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NKU guard Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKUs win over Stetson. NKU defeated Stetson 68-62 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Jan. 29, 2015.

Women’s basketball in second with win over Stetson

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 29, 2015

With second place in the Atlantic Sun Conference on the line, the NKU women’s basketball took advantage of hot shooting hands by Christine Roush and Melody Doss to lead the Norse to a 68-62 win over...

NKU guard Rianna Gayheart (5) and her teammates prepare to open the 2015-16 basketball season Friday at Miami University.

Norse women battle for close win over USC Upstate

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 18, 2015

In one of the hardest fought games of the season, the NKU women’s basketball defeated the USC Upstate Spartans in a nail-biter by a score of 77-74 on Saturday night in front of 1,163 fans at The Bank...

Hot Seat: Melody Doss

Hot Seat: Melody Doss

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 16, 2015

Melody Doss Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Major: Marketing  Melody Doss has appeared in all 16 games for the Norse this season, where she averages 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. But, what...

NKUs Melody Doss drives the lane to the basket during NKUs victory over Georgetown College. NKU defeated Georgetown College 78-57 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Doss, Davis lead NKU to win over Georgetown

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 6, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team ended non-conference play with a 78-57 win over NAIA-affiliated Georgetown (Ky.) in front of 1,088 fans at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday night. Melody Doss led...

NKUs Melody Doss goes up for a shot during the second half of NKUs win over IUPUI. NKU defeated IUPUI 57-43 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Women’s basketball streak ends to Wright State

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor January 3, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end Saturday afternoon, taking a 72-60 loss against Wright State University. “I was really proud of our kids for their effort,”...

NKUs Melody Doss goes up for a shot during the second half of NKUs win over IUPUI. NKU defeated IUPUI 57-43 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Norse women end 2014 with win over IUPUI

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 31, 2014

The NKU women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to four on Tuesday night by defeating the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Jaguars by a score of 57-43 in front of...

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.

Norse defeat local rival Cincinnati

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 18, 2014

The NKU women’s basketball team will retain bragging rights over the University of Cincinnati Bearcats women’s basketball team as the Norse defeated the Bearcats for the second year in a row by a score...

NKU freshman Faith Sanders rebounds the ball against an Ohio University player during NKUs 38-77 loss. NKU lost to Ohio University 38-77 on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Women’s basketball face hard loss against Ohio University

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 25, 2014

NKU women’s basketball team took on Ohio University Tuesday night taking a devastating loss to the Bobcats, 77-38. The Bobcats started out strong against the Norse going on a 13-2 run to start the game....

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...

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...

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