory…
Don Owen: NKU braces for furious Thursday night storm as Youngstown State invades BB&T Arena
A furious winter storm is scheduled to hit Northern Kentucky on Thursday night. It’s forcefully approaching from the Northeast Ohio…
Sharpe, Faulkner and Langdon combine for 60 points, NKU rolls to 96-71 win at IUPUI on Sunday
NKyTribune staff INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Sharpe, Trevon Faulkner and Bryson Langdon combined for 60 points Sunday afternoon as Northern Kentucky…
NKU scores 30 unanswered points in second half, cruises to 68-52 win at Illinois-Chicago on Friday
NKyTribune staff CHICAGO — How many times does a national television audience get to watch a 30-0 run during a…
Ohmer pours in 22 points to lead unbeaten Georgetown (Ky.) to 74-61 win at Thomas More
NKyTribune staff Jake Ohmer enjoyed a triumphant homecoming Thursday night, scoring 22 points and leading unbeaten Georgetown (Ky.) to a…
Langdon nets career-high 21 points, NKU uses 11-0 run in second half to ignite 75-64 win at Oakland
NKyTribune staff ROCHESTER, Mich. — Ball movement, balanced scoring and a late 11-0 run added up to a key road…
Thomas More women fall to Shawnee State in NAIA showdown; Cleveland State women hold off NKU
NKyTribune staff A pair of nationally ranked NAIA women’s basketball teams squared off at the Connor Convocation Center on Saturday…
Detroit Mercy rallies from early 16-4 deficit, halts NKU series dominance with 66-58 victory
NKyTribune staff DETROIT — Justin Miller scored 18 points on Friday night as Detroit Mercy ended a seven-game losing streak…
NKU (9-5) travels to Motor City for Friday night Horizon League showdown at Detroit Mercy (2-12)
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Don’t be fooled by Detroit Mercy’s 2-12 record. Pay no attention to the misleading defensive…
Green Bay combines freewheeling offense, effective defense to knock off cold-shooting NKU, 73-59
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter If Darrin Horn planned to write a book about his first season as head coach…
Sharpe continues scoring spree, pours in 31 points as NKU posts 74-64 win over Milwaukee at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter No Jalen Tate. No Dantez Walton. No rowdy student section. Those noticeable absences did little…
Injury-plagued NKU begins Horizon League play Saturday against visiting Milwaukee at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Even when it was at full strength, Northern Kentucky expected to face a major test…