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Matthew Dietz

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor

Name: Matthew Dietz

Position: Sports Editor

Bio: A native of Northern Kentucky, Matthew has always had a passion for sports and writing, combining the two in his role as Sports Editor for The Northerner. Matthew enjoys writing profile stories, as well as covering a variety of NKU sporting events on campus. When he is not writing about the Norse, Matthew enjoys watching Netflix, reading, and of course, watching his beloved hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds. You can follow Matthew on Twitter @matthewdietz_1 

Year/Major: Junior/Journalism

Favorite TV show: The Office

Social media handle: @matthewdietz_1 on Twitter

 

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NKU sophomore Roberto Burlew (8) dribbles in the open field against Robert Morris on Saturday.

Norse come up empty in 1-0 loss against Robert Morris

September 11, 2021
NKU forward Sam Robinson (17) makes a cut against Robert Morris on Saturday.

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September 11, 2021
Robert Morris players celebrate the lone goal of their 1-0 win over NKU on Saturday night.

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September 11, 2021
NKU midfielder Ryan Godding fights through contact during Saturday's loss to Robert Morris.

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September 11, 2021
Robert Morris' Nathaniel David (12) dribbles the ball during RMU's 1-0 win over NKU on Saturday.

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September 11, 2021
The Colors are presented during the National Anthem before NKU's match against Robert Morris on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.

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September 11, 2021
NKU forward Dylan Bufton (7) looks down the field during NKU's 1-0 loss to Robert Morris on Saturday.

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September 11, 2021
NKU's Lindsey Meyer (14) chases down the ball against Evansville. Meyer scored the Norse lone goal of the match on Sunday.

Norse tie for second straight match in 1-1 draw against Evansville

September 5, 2021
What to expect from The Northerner in 2021-22

What to expect from The Northerner in 2021-22

September 3, 2021
NKU players celebrate a goal during the Norse 3-0 win over Centre on Saturday at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Season preview: NKU men’s soccer looks to continue winning this fall

September 3, 2021
The NKU women's soccer huddles on the sideline for a water break during a match against Eastern Kentucky.

Anchored by returning stars, NKU women’s soccer looks to build on last season’s success

August 29, 2021
Members of the NKU women's soccer team walk back on to the field following a break in the action against Eastern Kentucky.

NKU men’s and women’s soccer teams falter in road matches on Thursday

August 27, 2021
NKU players celebrate the 'golden goal' by Chloe Mills during the Norse 2-1 win over Eastern Kentucky at NKU Soccer Stadium on Sunday.

Norse shake off a slow start, beat Eastern Kentucky 2-1 in overtime

August 22, 2021
Northern Kentucky players celebrate a goal by Sofia Wilmes during the Norse 2-1 win over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday.

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August 22, 2021
NKU forward Annie Greene jostles for the ball during NKU's 2-1 win over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday.

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August 22, 2021
The exterior of BB&T Arena.

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August 22, 2021
Mimi Stines rushes up to receive the ball from teammate Shelby Wall (13) during NKU's 2-1 win over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday.

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August 22, 2021
NKU's Ashleigh Cronin falls to the ground during the match against Eastern Kentucky on Sunday.

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August 22, 2021
Eastern Kentucky celebrates a goal in the first half against NKU on Sunday.

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August 22, 2021
Eastern Kentucky midfielder Michaela Iacono (10) dribbles the ball against NKU on Sunday.

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August 22, 2021
Eastern Kentucky players huddle before their match against Northern Kentucky on Sunday.

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August 22, 2021
NKU senior defender Sam Slocum (2) looks on near midfield as the Norse battle the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday night.

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August 22, 2021
A Kentucky player dribbles the ball toward the middle of the field during Kentucky's 2-0 win over the Norse on Friday.

[PHOTO] NKU men’s soccer wraps up preseason action with 2-0 exhibition loss to Kentucky

August 20, 2021
NKU and Kentucky players leap for the ball near the goal on Friday night.

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August 20, 2021
NKU freshman midfielder Gustav Severinsen (11) dribbles through contact during NKU's 2-0 loss against Kentucky on Friday night.

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August 20, 2021
NKU defender Samuel Nwosu (6) dribbles the ball against Kentucky on Friday night. The Norse would lose the match 2-0.

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August 20, 2021
Several NKU players plead their cases to the referee to no avail after a Kentucky goal in the first half.

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August 20, 2021
Kentucky players celebrate their first goal of the match against NKU on Friday night.

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August 20, 2021
Kentucky midfielder Enzo Mauriz (17) sends the ball up the field during the Wildcats' 2-0 win over NKU on Friday.

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August 20, 2021
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August 20, 2021
Norse forward Sam Robinson (17) looks on during NKU's 2-0 setback to Kentucky on Friday.

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August 20, 2021
Kentucky goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner (1) prepares to send the ball away in Kentucky's win over NKU on Friday night.

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August 20, 2021
NKU forward Annie Greene dribbles the ball during NKU's 2-1 loss to Cincinnati on Thursday. Greene scored the lone goal for the Norse on a penalty kick.

