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600!

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Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball Head Coach Nancy Winstel added another milestone to her illustrious career gaining her 600th career win Jan. 10. For Winstel, the achievement is just an...

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Tiger ties Palmer for career wins

Matt Birkholtz
Tiger Woods joined some elite company Sunday, even though he might as well have been playing alone. He thrilled the four-deep gallery with an improbable flop shot from the muck of trampled grass behind the ninth green to save par. He sent Torrey Pines into delirium with a 60-foot birdie putt that started in one direction and slid into the cup from the other.
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Norse defeat Vandy 10-3, winning streak now at six

Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky University Hockey Club blew away Vanderbilt on the rink Jan. 26 as the Norse defeated the Commodores 10-3 in Nashville, Tenn. The win moves NKU's record to 12-6 on the season. The Norse are currently ranked No. 8 in the American Collegiate Hockey Association North Regional Poll.
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A childhood dream

Matt Birkholtz
When March comes rolling around, most basketball fans fill out the brackets and pick where the teams will go into the NCAA Tournament, acting as the coach and "know-all" of each team. Well, for one Northern Kentucky University graduate and former basketball player, the dream of coaching and being in March Madness has come true.
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Women win, tie Indy in East

Matt Birkholtz
The start to this season's conference schedule has been a little smoother than the 2006-07 for the Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball Team. The 65-44 win over Kentucky Wesleyan Jan. 19 at Regents Hall showed the growth of this well-balanced team.
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Women steam roll over Pumas 79-39

Matt Birkholtz
After beating an undefeated Indianapolis on its home court Jan. 10 with a game-winning shot, junior guard Jessica Slack continued her hot shooting against St. Joseph's of Indiana. The Norse knocked off the Pumas 79-39, Jan. 12 in Rensselear, Ind., at Scharf Alumni Fieldhouse.
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Weekend guide for convention

Matt Birkholtz
Needing something different to do this coming weekend Northern Kentucky University students? Check out Redsfest 2007 at the Duke Energy Center Dec. 7 and 8. The doors will open at 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and the event will run until 10 p.m. that evening, filled with a number of events for any baseball fan of any age.
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Women get new way to play hoops

Matt Birkholtz
Women basketball enthusiasts at Northern Kentucky University can now get their dribble on in the new Women's Basketball Club. Created for the those who are unable to make or don't want to commit to the varsity squad, the club's main focus is allowing more girls to play basketball on campus.
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Men’s soccer loses in quarterfinals

Matt Birkholtz
The historic season for the Northern Kentucky University's Men's Soccer Team ended with a 2-1 loss to Lincoln Memorial University Nov. 18 at the Town ' Country Sports Complex in Wilder, Ky. After starting the season 21-0, the Norse dropped two of its last four games to end the year at 22-2.
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Gagai leads Norse to win

Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky University Men's Basketball Team rebounded from the loss to Findlay last week with a 67-45 win over Ferris State Nov. 24 in Big Rapids, Mich. The Norse bounced back from the Nov. 17 loss to Findlay University in the John L.Griffin/Lions Club Classic at Regents Hall.
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Briefs

Matt Birkholtz
Men's CC places 16th at Nationals The Northern Kentucky University Men's Cross-Country Team finished 16th out of 24 teams in the 50th anniversary of the NCAA Division II Nationals. The team finished 22nd last year. On the men's team, junior Zack Koehler became the second runner in NKU history to earn All-American honors after finishing 32nd out of 187 runners at nationals.
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Norse CC heads to nationals

Matt Birkholtz
For the second year in a row the Northern Kentucky University Men's Cross-Country Team is heading to the NCAA Division II National Finals Nov. 17 in Joplin, Mo. The Norse finished the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional in fourth place with 147 points. Junior runner and team captain Zach Koehler has been one of the top runners all season for NKU and had a top performance Nov.
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Record-breaking

Matt Birkholtz
A perfect season continues for the Northern Kentucky University Men's Soccer Team as the Norse defeated the University of Wisconsin-Parkside 3-0 Oct. 28 at the Town ' Country Sports Complex in Wilder, Ky. NKU, already ranked No. 1 in the NCAA Division II poll, has now improved to 19-0 in the season, the defense of which was a focal point for the win over the Rangers.
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CC races to top five spots at GLVC meet

Matt Birkholtz
The Men and Women's Cross Country teams competed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 20. The men's team finished in second place with a score of 66, 25 points behind GLVC champions Southern Indiana, which has won the last four championship races, according to the NKU Sports Information website.
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Women’s Soccer loses game to Drury

Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky University Women's Soccer Team wrapped up the regular season with a 2-0 loss to Drury, Oct. 21 in Springfield, Mo. Jenna Kramer had five saves in the loss for the Norse, which fell to a record of 12-5 overall and 8-5 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
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Three times a man Bishop tops in GLVC

Matt Birkholtz
Sophomore soccer forward stand out Braden Bishop received the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week Award for the third time this season. Three nominations as player of the week for three times in a season is the most by a player in the GLVC since Thom Peer did it for Wisconsin-Parkside in 2000, according to the Northern Kentucky University Sports Information Web site.
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Holmes recognized with National Player of the Week honor

Matt Birkholtz
Volleyball senior middle-hitter Liz Holmes made another mark on her career at Northern Kentucky University. Holmes was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division II National Player of the Week Oct. 15. This is the first time she has been honored with this award.
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Fan Day at Regents Hall to be on Nov. 3

Matt Birkholtz
Northern Kentucky University will host the annual "NKU Fan Basketball Day," Nov. 3 in Regents Hall. The men's and women's teams will be on hand, as well as the Norse cheerleaders and the dance team, according to the NKU Sports Information Web site. The doors open at 9:30 a.
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‘Hounds nip at Norse in four games

Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky University Volleyball Team hit a bump in the road, losing four games to the Greyhounds from University of Indianapolis Sept. 22 at the Ruth Lilly Center in Indianapolis. The Norse (15-4 overall, 4-2 in GLVC) who were No. 22 in last week's NCAA Division II poll, struggled against Indianapolis, who extended its current winning streak to 12 straight.
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NKU can’t be D-I for next four years

Matt Birkholtz
With the upcoming move from Regents Hall to the new Bank of Kentucky Center, Northern Kentucky University will have to put the idea of transitioning to Division I on hold until at least fall 2011. The NCAA issued a moratorium Aug. 9, stating no school can move from any division for the next four years.
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Norse proves its worth in classic

Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky University Volleyball Team made some noise in the North Alabama Classic in Florence, Ala., shocking No. 8 Ashland University and No. 9 University of North Alabama Aug. 24 and 25. "North Alabama puts on a great tournament, presenting some of the best teams in the nation in the tournament including North Dakota, North Alabama and Ashland, who made it to the Elite Eight in last year's NCAA Tournament," said Head Coach Carlos Chia.
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Sports pay tribute to VA Tech

Matt Birkholtz
The massacre at Virginia Tech has affected every citizen in this nation to some degree, and it also hit the hearts of athletes. Many major sports recognized the victims with a moment of silence at every ballpark in Major League Baseball, NASCAR drivers wearing VT hats during the pre-race ceremonies.
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Norse, Rangers split series

Matt Birkholtz
While the Cincinnati Reds are having some struggles, the Northern Kentucky University's Baseball Team is putting together a strong finish to its season. On April 22, the Norse (22-21, 19-11 Great Lakes Valley Conference) swept a doubleheader from the University of Wisconsin Parkside at Oberbruner Field.
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Norse sweep Lewis, now only three games out of first place

Matt Birkholtz
During the past few weeks, the Northern Kentucky University Baseball Team have achieved some quality wins against Great Lakes Valley Conference teams, including a three-game sweep over the Lewis University Flyers April 6 and 7. After starting the season at a dismal 1-9, the Norse (15-18) has gone on a 14-9 run and improved its conference record to 13-8, just three games behind Bellarmine University.
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Hitting woes continue for NKU

Matt Birkholtz
The struggles continue for the Northern Kentucky University's Baseball Team, losing two of three from the Screaming Eagles of Southern Indiana University, over the weekend, at Champion Window Field. The season has started out as a dismal year for the Norse.
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Men’s seniors roll out in style in overtime win

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
It was fitting for the men's basketball game to end in overtime, Feb. 19 at Regents Hall, as Northern Kentucky University defeated Bellarmine University 91-82, in a Great Lakes Valley Conference bitter rivalry. After all, it was Senior Night for the Norse who honored five members of the team prior to the game.
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Baseball springs into action

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
When baseball comes around, you know that winter is nearing an end. Around Northern Kentucky, it looks like winter has just started, but Norse baseball is preparing to get back into full swing. The Northern Kentucky University Baseball Team is expected to win the Great Lakes Valley Conference this season and seize the fourth title in the past six seasons.
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Men victorious with three-point shooting

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky University Men's Basketball Team put on a three-point shooting clinic as it defeated Rockhurst University, 87-63 Feb. 3. NKU shot an astounding 60.7 percent from behind the three-point arc, and junior forward Vincent Humphrey connected on a career-high six of seven three-pointers, including five in the first 10 minutes of the ballgame.
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NKU defeats St. Joe’s 79-54

