The Northerner

Chad Roberts fields a bouncing ball at third base for an out.

Norse pitching can’t handle Panther bats

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor May 7, 2017

The NKU baseball team struggled in Sunday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, losing game one 15-0 and losing game two 8-1. The Norse are now 17-30 with a 10-13 record in the Horizon League while the Panthers...

Cameron Ross delivers a pitch to a Wright State hitter.

Norse split double header with Wright State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor May 6, 2017

The NKU baseball team split a double header series with Wright State on Friday afternoon, winning game one 13-10 while falling in game two 13-3.  The Norse are now 17-28 on the season and 10-11 in conference...

Chad Roberts swings at an inside pitch in the a victory over Valparaiso

Norse can’t hold lead against number two Louisville

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 27, 2017

The NKU baseball team held a lead for four innings, but in the end couldn't hold off the second ranked Louisville Cardinals. The Norse fell to the Cardinals 6-4 in Louisville Wednesday night, falling to...

TJ Alas (7) and Ryan Mavriplis (40) congratulate Jake Richmond after Richmond hit a home run.

Norse split doubleheader with Valparaiso

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 22, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- The Northern Kentucky Norse split a doubleheader with the Valparaiso Crusaders today, as they take the first game 14-4, while dropping the second 17-4. The Norse record is now...

Trey Ganns stretches out to seal an out for the Norse at first base

Ganns gets Norse back on track with win over OSU

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 19, 2017

After struggling on the mound for much of the season, starting pitcher Trey Ganns guided the NKU Norse to an 8-1 victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Norse improve to 13-22 on the season while...

Kyle Colletta scored two runs in Sundays victory over the Penguins

Norse offense slows against top seeded Flames

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 17, 2017

The NKU baseball team was swept by UIC over the weekend, falling to 12-22 on the season and 6-6 in Horizon League play. The Flames improve to 24-8 and 13-2 in the Horizon League.  The Norse remain in...

TJ Alas celebrates with teammates after hitting a homerun. Alas hit two homeruns on the day.

Young players shine in Norse victory over Harriers

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 12, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- The NKU Norse defeated the Miami Hamilton Harriers 15-1 today at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse improve to 12-19 on the season while the Harriers fall to 20-17 on the season. The...

Trey Ganns went 0-5 with two strikeouts against the Miami Redhawks Tuesday

Norse lose first Horizon League series of the year

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 9, 2017

The NKU baseball team dropped two games of a three game series against Valparaiso this weekend. The Norse fall to 11-19 on the season and are now 6-3 in league play while the Crusaders improve to 12-17...

Cameron Ross (14) and Dominic Mercurio (4) slap gloves after an inning. Ross didnt allow a run in 2.2 innings of work

Norse Notebook: Ross finds a home in Norse Nation

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 3, 2017

In two seasons as a Cincinnati Bearcat, Cameron Ross made just nine appearances, throwing a total of eight innings and ending the 2016 season with 5.62 ERA. In those eight innings, Ross walked 10 batters,...

Trey Ganns starts his swing. Ganns went 1-3 with 2 RBI and 3 runs scored

Norse comeback falls short against Penguins

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 1, 2017

The NKU baseball team fell to Youngstown State 8-7 on Saturday afternoon. The Norse fall to 9-16 on the season and 4-1 in the Horizon League while the Penguins improve to 6-17 and 3-5 in league play. "It...

WATCH: New season, new field: turf outfield to benefit future Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 30, 2017

While the NKU baseball team spent much of the month of February away from Bill Aker Baseball Complex, their field was getting a $600,125 makeover. The outfield of Friendship Field was converted from...

Trey Ganns went 0-5 with two strikeouts against the Miami Redhawks Tuesday

Norse can’t keep up with Flyer bats

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 29, 2017

The NKU baseball team fell to the Dayton Flyers 10-3 Wednesday afternoon in Dayton. The Norse fall to 8-15 on the season, while the Flyers improve to 9-13. The Flyers were propelled by a six run first...

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