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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 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,...

Keeyan Itejere had a big performance with 11 points and three blocks on Saturday.

NKU drops fourth-straight loss to Wright State

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 19, 2025

The Norse hosted the Wright State Raiders on Saturday in the battle of I-75. Both teams came into this game looking to end losing streaks in a pivotal Horizon League game. LJ Wells was questionable...

NKU opted into paying student athletes directly on Wednesday.

NKU approves to pay student athletes pending NCAA approval

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 17, 2025

Northern Kentucky University’s Board of Regents met Wednesday and approved to move forward with paying student athletes.  The new statute now makes it possible for mid-major schools to compensate...

Darrin Horn instructed his team from the sideline.

NKU men’s basketball falls in battle of the vikings

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 16, 2025

NKU men’s basketball traveled to the Wolstein Center on Wednesday to take on the Cleveland State Vikings. NKU came into this game trying to end a current two-game losing streak while Cleveland State...

YSU came up big on Wednesday to end the two game win streak for the Norse.

Women’s basketball falls to Youngstown State 75-66

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2025

NKU women’s basketball took on Youngstown State for the second time this season after falling to the Penguins 56-47 in December.  NKU’s Abby Wolterman put up the first points on the board with...

NKU needs to play a team game to beat Cleveland State on Wednesday night.

NKU vs Cleveland State preview: Men’s basketball looks to bounce back on the road

Jonah Moore, Contributor January 15, 2025

After a devastating loss to Oakland last weekend, NKU has a 9-9 overall record and a 4-3 mark in conference play. The Norse look to bounce back and are in fifth place in the Horizon League. NKU has...

The women's basketball team was hyped up before their game vs IUI.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor January 13, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Jan. 8 Women’s basketball beat Robert Morris at home 72-58.  Macey Blevins led the Norse with 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Her nine rebounds marked...

NKU saw their eight game home win streak come to an end on Saturday.

Men’s basketball drops to 4-3 in conference play after falling to Oakland

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2025

Men’s basketball hosted reigning Horizon League champion Oakland on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies were without Starter Malcolm Christie who averages 10 points per game. The Golden Grizzlies started...

NKU was all smiles in their most dominant win of the season.

NKU goes wire-to-wire in win over IU-Indy

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor January 12, 2025

NKU women’s basketball played host to the IU Indy Jaguars on Saturday in the first half of a women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader. The Norse and IUI came into this game both looking to make...

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