NKU double-double machine McDonald drawing extra attention from opposing defenses
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Just like his mother did two decades earlier, Northern Kentucky University’s Drew McDonald is drawing…
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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…
In control of its Horizon League destiny, NKU plays host to Milwaukee on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter On the road against Horizon League opponents, Northern Kentucky University is perfect this season. The…
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…
Tickets going fast for Friday’s NKU/Oakland showdown at BB&T Arena, lower bowl is sold out
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Could an attendance record be set tonight at BB&T Arena? Northern Kentucky University plays host…
Second to Nunn! Oakland backcourt ace leads Horizon League in scoring, visits NKU on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter He knocks down shots from 30 feet, buries mid-range jumpers with defenders draped all over…
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…
Wright State holds off NKU, 84-81, Thursday night in Horizon League first-place showdown
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter While it’s still too early to say Wright State took control of the Horizon League…
Tied atop Horizon League standings, NKU meets Wright State in showdown at BB&T Arena Thursday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A battle for first place in the Horizon League is set for BB&T Arena on…
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 to encounter high-scoring Oakland trio in nationally televised showdown Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Most basketball coaches would cherish the opportunity to field a team that includes the league’s…
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…