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NKU President Ashish Vaidya is departing from presidency on Dec. 19, 2022.

[Photo] UPDATE: What’s next for NKU, why Vaidya’s set to leave – Board of Regents Chair speaks

November 22, 2022
Womens Basketball Head Coach Camryn Whitaker reacts after a Norse point during the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament against Milwaukee.

[Photo] 2020-21 WBB Preview: With plenty of returning experience, Norse have eyes on the prize

November 25, 2020
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[Photo] Kane Mitten

August 26, 2019

[Photo] NKU Basketball second in the Horizon League

February 5, 2020
Mens Basketball Alum sit court-side at a basketball game.

[Photo] NKU men’s basketball Alum, Cole Murray has high school jersey retired

February 5, 2020
Zachary Stone, a senior Communication Studies major and the eldest member of the cheer staff poses for picture.

[Photo] ‘Refreshing,’ the presence of male cheerleaders at NKU

December 23, 2019
WBB Team Stock

[Photo] In-state showdown: More than just a match up

December 7, 2019
Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn talks to Bryson Langdon (5) during a free throw during the game against Texas Southern.

[Photo] 2020-21 MBB Preview: Blend of youth and returning experience could make Norse competitive once again

November 25, 2020
Mimi Stines (0) stands during the National Anthem before the start of the Semi-Final game of the Horizon League Tournament. Stines was credited with 11 saves on the game as the Norse fell to UIC 1-0.

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Ashleigh Cronin (5) reacts during the post game talk after the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Norse fell to the Flames 1-0 in double overtime.

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Senior Ally Perkins (6) is comforted by a teammate after the loss in the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Norse fell in double overtime to the Flames 1-0.

[Photo] Women's Soccer: Season ends in double overtime against UIC

November 8, 2019
Mimi Stines warms up before the start of the second overtime period during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. Stines was credited with 11 saves on the game.

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Womens Soccer Head Coach Bob Sheehan talks to the players before the start of the second overtime period during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Hannah Fischer (4) waits for the coin toss before the first overtime period during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Chloe Mills (19) fights for control of the ball during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Ashleigh Cronin (5) goes up for head ball during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Mimi Stines bounces the ball after a save during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Kailey Ivins (15) fights toward the UIC goal during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Ashleigh Cronin (5) brings down a ball in the air during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Shawna Zaken (8) drives toward the goal during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Chloe Mills (19) fights past a UIC defender during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Ally Perkins (6) takes a shot on goal during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Shawna Zaken (8) passes the ball to a teammate during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Kailey Ivins (15) drives toward the goal during the semifinal game of the Horizon League Tournament against UIC. The Norse fell to UIC 1-0 in double overtime.

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Jalen Tate (11) is introduced before the game against UC Clermont. The Norse defeated UC Clermont 55-105.

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NKU players reacts after a score by the Norse during the game against UC Clermont. The Norse defeated UC Clermont 55-105.

[Photo] Post-McDonald Era: Pressure is off, opportunity to build

November 6, 2019
New Banners from the 2019 season were introduced before the game against UC Clermont.

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Karl Harris (14) fights to get a shot off during the game against UC Clermont. Harris shot 5-of-6 on the night and had 16 points.

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Karl Harris (14) fights to get a shot off during the game against UC Clermont. Harris shot 5-of-6 on the night and had 16 points.

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Trevon Faulkner (12) reacts after a point during the game against UC Clermont. Faulkner shot 5-of-11 from the field and 0-of-3 from three on the game.

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Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn talks to the team during the game against UC Clermont. The Norse defeated UC CLermont 55-105.

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NKU players reacts after a point during the game against UC Clermont. The Norse defeated UC Clermont 55-105 on Tuesday night.

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Silas Adheke (0) fights toward the basket during the game against UC Clermont. Adheke shot 6-of-7 and had 4 rebounds on the game.

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Tyler Sharpe (15) drives toward the basket during the game against UC Clermont. Sharpe shot 7-of-14 from the field and 3-of-9 from three on the night.

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Shawna Zaken (8) reacts after scoring a goal during the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament Against Wright State. The Norse defeated Wright State 3-1 and will advance to the Semi-Final game in Milwaukee.

