GALLERY: Norse defeat RedHawks at BB&T Arena

Colin Johnson

NKU players react after a play during the game against Miami University. The Norse defeated the RedHawks 72-66.

NKU’s men’s basketball team defeated the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks 72-66 on Sunday night.

Drew McDonald scored 21 points with 10 rebounds, marking his fifth double-double of the year. Zaynah Robinson posted 19 points, and Tyler Sharpe hit 15 points and a career-record seven assists. Dantez Walton also added ten points, bringing the number of players to post double-digits to four.

Next, the Norse will face the Northern Illinois Huskies on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at BB&T Arena. NKU students will receive one free guest ticket, and the Mason Firecrackers will perform at halftime.