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Sophomore infielder Nicolette Hayes goes to catch a ground ball last year in her first season as a Division 1 athlete.

Unusual injury puts an end to softball player’s second season

Brook Clifford, Sports editor October 24, 2013

Nicolette Hayes stepped up to the plate in a softball game against Urbana at Miami University. At the top of the inning, there were two outs and the Norse were down 3-0. There were two players on second...

Northern Kentucky University Athletics hosted Black and Gold Madness on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the Bank of Kentucky Center. They had dancing, cheering, games and prizes at the event.

NKU kicks off basketball season with Black N Gold Madness

Evan Merrill, Staff Writer October 17, 2013

Basketball season has officially started with NKU’s annual “Black N Gold Madness,” the first open practice for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The night started off with the men’s...

International student athletes share an unbreakable bond

International student athletes share an unbreakable bond

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing writer October 10, 2013

The men’s soccer team holds the majority of the NKU international student athlete count, according to NKU’s athletic website. Three of the team’s players come from Ireland, two of whom played together...

New athletic director adjusts to ‘challenging and rewarding’ change

New athletic director adjusts to ‘challenging and rewarding’ change

Brook Clifford, Sports editor October 9, 2013

NKU’s new athletic director, Ken Bothof, who played basketball and baseball in college, now loves to spend his spare time fly fishing.   Bothof’s favorite hobby is fly fishing and he said it’s...

NKU men’s basketball team projected to finish in upper part of A-Sun Conference

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor October 9, 2013

NKU men’s basketball team is projected to finish fourth in the Atlantic Sun Conference, in the team’s second season in Division I, this season by USA Today. Last year the Norse finished with a tie...

Inside look at fall sports’ practices and routines

Brad Bishop, Staff writer October 3, 2013

As the fall sports season has descended on NKU, the student athletes who represent the Norse are practicing week by week to prepare for their respective games and matches. This fall, the soccer, volleyball,...

Student athletes adapt to learning on the road

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing writer October 3, 2013

NKU student athletes now face more academic challenges as they are on the road more and traveling farther distances since the school’s move to Division I. Online classes can make it easier for athletes...

Athletic events’ security based on amount of attendance

Athletic events’ security based on amount of attendance

Brook Clifford, Sports editor October 3, 2013

While attending a sports game, a fan probably notices the amount of people in the stands, the other team’s warm-ups, how well the team they are rooting for is performing and other things going on in...

Soccer teams strive to make impact in A-Sun Conference

Soccer teams strive to make impact in A-Sun Conference

Brad Bishop, Contributing writer September 29, 2013

This season, NKU’s men’s and women’s soccer programs will be the marquee sport during the fall, and are looking to make an impact in the Atlantic Sun Conference and in Division I soccer as well....

Coaches share stories on becoming Norse

Coaches share stories on becoming Norse

Evan Merrill, Staff writer September 26, 2013

NKU’s men’s basketball team is coming off of moderate success last year, tying for fifth in the Atlantic Sun Conference with the University of South Carolina Upstate, and finishing with an 11-16 overall...

Norse fans looking within A-Sun Conference for newest rival

Clayton Castle, Contributing writer September 26, 2013

#BellarmineHateWeek is well behind us. Although we have moved on to bigger and better things in Division I, we are left without a new “most hated rival.” Unless you follow NKU social media.   This...

Volleyball coaches discuss D-I journey, Norse community

Volleyball coaches discuss D-I journey, Norse community

Evan Merrill, Staff writer September 19, 2013

NKU’s volleyball team is entering its second season in Division I, coming off a 25-7 season in which the team finished third in the conference, with a few new faces on the staff. The coaching staff consists...

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