The Northerner

Athletic department breaks even

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor December 5, 2014

NKU’s Athletic Department is working with a $10,689,991 budget, but that may not stretch out as far as one would think.   Revenue for athletics According to the most recent budget provided by NKU...

NKU freshman Tayler Persons pulls up for the jumper during NKUs 98-48 win over Ohio Mid-Western. NKU defeated Ohio Mid-Western 98-48 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Men’s basketball dominate Ohio Mid-Western

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

Every player on the men’s basketball team saw the court Saturday night against Ohio Mid-Western as NKU dominated in a 98-48 win. The game started off quick for the Norse as they took of on a 17-0 run...

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.

Women’s basketball fall 45-38 to Loyola

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 22, 2014

NKU’s women’s basketball team took on Loyola University on Saturday in their home opener, losing to the Ramblers 45-38. The Loyola Ramblers took and early 8-6 lead to start off the game. After the...

The chart above show the levels of employment by the NKU Department of Athletics. All information for the chart was collected from their website.

Athletic department plans to diversify

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

Over half of the employees listed on the NKU Athletics website are white males, which has remained a common trend at universities across the country. According to the Race and Gender Report Card from...

Ethan Faulkner drives to the basket during the 2012-2013 season against Lipscomb University. Faulkner is now an assistant coach for the Norse.

Assistant coaches bring DI experience

Clayton Castle, Reporter November 12, 2014

As the Norse begin their first season of conference postseason eligibility, the men’s basketball team welcomes two new assistant coaches to the ranks, both with Division I college basketball playing...

NKU winterguard team to hold auditions

Kassidy Stricklett, Reporter November 6, 2014

As a freshman Sayre Frederick knew exactly what kind of extracurricular activity she wanted to sign up for when she came to NKU. Upon arriving however, she discovered that the university did not have the...

NKU forward Diego Martinez scores the lone goal in the double overtime game. NKU defeated Stetson 1-0 in double overtime at NKU Soccer Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.

Golden goal brings victory on Senior Night

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 1, 2014

NKU men’s soccer picked up their first conference win of the season Saturday night against Stetson University, winning 1-0 in double overtime. The game started of quick for both teams with Stetson’s...

NKUs volleyball team celebrates after a NKU point against Stetson in the third set of NKUs 3-0 win against the Hatters. NKU defeated Stetson 3-0 at Regents Hall on NKU Campus on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.

Volleyball sweeps Stetson at home

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 1, 2014

NKU’s volleyball team took on Stetson University for the second time this season on Saturday, sweeping them in a quick three set match, winning 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-23). The match was quite the turnaround...

NKU midfielder Cian McDonald scores the lone goal in NKUs 1-0 victory over Eastern Illinois. NKU defeated Eastern Illinois 1-0 at NKU Soccer Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

McDonald’s lone goal enough for NKU

Clayton Castle, Reporter October 29, 2014

Despite being a defensive match for most of the night, Cian McDonald and the NKU men’s soccer team proved to be too much for Eastern Illinois, defeating the Panthers 1-0 on a chilly Wednesday night at...

NKUs Keely Creamer goes up to spike the ball over the net. She and the Norse will look to start the season strong tonight vs. Indiana

Volleyball picks up 3-1 win over EKU

Clayton Castle, Reporter October 28, 2014

NKU’s volleyball team took on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels Tuesday night, defeating them 3-1. After losing the first set by eight points, the NKU women’s volleyball team came back to win the next...

NKU players celebrate after an NKU point in NKUs come from behind win. NKU defeated Lipscomb 3-2 at Regents Hall on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.

Volleyball finds thrilling win over Lipscomb

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 24, 2014

NKU volleyball picked up an intense 3-2 win, finding victory in the last three sets for the first time ever over Lipscomb University. “The girls are definitely pumped. It’s probably the biggest win...

86% of recruitments come from within a five-hour radius of NKU. This map was provided by Google and http://www.freemaptools.com/how-far-can-i-travel.htm

Athletic recruitment policies change

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 24, 2014

Recruitment is the foundation of any athletic program, and with a recent transition to Division I, NKU has made many changes to the way it seeks out student-athletes. Many variables have changed the recruiting...

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