NKU standout guard Sharpe named to NABC All-District 12 second team; led Norse to 23-9 record
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky standout guard Tyler Sharpe has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 12…
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Don Owen: Here’s a chance for the NCAA to redeem itself — and senior athletes — with eligibility relief
Common sense has never been one of the redeeming qualities of the NCAA in its attempt to govern collegiate sports…
Sweet repeat! NKU captures second straight Horizon League Tournament championship, NCAA berth
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter INDIANAPOLIS — A new head coach. A completely different system. A one-time role player turned…
Tate, Sharpe and Walton combine for 62 points, NKU defeats Green Bay in Horizon League semifinals
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter INDIANAPOLIS — After his team dropped an 80-69 decision to Northern Kentucky on Monday night…
Wright State holds off late NKU rally for 64-62 win, captures Horizon League regular-season title
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter To the energized crowd of 6,776 inside BB&T Arena, Friday night’s showdown between Wright State…
Don Owen: While denying Tyler Sharpe eligibility appeal, NCAA completely overlooks common sense
Are you searching for the ultimate irony of sports justice inside the wishy-washy, leaning-tower-of-jello world called the NCAA? Look no…
Walton nets 22 points, NKU clinches fourth consecutive 20-win season with 73-59 triumph at Cleveland State
NKyTribune staff CLEVELAND — Dantez Walton scored 17 of his game-high 22 points in the second half Thursday night as…
Illinois-Chicago scoffs at power rankings, defies odds during 73-43 blowout over NKU on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Illinois-Chicago’s shockingly easy 73-43 win at Northern Kentucky on Sunday afternoon is another example of…
Tate nets career-high 31 points, extinguishes IUPUI upset attempt (and NKU alarms) during 84-70 win
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter With Northern Kentucky struggling against IUPUI on Friday night, the alarm system inside BB&T Arena…
NKU notebook: Students show up in full force on Saturday for Homecoming game, but will they return?
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter An impressive turnout by students and alumni at Saturday night’s Homecoming game resulted in a…
NKU plays host to Oakland in key Horizon League battle Thursday night at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Remember when Northern Kentucky and Oakland squared off a month ago in Michigan? Well, both…
NKU defense sparkles, Norse grind out 65-56 victory at Milwaukee to sweep Wisconsin road trip
NKyTribune staff MILWAUKEE — The tougher-than-iron defense of Northern Kentucky was on full display Sunday afternoon as the Norse posted…
Don Owen: NKU dispatches nemesis Cleveland State, now focuses on Friday showdown at Wright State
While shedding the tag of “The guy who replaced John Brannen,” Northern Kentucky head coach Darrin Horn has brought a…
College basketball notebook: Sharpe honored by Horizon League, Walton making ‘progress’ from injury
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky’s Tyler Sharpe sizzled from long range last week, and the torrid-shooting lefty from…
Don Owen: Motivated and focused, NKU continues to prove toughness overcomes adversity
Be completely honest. Think back to October, just a few weeks before the college basketball season tipped off. Did you…
No longer a laughing matter for NKU fans, Cleveland State visits BB&T Arena on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky basketball fans will not be laughing when Cleveland State arrives at BB&T Arena…
Sharpe joins 1,000-point club, NKU extends win streak to four with 88-63 triumph over Youngstown State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Tyler Sharpe can give you at least 1,000 reasons that Northern Kentucky’s resounding 88-63 victory…
Don Owen: NKU braces for furious Thursday night storm as Youngstown State invades BB&T Arena
A furious winter storm is scheduled to hit Northern Kentucky on Thursday night. It’s forcefully approaching from the Northeast Ohio…
Sharpe, Faulkner and Langdon combine for 60 points, NKU rolls to 96-71 win at IUPUI on Sunday
NKyTribune staff INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Sharpe, Trevon Faulkner and Bryson Langdon combined for 60 points Sunday afternoon as Northern Kentucky…
NKU (9-5) travels to Motor City for Friday night Horizon League showdown at Detroit Mercy (2-12)
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Don’t be fooled by Detroit Mercy’s 2-12 record. Pay no attention to the misleading defensive…
Green Bay combines freewheeling offense, effective defense to knock off cold-shooting NKU, 73-59
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter If Darrin Horn planned to write a book about his first season as head coach…
Sharpe continues scoring spree, pours in 31 points as NKU posts 74-64 win over Milwaukee at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter No Jalen Tate. No Dantez Walton. No rowdy student section. Those noticeable absences did little…