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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

NKU guard Chad Jackson scores game high 26 points in NKU's loss to North Florida. North Florida defeated NKU 74-66 on Jan. 22, 2015 in The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Jackson’s career night not enough for Norse

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor January 23, 2015

The NKU men’s basketball team took on the University of North Florida Thursday night, battling nearly shot-for-shot throughout the night, but still falling 74-66 to the Ospreys. NKU started off the...

NKU guard Rianna Gayheart (5) and her teammates prepare to open the 2015-16 basketball season Friday at Miami University.

Norse women battle for close win over USC Upstate

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 18, 2015

In one of the hardest fought games of the season, the NKU women’s basketball defeated the USC Upstate Spartans in a nail-biter by a score of 77-74 on Saturday night in front of 1,163 fans at The Bank...

Hot Seat: Melody Doss

Hot Seat: Melody Doss

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 16, 2015

Melody Doss Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Major: Marketing  Melody Doss has appeared in all 16 games for the Norse this season, where she averages 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. But, what...

NKU player Jalen Billups drives to the net against UT Martin in the second half of NKU's 56-71 loss. NKU lost to UT Martin 56-71 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on December 3, 2014.

Norse pick up first conference win, beat Kennesaw State

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 14, 2015

The NKU men’s basketball team picked up its first Atlantic Sun Conference win of the season on Wednesday night, defeating the Kennesaw State Owls 76-72 in a close, physical game at The Bank of Kentucky...

Athletics announces 2015 Hall of Fame class

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 14, 2015

The NKU athletics department announced it will induct its Hall of Fame class of 2015, which includes six individual student-athletes and one team, on Feb. 8 during homecoming week. Bryan Jackson, Eva...

NKU's Melody Doss drives the lane to the basket during NKU's victory over Georgetown College. NKU defeated Georgetown College 78-57 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Doss, Davis lead NKU to win over Georgetown

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 6, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team ended non-conference play with a 78-57 win over NAIA-affiliated Georgetown (Ky.) in front of 1,088 fans at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday night. Melody Doss led...

NKU's Tyler White looks to pass the ball during NKU's loss to Toledo 57-55. NKU lost to University of Toledo 57-55 on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Norse lose heartbreaker to Toledo

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 3, 2015

The NKU men’s basketball team was three seconds away from snapping their two-game losing skid when the Toledo Rockets sank a three-point basket to give NKU its third consecutive loss, this one by a score...

NKU's Melody Doss goes up for a shot during the second half of NKU's win over IUPUI. NKU defeated IUPUI 57-43 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Women’s basketball streak ends to Wright State

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor January 3, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end Saturday afternoon, taking a 72-60 loss against Wright State University. “I was really proud of our kids for their effort,”...

NKU's Melody Doss goes up for a shot during the second half of NKU's win over IUPUI. NKU defeated IUPUI 57-43 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Norse women end 2014 with win over IUPUI

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 31, 2014

The NKU women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to four on Tuesday night by defeating the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Jaguars by a score of 57-43 in front of...

NKU's Tayler Persons shoots the ball during the first half of NKU's home win over Idaho. NKU defeated Idaho 81-68 on Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Persons, Monaco lead NKU to win over Idaho

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 22, 2014

Tayler Persons scored 23 points and Anthony Monaco added 17 as the NKU men’s basketball team defeated the Idaho Vandals by a score of 81-68 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Monday night. Earlier in...

NKU junior Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKU's 38-45 loss to Loyola (Chicago). NKU lost to Loyola (Chicago) 35-45 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Norse defeat local rival Cincinnati

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 18, 2014

The NKU women’s basketball team will retain bragging rights over the University of Cincinnati Bearcats women’s basketball team as the Norse defeated the Bearcats for the second year in a row by a score...

NKU men's basketball player Anthony Monaco faces a defender during the first half of NKU's 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Norse rebound after loss to West Virginia, win big over UC-Clermont

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 14, 2014

NKU's men’s basketball team looked to bounce back from their 25-point loss to West Virginia last weekend by defeating UC-Clermont on Sunday afternoon. The team did just that, defeating the Cougars by...

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