Northern Kentucky entered Wednesday night looking to leave the state of South Dakota with two wins in its opening week, and the Norse got it done with plenty of offense and a few late nerves. Noah Pagotto poured in 30 points, Eric Acker paired 22 points with 12 assists, and
Northern Kentucky opened its season as part of the Field of 68’s 24-hour opening-day marathon, and Willie Foster wasted little time making an impression. Foster’s 24 points and 10 rebounds, paired with a double-double from Noah Pagotto, helped the Norse overcome a cold shooting night
NKU fans got their first look at a largely new group Wednesday night as the Norse welcomed UT Martin to Truist Arena for their first public exhibition. There were new faces to get familiar with, a few encouraging flashes and plenty still to work through. Eric Acker’s scoring and
One of the most interesting parts of preseason practice is that you're never watching a finished product. Coaches are running shooting drills, teaching defensive concepts, installing the foundation of the offense, and building the habits that will define the team over the next several months. Nobody has a
Peak Performance is a film breakdown series examining standout performances from Northern Kentucky’s incoming transfers. The goal is not necessarily to find each player’s highest-scoring game, but rather a performance that best illustrates how they can impact the Norse and what fans should expect when they arrive
Peak Performance is a new film breakdown series examining standout performances from Northern Kentucky's incoming transfers. The goal isn't necessarily to find the player's highest-scoring game, but rather a performance that best illustrates how they can impact the Norse and what fans should
Northern Kentucky has added another international piece to its rebuilding roster, landing a commitment from Lithuanian, wing Gabrielius Jokubauskas. At 6‘5” and nearly 20 years old entering the season, Jokubauskas brings a blend of athleticism, energy, and upside that fits the type of versatile wing NKU has consistently valued.
Northern Kentucky continues to reshape its roster for the 2026-27 season, and one of the latest addition gives the Norse a proven interior presence with experience at multiple levels of college basketball. NKU announced the signing of Australian forward Noah Pagotto on Sunday, adding a versatile 6-foot-8
Northern Kentucky is losing a key piece of its staff, as assistant coach RJ Evans has been hired as the head coach at American International College. Evans spent the last two seasons as an NKU assistant, playing a major role in defensive strategy and player development, particularly on the wing,
Northern Kentucky basketball will head into the 2026–27 season with plenty of change, starting with some major developments off the court. NKU is already in a transition period within its athletic leadership. Christina Roybal, who led NKU Athletics since 2022, stepped down before the end of her contract after
Northern Kentucky went toe to toe with Wright State for much of the night, trading runs, big shots, and momentum swings in a game that never stayed calm for long. A strong Norse push early in the second half briefly flipped control, but turnovers, foul trouble, and a Raiders scoring
Northern Kentucky didn’t just win, they took control and never gave it back. After grinding through a physical first half, the Norse erupted offensively, spacing the floor, crashing the glass, and turning defensive pressure into a runaway second half. By the time the final horn sounded, NKU had turned