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NKU freshman Tayler Persons pulls up for the jumper during NKUs 98-48 win over Ohio Mid-Western. NKU defeated Ohio Mid-Western 98-48 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Men’s basketball dominate Ohio Mid-Western

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

Every player on the men’s basketball team saw the court Saturday night against Ohio Mid-Western as NKU dominated in a 98-48 win. The game started off quick for the Norse as they took of on a 17-0 run...

NKU junior Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKUs 38-45 loss to Loyola (Chicago). NKU lost to Loyola (Chicago) 35-45 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Women’s basketball fall 45-38 to Loyola

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 22, 2014

NKU’s women’s basketball team took on Loyola University on Saturday in their home opener, losing to the Ramblers 45-38. The Loyola Ramblers took and early 8-6 lead to start off the game. After the...

The chart above show the levels of employment by the NKU Department of Athletics. All information for the chart was collected from their website.

Athletic department plans to diversify

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

Over half of the employees listed on the NKU Athletics website are white males, which has remained a common trend at universities across the country. According to the Race and Gender Report Card from...

NKU Head Coach Dave Bezold talks to Tayler Persons (2) during the second half of NKUs 68-55 win. NKU defeated North Carolina A&T 68-55 in their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Bezold gets win in 300th game of career

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 19, 2014

NKU men’s basketball took on North Carolina A&T Wednesday night garnering their first win of the season, defeating the Aggies 68-55. The game, which was the team’s first home game of the year,...

NKU seniors, Kiersten Ham (4), Jenna Ruble (17) and Megan Wanstrath (16)  celebrate their Senior Day with their families and coaches. NKU defeated USC Upstate 3-1 on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 in Regents Hall on NKU campus.

Ruble leads team to victory on Senior Night

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 15, 2014

NKU volleyball picked up a win in their final game of the regular season Saturday afternoon against USC Upstate, winning 3-1 on Senior Night. Three players were honored as part of Senior Night, including...

NKUs Keely Creamer jumps up to kill the ball across the net during NKUs 3-0 victory over Kennesaw St. NKU defeated Kennesaw State 3-0 at Regents Hall on NKU Campus on Nov. 14, 2014.

Creamer leads volleyball to 3-0 victory

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 14, 2014

NKU Volleyball dominated a tough Kennesaw State Friday night, picking up a 3-0 win against the Owls, and securing a bid to the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships in their first year of eligibilty. Keely...

Men’s basketball key players

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Gearing up for a difficult season is no easy feat for anyone, and the men’s basketball team is no exception. The team has been practicing for just over a month now, and there are already stand-out players...

Coach Dave Bezold talks to Cole Murray during a game in the 2013-14 season.

Coach Bezold looks back at last 25 years

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Home is where the heart is and for some their heart has been at NKU for longer than they realized. 25 years in and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold heart is still at home with NKU. “I’ve...

Christine Roush dribbles the ball up the court against USC during the 2013-14 season.

Third season as Division I brings big name competition

Carrie Crotzer and Troy Bendgen November 12, 2014

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are gearing up for their third season as a Division I program, and this season brings for the Norse a face-off against many experienced NCAA tournament teams. Men’s...

Freshman guard Jordan Garnett goes up for the rebound during NKUs Black and Gold Madness Scrimmage.

Incoming freshmen

Gavin Colton and Troy Bendgen November 12, 2014

With an incoming freshmen class of six compared to last year's 10, NKU's basketball program is hoping to become better rounded by diversifying their player types. The Northerner recently sat down with...

Jalen Billups dunks the ball against FGCU in the 2013-14 season.

Billups expects best season

Troy Bendgen, Reporter November 12, 2014

It’s a cold late October morning as the men’s basketball team finishes up yet another early practice session. Jalen Billups is standing on the free throw line practicing his shot. He is the last player...

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