Foster stars as Norse take down UTEP in season opener

Box Score 84 Winner Northern Ky. NKU 1-0,0-0 Horizon 76 UTEP UTEP 0-1,0-0 Mountain West Winner Northern Ky. NKU 1-0,0-0 Horizon 84 Final Nov. 02, 2026 76 UTEP UTEP 0-1,0-0 Mountain West Score By Periods Team 1 2 F Northern Ky. NKU 42 42 84 UTEP UTEP 38 38 76 Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 11/2/2026 9:00:00 PM Foster stars as Norse take down UTEP in season opener SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Northern Kentucky University Norse men's basketball opened the 2026-27 campaign on Monday afternoon, taking on UTEP in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. Northern Kentucky started strong, taking a 7-5 lead on a Willie Foster three-pointer two minutes in, and held that lead for almost ten minutes. The Norse and Miners traded blows down the stretch of the first half, taking a late lead on four straight Will Shortt free throws, and an Eric Acker jumper to end the half saw the Norse lead 42-38 at the break. Foster and Acker ended the first half with double-digit points, while Noah Pagotto scored eight points and grabbed eight boards. NKU started strong in the second period, as the Norse lead grew to as much as ten seven minutes into the half. UTEP made their way back in the game as the Norse went scoreles...