The Northerner

Norse women throw up points in win at Regents Hall

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 21, 2015

Donning throwback uniforms in honor of Throwback Night at Regents Hall, the NKU women’s basketball team lit up the scoreboard early and cruised to a 67-29 win over the North Florida Ospreys. “I thought...

NKU guard Tayler Persons dribbles the ball while holding off a West Virginia University defender during NKUs loss to WVU.

The value of a tough non-conference schedule

Gavin Colton, Reporter February 20, 2015

Since the transition to Division I in 2012, NKU has competed with some of the highest ranked teams in the country such as the University of Wisconsin, University of Nebraska, West Virginia University and...

Hot Seat: Tyler White

Hot Seat: Tyler White

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 15, 2015

Tyler White Basketball Junior Communication Studies Major Tyler White has appeared in all 23 games for the Norse this season, averaging 9.3 points per game and 26 minutes. He scored a season-high 24...

NKU guards Chad Jackson (top right), Tyler White (left) and center Jalen Billups (bottom right) struggle to rebound the ball against FGCUs Marc-Eddy Norelia (center) during NKUs 59-65 loss to FGCU. NKU lost to Florida Gulf Coast 59-65 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

Norse lose thriller to Florida Gulf Coast

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 12, 2015

Coming off a huge Homecoming win over Lipscomb, the NKU men’s basketball was hoping to repeat by beating the top team in the Atlantic Sun in the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, but fell short, losing 65-59...

NKU baseball vs. UK to be aired on SEC Network

NKU baseball vs. UK to be aired on SEC Network

Chris Looy, Contributor February 12, 2015

Lights, camera, action. The NKU baseball team recently announced that its game against the Kentucky Wildcats on May 12 will be broadcast on the SEC Network. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Cliff...

NKU guard Chad Jackson scores game high 26 points in NKUs loss to North Florida. North Florida defeated NKU 74-66 on Jan. 22, 2015 in The Bank of Kentucky Center.

PREVIEW: Florida Gulf Coast at Northern Kentucky

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 11, 2015

On Monday, SGA President John Jose declared this week to be #FGCUHateWeek in advance of Thursday’s men’s basketball game against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles of Fort Meyers, Florida. The Atlantic...

NKU Head Coach Dave Bezold talks to Tayler Persons (2) during the second half of NKUs 68-55 win. NKU defeated North Carolina A&T 68-55 in their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Coaches Bezold and Plitzuweit take part in weekly radio show

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 11, 2015

Beginning this basketball season, Learfield Sports’ Norse Sports Properties, the media production company that produces the NKU basketball games for the radio, began producing a weekly radio show featuring...

NKU guard Jordan Jackson shoots the ball in NKUs 77-60 win over Lipscomb. NKU defeated Lipscomb 77-60 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Norse thrill at homecoming, beat Lipscomb 77-60

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 7, 2015

The NKU men’s basketball team ended their two-game losing streak on Saturday night, beating the Lipscomb Bisons 77-60 on Homecoming Night at The Bank of Kentucky Center in front of 3,887 fans, the second-largest...

Hot Seat: Rianna Gayheart

Hot Seat: Rianna Gayheart

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 6, 2015

Rianna Gayheart Basketball Junior Organizational Leadership and Communication Studies Major Rianna Gayheart has appeared in all 21 games for the Norse this season, averaging 6.9 points per game and...

SharRae Davis gets ready to shoot the ball during the first half of NKUs loss to FGCU. Northern Kentucky lost to Florida Gulf Coast 46-76 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

The Bank of Ky. Center to change its name

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 5, 2015

Due to the recent buyout of The Bank of Kentucky by BB&T Corporation, the home arena of NKU, The Bank of Kentucky Center, will change its name to reflect the buyout as early as next fall, according...

Melody Doss scored her 1,000th point of her NKU career from the free throw line during the second half of NKUs loss to FGCU. Northern Kentucky lost to Florida Gulf Coast 46-76 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

Melody Doss makes history with thousandth point

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor February 4, 2015

Melody Doss continues to rise up the all-time NKU scoring list this season, including becoming the 28th member of the NKU women’s basketball 1,000 points club in Saturday’s loss to Florida Gulf Coast. The...

Melody Doss scored her 1,000th point of her NKU career from the free throw line during the second half of NKUs loss to FGCU. Northern Kentucky lost to Florida Gulf Coast 46-76 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center

Doss scores 1,000th career point in loss to Florida Gulf Coast

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 31, 2015

Melody Doss became the 28th player in NKU women’s basketball history to score 1,000 points, while the Norse lost to the  first-place Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 67-46 on Saturday night in front of 1,684...

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