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NKU fans cheer during the game against UNC Asheville.

Mens Basketball: Five home games to air on Fox Sports Ohio

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 18, 2018

Northern Kentucky University and Fox Sports Ohio recently entered into an agreement to air five Norse men’s basketball games on the regional network this season. “Partnering with FOX Sports Ohio...

Dantez Walton (32) goes up for a shot during the game against Manhattan. Walton had 15 points on the game.

NKU holds off late rally to win 59-53

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2018

After pulling off a six-point margin victory against Manhattan on Saturday night, the NKU men’s basketball team remain undefeated (5-0) and in the driver's seat in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball...

Maddy Weber (15) celebrates after a Norse point during the game against Oakland.

Norse sweep Vikings; advance to HLVB Championship

Jasmine Smart, Reporter November 18, 2018

The Norse managed a clean sweep (25-20, 25-22, 27-25) over Cleveland State in the semifinals of the Horizon League Volleyball Championship Tournament on Saturday night. With the victory, the Norse move...

NKU Players Celebrate after a point during the game against UNC Asheville. The Norse won 77-50.

NKU defeats UNC Ashville in KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic opener

Aric France, Reporter November 17, 2018

The Norse opened its KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic by defeating the Bulldogs 77-50 on Friday night. With the victory, the Norse remain undefeated (4-0) while the Bulldogs drop to 1-2. Jalen...

Laura Crawford (12) cheers after a Norse point.

Norse volleyball survives and advances to HLVC Semifinals

Jasmine Smart, Reporter November 16, 2018

The NKU women’s volleyball team won a five-set thriller (25-21, 21-25, 22-25, 25-14, 15-9) over Wright State in the Horizon League Volleyball Championship Tournament quarterfinals on Friday afternoon....

Chris Vogt (33) blocks a shot by a Wilmington player. Vogt had 3 blocks on the game.

Preview: KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2018
A new basketball tournament is bringing top-tier teams together at BB&T this weekend, and the Norse face stiff competition.
Ashton Terrill (6) celebrates after a Norse point during the game against Oakland.

Preview: 2018 Horizon League Volleyball Tournament

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 16, 2018

After recording their highest finish in conference play and tieing Cleveland State for second place, the Norse will enter the 2018 Horizon League Volleyball Tournament as the No. 3 seed and will begin...

Hannah Fischer (4), Rikard Lindqvist (10)

Fischer and Lindqvist earn Academic All-District honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 15, 2018

The 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District men’s and women's soccer team, selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), was announced recently to recognize the nation's top student-athletes...

Alex Willis (9), Alex Greive (7), Stian Jorgensen (19)

Men’s Soccer: Three players earn Horizon League Postseason Honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

The NKU men's soccer team had three players receive postseason honors last week from the Horizon League as Alex Willis, Alex Greive and Stian Jorgensen were voted by the league’s head coaches to the...

Haley Libs (4) jumps to hit a ball during the game against Oakland. Libs had 14 kills during the game.

Libs named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 13, 2018

After recording back-to-back double-doubles and helping the Norse to their highest conference finish (2nd place) since transitioning to Division I, senior standout Haley Libs was named the Horizon League...

Haley Libs (4) celebrates after a Norse point during the game against Green Bay.

Norse win six straight, clinch tournament berth

Jasmine Smart, Reporter November 11, 2018

NKU women’s volleyball team finished off their regular season play with back-to-back wins against Oakland University and Cleveland State on Friday and Saturday night. With the victories, the Norse...

Zaynah Robinson (5) drives towards the basket during the game against Thomas More. Robinson had 8 points during the game.

Norse pull off thrilling double overtime win

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

After draining a pair of clutch three-pointers in the first overtime and collecting an additional seven points in the second overtime, transfer guard Zaynah Robinson made all the difference for the Norse...

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