NKU (9-3) plays host to Northern Illinois (6-4) at 7 p.m. Thursday in showdown at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Less than two months ago, Northern Kentucky University pulled out an 88-85 victory in double-overtime…
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With final exams officially over, NKU passes big test with 72-66 win over Miami (Ohio) on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Final exams are officially over at Northern Kentucky University, but the Norse nevertheless passed a…
NKU plays host to Miami (Ohio) on Sunday night; Thomas More women remain unbeaten
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Miami (Ohio) has won three in a row and appears to have found a set…
McDonald sets NKU career rebounding record, but Eastern Kentucky pulls out last-second 76-74 win
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter RICHMOND, Ky. — Drew McDonald is the new chairman of the boards at Northern Kentucky…
Cincinnati builds big halftime lead, coasts to 78-65 win over NKU on Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter It took 30 years for Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati to renew…
NKU (8-1) squares off against Cincinnati (7-1) at Fifth Third Arena on Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter How much has the world changed since the last time Northern Kentucky University and the…
NKU closes first half with 30-2 run, rolls to convincing 78-60 win over UMBC on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Without question, Drew McDonald would’ve enjoyed setting Northern Kentucky University’s all-time record for career rebounds…
NKU plays host to NCAA Tourney upset specialists from UMBC on Friday night at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Long before the rest of the nation knew what the letters U-M-B-C stood for last…
McDonald joins NKU triple-double club, Norse roll to 93-71 win at Morehead State on Tuesday
NKyTribune staff MOREHEAD — Craig Conley now has company in Northern Kentucky University’s triple-double club, which welcomed its long-awaited second…
Looking to rebound from first loss, NKU visits in-state rival Morehead State on Tuesday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Both teams are coming off weekend losses, and neither squad has much time to prepare…
UCF uses big second-half spurt to hand previously unbeaten NKU 66-53 loss on Saturday night
NKyTribune staff ORLANDO, Fla. — They have the tallest player in college basketball, but the Central Florida Knights are much…
NKU defensive pressure forces 27 turnovers, Norse roll to 77-50 win over UNC Asheville on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Three freshmen starters, a first-year head coach and a new system. That’s what North Carolina…
Unbeaten NKU places five in double figures, rolls to 99-59 win over Wabash on Sunday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Having survived a double-overtime thriller at Northern Illinois on Friday night, not to mention a…
Robinson drains clutch 3-pointers in OT, NKU pulls out 88-85 win at Northern Illinois
NKyTribune staff DeKALB, Ill. — Zaynah Robinson obviously enjoys working overtime, and Northern Kentucky University is grateful the Norfolk State…
NKU shoots for 800th all-time win Tuesday night in season opener against Wilmington
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University basketball fans have 800 reasons to attend Tuesday night’s regular-season opener against…
NKU notebook: Brannen impressed by Norse camaraderie; Whitaker relies on two local point guards
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Having lost four key players from a 22-10 team that captured the Horizon League regular-season…
Wright State denies NKU’s bid for control of Horizon League, pulls out 69-67 win to forge first-place tie
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter FAIRBORN, Ohio — If Wright State goes on to claim the Horizon League regular-season title,…
With much at stake, NKU collides with Wright State in nationally televised showdown Friday at 9 p.m.
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter What’s at stake when Northern Kentucky University visits Wright State this Friday at 9 p.m….
NKU notebook: Sharpe emerges as force in Norse backcourt, both as shooter and defender
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Tyler Sharpe wasn’t necessarily overlooked while scoring more than 1,600 career points at Bullitt East…
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 bounces back from tough loss, overwhelms Detroit Mercy during 72-44 victory on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter If John Brannen appeared a bit preoccupied late Sunday afternoon, it’s perfectly understandable because the…