Tayler Persons: freshman in command
Troy Bendgen, Reporter
December 9, 2014
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
Not only is Tayler Persons leading the men’s basketball team in average points with 11.3 per game, he also is leading the way in assists (3.1 per game), rebounds (4.6 per game) and steals with nine total on the season. The freshman guard from Kokomo, IN. was awarded for his early season efforts b...
Loss delivers lessons for men’s basketball
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
December 7, 2014
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
NKU men’s basketball team saw their biggest crowd since going Division I Sunday night as they took on the West Virginia Mountaineers at home, taking their fifth loss of the season 67-42. NKU started the first half strong with Chad Jackson picking up the first six points of the game for NKU. "I think I’m just...
PREVIEW: West Virginia at Northern Kentucky
Clayton Castle, Reporter
December 5, 2014
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
When the West Virginia Mountaineers visit The Bank of Kentucky Center on Sunday night, there will be a lot of firsts happening. For example, this will be the first time a ranked-Division I opponent has made a regular season trip to Northern Kentucky. This will also be the first time a team from the Bi...
Norse struggle against UT-Martin
Clayton Castle, Reporter
December 4, 2014
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball struggled to score and take advantage of turnovers in their game against UT-Martin on Wednesday night, resulting in the Norse falling short of its fourth win of the season, losing to the Skyhawks by a score of 71-56 in front of 1,272 fans at The Bank of Kentucky Ce...
Women’s basketball face hard loss against Ohio University
DeSherion McBroom, Reporter
November 25, 2014
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
NKU women’s basketball team took on Ohio University Tuesday night taking a devastating loss to the Bobcats, 77-38. The Bobcats started out strong against the Norse going on a 13-2 run to start the game. After three straight offensive rebounds, the Norse scored their first field goal of the game at t...
Men’s basketball dominate Ohio Mid-Western
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
November 22, 2014
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
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 before OMW would get their first points just over six minutes into the game. Tyler White would pick...
Women’s basketball fall 45-38 to Loyola
DeSherion McBroom, Reporter
November 22, 2014
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
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 Ramblers scored again to make it 10-6 the Norse were able to score on a quick jump shot and two free ...
Bezold gets win in 300th game of career
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
November 19, 2014
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Features
NKU men’s basketball took on North Carolina A&T Wednesday night garnering their first win of the season, defeating the Aggies 68-55. The game, which was the team’s first home game of the year, also marked David Bezold’s 300th game in his time as head coach for the Norse. "I honestly didn’...
Experience leading factor to success
November 13, 2014
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Multimedia, Sports, Women's Basketball
Men’s basketball key players
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
November 12, 2014
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
Gearing up for a difficult season is no easy feat for anyone, and the men’s basketball team is no exception. The team has been practicing for just over a month now, and there are already stand-out players who could prove to be key to the season. Head Coach Dave Bezold started off his list of key ...
Coach Bezold looks back at last 25 years
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
November 12, 2014
Filed under Featured Story, Men's Basketball, Sports
Home is where the heart is and for some their heart has been at NKU for longer than they realized. 25 years in and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold heart is still at home with NKU. “I’ve never been a person that thought the grass was greener somewhere else,” Bezold said. In his decision to stay at...
Incoming freshmen
November 12, 2014
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball
With an incoming freshmen class of six compared to last year's 10, NKU's basketball program is hoping to become better rounded by diversifying their player types. The Northerner recently sat down with Men's Basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold and Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit to see exac...