On Nov. 12, 1971, Northern Kentucky State College played its first-ever men’s basketball game, and the opponent was Calvary College. The game was played at Newport High School, and the Norsemen posted a 109-65 win over Calvary.

Marvin Johnson led NKSC with 17 points, while teammate Dennis Egan added 16 points. Richard Derkson and Dan Maurer each finished with 15 points for the Norsemen, who pulled down 96 rebounds in that game. NKSC also attempted 115 field goals in that contest as six Norsemen scored in double figures.

NKSC 109, Calvary 65 (Nov. 12, 1971 at Newport High School)

LEADING SCORERS: NKSC-Johnson 17, Egan 16, Derkson 15, Maurer 15, McMillan 11, Overmann 10. Calvary-Hall 25, Fultz 19, Napier 10.