The Northerner

NKU baseball uses late-inning rally to defeat Morehead State

Chris Looy, Contributor March 24, 2015

A four-run seventh inning propelled the Northern Kentucky Norse baseball team to an 8-3 win over the Morehead State Eagles on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. Freshman Trey Ganns sparked the Norse offense,...

Hot Seat: KC Straley

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 23, 2015

KC Straley Softball Senior Early Childhood Education KC Straley has appeared in eight games for the Norse this season, where she has a .261 batting average with six hits in 23 at-bats. She is a graduate...

NKU forward Kaitlyn Gerrety shoots the ball while being defended by two Marshall defenders. NKU lost to Marshall 81-79 in the first round of the WBI at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2015.

Uetrecht’s career night not enough for Norse

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 19, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team’s season came to an unfortunate end on Thursday night, losing a close game to the Marshall Thundering Herd 81-79 in front of 781 fans at The Bank of Kentucky Center. “Well,...

NKU player Sarah Kinch drives to the basket during NKU Womens Basketball Throwback game in Regents Hall. NKU defeated North Florida 67-29 in Regents Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

Women successful in tournament appearance, men lose early

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

In their first year in Atlantic Sun tournament eligibility, the NKU basketball teams got their first taste of tournament, and in one case, championship, basketball in the conference. Both the men’s...

Dave Bezold talks to his team during NKUs match-up against North Florida on Jan. 22, 2015. Bezolds final record at NKU was 194-133.

Bezold and NKU part ways after 25 years

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor March 18, 2015

When NKU’s men’s basketball team took on Lipscomb in their first ever Atlantic Sun Conference Championship game on March 3 in a heartbreaking 76-73 loss, no one realized it would be Head Coach Dave...

NKU community reacts to Bezolds release

NKU community reacts to Bezold’s release

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

As news of Bezold’s departure spread around campus and the community, students, fans and former players expressed sadness and shock that the NKU coach of 25 years was suddenly fired. SGA President and...

NKU baseball dismantles UC-Clermont in home opener

Chris Looy, Contributor March 16, 2015

The Northern Kentucky University baseball team combined for seven home runs in an 18-2 home-opening shellacking of UC-Clermont on Monday afternoon. Anthony Vagnier launched a pair of homers, while Cody...

Former NKU pitcher eyes comeback

Chris Looy, Contributor March 14, 2015

Former NKU and current Chicago White Sox pitcher Nate Jones was recently cleared to throw a baseball for the first time since July of 2014. “It’s been such a relief being able to throw again,” Jones...

NKU and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Jim Kelch talks to Reds fans at the annual Redsfest. Kelch is the Voice of the Norse for NKU mens basketball radio broadcasts. Photo provided by the Cincinnati Reds.

Jim Kelch: The Man Behind the Mic

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 10, 2015

If you’re from Cincinnati or just listen to Reds baseball over the summer, as well as listen to NKU men’s basketball games on the radio in the winter, you may hear a familiar voice. Jim Kelch, a veteran...

NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

NKU loses heartbreaker to Lipscomb

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 4, 2015

In their first Division I postseason game, the NKU men’s basketball team dropped a close game to the Lipscomb Bisons 76-73 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament, played at Regents...

NKU player Sarah Kinch drives to the basket during NKU Womens Basketball Throwback game in Regents Hall. NKU defeated North Florida 67-29 in Regents Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

Laying new paths on old grounds

Gavin Colton, Reporter March 3, 2015

For the first time since transition to Division I NKU is hosting both the men and women’s  Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament games. With a conflicting schedule with The Bank of Kentucky Center due...

NKU guard Jordan Jackson goes up for the layup during the second half of todays win over Stetson. NKU defeated Stetson 82-57 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

PREVIEW: Lipscomb at Northern Kentucky

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 3, 2015

With its thrilling win on Saturday night against University of South Carolina-Upstate, the NKU men’s basketball team clinched the fourth seed in NKU’s first opportunity to compete in the Atlantic Sun...

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