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Green Bay Phoenix Face Northern Kentucky in Horizon League Tournament
The Phoenix look to advance in the conference tournament matchup.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team will take on the Northern Kentucky Norse in the opening round of the Horizon League Tournament. The Phoenix are looking to make a deep run in the conference tournament after a strong regular season performance.
Why it matters
The Horizon League Tournament is a crucial postseason event for mid-major programs like Green Bay, providing an opportunity to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
The details
Green Bay finished the regular season with a 20-12 record and earned the #4 seed in the Horizon League Tournament. They will face off against the #5 seed Northern Kentucky, who had a 17-15 record in the regular season. The winner of this matchup will advance to the semifinals of the tournament.
- The Horizon League Tournament game between Green Bay and Northern Kentucky will take place on March 8, 2026.
The players
Green Bay Phoenix
The men's basketball team representing the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a Division I program that competes in the Horizon League.
Northern Kentucky Norse
The men's basketball team representing Northern Kentucky University, a Division I program that also competes in the Horizon League.
What’s next
The winner of the Green Bay-Northern Kentucky matchup will advance to the Horizon League Tournament semifinals, bringing them one step closer to an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
The takeaway
This Horizon League Tournament game represents an important postseason opportunity for both Green Bay and Northern Kentucky, as they look to extend their seasons and potentially earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
