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NKUs Mikayla Terry (4) drives around a defender Monday as the Norse played Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Terry scores career high in Norse victory

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 26, 2016

During the preseason, NKU women's basketball coach Camyrn Whitaker talked about putting her team in situations where her NKU women's basketball team would finish close games. Saturday, the Norse did just...

Drew McDonald spins around a Miami defender to finish at the rim in a 79-70 win vs Miami (OH)

Holland carries Norse to win over Miami (OH)

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 20, 2016

OXFORD, Ohio -- The NKU Norse finished the Tarkett Sports Classic with a 79-70 win against the Miami Redhawks Sunday afternoon. The Norse improve to 3-2 while the Redhawks fall to 2-3 on the season. "It...

Rebecca Lyttle had 16 points and 13 rebounds Monday against Portland State.

Gallery: Norse struggle to shoot in first home game

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 15, 2016

The NKU women's basketball team fell to Miami (Ohio) 60-50 Tuesday night. The Norse drop to 0-2 on the season while Miami improves to 2-0.  "One thing I told the players before the game is to focus...

Jessica Frey scored the game winning goal in the 1-0 victory against Wright State in the Horizon League playoffs

Norse fall short in first NCAA Tournament appearence

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 12, 2016

West Virginia did to the NKU Norse what they did to every Big 12 opponent during the regular season: post a shutout. NKU fell to first seeded West Virginia 3-0 at Dick Dlesk Stadium in their first NCAA...

Carson Williams (23) goes up for the jump ball to start the 2016-2017 basketball season.

Norse cruise to season opening victory

Austin Elmore, Reporter November 12, 2016

 The NKU men’s basketball team began their 2016-2017 season on Friday night with a 96-56 victory over Earlham. The Norse were led by redshirt sophomore Jeff Garrett, who recorded a double-double on...

Tucker Monheimer dribbles against Wright State

Men’s Soccer ends season with a loss

Andrew Kell, Reporter November 6, 2016

The Norse men's soccer team lost 2-1 to Green Bay Friday night, finishing their season with a 1-13-4 record overall. The Norse are not eligible for the Horizon League tournament. The Phoenix outshot...

The Norse volleyball team raises their hands in celebration after scoring a point. Creamer (14) won Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week while Lauren Hurley (6) won Defensive Player of the Week.

Volleyball ends home schedule with a pair of win

Trevor Holzschuh, Reporter November 6, 2016

The NKU volleyball team beat Milwaukee 3-0 on Saturday afternoon at Regents Hall, 25-12, 25-19, 25-15. The Norse started the afternoon by honoring Keely Creamer, Taylor Snyder, Lauren Hurley, and Tristen...

Macy Hamblin embraces Jessica Frey after Frey scored the game winning goal in the 80th minute.

Norse erase 2-0 deficit: advance to championship

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor November 3, 2016

The NKU Norse women’s soccer team overcame a 2-0 second half deficit Thursday to beat Detroit Mercy 3-2 in the Horizon League semifinal match, a game the Norse lost in penalty kicks last year. The winning...

Katelyn Newton tries to dribble around a Wright State defender. The Norse beat the Raiders 1-0 in the quarter finals of the Horizon League tournament

GALLERY:Frey scores game winner; Norse advance

Austin Elmore, Contributor November 1, 2016

  The NKU women’s soccer team defeated the Wright State Raiders 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament on Monday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The lone NKU goal was scored...

Katelyn Newton heads a ball up the field against Milwaukee. Newton and the Norse fell to the Panthers 1-0

NKU women’s soccer fall to Valparaiso, clinch third seed in tournament

Austin Elmore, Contributor October 29, 2016

The NKU women's soccer team fell to Horizon League foe Valparaiso 2-1 in the regular season finale on Friday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. NKU’s finished the regular season with a 10-6-1 record. ...

Alwin Komolong attempts a bicycle kick in Wednesdays game against UC.

Komolong honored on senior night; Norse lose

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 22, 2016

The NKU men's soccer team was unable to find a win Saturday night, losing 1-0 to Detroit Mercy. The Norse fall to 1-11-3 while the Titans improve to 3-8-4. The Norse are officially eliminated from playoff...

Shawna Zaken scored the only Norse goal in a 1-1 draw with Detroit Mercy Saturday afternoon.

GALLERY: Norse earn Horizon League tournament berth in draw with Detroit-Mercy

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 22, 2016

e The NKU Norse women's soccer team earned a Horizon League tournament berth in a double overtime, 1-1 draw with Detroit-Mercy Saturday night. This is the second time in as many years that the Norse...

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