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NKU celebrates their come from behind win against North Florida. NKU defeated North Florida 3-2 coming from behind for the win in Regents Hall at Northern Kentucky University on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014.

NKU volleyball battles for win against North Florida

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 10, 2014

NKU women’s volleyball returned home Friday night to face North Florida after a six road game streak, producing four wins for the team. NKU would win the match against UNF after a grueling battle 3-2. NKU...

NKU mens basketball player Jalen Billups goes up for the dunk, finishing 4th in the NKU Dunk Contest at Black and Gold Madness. NKUs 2014 Black and Gold Madness was held at the Bank of Kentucky Center on October 9, 2014 celebrating the start of the 2014-15 season.

Madness takes over the BOK Center

Clayton Castle, Reporter October 10, 2014

The NKU men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their 2014-15 campaigns by hosting their annual Black n Gold Madness for students, staff and fans at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday night. The...

Mens basketball to be featured on ESPN 1530

Men’s basketball to be featured on ESPN 1530

Troy Bendgen, Reporter October 9, 2014

Starting this 2014-2015 season the NKU men’s basketball team will be featured exclusively on ESPN 1530, an AM station that has range not only in Cincinnati, but also up and down the east coast. Not...

Students throw up their Norse during the game.

‘Go Gold’ campaign passes halfway mark

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 6, 2014

At $3.5 million, NKU is more than halfway to its goal of $6 million for its Go Gold campaign after only a year and a half of fundraising. The campaign will be distributed among four main priorities. According...

Hot Seat with Kelsey Laumann

Hot Seat with Kelsey Laumann

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 6, 2014

Sport: Soccer Year: Junior Major: Exercise Science Kelsey Laumann holds a strong place on the Norse offense this season, but what else do you know about her? Q: What is your favorite before game meal?A:...

NKU forward Jessica Frey and the Norse will look to beat UC in the inaugural Riverboat Rivalry.

NKU faces second conference loss in same weekend

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 5, 2014

NKU women’s soccer took on the University of North Florida in their second Atlantic Sun Conference game on Sunday, resulting in their second loss of the weekend, and in conference play. NKU would start...

NKUs Ian OReily heads the ball towards the goal during NKUs overtime scoreless draw against Lipscomb. NKU tied Lipscomb 0-0 at NKU Soccer Stadium on Saturday Oct. 4, 2014.

Norse draw in sixth overtime of season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 4, 2014

NKU men’s soccer took on Lipscomb University at home Saturday in their first game of Atlantic Sun conference play. The game would go into double overtime, ending in a draw 0-0. The first half would...

NKU player Kelsey Laumann dribbles against a defender in NKUs 1-0 loss to Jacksonville Friday night. NKU lost to Jacksonville 1-0 at NKU Soccer Stadium on Oct. 3, 2014.

Norse women’s soccer misses opportunities and lose to Jacksonville 1-0

Clayton Castle, Contributor October 4, 2014

The NKU women’s soccer team lost their first game in conference play on Friday night as they were defeated by the Jacksonville Dolphins on a chilly night at the NKU Soccer Stadium in the Norse’s second...

Hot Seat with Kelly Burrows

Hot Seat with Kelly Burrows

Gavin Colton, Contributor September 29, 2014

Year: Sophomore Sport: Distance Runner Major: Accounting With a personal best of 18:49.7 5k time, Kelly Burrows holds the ninth best time in NKU history, but what else do you know about her?   Q:...

NKUs Christian Johnson heads the ball during NKUs loss to Western Illinois. NKU lost 2-0 to Western Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Men’s soccer takes second loss of weekend

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 28, 2014

NKU men’s soccer team returned home Sunday Sept. 28 to take on Western Illinois University, the final result would be a 2-0 loss for NKU. NKU returned home after facing a 4-0 loss Friday Sept. 26 against...

Artificial turf on the Bill Aker Baseball Complex at Friendship Field.

Fake grass brings benefits

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 26, 2014

The turf at NKU’s soccer field and the baseball infield have more of a purpose than meets the eye. With much effort going into the upkeep of the current artificial turf in both locations, maintenance...

Cross Country coachs career turns 21

Cross Country coach’s career turns 21

Troy Bendgen, Reporter September 24, 2014

Cross Country head coach Steve Kruse is now in his 21st season at Northern Kentucky University. Coach Kruse is not only entering his third decade on campus, but he has never coached at any other school...

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