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NKU center Jalen Billups had 31 points Saturday in NKUs victory over Ohio Northern in exhibition action at the BB&T Arena.

Norse win final tuneup against Polar Bears, 81-76

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 8, 2015

The men’s basketball team started off their season with an exhibition game Saturday against the Bears of Ohio Northern University. The final score was a win for the Norse 81-76.Though the Bears rallied...

Maria Silbersack had two shots Thursday in NKUs 0-0 (4-1 in penalties) loss to Oakland in the Horizon League semifinals.

Women’s soccer season ends in penalties to Oakland

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 6, 2015

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- After finishing regulation and 20 minutes of overtime scoreless, Northern Kentucky and Oakland needed penalty kicks to decide Thursday's Horizon League semifinal.In the end, the Golden...

Ronald Moss led the Norse with three shots Tuesday in a 4-0 loss to Evansville.

Norse drop final non-conference tilt to Evansville, 4-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 4, 2015

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The NKU men's soccer team dropped its final non-conference match of the season Tuesday, 4-0 at Evansville.The Purple Aces started the scoring in the 8th minute when Nate Opperman scored...

Taylor Snyder (11), Mel Stewart (1) and Lauren Hurley (6). Stewart was named Horizon League defensive player of the week Monday by the conference.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Volleyball splits weekend matches

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 4, 2015

The NKU volleyball team split a pair of five-set Horizon League matches this weekend.Saturday, the Norse defeated Green Bay 24-26, 26-24, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10.Haley Libs, who was honored Monday as Horizon...

AJ Fleak and his NKU soccer teammates are hoping to earn a first-round bye in the upcoming Horizon League tournament.

Fleak makes Division I transition easier for men’s soccer

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 4, 2015

The NKU men’s soccer team was at the peak of the Division II mountain in the fall of 2010. However, a larger challenge than winning a national championship awaited the Norse.Northern Kentucky was on...

Kelsey Laumann had the game-winning goal Monday night in NKUs 1-0 victory over Cleveland State at NKU Soccer Stadium.

GALLERY: Laumann goal sends NKU to Horizon League semifinals, 1-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 3, 2015

All it took was one well-placed header and one outstanding late save Monday to send the NKU women's soccer team to Milwaukee.Kelsey Laumann headed home the game-winning goal as NKU advanced to the Horizon...

NKUs baseball team was one of three university organizations that participated Sept. 12 in The Buddy Walk

Baseball team’s ‘rock star’ makes Buddy Walk personal

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 2, 2015

While community service is a mandated part of being a student-athlete at Northern Kentucky University, it is much more than that for the baseball program. Thanks to Team Manager Ryan Mavriplis, one...

NKUs Jessica Frey (12) had the opening goal Friday in a 2-1 victory over Green Bay at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Women’s soccer downs Green Bay; Will host tourney quarterfinal Monday

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor October 31, 2015

Two second half goals propelled the Northern Kentucky women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory Friday over Green Bay at NKU Soccer Stadium.With the victory, NKU (10-5-1, 6-2-1 in Horizon League) locked up...

Yaw Addai celebrates the game-tying goal scored in the 88th minute Wednesday night at NKU Soccer Stadium. Addais goal would help NKu earn a 2-2 draw against the Jaguars.

GALLERY: Late Addai goal helps NKU salvage 2-2 draw

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor October 29, 2015

Less than three minutes from full time, it appeared the men's soccer team was headed to defeat Wednesday evening against Indiana University, Purdue University at Indianapolis.However, Yaw Addai would find...

The volleyball team split two games over the weekend to improve their record to 3-2

GALLERY: Volleyball continues torrid play by defeating Wright State

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor October 28, 2015

The NKU volleyball team is on a roll. The Norse won its third straight match, and fifth in its last six, with a straight-sets victory over Wright State Tuesday evening at Regents Hall, 25-17, 25-20,...

Haley Libs was the 2015 Horizon League Freshman of the Year

Volleyball on a roll, sweep weekend Horizon League matches

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor October 25, 2015

The volleyball team picked up a pair of Horizon League victories this weekend.Saturday, the volleyball team picked up a thrilling five-set victory at Valparaiso. NKU won 20-25, 25-17, 25-21, 20-25 and...

NKUs Jessica Frey (12) led NKU with four shots on goal Saturday in a 0-0 tie against Milwaukee.

Soccer roundup: Scoreless draw puts women’s soccer in Horizon League tourney

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor October 25, 2015

The NKU women's soccer team played Milwaukee to a 0-0 draw Saturday night in Milwaukee. The point earned guaranteed the Norse a spot in the Horizon League tournament.The draw also guaranteed Milwaukee...

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