Torrid-shooting NKU defeats Cleveland State, 78-61, maintains spot atop Horizon League
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter CLEVELAND — Don’t look now, but Northern Kentucky University is in sole possession of first…
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NKU visits Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon; Norse tied for first place in Horizon League
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University snapped one streak Thursday night with its 95-85 win at Youngstown State,…
McDonald, Garnett lead NKU to 95-85 victory at Youngstown State on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — In totally different ways Thursday night, Drew McDonald and Jordan Garnett guided…
Still ‘ascending toward our best basketball,’ NKU hits road for Youngstown State on Thursday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Despite his team’s 72-44 victory against Detroit Mercy on Sunday, Northern Kentucky University head coach…
Scoring wiz Nunn pours in 33 points, leads Oakland to 83-70 victory at NKU on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter By simply waiting a year, Oakland went from being a very good basketball team to…
NKU holds off late Green Bay rally for 77-65 victory, sweeps rugged Wisconsin road trip
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter GREEN BAY, Wis. — Given what had occurred inside the Resch Center during the previous…
McDonald, Holland collect double-doubles, NKU gives Brannen perfect birthday gift with 91-64 win
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin road jinx officially ended for Northern Kentucky University on Thursday night…
Rugged trip to frigid Wisconsin looms for NKU, beginning at Milwaukee on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter This is a road trip Northern Kentucky University is probably dreading, and it’s not just…
NKU parlays strong defense, solid bench production for 70-55 win over Cleveland State on Monday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter John Brannen often uses the phrase “playing to our identity” to describe Northern Kentucky University’s…
NKU looks to bounce back Monday night as Cleveland State visits BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter At some point during a season, every college basketball team faces adversity. No program in…
Holland’s jumper with 3.3 seconds remaining gives NKU 56-54 victory at Detroit Mercy on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter DETROIT — Less than 48 hours removed from winning on the home floor of Horizon…
Efficient and entertaining, Holland newest member of NKU’s 1,000-point club; Norse meet UDM Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter As point guards go, Northern Kentucky University’s Lavone Holland II is about as efficient and…
NKU men post impressive 86-51 win over UIC on Saturday night; Norse women stun Green Bay
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter From every angle, winning at home is a prerequisite to being highly successful in college…
NKU men spoil IUPUI’s Horizon League debut with 77-59 win on Thursday; Norse women lose thriller
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The brutally cold temperature outside didn’t prevent Northern Kentucky University from unleashing a scorching-hot shooting…
NKU men open Horizon League schedule Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against IUPUI at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A tough road trip behind his team, Northern Kentucky University head coach John Brannen glanced…
No. 8 Texas A&M outlasts NKU, 64-58; TMC men, women earn wins; NKU women lose at UNF
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Midway through the second half Tuesday night, Northern Kentucky University owned…
NKU parlays tough defense, blistering shooting into 91-63 victory over EKU on Sunday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Often overlooked by college basketball fans in this age of 3-pointers and high-flying dunks, stingy…
Quick ball movement, extra passes ignite Norse offense; NKU faces tough game at ETSU
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Unselfishness is a defining trait of the culture John Brannen has built at Northern Kentucky…
Bahamas Showcase, visit to Texas A&M among highlights of NKU men’s basketball schedule
The reigning Horizon League tournament champion Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team announces its 2017-18 slate, which includes regional rivals visiting…
NKU, Brannen announce four-year contract extension; Red Sox pick Ganns in 2017 MLB Draft
Northern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Ken Bothof announced that an agreement has been reached to provide head men’s basketball…
NKU men’s basketball team caps historic run with No. 21 final ranking in Mid-Major Top 25
Following a historic run this year, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team closed the season ranked No. 21 in…
Billy Reed: Congrats to Norse for milestone, but do any of the regionals have a shot to make Final Four?
It’s a terrific achievement for Northern Kentucky University to make the NCAA Division-I Basketball Tournament the first year its team…