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NKU guard Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKUs win over Stetson. NKU defeated Stetson 68-62 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Jan. 29, 2015.

Women’s basketball in second with win over Stetson

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 29, 2015

With second place in the Atlantic Sun Conference on the line, the NKU women’s basketball took advantage of hot shooting hands by Christine Roush and Melody Doss to lead the Norse to a 68-62 win over...

Hot Seat: Deontae Cole

Hot Seat: Deontae Cole

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 29, 2015

Deontae Cole Basketball Sophomore Deontae Cole has played in all 20 games for the Norse this season, where he averages 12.4 minutes and 4.1 points per game. The Toledo, Ohio native scored a career-high...

Baseball coach celebrates anniversary with NKU

Baseball coach celebrates anniversary with NKU

Chris Looy, Contributor January 29, 2015

The first pitch in NKU’s season opener against the Campbell Camels will mark the 15th year Todd Asalon has been the head baseball coach of the Norse. “It’s been an incredible journey,” Asalon...

Student-athletes break department GPA record

Student-athletes break department GPA record

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 28, 2015

During the fall 2014 semester, the NKU student-athletes recorded a cumulative semester grade point average of 3.22, the highest GPA recorded by the department since the university began tracking student-athlete...

NKU center Jalen Billups had 31 points Saturday in NKUs victory over Ohio Northern in exhibition action at the BB&T Arena.

Norse rebound from Thursday loss with win over Jacksonville

DeSherion McBroom, Staff Writer January 24, 2015

On Saturday afternoon, the NKU men’s basketball team faced the Jacksonville Dolphins. The Norse bounced back from their Thursday loss to North Florida to knock off Jacksonville 81-59. The Norse started...

NKU guard Rianna Gayheart (5) and her teammates prepare to open the 2015-16 basketball season Friday at Miami University.

Norse women battle for close win over USC Upstate

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 18, 2015

In one of the hardest fought games of the season, the NKU women’s basketball defeated the USC Upstate Spartans in a nail-biter by a score of 77-74 on Saturday night in front of 1,163 fans at The Bank...

Hot Seat: Melody Doss

Hot Seat: Melody Doss

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 16, 2015

Melody Doss Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Major: Marketing  Melody Doss has appeared in all 16 games for the Norse this season, where she averages 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. But, what...

NKU player Jalen Billups drives to the net against UT Martin in the second half of NKUs 56-71 loss. NKU lost to UT Martin 56-71 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on December 3, 2014.

Norse pick up first conference win, beat Kennesaw State

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 14, 2015

The NKU men’s basketball team picked up its first Atlantic Sun Conference win of the season on Wednesday night, defeating the Kennesaw State Owls 76-72 in a close, physical game at The Bank of Kentucky...

NKUs Melody Doss drives the lane to the basket during NKUs victory over Georgetown College. NKU defeated Georgetown College 78-57 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Doss, Davis lead NKU to win over Georgetown

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor January 6, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team ended non-conference play with a 78-57 win over NAIA-affiliated Georgetown (Ky.) in front of 1,088 fans at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday night. Melody Doss led...

NKUs Melody Doss goes up for a shot during the second half of NKUs win over IUPUI. NKU defeated IUPUI 57-43 at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Women’s basketball streak ends to Wright State

Carrie Crotzer, Managing Editor January 3, 2015

The NKU women’s basketball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end Saturday afternoon, taking a 72-60 loss against Wright State University. “I was really proud of our kids for their effort,”...

NKU junior Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKUs 38-45 loss to Loyola (Chicago). NKU lost to Loyola (Chicago) 35-45 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Norse defeat local rival Cincinnati

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 18, 2014

The NKU women’s basketball team will retain bragging rights over the University of Cincinnati Bearcats women’s basketball team as the Norse defeated the Bearcats for the second year in a row by a score...

NKU mens basketball player Anthony Monaco faces a defender during the first half of NKUs 42-67 loss to West Virginia University. NKU was defeated by West Virginia University 42-67 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

Norse rebound after loss to West Virginia, win big over UC-Clermont

Clayton Castle, Sports Editor December 14, 2014

NKU's men’s basketball team looked to bounce back from their 25-point loss to West Virginia last weekend by defeating UC-Clermont on Sunday afternoon. The team did just that, defeating the Cougars by...

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