Comeback attempt falls short as Norse lose Riverboat Rivalry to Cincinnati, 2-1

August 19, 2021
NKU forward Sofia Wilmes (4) dribbles the ball past a Cincinnati defender during NKU's match against Cincinnati on Thursday.

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August 19, 2021
Alexis Trammell (16) throws the ball in toward Sofia Wilmes (4) during NKU's match against Cincinnati on Thursday.

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August 19, 2021
NKU goalkeeper Mimi Stines (00) directs her teammates during NKU's 2-1 defeat to Cincinnati on Thursday.

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August 19, 2021
Cincinnati players celebrate after a goal during the Bearcats' 2-1 victory over the Norse on Thursday.

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August 19, 2021
Cincinnati goalkeeper Anna Rexford looks on during the Bearcats' 2-1 win over the Norse on Thursday.

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August 19, 2021
NKU players prepare to defend a shot during Thursday's match against Cincinnati.

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August 19, 2021
NKU forgives $600,000 in student debt accumulated during pandemic among other $3M Equity Initiatives

NKU forgives $600,000 in student debt accumulated during pandemic among other $3M Equity Initiatives

July 22, 2021
Norse MBB adds Pivorius to incoming freshman class for 2021-22 season

Norse MBB adds Pivorius to incoming freshman class for 2021-22 season

July 19, 2021
NKU baseball names Dizzy Peyton third head coach in program history

NKU baseball names Dizzy Peyton third head coach in program history

June 8, 2021
David Bӧhm tips the ball toward the basket, eventually scoring the game winner at the buzzer to lift the Norse over Detroit Mercy.

David Bӧhm’s journey from the Czech Republic to NKU postseason hero

June 6, 2021
Empty seats inside BB&T Arena.

How NKU Athletics has been hit by the pandemic financially

May 2, 2021
NKU men’s and women’s soccer teams fall in championship on Saturday

NKU men’s and women’s soccer teams fall in championship on Saturday

April 17, 2021
Stock image of NKU Women's Soccer player with northerner logo and

NKU women’s soccer cruises past UIC in Horizon League Tournament semifinal

April 12, 2021
NKU soccer teams dominate All-Horizon League honors

NKU soccer teams dominate All-Horizon League honors

April 8, 2021
Kailey Ivins with the ball against Wright State on Monday. Ivins scored the go-ahead goal on her Senior Day in the 2-0 victory.

NKU women’s soccer wins regular-season title in 2-0 win over Wright State

April 5, 2021
NKU men’s soccer team clinches regular-season title; NKU women’s soccer wins fifth straight

NKU men’s soccer team clinches regular-season title; NKU women’s soccer wins fifth straight

March 30, 2021
Stock image of NKU Women's Soccer player with northerner logo and

NKU women’s soccer team picks up 2-0 shutout win over Cleveland State

March 17, 2021
NKU players celebrate the dramatic win over Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League quarterfinals.

NKU falls short in bid for third straight Horizon League Tournament title, falling to Oakland in semifinals

March 9, 2021
David Bӧhm tips the ball toward the basket, eventually scoring the game winner at the buzzer to lift the Norse over Detroit Mercy.

Böhm’s buzzer beater gives NKU 70-69 over Detroit Mercy in Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals

March 3, 2021
Lindsey Duvall shoots a free throw during NKU's win over Robert Morris in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament on Thursday.

NKU WBB advances to quarterfinals behind Duvall’s career-high 29 points

February 26, 2021
NKU women’s soccer ties Oakland 1-1 in first match of the season at NKU Soccer Stadium

NKU women’s soccer ties Oakland 1-1 in first match of the season at NKU Soccer Stadium

February 24, 2021
Marques Warrick takes an open jump shot during NKU's game against UIC at BB&T Arena.

NKU MBB guard Marques Warrick named Horizon League Freshman of the Year

February 23, 2021
Bufton’s late goal gives NKU men’s soccer 2-1 victory over Oakland

Bufton’s late goal gives NKU men’s soccer 2-1 victory over Oakland

February 22, 2021
Bryson Langdon drives to the hoop during NKU's win over Wright State on Friday night at BB&T Arena.

NKU MBB turns attention to Horizon League Tournament after regular season finale loss to Wright State

February 20, 2021
Adrian Nelson (4) finishes off a slam dunk against Wright State on Friday night.

NKU MBB uses balanced scoring attack to upset Wright State 81-75

February 20, 2021
Members of the NKU WBB team look down the court as a play unfolds during Friday afternoon's loss to Wright State.

NKU WBB unable to bring home Senior Day win, falls to Wright State 63-54

February 13, 2021
The Norse defend the perimeter against Wright State on Friday night.

Wright State coasts to a 66-50 victory over NKU WBB

February 12, 2021
NKU men’s soccer preview: Team embracing the challenges of spring season

NKU men’s soccer preview: Team embracing the challenges of spring season

February 9, 2021
The exterior of BB&T Arena.

