Injury-plagued NKU begins Horizon League play Saturday against visiting Milwaukee at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Even when it was at full strength, Northern Kentucky expected to face a major test…
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UNC Greensboro begins second half with 14-0 run, coasts to 67-50 win over injury-depleted NKU
NKyTribune staff GREENSBORO, N.C. — Angelo Allegri scored 12 points and Kyrin Galloway added 10 points as UNC Greensboro posted…
Sharpe sizzles nets for career-high 30 points, NKU rolls to 79-64 win over Illinois State on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A driving layup here. A pull-up jumper there. A barrage of 3-pointers swishing through the…
NKU basketball notebook: Norse conditioned to win as Walton joins exclusive club in Horizon League
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter They lost all-time leading scorer and rebounder Drew McDonald to graduation. They watched Jalen Tate…
Walton continues prolific scoring binge, pours in 32 points as NKU rolls to 76-54 win at Miami (Ohio)
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter OXFORD, Ohio — Dantez Walton, that beardless version of James Harden who plays forward at…
After nearly upsetting Arkansas, NKU squares off against Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday night at Millett Hall
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Looking for a way to gauge how Northern Kentucky compares to Wright State on the…
Stingy defensively and quick, unbeaten Arkansas (6-0) awaits NKU (5-2) on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Arkansas probably isn’t the opponent a 3-point shooting team would prefer to face on the…
Walton and Faulkner combine for 35 points, NKU rallies in second half to post 59-57 win at Ball State
NKyTribune staff MUNCIE, Ind. — Under the most ideal of circumstances, beating Ball State inside Worthen Arena is difficult for…
NKU long-range shooters find rhythm, Norse coast to 82-70 victory over Coppin State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Coppin State allowed Tyler Sharpe and his Northern Kentucky University teammates to find a rhythm…
College basketball notebook: NewCath grad Weyer scores 23 points in 97-68 Bellarmine victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport Central Catholic graduate Ben Weyer poured in 23 points Saturday night as Bellarmine rolled…
Missouri flexes defensive muscles, cruises to 71-56 win over visiting NKU on Friday night
NKyTribune staff COLUMBIA, Mo. — Mark Smith led a balanced scoring attack with 19 points Friday night as Missouri posted…
NKU opens season with 105-55 victory over UC-Clermont in Horn’s official Norse debut on Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter If Northern Kentucky University basketball fans could have voted Tuesday on the Norse’s season-opening opponent,…
NKU begins season Tuesday night, plays host to UC-Clermont in Horn’s official sideline debut
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Everyone who’s healthy is likely to see lots of action Tuesday night when Northern Kentucky…
Wright State tabbed preseason favorite in Horizon League; defending champion NKU voted second
NKyTribune staff Wright State has been selected the preseason favorite to capture the 2019-20 Horizon League men’s basketball championship, while…
NKU finishes unbeaten during three-game slate in U.S. Virgin Islands; Sharpe averages 27.3 ppg for Norse
NKyTribune staff SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Northern Kentucky University players and coaches enjoyed their tour of Saint Thomas…
Don Owen: Despite its unstable appearance, Horizon League hoops should be entertaining in 2019-20
Detroit Mercy is banned from postseason play, at least for the moment. Cleveland State is in complete shambles, having fired…
Texas Tech pulls away in second half, posts 72-57 win over NKU in NCAA Tournament on Friday
NKyTribune staff TULSA, Okla. — Texas Tech used tough defense and projected NBA lottery pick Jarrett Culver’s superlative offensive performance…
NKU seeded 14th, to meet No. 3 seed Texas Tech in opening round of NCAA Tournament on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Horizon League champion Northern Kentucky University will meet Texas Tech in the first round of…
Don Owen: Would NKU vs. scandal-plagued LSU in NCAA Tournament interest you? It could happen
Let’s begin by saying a number of things have to occur, but several bracketology sites have Northern Kentucky University potentially…
McDonald sets NKU all-time scoring record, Norse claim share of Horizon League regular-season title
NKyTribune staff GREEN BAY, Wis. — Drew McDonald continues breaking records at Northern Kentucky University, and his latest milestone helped…
Don Owen: NKU cools off blistering-hot Youngstown State, extends home winning streak to 20
The hottest team in the Horizon League took the court at BB&T Arena on Thursday night, and it wasn’t Northern…
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…