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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

NKU seniors, Kiersten Ham (4), Jenna Ruble (17) and Megan Wanstrath (16)  celebrate their Senior Day with their families and coaches. NKU defeated USC Upstate 3-1 on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in Regents Hall on NKU campus.

Ruble leads team to victory on Senior Night

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 15, 2014

NKU volleyball picked up a win in their final game of the regular season Saturday afternoon against USC Upstate, winning 3-1 on Senior Night. Three players were honored as part of Senior Night, including...

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.

Creamer leads volleyball to 3-0 victory

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 14, 2014

NKU Volleyball dominated a tough Kennesaw State Friday night, picking up a 3-0 win against the Owls, and securing a bid to the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships in their first year of eligibilty. Keely...

Men’s basketball key players

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Gearing up for a difficult season is no easy feat for anyone, and the men’s basketball team is no exception. The team has been practicing for just over a month now, and there are already stand-out players...

Coach Dave Bezold talks to Cole Murray during a game in the 2013-14 season.

Coach Bezold looks back at last 25 years

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Home is where the heart is and for some their heart has been at NKU for longer than they realized. 25 years in and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold heart is still at home with NKU. “I’ve...

Christine Roush dribbles the ball up the court against USC during the 2013-14 season.

Third season as Division I brings big name competition

Carrie Crotzer and Troy Bendgen November 12, 2014

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are gearing up for their third season as a Division I program, and this season brings for the Norse a face-off against many experienced NCAA tournament teams. Men’s...

Freshman guard Jordan Garnett goes up for the rebound during NKU's Black and Gold Madness Scrimmage.

Incoming freshmen

Gavin Colton and Troy Bendgen November 12, 2014

With an incoming freshmen class of six compared to last year's 10, NKU's basketball program is hoping to become better rounded by diversifying their player types. The Northerner recently sat down with...

Jalen Billups dunks the ball against FGCU in the 2013-14 season.

Billups expects best season

Troy Bendgen, Reporter November 12, 2014

It’s a cold late October morning as the men’s basketball team finishes up yet another early practice session. Jalen Billups is standing on the free throw line practicing his shot. He is the last player...

Todd Johnson (23) dribbles the ball up the court at University of Kentucky during the 2013-14 season.

Back to fundamentals

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

For NKU’s men’s basketball 2014-15 season, Head Coach Dave Bezold is primarily focused on consistency and experience in terms of what will bring them a good season. Coming off of a 9-21 season, the...

Kelley Wiegman dribbles the ball towards the basket during the 2013-14 season.

Chemistry brings team together

Desherion McBroom, Reporter November 12, 2014

The women’s basketball team has started practice and now the real work begins. The team will take on a couple high powered Division I schools such as University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati...

Women’s basketball key players

Molly Patrick, Reporter November 12, 2014

The women’s basketball team is expecting to have a great season by having a team that is fundamentally sound and where everybody can do a little bit of everything on the court. Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit...

Ethan Faulkner drives to the basket during the 2012-2013 season against Lipscomb University. Faulkner is now an assistant coach for the Norse.

Assistant coaches bring DI experience

Clayton Castle, Reporter November 12, 2014

As the Norse begin their first season of conference postseason eligibility, the men’s basketball team welcomes two new assistant coaches to the ranks, both with Division I college basketball playing...

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