For the second consecutive season, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team can claim bragging rights over an in-state foe. The Norse took down Eastern Kentucky University on Sunday, 85-75, winning their second straight and improving to 7-5 on the year. NKU took 14-point leads in both the first and second halves. EKU (4-6) fought […]
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Thomas More executes better down stretch to beat Walsh
Thomas More men’s basketball head coach Justin Ray said the Saints are trying to find ways to be physically and mentally tougher than opponents more consistently because that’s how they’ll win games. Ray said the Saints did that in the home win over Ashland a week ago, but did not take that same toughness on […]
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Norse suffer last second loss to Akron
In a wild finish that had three lead changes in the final minute, it was Akron getting the last bucket in a 77-76 victory over Northern Kentucky University on Saturday night at Truist Arena. Enrique Freeman’s dunk with 3.6 seconds left was the game-winner for the Zips, Sam Vinson’s desperation 3-pointer at the buzzer unable […]
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NKU women earn win over Kentucky St., get much needed break
A nine-day layoff is coming at a good time for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team. The Norse are making the most of the situation down four players from injuries, including returning starter Kailee Davis. Meanwhile, a number of newcomers have shown promise despite their 2-6 start to the season. The Norse earned their second […]
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A split decision: Thomas More men upset NCAA No. 8 Ashland; TMU women fall to No. 1 Eagles
Ashland University coach John Ellenwood was asked what spots his Eagles didn’t guard, he offered a five-word answer. “Anywhere Reid Jolly catches it,” Ellenwood said. Thomas More’s guard/forward made Ashland’s Saturday afternoon stressful – 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block helped the Saints to a 79-69 win over the NCAA’s Division II […]
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NKU men drop tight one at Illinois State, winning streak comes to an end
An over five-minute second half scoring drought in the second half halted the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team winning streak at four. The Norse led Illinois State 50-43 with 10:43 to play after a Michael Bradley jumper, but they’d go 5:04 without another point and the Redbirds going on a 12-0 run in that […]
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NKU women struggle in road loss at Illinois
As a mid-major and heading on the road shorthanded against a Power 5 conference team isn’t ideal. The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team did just that on Wednesday and came back home with a 74-52 road loss to Illinois. Some bright spots for the Norse included making all 17 free throws while Macey Blevins […]
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NKU women drop first Horizon League game
The short-handed Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team faced the defending league champions to start Horizon League play Saturday. The Norse battled visiting Cleveland State, but another tough start left them with another loss. The Vikings outscored the Norse, 18-7 in the first quarter and came away with a 72-60 win at Truist Arena. Cleveland State […]
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NKU wins fourth straight, improves to 2-0 in Horizon
The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball continues to surge in the second half of games. The Norse again put together a solid final 20 minutes of basketball together, taking down IUPUI on Saturday on the road, 71-55. NKU outscored the Jaguars 45-30 in the second half. Marques Warrick paced the Norse with 24 points, an efficient […]
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Norse start off on right foot in Horizon League play
Horizon League play means it’s the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team’s time to shine. With their new uniforms and on the court. It’s the first of 20 games in league play, but the Norse wearing their new cream colored uniforms, responded like this game was a little different than the first six played to […]