NKU women’s team starts weekend with 61-37 win over Milwaukee
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
January 30, 2020
NKU women’s basketball team dominated the Milwaukee University Panthers Thursday night at BB&T Arena. Sophomore guard Ally Niece led with 17 points shooting 7-of-12 from the field. Redshirt senior Molly Glick followed with 13 points.
NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and eight others pass: An NKU basketball community mourns
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
Sunday morning, NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13 year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Maria-Onore Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with seven others. TMZ was the first to break the story of Kobe Bryant being involved in the helicopter crash.
Norse fall to Horizon League no. 2 Wright State Raiders in nail-biter
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
January 17, 2020
The game came down to the last minute Friday night at BB&T Arena, where NKU women’s basketball team fell 55-63. The Norse now stand 9-9 overall and 3-4 in the conference. Sophomore point guard Ally Niece led the game with 16 points, five assists and three steals. sophomore point guard Taylor Clos had 13 points, shooting 3-of-4 big time 3-point baskets.
NKU women’s basketball ends weekend 1-1 after 73-68 loss
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
January 5, 2020
NKU women's basketball fell to Cleveland State 73-68 Saturday afternoon at BB&T Arena. In the conference the Norse are now 2-2 and have an overall record of 8-7. Sophomore forward Emmy Souder and Sophomore point guard each led with 18 points apiece. Sophomore point guard Ally Niece followed with 11 points, shooting from 50 percent at the 3-point line. Junior center Grayson Rose had 17 rebounds from the boards.
NKU to review women’s basketball after players accuse coach of emotional abuse
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2019
For years, NKU women’s basketball players experienced a culture of abuse fostered by its head coach that went unaddressed by administrators, according to allegations by former NKU players and their parents.
NKU women’s basketball season comes to an end against IUPUI Jaguars
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
March 5, 2019
NKU's season comes to an end in Indianapolis against the no. 4 IUPUI Jaguars in the first round of Motor City Madness, 44-60. The Norse end the season with an 11-18 overall record and 10-8 conference record. The Jaguars advance to play Wright State in the semi finals of the Horizon League championship.
NKU defends home court against Cleveland State
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
NKU women’s basketball team ended the home season with six game winning streak against Cleveland State Sunday afternoon with a score of 74-55. The Norse move to 8-8 in the conference and 9-17 on the season. Cleveland State Vikings fall to 10-18 on the season and 7-10 in the Horizon League.
Preview: Women’s team hosts Cleveland State on Senior Day
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
The NKU women’s basketball team hosts Cleveland State Vikings Sunday, Feb. 24 at BB&T Arena. The game will be the final home game of the season and honor senior guard Taryn Taugher. The game will also be NKU’s pink game, the Norse partner with the Pink Ribbon Girls, an organization that provides various services to individuals with breast and gynecological cancers.
Norse fall to Wright State 78-56
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
February 16, 2019
NKU women’s basketball team fell on the road during their Horizon League match up against Wright State. The final score of the game was 56-78. This brought the teams season record to 7-17 overall and 6-8 in the Horizon League while the Raiders improved 20-6 overall and 12-2 in the Horizon League.
Norse fall to Milwaukee 59-38
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
February 10, 2019
NKU women’s basketball team fell to the Milwaukee Panthers Saturday afternoon 59-38. The loss brought the Norse overall season record down to 7-16 and 6-7 in the Horizon League. The Panthers are now 6-6 in the League and 11-12 overall.
Norse clutch 60-57 win over IUPUI Jaguars
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
January 31, 2019
NKU women's basketball team wins against IUPUI Thursday evening, 60-57 at BB&T Arena. Norse move to 5-5 in Horizon League play and 6-14 overall. IUPUI now sits at 7-3 in the conference and 13-8 on the season.
Women’s basketball falls to Cleveland State 76-47
Cameron Maynard, Reporter
January 18, 2019
The NKU women’s basketball team couldn’t seem to find their footing on Friday morning against the Cleveland State Vikings, losing the game, 76-47. The Norse fall to 3-13 on the season and 2-4 in the Horizon League, while Cleveland State improved to 7-11 overall with a 4-3 conference mark.
