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Travel impacts budget

Clayton Castle, Reporter October 17, 2014

As the Northern Kentucky University athletics department enters its third year of the required four year transition period into Division I, competition has increased and improved, and travel costs have...

NKUs Cian McDonald shoots the ball in the second half for NKUs lone goal during NKUs 3-1 loss to FGCU. The Norse lost 3-1 to Florida Gulf Coast University at NKU Soccer Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.

Men’s soccer takes first conference loss

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 11, 2014

NKU men’s soccer had their first game in a week at home Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast University, losing 3-1. The first half started off slow for both sides with each team having equal control...

NKU volleyball celebrates their win against Jacksonville. NKU defeated Jacksonville 3-0 on Friday, Oct. 11, 2014 at Regents Hall.

Volleyball sees quick win over Jacksonville

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 11, 2014

NKU took on their second home game of the weekend against Jacksonville University, winning in a quick match 3-0. NKU would start off the first set strong winning 25-13, never allowing the Dolphins to...

NKU celebrates their come from behind win against North Florida. NKU defeated North Florida 3-2 coming from behind for the win in Regents Hall at Northern Kentucky University on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014.

NKU volleyball battles for win against North Florida

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 10, 2014

NKU women’s volleyball returned home Friday night to face North Florida after a six road game streak, producing four wins for the team. NKU would win the match against UNF after a grueling battle 3-2. NKU...

NKU mens basketball player Jalen Billups goes up for the dunk, finishing 4th in the NKU Dunk Contest at Black and Gold Madness. NKUs 2014 Black and Gold Madness was held at the Bank of Kentucky Center on October 9, 2014 celebrating the start of the 2014-15 season.

Madness takes over the BOK Center

Clayton Castle, Reporter October 10, 2014

The NKU men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their 2014-15 campaigns by hosting their annual Black n Gold Madness for students, staff and fans at the Bank of Kentucky Center on Thursday night. The...

Mens basketball to be featured on ESPN 1530

Men’s basketball to be featured on ESPN 1530

Troy Bendgen, Reporter October 9, 2014

Starting this 2014-2015 season the NKU men’s basketball team will be featured exclusively on ESPN 1530, an AM station that has range not only in Cincinnati, but also up and down the east coast. Not...

NKU forward Jessica Frey and the Norse will look to beat UC in the inaugural Riverboat Rivalry.

NKU faces second conference loss in same weekend

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 5, 2014

NKU women’s soccer took on the University of North Florida in their second Atlantic Sun Conference game on Sunday, resulting in their second loss of the weekend, and in conference play. NKU would start...

NKUs Ian OReily heads the ball towards the goal during NKUs overtime scoreless draw against Lipscomb. NKU tied Lipscomb 0-0 at NKU Soccer Stadium on Saturday Oct. 4, 2014.

Norse draw in sixth overtime of season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor October 4, 2014

NKU men’s soccer took on Lipscomb University at home Saturday in their first game of Atlantic Sun conference play. The game would go into double overtime, ending in a draw 0-0. The first half would...

NKU player Kelsey Laumann dribbles against a defender in NKUs 1-0 loss to Jacksonville Friday night. NKU lost to Jacksonville 1-0 at NKU Soccer Stadium on Oct. 3, 2014.

Norse women’s soccer misses opportunities and lose to Jacksonville 1-0

Clayton Castle, Contributor October 4, 2014

The NKU women’s soccer team lost their first game in conference play on Friday night as they were defeated by the Jacksonville Dolphins on a chilly night at the NKU Soccer Stadium in the Norse’s second...

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...

The No. 1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats hosted the Norse on Sunday Nov. 10. NKU fell to UK, 93-63.

Sophomore guard aspires to play basketball in NBA or overseas

Olivia Shawmeker, Contributing Writer November 13, 2013

Not only did sophomore guard Tyler White score 12 points against the No. 1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 10, but ESPN also has him listed as one of the top 60 point guards from the class of 2012 as...

NKU Athletics to launch $6 million campaign at last home game of the season

NKU Athletics to launch $6 million campaign at last home game of the season

Stephen Wilder, Managing/Sports editor February 28, 2013

What:  NKU Athletics will formally announce the public phase of its Go Gold: NKU’s Division I Campaign. When and where:  At the final men’s (7:30 p.m.) and women’s (5 p.m.) home basketball...

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