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Caleb Frakes (12) playing a cross ball.

NKU Soccer: Men fall to Oakland, Women come back against Youngstown State

Jonah Moore and Julius Lucht October 27, 2025

Men’s Soccer:   The NKU Men's Soccer team wasn't just battling the cold on Saturday night, but also the well-organized defense of Oakland. The Golden Grizzlies struck early and held their...

NKU women's volleyball standing for the flag before the game. The women got a huge 3-0 win on Breast Cancer Awareness night.

NKU women’s volleyball sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2025

Northern Kentucky earned their fifth consecutive win, with a sweep over Purdue Fort Wayne as they stay atop of the Horizon League standings.  The Norse dominated the Mastodons throughout the game,...

College athletes and athletic department staff can now legally bet on professional sport starting on November 1.

NCAA now allows college athletes to bet on professional sports

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 23, 2025

Beginning November 1, college athletes and athletic department staff can now legally bet on professional sports in states where it is permitted.  Kentucky legalized sports gambling in September 2023...

NKU men’s soccer players converging in an attempt to score a corner kick goal.

NKU men’s soccer suffers fourth 1-0 loss of season against Duquesne

Julius Lucht and Jonah Moore October 22, 2025

On an orange-skied Thursday night, the Norse battled Duquesne in a gritty, hard-fought contest. Both teams opened cautiously, trading turnovers and missed chances in a defense-heavy first half. NKU...

NKU Men's basketball faced off against Ashland getting a 83-72 win.

Men’s Basketball defeats Ashland in Exhibition

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2025

The Norse defeated Ashland University in an exhibition matchup 83-72. They hit the court for the first time this season in the CareSource Invitational. Giving fans an early look at the team before the...

 NKU celebrating its second goal of the day against IU-Indy. Jason Purks (17) scored in the 71st minute to put the Norse up 2-0. It was his first goal of the season.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 20, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Oct. 14 Women’s golf finished ninth in the University of Dayton Invitational. Kenna Jenkinson scored 74-79-74 on the 71-par course, totaling seven birdies and an eagle...

NKU's outside hitter Ava Hoying (3) won the game for the Norse. She had the game winning kill that defend Robert Morris 3-2, while getting the top spot in the Horizon League standings.

NKU women’s volleyball stuns Robert Morris in a comeback win

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 18, 2025

After being down 2-0, the Norse fought, forcing a fifth set. The game sits at 14-13 in NKU's favor after RMU picked up two quick points. RMU served the ball, Libero Lucy Cluxton popped up the ball,...

Junior Sydney Bray (11) spiking the ball for one of her 10 kills on the game.

NKU women’s volleyball powers past Robert Morris to stay hot in conference play

Jonah Moore, Assistant Sports Editor October 18, 2025

After surrendering a 6-2 run to RMU in the second set, the Norse saw their lead trimmed to just one point. Clinging to an 18-17 advantage, NKU needed a spark to regain control. RMU served the ball across...

NKU Women's soccer currently sits in second place in the Horizon League. They are right behind Milwaukee who are 6-0 in conference play.

Women’s soccer ends in scoreless draw against Cleveland State

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2025

Women’s soccer extended their unbeaten streak at home with a scoreless draw against Cleveland State.  Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State both held tight defenses in the first half to prevent any...

The women's basketball team handing out ice-cream at the Scoops and Hoops events.

Getting the scoop on the NKU basketball

Dixie Williams, Contributor October 8, 2025

Students say the Hoops and Scoops ice cream social at Truist Arena Tuesday night helped boost their campus pride for collegiate sports. “I think it’s great. It gives students an opportunity to show...

 Women’s triathlon team celebrating their first-ever first-place finish in program history in the Millikin Splash & Dash. Four Norse finished within the top ten, and two finished right outside the top ten.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 30 Women’s golf competed in the Butler Invitational, placing 13th. Cammy Reed and Eva Maley led the way for the Norse. Reed finished in 18th while Maley finished...

Meet the head coaches of NKU, Jeff Hans (top left), Kevin Woodhull- Smith (top right), Bob Sheehan (bottom left) and Dizzy Peyton (bottom right)

Behind the Whistle: A closer look at the coaches of NKU

Jakob Staley and Jonah Moore October 8, 2025

Jeff Hans Hired in April of 2024, Jeff Hans became the new women’s basketball head coach. He is now entering his second season, after a first season of ups and downs.   Even though it is his...

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