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Women’s volleyball rallies after back-to-back losses in Illinois

Women’s volleyball rallies after back-to-back losses in Illinois

Sierra Newton and Jasmine Smart September 4, 2018
The NKU women’s volleyball team traveled to Dekalb, Illinois for the Holiday Inn Express Invitational over the weekend. The Norse posted back-to-back losses against the University of Virginia and University of Nevada before rallying from a two-set deficit to knock off Northern Illinois University.
Maddie Frey runs during the 5k race hosted by NKU.

Cross Country kicks off season at home for first time in 39 years

Sierra Newton, Reporter September 4, 2018
The Norse men's team took fifth place with 125 points overall while the women's squad placed ninth with 233 points on Saturday.
Keeper Emily Lohmann (00) reacts after letting in a goal during overtime in the game against UC.

Women’s soccer lose heartbreaker to UC in ‘Riverboat Rivalry’

Aric France, Contributor August 28, 2018
This marks the third year in a row the Bearcats defeated the Norse by a score of 1-0.
Men’s soccer narrowly defeats BGSU Falcons

Men’s soccer narrowly defeats BGSU Falcons

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor August 26, 2018
The Northern Kentucky University men's soccer team survived a scare on the road Saturday night, as they opened their 2018 season with a 3-2 win over the Bowling Green State University Falcons.
Payton Naylor (25) is embraced by teammate Emily Soltes (7) after scoring the winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Xavier.

In final seconds, women’s soccer takes down Xavier

Sierra Newton, Contributor August 24, 2018
In a dramatic finish, Northern Kentucky women’s soccer scored a 1-0 victory over the Xavier Musketeers (1-2) with a goal in the last 15 seconds.
Jacob Poore stands with his fellow competitors at the end of the Horizon League golf tournament

Norse golfer takes home Horizon League Championship

Mike Canizales, Reporter April 26, 2018

Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida—Jacob Poore started the day with a two-stroke lead; the Northern Kentucky University men’s golfer carded a final round one under par 72, which won him the 2018 Horizon League...

Head Coach John Brannen talks to Mason Faulkner (11) during the game against Youngstown State.

Off-season movement continues with Faulkner release, Rack departure

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor April 5, 2018

This off-season should prove to be a period of change for the Norse, with many members of the team leaving the roster. Williams’ transfer left a scholarship spot open, which was  awarded to Tyler...

Drew McDonald (34) talks to Head Coach John Brannen during a free throw during the game against Louisville.

McDonald named to Lou Henson All-American Team

Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2018

Drew McDonald started his junior season the Horizon League Pre-Season Player of the Year and concluded with being selected to the All-League First Team in the Horizon League. McDonald can now add another...

Carson Williams (23) watches on during the game against Wright State.

With Williams transfer, where do the Norse go from here?

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

When NKU takes the court next fall, they’ll do so without senior starters Jordan Garnett and Lavone Holland II. More unexpected is the release of sophomore forward Carson Williams. Williams was granted...

Lavone Holland II (30) reacts to the loss to Louisville at the KFC Yum center.

Gallery: Cardinals rally in second half to end NKU’s season

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

For two and a half quarters it appeared NKU would have a chance to complete an upset over Louisville. The Norse, however, fell to the Cardinals 66-58 in the KFC YUM Center in the first round of...

Lavone Holland II (30) looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Cleveland State at Little Caesars Arena.

Preview: Norse set to battle Louisville in first round of the NIT

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

Last week after NKU lost to Cleveland State in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament, head coach John Brannen said the NIT would be about which team would be most excited to play. The Norse...

Drew McDonald (34) hugs his mother before the net cutting in BB&T Arena after securing 1st place in Horizon League.

Like mother, like son; Drew McDonald joins mother Christie in NKU history books

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor March 13, 2018

During most NKU men’s basketball games, Christie McDonald sits in the stands as if she is a coach; her expression is stern, not wanting her son, Drew, to be able to read what she is thinking during a...

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