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

Sport Shorts Oct 11, 2012

Volleyball

The Northern Kentucky University volleyball team played two road matches over the last weekend. The team lost to East Tennessee State on Oct. 5 in five sets (26-28, 25-21, 26-24, 21-25, 15-13). The Norse bounced back the next day defeating South Carolina Upstate in four sets, (25-20, 25-21, 21-25, 25-23). The Norse are now 17-3 on the season and 5-2 against conference opponents.

Men’s Golf

The Northern Kentucky University men’s golf team competed in the Bearcat Invitational on Oct. 8-9, finishing fourth out of 13 teams. Sophomore Corey Richmond tied for first place with a 3-under score after the three rounds and then won the event with a birdie on the first playoff hole.
Junior Steve Rickels tied for 12th place while junior Jones Brown finished in a tie for 23rd place.