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USA Today says NKU has best mascot in NCAA Tournament

imgres-4UK, UofL ranked near bottom

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (March 14, 2017) — Northern Kentucky University, which is making its first trip to the NCAA Tournament, might only be a No. 15 seed, but it has the nation’s best mascot, according to USA Today, which ranked the mascots of all 68 teams in the tournament.

USA Today said of the NKU mascot: “An absolute perfect combination of amazing nickname and incredible mascot. Presenting: Victor E. Viking!”

The University of Kentucky was ranked No. 52 and University of Louisville No. 62.

NKU plays UK at 9:40 p.m. on Friday on CBS. UofL plays Jacksonville State at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, also on CBS.