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NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker dives for the save during NKUs 1-1 tie against Xavier. The Norse tied Xavier 1-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 9, 2014.

NKU women’s soccer battle to a draw against Xavier

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

NKU’s women’s soccer team returned home Tuesday Sep. 9 to take on Xavier University resulting in a draw. NKU would start the game with just 10 players on the field due to injuries on the team. “The...

NKU middle hitter Jenna Ruble jumps to hit the ball over the net during NKUs 3-0 loss to Eastern Michigan. NKU lost to Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Regent Hall in the inaugural Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational and finished 2-1 in the tournament.

NKU volleyball faces victory and defeat in tournament

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 6, 2014

With a victory Friday night against Samford, the NKU women’s volleyball team faced a double header Saturday Sep. 6 against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Eastern Michigan University. The...

NKUs Jenna Ruble (17), Jayden Julian  (21) and Taylor Snyder  (11) celebrate a point during the Norses 3-0 win over Samford University. Northern Kentucky University won 3-0 against Samford University in the inaugural Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 in Regents Hall in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

NKU volleyball takes victory over Samford

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 5, 2014

The NKU women’s volleyball team would expand their winning streak to 4-0 Sep. 5, defeating Samford University in the Northern Kentucky Volleyball Invitational. NKU would start off strong, taking an...

2014 women’s volleyball players to watch this season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 5, 2014

With three wins already under their belt, their own invitational tournament this weekend, and an exciting season in front of them, The Northerner sat down with women’s volleyball Head Coach Elizabeth...

NKU mens soccer player, Ronald Moss, scores NKUs only goal in the match vs University of Cincinnati that finished in a tie. NKU hosted University of Cincinnati on Friday, August 29, 2014 at the NKU Soccer Stadium, drawing a tie at 1-1.

NKU men’s soccer draw in first game against Cincinnati

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 29, 2014

The Norse men’s soccer team took on the Cincinnati Bearcats Aug. 29 at home in a draw of 1-1. The game would take off quick with a clear competition for control between the teams. “They’re very...

NKU womens soccer player, Macy Hamblin shoots the ball during NKUs 4-0 win against Eastern Illinois University. NKU defeated Eastern Illinois University 4-0 after the game was called due to lightning in the area.

Lightning forces early end to first game of the season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 23, 2014

The NKU women’s soccer team faced Eastern Illinois University Aug. 22 in their first ever match up. The game started off quick for NKU with a goal coming in the third minute by redshirt junior, Kelsey...

New sports information assistant director links fans with media

New sports information assistant director links fans with media

Matt Hepner, Contributor August 22, 2014

The athletic department has faced many changes over the last two years and the latest change came in the form of new Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Media. Starting fresh at the beginning...

NKU Womens Basketball huddling up during NKUs tournament win against McNeese State on March 20, 2014. The A-SUN has changed their rules allowing all schools championship eligible in 2014.

Atlantic Sun eligibity rules changed in favor of NKU

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 20, 2014

For the first time since joining Division I athletics, NKU is eligible for postseason athletic play. For the past two years NKU hasn’t been eligible for postseason athletic play because the NCAA’s...

NKU Mens Soccer forward Caleb Eastham heads the ball towards the goal in the first half of NKUs home opener game vs UK. NKU tied University of Kentucky 0-0 Sunday, August 18, 2014 at NKUs Soccer Complex.

Mens soccer team draws against UK, shatters attendance record

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor August 18, 2014

NKU's men’s soccer team started their pre-season with an exhibition game against the University of Kentucky on Sunday, Aug. 17 that resulted in a 0-0 draw. NKU came out strong, holding much control...

Athletes and marketing students working together for the F.A.S.T. project.

Athletics and marketing class team up for research project

Courtney Ferguson, Contributing Writer February 26, 2014

Students participating in Joe Cobbs’ sports marketing class are working with NKU Athletics to gain real-world experience and develop solutions for the department. The Field Application Student Training...

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs N Issues breakfast on August 13 at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger, Kentucky was a chance for business owners from around the area to meet the new NKU Athletic Director Ken Bothof and talk about his bold new vision of NKU Athletics. NKU President Geoffrey Mearns answers questions from business owners about how he sees the future of Northern Kentucky Universitys athletic program.

New athletic director celebrates ‘a new day in NKU athletics’ with Chamber of Commerce

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2013

It may only have been his second official day, but Northern Kentucky University’s new Director of Athletics Ken Bothof wasted no time sitting around the office. Bothof spent this morning alongside...

Athletic lab expands with program

Dejoira Phillips, Contributing writer April 25, 2013

Junior Thomas Brossart has studied in the athletic training lab for three years. He has to work with several people on his lab table due to the overcrowding in the classroom. Limited space and time availability...

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