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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Norse golf finishes tied for eighth at Turning Stone

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 7, 2015

VERONA, N.Y. -- Shooting team rounds of 304, 286 and 307, the men’s golf team finished tied for eighth Monday at the Turning Stone Tiger Invitational hosted by the University of Missouri.The host Tigers...

NKU forward Diego Martinez scores the lone goal in the double overtime game. NKU defeated Stetson 1-0 in double overtime at NKU Soccer Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.

Men’s soccer splits pair in Mayor’s Cup

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 7, 2015

ONEONTA, N.Y. -- Bucknell scored in the 105th minute Sunday to defeat the Northern Kentucky men’s soccer team 1-0 at the Hartwick College Mayor’s Cup.Bucknell got the winner when Jesse Klug scored...

NKU Athletics announced that they will be partnering with Braxton Brewing to create a beer garden

New floor for the home of the Norse

William Borland, Contributor September 5, 2015

When the Norse take to the basketball court in mid-November for their first games, the surface beneath them will have a whole new look to it. Several changes have faced NKU Athletics in the past year,...

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

Women’s soccer looks for 5-0 start against Xavier

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 4, 2015

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Looking to continue its best start since 2007, the Northern Kentucky women’s soccer team hosts Xavier at 7 p.m. Friday night at NKU's Soccer Stadium.The game will be telecast...

UK visit to NKU highlights women’s hoops schedule

UK visit to NKU highlights women’s hoops schedule

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 1, 2015

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- A visit by the University Kentucky women’s basketball team to BB&T Arena highlights the Norse’s non-conference schedule, announced Tuesday by the university.Kentucky will visit...

NKU's Keely Creamer jumps up to kill the ball across the net during NKU's 3-0 victory over Kennesaw St. NKU defeated Kennesaw State 3-0 at Regents Hall on NKU Campus on Nov. 14, 2014.

Volleyball drops three in Queen City weekend

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

CINCINNATI -- Opening the season with three matches north of the Ohio River, Northern Kentucky’s volleyball team finished the weekend winless.The weekend concluded Saturday with a tight 3-0 loss to Cincinnati...

Women’s golf sets record in season opener

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

VIENNA, Ohio -- Northern Kentucky’s women’s golf team set a new 36-hole school record Monday as they finished tied for second in the YSU kickoff.NKU shot a 608 (303-305) on the Candywood Golf Course....

NKU midfielder Katelyn Newton heads the ball into the goal for the tying goal in NKU's overtime win against Robert Morris. NKU beat Robert Morris 2-1 in overtime at NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 14, 2014.

Women’s soccer wins fourth straight, 1-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Northern Kentucky women’s soccer team extended its shutout streak to almost 300 minutes Sunday in a 1-0 victory over Charleston Southern.Winning its fourth straight game to open...

NKU player Diego Martinez dribbles against a defender in the second half of NKU's 2-0 win over UNC Asheville. NKU defeated UNC Asheville 2-0 on Oct. 22, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Men’s soccer blanks Memphis for first win, 1-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Calvin Murphy’s goal in the 64th minute Monday afternoon propelled the Northern Kentucky men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory at Memphis.Murphy, a freshman, headed in a Johannes Jansen...

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

Men’s basketball announce non-conference schedule

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

Games at West Virginia, Xavier and Michigan highlight the non-conference men’s basketball schedule announced Monday on the Norse Athletics website.Norse Head Coach John Brannen announced the 11-game...

NKU women's soccer player, Macy Hamblin shoots the ball during NKU's 4-0 win against Eastern Illinois University. NKU defeated Eastern Illinois University 4-0 after the game was called due to lightning in the area.

Soccer teams off to a hot start

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2015

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams are gearing up for jam packed schedules this fall and both teams have kicked off their year’s proving they’re ready for strong seasons. Women’s soccerNKU’s...

Jeff Baldwin works in his new office in the BB&T Arena. Baldwin started the position of Director of Development on July 31, 2015.

New athletic position to raise money for department

Christopher Decker, Contributor August 24, 2015

NKU Athletics faced many changes this summer, one of those being the addition of a director of development.Jeff Baldwin was hired for the position after a nationwide search and began at NKU on July 31.As...

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