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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

NKU fans react after a Norse Point. The Norse defeated UMBC 78-60

Homecoming 2019: Carry the Torch

Josh Kelly, Arts & Life Editor February 3, 2019

Homecoming week is a time that allows NKU to celebrate what it means to be a Norse. Kim Vance, director of fraternity and sorority life, recalled that during her undergraduate years, homecoming used...

Drew McDonald (34) reacts to a foul on the court during the game against UC. McDonald had 3 fouls on the night and had only 8 points on the game.

NKU falls to UC on the road, 78-65

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

It only took 30 years for NKU and the University of Cincinnati to renew their rivalry on the basketball court, but in front of a crowd of over 11,000 at Fifth Third Arena, the Bearcats coasted to a...

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald earns second Horizon League Co-Player of the Week honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor December 4, 2018

After leading the Norse to back-to-back victories over Morehead State and UMBC last week, senior forward Drew McDonald was named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week, alongside Green Bay's ShanQuan Hemphill...

Tyler Sharpe (15) reacts after a play during the game against UMBC.

McDonald scores 21 to lead NKU past UMBC, 78-60

Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Fresh off his triple-double against Morehead State on Tuesday night, Horizon League preseason MVP Drew McDonald tallied 21 points and five rebounds to help the Norse past last year's NCAA Tournament...

Drew McDonald (34) shoots during the game against Coastal Carolina. McDonald shot 8-of-12 from the field on the night.

McDonald named to the 2019 Lou Henson Award Watch List

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

NKU senior standout Drew McDonald has been named to the 2018-19 Lou Henson Award Watch List for the second consecutive season. This award is presented to the nation's top mid-major player in Division...

Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald posts triple-double in win over Morehead State

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 28, 2018
It only took 6,506 days, but Craig Conley now has company in NKU's triple-double club, as Drew McDonald became the long-awaited second member on Tuesday night.
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Wabash. McDonald had 10 points on the game.

NKU falls to UCF on the road, spoiling 6-game win streak

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 25, 2018

After helping the Norse to their best start (6-0) in the Division I era, Drew McDonald's 22-point performance was no match for the University of Central Florida and their 7'6" blocking specialist Tacko...

Samari Mowbray (5) fights to shoot during the game against University of Pikeville.

Women’s basketball drop three straight, fall to Belmont 71-53

Ty Debonis, Contributor November 23, 2018
After falling to the Belmont Bruins by a score of 71-53 at home on Wednesday night, the NKU women's basketball team suffered their third straight defeat and dropped to 1-3 on the season.
Kailey Coffey (23) drives toward the basket during the game against Alderson Broaddus. Coffey had 6 pints on the game.

Norse drop two at Kent State Classic

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 19, 2018

The NKU women's basketball team traveled north to the Kent State Classic in Kent, Ohio over the weekend and came home with a pair of tough losses. The Norse opened play on Saturday evening with a heartbreaking...

Drew McDonald (34) shoots during the game against Coastal Carolina. McDonald shot 8-of-12 from the field on the night.

Norse remain undefeated after win vs. Coastal Carolina

Aric France, Reporter November 19, 2018

The NKU men’s basketball team collected a clean sweep in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic after beating Coastal Carolina 89-83 to remain undefeated (6-0) on Sunday night. “I thought...

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...

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