HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University basketball games will be heard live on WQRT Real Talk (1160 AM) beginning this season.

NKU will make the move back to the AM side of the dial after spending the last four years on WIOK (107.5 FM). NKU associate athletic director Kurt Moeller said the switch to 1160 will benefit the listeners of Norse basketball in several ways, from better strength of signal to addition promotional opportunities.

“We are excited about our new radio package with Real Talk 1160,” Moeller said, noting NKU has signed a three-year deal with Real Talk 1160 to broadcast the games. “The station is making a commitment to sports programming, and the stronger signal at 1160 will definitely enhance the broadcasts for our fans. Our new partnership with 1160 is a positive for the NKU program and the community, and we are looking forward to getting back to the AM side of the dial.

“(Real Talk 1160 afternoon sports talk host and STAA client) Andy Furman has been a supporter of NKU’s basketball programs for years, and we are pleased with this partnership.”

Furman is the host of “The Furman Factor” each weekday from 5-7 p.m. on Real Talk 1160.

In addition, a weekly show featuring NKU men’s coach Dave Bezold and Norse women’s coach Nancy Winstel will be heard on WQRT throughout the season. The broadcast dates will become available later this summer when the NKU schedules are completed.