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UNC Greensboro's balanced attack downs N. Kentucky 67-50

Dec. 21, 2019 09:05 PM EST
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Angelo Allegri scored 12 points and Kyrin Galloway scored 10 and UNC Greensboro beat Northern Kentucky 67-50 on Saturday. ...

Sharpe carries N. Kentucky over Illinois St. 79-64

Dec. 15, 2019 04:48 PM EST
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Tyler Sharpe had a career-high 30 points as Northern Kentucky got past Illinois State 79-64 on Sunday. Dantez...

Faulkner, Walker lead N. Kentucky past E. Kentucky 76-57

Dec. 08, 2019 09:01 PM EST
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Trevon Faulkner and Dantez Walton had 18 points apiece, Byson Langdon scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, and Northern...

Whitt, Sills combine for 41 to keep Arkansas undefeated

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 30, 2019 07:07 PM EST
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Desi Sills and Jimmy Whitt combined for 41 points as Arkansas overcame the absence of its leading scorer Saturday to hold off...

Harris scores 21 to carry N. Kentucky past Midway 86-56

Nov. 25, 2019 09:42 PM EST
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Karl Harris posted the first double-double of his career with 21 points and 10 rebounds as Northern Kentucky easily defeated...

Texas Southern downs N. Kentucky in 98-96 2OT thriller

Nov. 23, 2019 10:19 PM EST
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Tyrik Armstrong scored 25 points and his left-handed layup with six seconds left gave Texas Southern a 98-96 double overtime win...

Walton scores 18 to lead N. Kentucky over Ball St. 59-57

Nov. 20, 2019 10:00 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Dantez Walton had 18 points as Northern Kentucky narrowly defeated Ball State 59-57 on Wednesday night. Trevon Faulkner...

Walton lifts Northern Kentucky past Coppin State 82-70

Nov. 17, 2019 05:48 PM EST
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Dantez Walton tossed a career-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Tyler Sharpe scored 23 and Northern Kentucky defeated...

Harris helps N. Kentucky hang on to beat Coastal Carolina

Nov. 12, 2019 09:24 PM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Karl Harris made two free throws in the final seconds to give Northern Kentucky just enough cushion to hold off Coastal Carolina 69-68 on...

Missouri's Jeremiah Tilmon (23) heads to the basket as Northern Kentucky's Dantez Walton (32) and Jalen Tate (11) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Smith leads Missouri past Northern Kentucky, 71-56

By Hannah Hoffmeister Nov. 08, 2019 10:35 PM EST

Missouri's Mitchell Smith, right, grabs a rebound in front of teammate Tray Jackson (2) and Northern Kentucky's Dantez Walton (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Northern Kentucky Norse at Missouri Tigers 11/8/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 09:08 PM EST

Langdon carries N. Kentucky past Cincinnati-Clermont 105-55

Nov. 05, 2019 10:32 PM EST
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Bryson Langdon had 20 points in his Northern Kentucky debut and the Norse rolled past Cincinnati-Clermont 105-55 on Tuesday night...

John Brannen speaks during a news conference to formally announce his hiring as Cincinnati's men's basketball coach after leading Northern Kentucky to two NCAA Tournament appearances in the last three years, Monday, April 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. Brannen replaces Mick Cronin, who left Cincinnati for the UCLA job. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati stays in its backyard for next basketball coach

By Joe Kay Apr. 15, 2019 04:46 PM EDT

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2019 03:18 AM EDT
GOLF AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again. Tiger Woods rallied to win the Masters for the fifth time Sunday...

Northern Kentucky's Brannen takes Cincinnati coaching job

Apr. 14, 2019 04:50 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — John Brannen has been hired as Cincinnati's coach after leading Northern Kentucky to two NCAA Tournament appearances in the last three years. ...

The Texas Tech bench celebrate after a basket during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 72-57. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Culver scores 29, leads Texas Tech over Northern Kentucky

By John Tranchina Mar. 22, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

Northern Kentucky's Tyler Sharpe, center, heads to the basket past Texas Tech's Tariq Owens (11) and Davide Moretti during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Northern Kentucky Norse at Texas Tech Red Raiders 3/22/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 01:43 PM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Northern Kentucky forward Drew McDonald celebrates the team's 77-66 win against Wright State during an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship, in Detroit. Texas tech faces Northern Kentucky in West Region action on Friday, March 22. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Buffalo coach Oats to face ex-boss Hurley in first round

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 21, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Wright State center Loudon Love (11) tries to drive between Northern Kentucky forward Drew McDonald (34) and Northern Kentucky guard Paul Djoko (2) in the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game in the Horizon League conference tournament championship in Detroit, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Northern Kentucky tops Wright State 77-66 to earn NCAA bid

By Larry Lage Mar. 12, 2019 09:16 PM EDT