NKU posts 82-74 win at Youngstown State, gains sole possession of first place in Horizon League
NKyTribune staff YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Despite what the oddsmakers and other supposed college basketball experts believed, Youngstown State winning at…
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Don Owen: A win over Wright State is always sweet, but NKU gained much more on Friday night
Be honest if you’re a fan of Northern Kentucky University basketball, especially if you remember the games in cozy Regents…
NKU places six players in double figures, rolls to 95-73 win at Detroit Mercy on Saturday
NKyTribune staff DETROIT — What happens when the top scorer in the Horizon League goes up against one of the…
NKU remains perfect at home (10-0) with 73-58 win over Illinois-Chicago on Sunday night at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Basketball teams that effectively protect their home court are usually those competing for league championships…
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…
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 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…
McDonald joins NKU triple-double club, Norse roll to 93-71 win at Morehead State on Tuesday
NKyTribune staff MOREHEAD — Craig Conley now has company in Northern Kentucky University’s triple-double club, which welcomed its long-awaited second…
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…
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 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…
Robinson drains clutch 3-pointers in OT, NKU pulls out 88-85 win at Northern Illinois
NKyTribune staff DeKALB, Ill. — Zaynah Robinson obviously enjoys working overtime, and Northern Kentucky University is grateful the Norfolk State…