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Impressive streaks collide Thursday night as NKU plays host to Youngstown State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter An impressive streak is certain to end Thursday night when Northern Kentucky University plays host…
Wright State rallies from big deficit, posts 81-77 win over NKU to force first-place tie in Horizon League
NKyTribune staff FAIRBORN, Ohio — The opportunity was there on Friday night for Northern Kentucky University to virtually wrap up…
With first place at stake, NKU prepares for Horizon League showdown at Wright State on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A huge crowd is expected at the Nutter Center on Friday night when Northern Kentucky…
NKU’s McDonald earns Horizon League Player of the Week honor after shooting 71 percent from field
NKyTribune staff After becoming only the sixth player in conference history to reach the 1,000-rebound plateau, Northern Kentucky University basketball…
NKU clinches third straight 20-win season with 79-64 triumph over Oakland in front of 6,792 fans
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Drew McDonald is already Northern Kentucky University’s career leader in rebounds. He’s also in position…
Don Owen: Freshman phenom Davis gets his points, but NKU secures crucial win over Detroit Mercy
The hype regarding the scoring exploits of Antoine Davis is legitimate, not that anyone needed further proof. The freshman phenom…
NKU plays host to Detroit Mercy, freshman scoring sensation Davis (27.1 ppg) on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter When Northern Kentucky University plays host to Detroit Mercy at 7 p.m. Thursday at BB&T…
Late 3-pointer lifts Illinois-Chicago past NKU, 69-67, on Sunday afternoon
NKyTribune staff CHICAGO — A lost weekend for Northern Kentucky University on the basketball court has suddenly made the chase…
IUPUI halts NKU winning streak at six games with 83-77 triumph on Friday night
NKyTribune staff INDIANAPOLIS — All of a sudden, IUPUI is arguably the hottest basketball team in the Horizon League. No…
NKU begins rugged Horizon League road trip Friday night with 7 p.m. game at IUPUI
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A rugged Horizon League road trip awaits Northern Kentucky University this weekend, beginning with a…
Don Owen: As the winning streak grows in BB&T Arena, unselfishness reigns at NKU
There’s a better chance of local temperatures rising to 90 degrees next week than getting a Northern Kentucky University basketball…
NKU plays host to talented Green Bay in regionally televised Horizon League clash on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Now in sole possession of first place in the Horizon League, Northern Kentucky University has…
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…
NKU concludes Horizon League road trip Saturday against dangerous Youngstown State
NKyTribune staff Don’t be deceived by Youngstown State’s 6-14 overall record and its 2-5 mark in the Horizon League. The…
Sharpe, McDonald combine for 42 points as NKU posts 91-76 win at Cleveland State on Thursday
NKyTribune staff CLEVELAND — Northern Kentucky University wasn’t about to forget last season’s upsetting experience at Motor City Madness. That…
Harsh lesson from last March learned, NKU begins road trip Thursday night at Cleveland State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A harsh lesson delivered last March should prevent Northern Kentucky University from overlooking Cleveland State…
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 plays host to Wright State in nationally televised Horizon League showdown on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A big-game atmosphere at BB&T Arena and a national television audience on ESPN2 figures to…
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…
Oakland knocks off NKU in Horizon League showdown; Thomas More women improve to 20-0
NKyTribune staff ROCHESTER, Mich. — Despite the loss of three high-scoring standouts from last season’s team, including Horizon League Player…
NKU begins two-game road trip in Michigan with Thursday night showdown at Oakland
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University hits the road for a pair of Horizon League games this week, beginning with a…