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NKU guard Todd Johnson dribbles up the court after stealing the ball from USC Upstate. Johnson had a game high 24 points in NKUs 84-65 win over USC Upstate on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

Sharp shooting leads NKU to Senior Night win

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 28, 2015

With conference tournament seeding hanging in the balance on Senior Night, the NKU men’s basketball team took advantage of a hot shooting hand by Todd Johnson to lead the Norse to a 84-65 win over the...

NKU seniors and their family celebrated before NKU win over Kennesaw State for senior night. NKU defeated Kennesaw State 68-61 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015.

Norse women score big win on Senior Night

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter February 25, 2015

On Wednesday night, the Norse women hosted their last home game of the season against the Kennesaw Owls, which was also senior night. The team sent their seniors out in style with a 68-61 win over the...

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.

A Throwback to Classic Norse Basketball

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 25, 2015

On Saturday Feb. 20, the NKU women’s basketball team played in the NKU gymnasium Regents Hall on “Throwback Night”, defeating the North Florida Osprey 67-29 on what was a night to tribute the days...

Hot Seat: Daniel Camps

Hot Seat: Daniel Camps

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

Daniel Camps Basketball Sophomore Electronic Media and Broadcasting Daniel Camps has appeared in 18 games for the Norse this season, averaging 4.6 points per game and 11.9 minutes. In his freshman...

Norse women throw up points in win at Regents Hall

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 21, 2015

Donning throwback uniforms in honor of Throwback Night at Regents Hall, the NKU women’s basketball team lit up the scoreboard early and cruised to a 67-29 win over the North Florida Ospreys. “I thought...

Hot Seat: Tyler White

Hot Seat: Tyler White

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 15, 2015

Tyler White Basketball Junior Communication Studies Major Tyler White has appeared in all 23 games for the Norse this season, averaging 9.3 points per game and 26 minutes. He scored a season-high 24...

NKU guards Chad Jackson (top right), Tyler White (left) and center Jalen Billups (bottom right) struggle to rebound the ball against FGCUs Marc-Eddy Norelia (center) during NKUs 59-65 loss to FGCU. NKU lost to Florida Gulf Coast 59-65 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

Norse lose thriller to Florida Gulf Coast

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 12, 2015

Coming off a huge Homecoming win over Lipscomb, the NKU men’s basketball was hoping to repeat by beating the top team in the Atlantic Sun in the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, but fell short, losing 65-59...

NKU baseball vs. UK to be aired on SEC Network

NKU baseball vs. UK to be aired on SEC Network

Chris Looy, Contributor February 12, 2015

Lights, camera, action. The NKU baseball team recently announced that its game against the Kentucky Wildcats on May 12 will be broadcast on the SEC Network. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Cliff...

NKU guard Chad Jackson scores game high 26 points in NKUs loss to North Florida. North Florida defeated NKU 74-66 on Jan. 22, 2015 in The Bank of Kentucky Center.

PREVIEW: Florida Gulf Coast at Northern Kentucky

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 11, 2015

On Monday, SGA President John Jose declared this week to be #FGCUHateWeek in advance of Thursday’s men’s basketball game against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles of Fort Meyers, Florida. The Atlantic...

NKU Head Coach Dave Bezold talks to Tayler Persons (2) during the second half of NKUs 68-55 win. NKU defeated North Carolina A&T 68-55 in their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Coaches Bezold and Plitzuweit take part in weekly radio show

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 11, 2015

Beginning this basketball season, Learfield Sports’ Norse Sports Properties, the media production company that produces the NKU basketball games for the radio, began producing a weekly radio show featuring...

NKU guard Jordan Jackson shoots the ball in NKUs 77-60 win over Lipscomb. NKU defeated Lipscomb 77-60 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Norse thrill at homecoming, beat Lipscomb 77-60

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 7, 2015

The NKU men’s basketball team ended their two-game losing streak on Saturday night, beating the Lipscomb Bisons 77-60 on Homecoming Night at The Bank of Kentucky Center in front of 3,887 fans, the second-largest...

Hot Seat: Rianna Gayheart

Hot Seat: Rianna Gayheart

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 6, 2015

Rianna Gayheart Basketball Junior Organizational Leadership and Communication Studies Major Rianna Gayheart has appeared in all 21 games for the Norse this season, averaging 6.9 points per game and...

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