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Hot Seat with Keely Creamer

Hot Seat with Keely Creamer

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 14, 2014

Keely Creamer has proven her worth on the volleyball court over the last year, racking up 264 kills last season alone. But what is Keely like off the court? Sport: Volleyball Year: Sophomore Major: Undeclared Q:...

NKU women’s volleyball team has earned their third consecutive team academic award this year from the American Coaches Association. The award recognizes teams that perform exceptionally in the classroom throughout the school year and maintain a 3.0 cumulative team grade-point average.

Student-athletes succeed on and off the court

Carrie Crotzer, Molly Patrick, and DeSherion McBroom September 10, 2014

Over the last three years, NKU athletics has shown that they instill this in their student-athletes, receiving 148 Atlantic Sun All-Academic awards in the last year alone, according to President Geoffrey...

NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker dives for the save during NKUs 1-1 tie against Xavier. The Norse tied Xavier 1-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 9, 2014.

NKU women’s soccer battle to a draw against Xavier

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

NKU’s women’s soccer team returned home Tuesday Sep. 9 to take on Xavier University resulting in a draw. NKU would start the game with just 10 players on the field due to injuries on the team. “The...

Hot Seat with J.J. Weber

Hot Seat with J.J. Weber

Hannah Siefert, Contributor September 7, 2014

J.J. Weber is known as an amazing Cross Country and Track star but what else do you know about him? Get to know Weber a little better. Sport: Cross Country / Track Year: Senior Major: Organizational Leadership Q:...

NKU middle hitter Jenna Ruble jumps to hit the ball over the net during NKUs 3-0 loss to Eastern Michigan. NKU lost to Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Regent Hall in the inaugural Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational and finished 2-1 in the tournament.

NKU volleyball faces victory and defeat in tournament

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 6, 2014

With a victory Friday night against Samford, the NKU women’s volleyball team faced a double header Saturday Sep. 6 against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Eastern Michigan University. The...

NKUs Jenna Ruble (17), Jayden Julian  (21) and Taylor Snyder  (11) celebrate a point during the Norses 3-0 win over Samford University. Northern Kentucky University won 3-0 against Samford University in the inaugural Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 in Regents Hall in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

NKU volleyball takes victory over Samford

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 5, 2014

The NKU women’s volleyball team would expand their winning streak to 4-0 Sep. 5, defeating Samford University in the Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational. NKU would start off strong, taking an...

2014 women’s volleyball players to watch this season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 5, 2014

With three wins already under their belt, their own invitational tournament this weekend, and an exciting season in front of them, The Northerner sat down with women’s volleyball Head Coach Elizabeth...

Globe trotting soccer player makes NKU his new home

Globe trotting soccer player makes NKU his new home

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 3, 2014

Few have ever traveled outside of their home country and even fewer have ever lived in another country. None of these apply to sophomore transfer Alwin Komolong, who is also a member of NKU’s soccer...

NKU mens soccer player, Ronald Moss, scores NKUs only goal in the match vs University of Cincinnati that finished in a tie. NKU hosted University of Cincinnati on Friday, August 29, 2014 at the NKU Soccer Stadium, drawing a tie at 1-1.

NKU men’s soccer draw in first game against Cincinnati

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 29, 2014

The Norse men’s soccer team took on the Cincinnati Bearcats Aug. 29 at home in a draw of 1-1. The game would take off quick with a clear competition for control between the teams. “They’re very...

NKU Mens Soccer forward Caleb Eastham heads the ball towards the goal in the first half of NKUs home opener game vs UK. NKU tied University of Kentucky 0-0 Sunday, August 18, 2014 at NKUs Soccer Complex.

2014 soccer players to watch this season

Molly Patrick, Contributor August 28, 2014

Both the men and women’s soccer teams at NKU are facing exciting schedules this season. Recently, we sat down with Coach Sheehan, the women's head coach, and Coach Basalyga, the men's head coach, to...

NKU womens soccer player, Macy Hamblin shoots the ball during NKUs 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.

Lightning forces early end to first game of the season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 23, 2014

The NKU women’s soccer team faced Eastern Illinois University Aug. 22 in their first ever match up. The game started off quick for NKU with a goal coming in the third minute by redshirt junior, Kelsey...

New sports information assistant director links fans with media

New sports information assistant director links fans with media

Matt Hepner, Contributor August 22, 2014

The athletic department has faced many changes over the last two years and the latest change came in the form of new Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Media. Starting fresh at the beginning...

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