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Dave Bezold talks to his team during NKUs match-up against North Florida on Jan. 22, 2015. Bezolds final record at NKU was 194-133.

Bezold and NKU part ways after 25 years

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor March 18, 2015

When NKU’s men’s basketball team took on Lipscomb in their first ever Atlantic Sun Conference Championship game on March 3 in a heartbreaking 76-73 loss, no one realized it would be Head Coach Dave...

NKU community reacts to Bezolds release

NKU community reacts to Bezold’s release

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

As news of Bezold’s departure spread around campus and the community, students, fans and former players expressed sadness and shock that the NKU coach of 25 years was suddenly fired. SGA President and...

BREAKING: NKU mens basketball head coach not to return

BREAKING: NKU men’s basketball head coach not to return

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor March 16, 2015

According to a press release from NKU Athletics Department, Dave Bezold will not return as the head coach of the men's basketball team. “This is difficult given Dave’s role in our university and our...

NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

All or nothing

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor March 11, 2015

With the fate of NKU Athletics changing last summer for the better as the Atlantic Sun Conference changed eligibility rules allowing all teams a chance at post-season, teams at NKU found a hope for their...

NKU and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Jim Kelch talks to Reds fans at the annual Redsfest. Kelch is the Voice of the Norse for NKU mens basketball radio broadcasts. Photo provided by the Cincinnati Reds.

Jim Kelch: The Man Behind the Mic

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 10, 2015

If you’re from Cincinnati or just listen to Reds baseball over the summer, as well as listen to NKU men’s basketball games on the radio in the winter, you may hear a familiar voice. Jim Kelch, a veteran...

NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

NKU loses heartbreaker to Lipscomb

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 4, 2015

In their first Division I postseason game, the NKU men’s basketball team dropped a close game to the Lipscomb Bisons 76-73 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament, played at Regents...

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.

Laying new paths on old grounds

Gavin Colton, Reporter March 3, 2015

For the first time since transition to Division I NKU is hosting both the men and women’s  Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament games. With a conflicting schedule with The Bank of Kentucky Center due...

NKU guard Jordan Jackson goes up for the layup during the second half of todays win over Stetson. NKU defeated Stetson 82-57 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

PREVIEW: Lipscomb at Northern Kentucky

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor March 3, 2015

With its thrilling win on Saturday night against University of South Carolina-Upstate, the NKU men’s basketball team clinched the fourth seed in NKU’s first opportunity to compete in the Atlantic Sun...

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 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...

NKU guard Tayler Persons dribbles the ball while holding off a West Virginia University defender during NKUs loss to WVU.

The value of a tough non-conference schedule

Gavin Colton, Reporter February 20, 2015

Since the transition to Division I in 2012, NKU has competed with some of the highest ranked teams in the country such as the University of Wisconsin, University of Nebraska, West Virginia University and...

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