#Norse Notebook: Evaluating the Norse bench
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 8, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball
While I was working on my story about the NKU women’s basketball team defeating nationally ranked Green Bay at the end of last December, Tyler Sharpe took the floor with a team manager and began his pregame shooting routine. The guard from Mt. Washington, KY moved around the floor and shot from eac...
WATCH | Students Climb With Friends at the Rec Center
Emma Wilson, Jen McMahon, and Katherine Vieth
February 5, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Sports, Video
If you have been to the bouldering wall in the recreation center, you may have seen this group of students occupying the area. The NKU Vertical Frontier Climbing Club gives students a place to meet new friends, and gain a lot of strength. President Matt Frey believes anyone can become a good climber,...
McDonald named Horizon League Player of the Week
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 5, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
After two double digit performances over the weekend, McDonald was named Horizon League Player of the Week Monday afternoon. It is the second time this season a Norse player has been earned the honor this season; Holland was honored on Nov. 20. Over the weekend, McDonald averaged 22.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, five ass...
Norse defeat Milwaukee to break three game losing streak
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 4, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
The NKU women's basketball defeated Milwaukee on the road 60-57 on Saturday. The Norse improve to 4-8 in the Horizon League and 6-17 overall while Milwaukee has a 17-7 record and are 8-4 in conference. Molly Glick led the way for the Norse with 15 points on the night while Kailey Coffey and Jazmyne...
Norse extend road win streak against Cleveland State
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 4, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Northern Kentucky University men's basketball remains undefeated on the road in Horizon League play, defeating Cleveland State 78-61. The Norse are now 10-2 in conference play and are tied for first place with Wright State, who defeated Youngstown State on Saturday. The Vikings fall to 3-9 in...
Second half surge pushes Norse over Penguins
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 1, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
It wasn't pretty at times, but Northern Kentucky University's men's basketball team remained undefeated on the road Thursday night, defeating Youngstown State 95-85. The Norse are now 9-2 in Horizon League play and 16-7 overall. After starting league play 3-1, Youngstown State is now just 4-7 in conference...
NKU turns 50: Your guide to Homecoming
Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Sports
NKU’s Homecoming is turning 50; starting on Feb. 2 and concluding on Feb. 10, the anniversary celebration will aim to bring students and alumni together. Aptly themed as “Back to the Future: Blast from the Past” the week will remind us to “look at our past and see how far we’ve come as a u...
GALLERY: Norse recover after Oakland loss; crush Detroit Mercy
Lilly Brown, Contributor
January 29, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team defeated Detroit Mercy 72-44 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena. The win pushes NKU’s record to 15-7 with a conference record of 8-2. They are currently second place in the Horizon League behind Wright State. Detroit drops their record to 6-17 with a reco...
Norse three game win streak ends against Oakland
Lilly Brown, Contributor
January 27, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell short against Oakland University Friday 83-70. The Norse are now 14-7 on the season and 7-2 in the Horizon League. Oakland is now 14-8 with a conference record of 6-3. The Norse are still second in the Horizon League standings behind Wright State...
Penguins overcome early deficit to defeat Norse
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
January 26, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
The NKU women's basketball team fell to Youngstown State 54-51 on the road Thursday night. The Norse fall to 5-15 and 3-6 in conference play while the Penguins improve to 8-12 and 4-5 in Horizon League play. NKU's Molly Glick scored 18 points on 7-11 shooting while Taryn Taugher scored 12 points and...
Sisters join Norse Volleyball ranks, despite Epilepsy
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
January 25, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Sports, Sports Features, Volleyball
After over 45 minutes of helping the Northern Kentucky volleyball team with their practice, which included assisting team managers with drills and collecting volleyballs, Leah Conrad ambled back toward her mother, Jenka, who was seated by the scorers table on the sidelines. The seven-year-old toyed with her plastic VI...
Norse welcome FC Cincinnati to kick off 2018 spring season
Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports, Sports Features
When Blaire Stevenson, assistant men’s soccer coach, joined the Norse in March of 2017, he brought not only a rich history of the game, but a connection that would soon benefit his newly found home. That Connection? The FC Cincinnati soccer team, which would lead to to three exhibition games in tw...