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball continued its winning streak to six, with a 79-54 victory over Saint Joseph College of Indiana Jan. 27 at Regents Hall. Sophomore Cassie Brannen proved to be the deciding factor in the game as she was perfect from the floor, going seven for seven on field goals and three of three from the charity stripe.
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NKU crowns night with victory

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
The Norse had the advantage the entire night against the Pumas as it defeated Saint Joseph College of Indiana 85-60 Jan. 27 at Regents Hall, Homecoming night. NKU jumped out to an early lead as it scored the first 11 points of the game. Saint Joseph had no answer on defense as the deficit for the Pumas increased to as much as 31 points in the second half.
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NKU crowns night with victory

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
The Norse had the advantage the entire night against the Pumas as it defeated Saint Joseph College of Indiana 85-60 Jan. 27 at Regents Hall, Homecoming night. NKU jumped out to an early lead as it scored the first 11 points of the game. Saint Joseph had no answer on defense as the deficit for the Pumas increased to as much as 31 points in the second half.
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Winner leads NKU to 70-56 win

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
Northern Kentucky University's Women's Basketball Team added a crucial victory to its season, defeating the University of Southern Indiana, 70-56 Jan. 20 in Evansville. The Norse (11-5 overall, 5-4 in Great Lakes Valley Conference) extended its winning streak to four games, including a weekend sweep over Kentucky Wesleyan University and USI.
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Men score four-way tie in conference win

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
The Norse continued its winning streak to four Jan. 13, against the University of Missouri-St. Louis, winning 68-53 at Regents Hall. The win by Northern Kentucky University (11-4 overall, 4-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference) put them in a four-way tie in the GLVC East Division, and was helped by outstanding play by senior guard Steven Wright.
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Men score four-way tie in conference win

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
The Norse continued its winning streak to four Jan. 13, against the University of Missouri-St. Louis, winning 68-53 at Regents Hall. The win by Northern Kentucky University (11-4 overall, 4-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference) put them in a four-way tie in the GLVC East Division, and was helped by outstanding play by senior guard Steven Wright.
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Men’s basketball pulls off upset

Matt Birkholtz and Matt Birkholtz
Northern Kentucky University Men's Basketball Team pulled a major upset in Great Lakes Valley Conference play Dec. 2 at Regents Hall. The Norse (4-2 overall, 1-2 GLVC) defeated No. 21 ranked Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 81-76 on a strong effort by senior Steven Wright's 29-point performance.
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Women’s basketball beats WSU

Matt Birkholtz
The Northern Kentucky Women's Basketball Team, ranked No. 15 in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II, won big over Wayne State University Nov. 25. The Norse (2-0) dominated the boards and the game, winning 97-56. NKU had six players scoring in double digits, and leading the team was sophomore forward Cassie Brannen.
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DI College Basketball Preview

Matt Birkholtz
College basketball is coming back to the spotlight as local teams begin their seasons, with some starting this past weekend. University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati Bearcats hosted the Jim Thorpe Classic Nov. 10 and 11 at the Fifth Third Bank Arena.
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Bengals lose 26-20 to Baltimore Ravens

Matt Birkholtz
The Cincinnati Bengals' season has turned into a spiral as the frustrations continued to build with a 26-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Lack of play on both sides of the ball proved again the Bengals are not playoff caliber. The injuries of main position players such as tackle Levi Jones and center Rich Braham have hurt the team's production as well, but it doesn't have any consistency in its play and it showed on the field.
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Cards take series with 4-1 victory

Matt Birkholtz
The St. Louis Cardinals ended its great playoff run by claiming its first World Series Championship in 24 years. They secured the title with a win Oct. 27 by defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2. Pitcher Jeff Weaver, the starter for the Cardinals, continued his outstanding playoff performance by pitching eight strong innings.
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Detroit Evens Series, Heads to St. Louis

Matt Birkholtz
After a one week hiatus, the Detroit Tigers were handed its worst defeat of the post-season, falling 7-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals' offense hit strong, as the bats of Albert Pujols, Jim Edmonds and Scott Rolen provided the core of the production.
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Nationally-ranked men’s soccer team continues winning ways

Matt Birkholtz
Northern Kentucky University Men's Soccer Team has continued its strong season. Oct. 6, No. 16 NKU faced Rockhurst University at the Town ' Country Sports Complex in Wilder, Ky., ending in 0-0 competitive match-up. The Norse had its chances to get the victory by shooting 13 shots on the goal.
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