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NKU mens tennis player Mate Virag.

Men’s tennis team opens Horizon League tourney

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2016

Two days before the Horizon League tournament, the NKU tennis team trots out onto the court to begin their afternoon practice session.This time last year, the Norse had already played their final match...

VIDEO: Foreign-born tennis players find family at NKU

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 28, 2016

When a late winter chill arrived at Northern Kentucky University, the Norse tennis teams made the trip to a warm, indoor facility to continue practices and matches.It was a far different experience growing...

NKU senior Rianna Gayheart is greated by Coach Dawn Plitzuweit during senior night festivities at BB&T Arena. Plitzuweit was hired by South Dakota Friday.

Plitzuweit leaves NKU for South Dakota

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 22, 2016

NKU women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit was named head coach at the University of South Dakota this morning.According to USD Athletic Director David Herbster, Plitzuweit will be introduced as head...

NKU first baseman/pitcher Trey Ganns went 2-5 against Milwaukee on Sunday

Norse Beat Flyers in Extras

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 21, 2016

Northern Kentucky defeated the Dayton Flyers 4-3 in extras Wednesday at Bill Aker Baseball Complex. Head coach Todd Asalon was much more pleased with his team's performance compared to yesterday's game.“Our...

NKU first baseman/pitcher Trey Ganns went 2-5 against Milwaukee on Sunday

Norse Offense Stalls: Loses to Xavier

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 20, 2016

Northern Kentucky baseball lost to the Xavier Musketeers 8-1 on Tuesday, leaving head coach Todd Asalon frustrated and searching for answers.  The loss ended their five game winning streak for mid week...

VIDEO: The marvelous Mavriplis: Baseball’s emotional leader

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2016

Ryan Mavriplis walks towards Bill Aker Baseball Complex on a cold sunny April day, glove in one hand, batting helmet in the other. On this day he is running behind, due to his schedule working at Kroger...

Just a handful of students attended the March 3, 2016 women’s basketball game against Youngstown State at BB&T Arena. These stands may

New league, same student attendance problem

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2016

While the recent changes to the NKU athletics logo stirred up strong feelings in students, those emotions were not felt inside BB&T Arena during the recent basketball season.Many of the students who...

Desiree Allen, Brooke Berry, Megan McDonough prepare for cheerleading practice.

A year’s work for a single moment

Natalie Meyer, Reporter April 10, 2016

The NKU cheerleading squad had a year’s worth of work judged in a single day.Coach Shayla Myles-Aaron said 365 days of hard work led up to a third place finish in the national competition.It’s the...

Miller shines as Norse rebound from tough weekend

Miller shines as Norse rebound from tough weekend

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 6, 2016

The Northern Kentucky baseball team rallied in the bottom of the eighth to beat the Miami Redhawks 5-1 at Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse improve to 11-18 on the season while the Redhawks fall to...

Norse win first Horizon League Game: Lose Series to Wright State 2-1

Norse win first Horizon League Game: Lose Series to Wright State 2-1

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 3, 2016

Northern Kentucky Baseball suffered a series loss at Wright State over the weekend. The series leaves the Norse record at 10-18 while Wright State moved to 18-9, the best overall record in the Horizon...

Norse use hot bats to defeat Bulldogs

Norse use hot bats to defeat Bulldogs

Kari Lakes, Reporter March 31, 2016

The Northern Kentucky baseball squad defeated the Butler Bulldogs 8-3 on Wednesday afternoon, at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse improve to 9-16 on the season while Butler drops to 8-16.Butler...

NKU strength and conditioning coach Brian Boos oversees athletes lifting in the weight room.

Cheers for Boos: Strength and conditioning coach elevates athletes

Natalie Meyer, Reporter March 30, 2016

Athletes start with a 30-second run at 11 miles per hour. They dash to jump ropes after leaving the treadmill. Afterwards they pedal the exercise bike for 30 seconds above 120 revolutions per minute.Northern...

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