Short-handed NKU WBB falls to Green Bay for second consecutive game

February 6, 2021
NKU WBB falls to Green Bay for first conference loss of the season

NKU WBB falls to Green Bay for first conference loss of the season

February 5, 2021
NKU and UIC tip it off for the second game of the two-game series at BB&T Arena.

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February 5, 2021
Bryson Langdon attempts the game-winning jump shot to beat the UIC Flames 69-67 on Saturday.

[PHOTO] NKU MBB survives a nail-biter against UIC on Saturday night

January 30, 2021
Marques Warrick shoots a fadeaway jump shot over a UIC defender. Warrick finished with 11 points.

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January 30, 2021
A group of NKU players help their teammate Trevon Faulkner back to his feet.

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January 30, 2021
Marques Warrick goes into the air and between two UIC defenders for the layup attempt. Warrick had 11 points on Saturday.

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January 30, 2021
NKU guard Bryson Langdon shoots a jumper over the outstretched arm of a UIC defender. Langdon knocked down the game-winner later in the contest.

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January 30, 2021
NKU center Noah Hupmann throws down a two-handed slam dunk against UIC. Hupmann finished with 4 points.

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January 30, 2021
NKU guard Trevon Faulkner shoots a jump shot from the corner against UIC. Faulkner led the Norse with 15 points on Saturday.

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January 30, 2021
NKU guard Jake Evans draws multiple UIC defenders into the air during Saturday's game.

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January 30, 2021
NKU guard Marques Warrick takes an open shot against the UIC Flames on Saturday.

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January 30, 2021
The Norse and UIC Flames tip it off from BB&T Arena. NKU would go on to win 72-68.

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January 30, 2021
NKU guard Jake Evans drives past a UIC defender on Friday night.

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January 30, 2021
NKU guard Trevon Faulkner attempts a shot against UIC. Faulkner finished the night with 25 points.

[PHOTO] NKU MBB extends win streak to three with Friday night win over UIC

January 29, 2021
Marques Warrick throws the ball in-bounds on the sideline against UIC. Warrick finished with 20 points.

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January 29, 2021
Marques Warrick attempts a free throw against UIC. Warrick poured in 20 points on Friday night.

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January 29, 2021
NKU guard Marques Warrick shoots a jump shot over a UIC defender on Friday night.

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January 29, 2021
The Norse huddle during a timeout on Friday night against UIC.

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January 29, 2021
NKU forward David Böhm shoots a jump shot against UIC. Böhm finished the night with four points.

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January 29, 2021
Adham Eleeda (1) shoots a three against UIC. Eleeda had two made threes in the game.

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January 29, 2021
NKU forward David Böhm shoots a jump shot against UIC. Böhm finished the night with four points.

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January 29, 2021
FILE: Women's Soccer Head Coach Bob Sheehan talks to Mimi Stines (00) before the start of the second half during the game against Wright State. The Norse fell to the Raiders 3-1 on the night.

NKU Women’s Soccer preparing for spring season after extended offseason

January 24, 2021
David Böhm (13) attempts a jumper against IUPUI.

NKU MBB losing streak falls to four following loss against IUPUI

January 16, 2021
IUPUI beats NKU MBB in first game of the weekend behind Burk’s 27 points

IUPUI beats NKU MBB in first game of the weekend behind Burk’s 27 points

January 16, 2021
The exterior of BB&T Arena.

NKU MBB and WBB will play remainder of the 2020-21 season without fans at games

January 8, 2021
Trevon Faulkner (12) drives past a Purdue Fort Wayne defender. The Norse would defeat the Mastodons 70-68.

Warrick knocks down winning shot in final seconds to lead NKU MBB to 70-68 win over Purdue Fort Wayne

January 2, 2021
NKU breaks a huddle during their win against Purdue Fort Wayne at BB&T Arena.

NKU MBB improves to 2-1 in Horizon League; NKU WBB loses tough one to second-ranked Louisville

January 1, 2021
Empty seats inside BB&T Arena.

NKU MBB pauses basketball activities due to positive COVID-19 test

December 22, 2020
NKU MBB struggles in loss to Youngstown State; NKU WBB sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne

NKU MBB struggles in loss to Youngstown State; NKU WBB sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne

December 21, 2020
Marques Warrick (3) looks for an open teammate in NKU's game against Youngstown State. Warrick finished with 18 points in the victory.

NKU MBB begins Horizon League play with 79-64 victory over Youngstown State

December 19, 2020
NKU WBB defeats Robert Morris again; NKU MBB falls to Kent State

NKU WBB defeats Robert Morris again; NKU MBB falls to Kent State

December 13, 2020
Guard Lindsey Duvall (5) drives to the hoop against a Robert Morris defender. Duvall finished the game with 21 points and 13 rebounds.

NKU WBB earns first victory of the season in blowout win over Robert Morris

December 12, 2020
Adrian Nelson (4) shoots over a Tennessee Tech defender. Nelson finished with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Juniors lead the way as NKU MBB defeats Tennessee Tech to improve to 2-0 on the season; WBB falls to 0-3

December 3, 2020
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