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Welcome Back to the Horizon League According to Brett McMurphy, Northern Illinois will join the Horizon League pending approval from NIU's board on Thursday. Football, wrestling, and gymnastics will not be included in the move, but men's basketball will bring the league back to an even
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Norse Illustrated was on-site for this highly competitive Horizon League battle which unfolded at the Ervin J. Nutter Center as Northern Kentucky and Wright State clashed in a game filled with momentum shifts, key individual performances, and intense late-game moments. Both teams showcased their offensive strengths, with efficient scoring in
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Heading into the season both of these teams were projected to finish top five in the league. With just a handful of games remaining, they both will be fighting for seeding within 6-8, with no chance of securing a first-round bye. Let's take a quick look at what
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In a high-energy Horizon League showdown, Northern Kentucky came out aggressive, setting the tempo early with sharp shooting and physical play. Milwaukee, however, countered with a relentless inside game and never-ending second-chance opportunities. Both teams traded runs, defensive stands, and highlight plays, making for a contest filled with momentum swings
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The matchup between Northern Kentucky and Green Bay at the Kress Center promised an intense Horizon League showdown. With Northern Kentucky looking to inch closer to a .500 league record and Green Bay clawing for their first conference win, the stage was set for a thrilling showdown. From the opening
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Northern Kentucky starts the Wisconsin trip with a matchup vs Green Bay on February 14th at 7 pm EST. Take a look at a quick recap from the January 4th matchup, where Northern Kentucky won 78-60 before we dive into the scouting report. First Half: The first half of the
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Game Summary Robert Morris (RMU) outlasted Northern Kentucky (NKU) 81-76 in a game that saw four lead changes and three ties. The game remained close throughout, with NKU leading 41-39 at halftime, but Robert Morris made key plays down the stretch to secure the win. NKU's head coach
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Please leave any questions or comments about the post in the comment section at the end! Last Meeting Breakdown: Northern Kentucky (93) vs. Robert Morris (97) (3OT) On December 29th, these squads played a thrilling triple-overtime showdown with 13 lead changes and 13 ties, as Robert Morris (RMU) managed to
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Game Summary: Northern Kentucky 85, Cleveland State 75 Date: February 5, 2025 Location: Truist Arena, Highland Heights, KY Attendance: 2,380 Officials: Mike O’Neill, Brian McNutt, Chris Beaver In a crucial Horizon League matchup, Northern Kentucky (11-13, 6-7 Horizon) delivered a statement victory over conference-leading Cleveland State (17-7, 11-2