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Shawna Zaken (8) reacts after scoring a goal during the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament Against Wright State. The Norse defeated Wright State 3-1 and will advance to the Semi-Final game in Milwaukee.

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NKU players fights to score with a ball in the air during the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament Against Wright State. The Norse defeated Wright State 3-1 and will advance to the Semi-Final game in Milwaukee.

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Shawna Zaken (8) is introduced before Horizon League quarter final game at Wright State. The Norse defeated Wright State 3-1 on the night.

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NKU players celebrate after the win against Wright State in the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament. The Norse will advance to the semi-final game in Milwaukee.

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NKU players celebrate after the win against Wright State in the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament. The Norse will advance to the semi-final game in Milwaukee.

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Shelby Wall (13) fights to score off of a ball in the air during the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament Against Wright State. The Norse defeated Wright State 3-1 and will advance to the Semi-Final game in Milwaukee.

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Shawna Zaken (8) reacts after scoring a goal during the quarter final game of the Horizon League Tournament Against Wright State. The Norse defeated Wright State 3-1 and will advance to the Semi-Final game in Milwaukee.

[Photo] Women's Soccer team takes down Wright State in First Round of Conference Finals

November 4, 2019
NKU players celebrate after a goal by Shawna Zaken (8) off of a penalty kick During the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit. The Norse defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night, which ensures them a spot in the upcoming Horizon League Tournament.

[Photo] NKU Women’s Soccer secures Horizon League play off spot with 2-0 win over Detroit Mercy

November 2, 2019
Shawna Zaken (8) places the ball before a penalty kick in the second half of the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit. The Norse defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0.

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Kiley Keehan (2) falls after being fouled inside the box during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit. The Norse were awarded a penalty kick and scored off of it.

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Lindsey Meyer (14) goes up for a head ball during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night.

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Kiley Keehan (2) fights to get past a Detroit defender during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night.

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Shawna Zaken (8) celebrates after a goal during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse won over Detroit Mercy, which locks in their spot in the Horizon League Tournament

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Shawna Zaken (8) celebrates after a goal during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse won over Detroit Mercy, which locks in their spot in the Horizon League Tournament

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Shawna Zaken (8) shoots during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. Zaken had 2 goals on the night.

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Shawna Zaken (8) fights to reach a ball in the air during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night.

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Womens Soccer Head Coach Bob Sheehan Talks to Megan Sullivan (20) during halftime in the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night.

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Shelby Wall (13) fights past Detroit defenders during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night.

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Lindsey Meyer (14) drives down the field during the game against Detroit Mercy in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night.

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Ally Perkins (6) fights to get a shot past the Detroit Mercy Keeper During the game in Detroit on Friday Night. The Norse Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0 on the night.

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Grace White (1) fights for control of the ball during the game against Davis & Elkins College. White had 3 points on the game and shot 1-of-5 on the night.

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Molly Glick (24) goes up for a three point shot during the game against Davis & Elkins College. Glick shot 5-of-9 on the night and shot 3-of-4 from three.

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Carissa Garcia (12) is introduced before the game against Davis & Elkins College. The Norse defeated Davis & Elkins 73-47.

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Molly Glick (24) cheers after a point during the game against Davis & Elkins College. The Norse defeated Davis & Elkins College 73-47 on Halloween Night.

[Photo] NKU Women's basketball takes down Davis & Elkins in exhibition

October 31, 2019
NKU players cheer after a shot during the game against Davis & Elkins College. The Norse defeated Davis & Elkins College 73-47 on the night.

[Photo] Women's Basketball: With experience comes excitement for the season ahead

November 6, 2019
Carissa Garcia (12) shoots a three point shot during the game against Davis & Elkins College. Garcia shot 1-of-7 from three and had 16 points on the night.

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Tayah Irvin (21) looks to pass during the game against Davis & Elkins College. Irvin shot 1-of-4 and had 2 points on the night.

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Carissa Garcia (12) looks to pass during the game against Davis & Elkins College. Garcia shot 7-of-16 and had 16 points on the night.

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Carissa Garcia (12) dribbles the ball during the game against Davis & Elkins College. Garcia shot 7-of-16 and had 16 points on the night.

