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…
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NKU faces tall task at No. 8 Texas A&M on Tuesday; TMC women visit Hawaii, NKU women in Florida
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Call it a road trip of opposite extremes. On Sunday, Northern Kentucky University faced a…
Maryland-Baltimore County survives last-second NKU attempt, holds on for 76-75 victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter BALTIMORE — Instead of relying on its renowned 3-point wizardry Sunday afternoon, the University of…
NKU to face rugged road game Sunday at prolific-shooting Maryland-Baltimore County
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Expect a barrage of 3-pointers to be launched by the hosts Sunday afternoon when Northern…
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…
After 25-year series hiatus, NKU plays host to EKU at 6 p.m. Sunday at BB&T Arena; coaches show Monday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter It’s been 25 years since Northern Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University have met on…
East Tennessee State sizzles from field (59.6 percent), posts 84-71 win over NKU; Thomas More wins in OT
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Tough road losses in December can actually turn into something positive…
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…
McDonald joins 1,000-point club, NKU sprints past in-state rival Morehead State, 86-49, at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter All wins have redeeming qualities, but victories against in-state rivals are a little extra special….
College roundup: NKU men use balanced scoring to crush Berea, 112-33; TMC women defeat Thiel
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter At halftime of Wednesday night’s game with visiting Berea College, nine different Northern Kentucky University…
NKU men play host to Berea at 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by showdown with Morehead State Sat.
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter After playing four straight games away from home, Northern Kentucky University returns to action in…
Memphis rallies from 16-point deficit, escapes with thrilling 76-74 win over NKU on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports reporter MEMPHIS – Double-digit leads in the first half mean very little in college basketball,…
NKU men’s basketball faces tough road game against traditional power Memphis on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University’s trip to the Bahamas last weekend included convincing neutral-court victories against Iona…
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…
NKU in the NCAA: Norse preparing for first foray into March Madness, Friday match with in-state rival Cats
The 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, affectionately known as March Madness, has kicked off, and South Region No. 15-seed Northern…
Jamie Vaught: Lots of Bluegrass color in NCAA Big Dance field beyond just UK and UofL
There are lots of representatives from the state of Kentucky in the Big Dance beyond just UK and U of…
It’s Cats vs. Norse: UK, Northern Kentucky University paired in NCAA tourney first round
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats, fresh off an SEC tournament championship win over Arkansas, will…
NKU plans fan events surrounding upcoming Horizon League Basketball Championships in Detroit
With the 2017 Little Caesar’s Horizon League Basketball Championships upon us, Northern Kentucky University invites Norse Nation to invade Detroit…
NKU earns No. 4 seed in Motor City Madness, Horizon Leagues’ conference tournament; face Wright State
By Bryan McEldowney NKU Athletic Communications With a 21-win regular-season and share of third-place in the Horizon League in the…