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Trey Robinson had an impressive 12 points and eights rebounds on the night.

Men’s basketball gets statement win over Cleveland State

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor February 6, 2025

NKU men’s basketball welcomed Horizon League leader Cleveland State to Truist Arena on a rainy Wednesday night. CSU came into the game on the third longest win streak in the nation at 13 games, trying...

The NKU stunt team competed for the first time in program history against Mercyhurst.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor February 3, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Jan. 29 Women’s basketball beat Detroit Mercy 79-49. Halle Idowu went 7-9 from the field, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. It marked her second straight...

Dan Gherezgher Jr had a game-high 22 points to help NKU end their losing streak.

Men’s basketball defeats Oakland to end their losing streak

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2025

NKU faced off against Oakland for their second matchup this season after falling to the Grizzlies 68-53 in January.  Oakland won the tip-off and DQ Cole immediately knocked down a three. NKU’s Sam...

Macey Blevins eclipsed 1,000 career points on Saturday.

Macey Blevins eclipses 1,000 career points as NKU falls short in comeback

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor February 1, 2025

NKU women’s basketball traveled to take on the Wright State Raiders in a Horizon League conference clash on Saturday. Both teams were looking to start February off right after both coming off losses...

NKU fought hard but was unable to end their losing streak on Thursday.

Detroit Mercy hands NKU men’s basketball their sixth-straight loss

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Men’s basketball headed to Detroit to take on the Titans Thursday night as they looked to bounce back after a five-game losing streak.  Detroit Mercy won the tip-off and the Norse quickly forced...

Macey Blevins making a cross-body pass. She finished with three assists.

NKU blows out Detroit Mercy in bounce-back win

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter January 30, 2025

The Lady Norse hosted the Detroit Mercy Titans on Wednesday night. Both teams entered this game coming off double-digit losses and looking to bounce back into the win column against strong Horizon League...

Jaci Jones hyping up teammates as they took on Green Bay Saturday. She put up six points and four assists in the loss.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 28, 2025

Previous week recap: Monday, Jan. 20  Women’s tennis fell to Dayton 6-1.  NKU’s Mariajose Hernandez moves to 1-1 on the year with her first singles win, she won her first set 6-2 and the second...

Macey Blevins getting double-teamed in the paint. Green Bay threw all different defensive strategies at NKU.

NKU women’s basketball loses in hard-fought battle against Green Bay

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 25, 2025

NKU women’s basketball played their second game of a three-game homestand on a sunny Saturday afternoon against the Green Bay Phoenix. As it warmed up outside, the fans rolled in wearing pink for...

NKU is looking for answers as they are on a five game losing streak.

NKU men’s basketball drops fifth straight in blowout loss to Milwaukee

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 25, 2025

NKU men’s basketball welcomed the second ranked Milwaukee Panthers to Truist Arena on Friday. The seats filled quickly with the Norse faithful and student athletes set to be recognized for their academic...

Mya Meredith had herself a game scoring 13 points and grabbing eight rebounds.

NKU women’s basketball completes the season sweep in a nail-biter win over Milwaukee

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 24, 2025

The NKU women’s basketball team started a three-game homestand on a cold Thursday evening, facing off against the Milwaukee Panthers. As the snow flurried outside, fans started to flurry in for the...

NKU is looking to get off a four game losing streak on Friday.

NKU vs Milwaukee preview: NKU men’s basketball seeks to avoid fifth-straight loss

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter January 23, 2025

After a close loss to Wright State on Saturday, NKU has now lost four straight games, with a record of 9-11 overall and are 4-5 in conference play. With just 11 games left in the season, the Norse sit...

Dan Gherezgher played 25 minutes getting seven points and three assists in the loss to Wright State.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 20, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Jan. 15 Women's basketball lost to Youngstown State on the road 75-66. Kalissa Lacy scored 19 points including four first-half threes. Her 19 points tied a career-high,...

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