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NKU Dance Team members dressed up in costumes for the Womens Basketball Game against Davis & Elkins College. The Game occurred Halloween Night.

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Ally Niece (25) drives toward the basket during the game against Davis & Elkins College. Niece had 8 points and shot 3-of-12 on the night.

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Bryson Langdon (5) drives toward the basket during the game against Transylvania. Langdon shot 1-of-5 on the night and had 3 points.

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Tyler Sharpe (15) goes for a loose ball during the game against Transylvania. Sharpe had 6 total points on the night and had 5 steals.

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Tyler Sharpe (15) goes up for a shot during the game against Transylvania. Sharpe shot 2-of-11 on the night and 0-of-6 from three.

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Jalen Tate (11) shoots during the game against Transylvania. Tate led the team with 22 points on the game and shot 7-of-10 on the night and went 2-of-3 from three.

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Trevon Faulkner (12) waits for a rebound after a free throw during the game against Transylvania. The Norse defeated Transylvania 71-45.

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Trevon Faulkner (12) talks to the team during the game against Transylvania. Faulkner shot 3-of-4 on the night and had 8 points.

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Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn talks to the team during a timeout in the game against Transylvania. The Norse defeated Transylvania 71-45 in the exhibition game on Wednesday night.

[Photo] Coach Horn ranks top 5 on CBS Sports college basketball 2019 hires list

April 22, 2020
Trevon Faulkner (12) drives toward the basket during the game against Transylvania. Faulkner shot 3-of-4 on the night and had 8 points.

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Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn talks to the team during the game against Transylvania. The Norse defeated Transylvania 71-45 in the exhibition game on Wednesday night.

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Jalen Tate (11) dribbles looks to pass during the game against Transylvania. The Norse defeated Transylvania 71-45 on the night.

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Jalen Tate (11) talks to the team during the game against Transylvania. Tate led the team with 22 points in their win over Transylvania.

[Photo] Games you don’t want to miss

November 6, 2019
Megan Sullivan (20) plays a ball in the air during the game against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 5-1 during the game on Sunday afternoon.

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Hannah Fischer (4) defends against a Green Bay player during the game against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 5-1 during the game on Sunday afternoon.

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Ally Perkins (6) looks to shoot during the game against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 5-1 during the game on Sunday afternoon.

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Womens Soccer Head Coach Bob Sheehan reacts after a call on the field during the game against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 5-1 on Sunday Afternoon.

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Annie Greene (21) drives a ball down the field during the game against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 5-1 during the game on Sunday afternoon.

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NKU players celebrate after a goal by Shawna Zaken (8) during the game against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 5-1 during the game on Sunday afternoon.

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Shawna Zaken (8) shoots during the game against Green Bay. Zaken had 1 goal and 4 shots on the game.

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Shawna Zaken (8) goes up for a head ball during the game against Green Bay. The Norse defeated Green Bay 5-1 during the game on Sunday afternoon.

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Elijah poses with his new teammates.

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[Photo] Men’s Basketball signs team IMPACT player Elijah Walters

October 23, 2019
Coach Horn signs Elijahs letter of intent.

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Elijah Walters signs his letter of intent with NKU mens basketball head coach Darrin Horn.

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Coah Horn says a few words about Elijah Walters, NKU mens basketball teams newest Team IMPACT player.

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Coah Horn says a few words about Elijah Walters, NKU mens basketball teams newest Team IMPACT player.

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Alex Greive (7) reacts on the sideline after the game against Green Bay. Greive had 6 shots on the game and 1 goal. The Norse fell to Green Bay 3-2 on Saturday night.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Norse face tough loss against Green Bay, 3-2

October 19, 2019
Alex Greive (7) reacts on the sideline moments after the game against Green Bay. Greive had 6 shots on the game and 1 goal. The Norse fell to Green Bay 3-2 on Saturday night.

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Stian Jorgensen (19) reacts after the clock expired in the game against Green Bay. The Norse had 16 shots on the game but ultimately fell to Green Bay with a final score of 3-2.

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Alex Greive (7) reacts as the final seconds tick off the clock in the game against Green Bay. The Norse fell to Green Bay with a score of 3-2.

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Alex Willis (9) goes up for a head ball during the game against Green Bay. The Norse fell to Green Bay with a final score of 3-2.

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