NKU collects 800th all-time win during 102-38 romp over Wilmington in season opener
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter In terms of postseason ramifications, it meant absolutely nothing. But Northern Kentucky University’s 102-38 romp…
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Don Owen: Torrid-shooting NKU blisters nets, cruises to exhibition win over Thomas More
A game story isn’t really necessary. After all, it doesn’t even count. The fact Northern Kentucky University surgically dispatched Thomas…
No longer intense rivals on the basketball court, NKU and Thomas More meet in exhibition game Tuesday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Back in the 1970s, when both basketball programs competed at the small-college level, Northern Kentucky…
Thomas More star Temple named preseason All-American; NKU hoops on ESPN digital networks
NKyTribune staff Thomas More University women’s basketball standout Madison Temple has been named a preseason first team All-American by D3hoops.com….
NKU notebook: Brannen impressed by Norse camaraderie; Whitaker relies on two local point guards
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Having lost four key players from a 22-10 team that captured the Horizon League regular-season…
NKU women voted sixth in Horizon League preseason poll; McDonald receives prestigious honor
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team is picked to finish sixth in the Horizon League preseason poll,…
Old Seminary Square basketball court’s new namesake is Covington hoops legend George Stone
Covington has renamed a rebuilt basketball court in the Old Seminary Square neighborhood after George Stone, a former resident of…
NKU men’s basketball to host three-day tournament in November, will feature NCAA Tourney squads
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter It’s a guessing game for Northern Kentucky University fans at the moment, but the Norse…
Brannen inks new four-year contract with NKU, will remain Norse head coach through 2021-22
Northern Kentucky University director of athletics Ken Bothof has announced a new four-year contract for John Brannen that will keep…
NKU men’s basketball adds Norfolk State transfer Robinson for 2018-19 season
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University head coach John Brannen announced Thursday that graduate transfer Zaynah Robinson from Norfolk State has…
NKU adds talented recruits in JUCO standout Adheke, Ohio prep star Nelson
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University head coach John Brannen announced Wednesday that the Norse have added recruits…
Caverna basketball legend Faulkner decides to leave NKU, will transfer to another school
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter For the second time in less than two weeks, Northern Kentucky University has lost a…
Louisville rallies in second half, posts 66-58 win over NKU in opening round of NIT Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter LOUISVILLE — Too many second-half turnovers and too much Deng Adel spoiled Northern Kentucky University’s…
Don Owen: For mid-majors, March Madness is insanity fueled by TV, conference tournaments
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter March Madness is just that for one-bid leagues and conferences around the nation. But the…
NKU claims top seed in Horizon League, earns title outright with 75-56 win at IUPUI on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter INDIANAPOLIS — It was all there for the taking Sunday afternoon when Northern Kentucky University…
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…
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…
NKU seniors finish home careers in style, clinch 20-win season with 70-51 victory over Youngstown
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Saying farewell to outstanding seniors is an emotional part of college basketball, as are the…
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,…
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…
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…