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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Men’s soccer won in movie-esque fashion in the 89th minute against Union Commonwealth Ky. Junior Midfielder Maddox Behnfeldt (5) scored the walk off goal, as he played the ball inside the box and finished it off.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 25, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Aug. 21 Women’s soccer picked up their first win of the season at home against Austin Peay in dominant fashion, 4-0. Megan Molner opened the scoring off a set piece...

AF1 commissioner Jeff Fisher (left) shanking hands with owner of the Kentucky Barrels Corey Cunningham (right).

Football is coming to NKU, but not in the way you think

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 19, 2025

On Monday morning, it was announced that the Kentucky Barrels, an Arena Football One team, will call Truist Arena their home starting in the spring of 2026. The AF1 is a professional arena football...

Women’s soccer ends in a draw against Mercyhurst 1-1. Junior Megan Molner was the first to put it in the back of the net for the Norse off a pass from Riley Evans.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor August 18, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Aug. 14 Women’s soccer opened its season in a tie against Mercyhurst, 1-1. Megan Molner scored the first goal of the 2025 season in the 34th minute. Riley Evans facilitated...

The Northern Kentucky University Women’s Basketball team spent the day giving back, volunteering their time to serve meals at the Parish Kitchen.

The NKU women’s basketball team gives back to the community that backs them

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor July 31, 2025

The time hits 11:30, Head Coach Jeff Hans greets the first guest with a big smile and a handshake.  “Welcome in” he said, as the guest thanked him. The next thing the guest sees is the team...

WSU’s Pitcher Garrett Peters (27) had a field day with the Norse hitters, he gave up one run over nine innings with 11 strikeouts, cruising to an 18-1 win. Wright State ended NKU’s season, they finished the season 31-25, their third consecutive 30-plus win season.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 28, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, May 22 Baseball played against Milwaukee in the Horizon League Tournament, losing 8-6. Aaron Boster got the start for the Norse and took the loss after allowing six...

NKU baseball played its final game of the season against Youngstown State at home. The Norse played a dominant series against the Penguins, winning each game by multiple runs.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, May 13 Baseball lost to in-state foe, the University of Kentucky, 6-1. Noah Sackenheim took the ball for NKU, throwing two innings and striking out three while allowing...

NKU players huddle up before their last regular season game.

NKU baseball dominates Youngstown State in season-ending weekend series sweep

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter May 19, 2025

In game one of a three-game set, NKU found themselves amid a six-run sixth inning. After trailing for most of the game, the Norse were playing add-on. With Youngstown State wailing after a defensive collapse,...

NKU's head coach Dizzy Peyton shook hands with Wildcats' head coach Nick Mingione at home plate before the game. Kentucky lead the series 14-2 all-time against the Norse.

NKU Baseball battles against in-state foe Kentucky Wildcats, losing in crunch time

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 14, 2025

Logen Devenport stepped up to the plate in the top of the eighth with a two-two count. Kentucky’s pitcher Zak Spurrier cocks his arm back throwing 93 mile fastball right down the center of the plate,...

RMU’s Hannah McDanel (left) placed third in the 200m, NKU’s Cameron Bitterman (center) placed first with a time of 54.64, breaking the Norse program record. Oakland’s Ke'vina Finch (right) placed third. Bitterman was outstanding, winning both of her individual competitions.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, May 7 Softball lost against Purdue Fort Wayne in the Horizon League Championship 3-1. Northern Kentucky recorded five hits and a walk. Campbell Beatty, Stella Wulker,...

 NKU senior Olivia Pastin hit a walk-off grand slam in the 7-3 win against Youngstown State. She went 3-4 over the plate with a career-high five RBI.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor May 7, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April, 29 Baseball fell to No. 12 ranked Tennessee 7-5. Bobby Bartlett got the start for the Norse, throwing an inning plus and allowing three runs on three hits and...

Women’s tennis wrapped up their season in the semifinal of the Horizon League Tournament against Cleveland State where they lost 4-1. They finished their season going 8-10 as a team, but there were many individual wins throughout the year.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor May 1, 2025

Previous week recap: Monday, April 21 Women’s golf wrapped up its 2025 season finishing fifth at the Horizon League Championships in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. Their fifth place finish is the best...

Senior Brennan Rowe (21) launched one home run and recorded four RBIs against Oakland.

NKU baseball drops series against Oakland in offensive showdown

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

In the midst of a rainy Friday afternoon, NKU found themselves deadlocked with Oakland, tied 4-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning. After a Braydon Rogers walk and Nolan Sparks single, Brennan Rowe stepped...

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