The Northerner

Campbell Morris is one of the few returning players from the 2016 roster

New look Norse look to move forward in 2017

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 24, 2017

Stu Riddle is used to taking over less than stellar men’s soccer programs. In 2009, Riddle became head coach for a Western Michigan program that won three games in 2008. In 2013, he took the head coaching...

Kobie Qualah fights for the ball with a UC defender. The Norse tied with UC 0-0.

Men’s Soccer to host FC Cincinnati reserves in preseason match

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor August 8, 2017

The NKU men's soccer team will host the FC Cincinnati reserves on August 16 at 7 p.m. at the NKU Soccer Stadium. Admission is free for all NKU students, faculty and staff while general admission is $10. "I’d...

John Basalyga moments after winning the 2010 NCAA DII National Championship

The John Basalyga story: Part Two

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 8, 2017

Basalyga sat in his office in 1979. He was also the quarterback coach  for the Turpin football team and the baseball coach at the time. The phone rang in his office and at the other end of the line he...

Stu Riddle was named the new NKU mens soccer coach Monday. Riddle has been at the University of Buffalo for the past four season and led the Bulls to a MAC Championship in 2016

Riddle named men’s soccer coach

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 9, 2017

The NKU athletic department announced on Monday that former University of Buffalo head coach Stu Riddle will become the next men’s soccer coach. Riddle will become the fourth soccer coach in the history...

Tucker Monheimer dribbles against Wright State

Men’s Soccer ends season with a loss

Andrew Kell, Reporter November 6, 2016

The Norse men's soccer team lost 2-1 to Green Bay Friday night, finishing their season with a 1-13-4 record overall. The Norse are not eligible for the Horizon League tournament. The Phoenix outshot...

Liam Evans tries to get past a BSGU defender during NKUs 2-1 loss.

“Process” continues as Norse draw with CSU

October 8, 2016

The season continues to be a process for the NKU men's soccer team, as the Norse continue to search for their first win of the season after playing Cleveland State to a 0-0 tie. "Slowly but surely we...

Campbell Morris is one of the few returning players from the 2016 roster

GALLERY: Norse give up late goal, lose 10th game

Christopher Deckers, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

The NKU men's soccer team lost their 10th game Tuesday night, falling to Bowling Green 2-1. The Norse are 0-10-2 while Bowling Green improves to 7-3-1. The Norse were tied with Bowling Green 1-1, but...

Alwin Komolong attempts a bicycle kick in Wednesdays game against UC.

GALLERY: Men break losing streak behind freshman Betz: Draw with UC

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 28, 2016

The men's soccer team played arguably their best game of the season, and it came against the 28th ranked team in the nation in RPI. The Norse played the Cincinnati Bearcats to a 0-0 tie in double...

Midfielder Eirik Abney tries to chase down a lose ball against EIU.

Norse struggle against Panthers: still winless

Andrew Kell, Contributor September 17, 2016

The NKU Norse Men’s Soccer team had another tough loss at home against Milwaukee 3-2. The Norse have now dropped six straight games, falling to 0-6-1 on the season and 0-2 in Horizon League play. Despite...

Forward Ally Perkins prepares to the kick the ball in the game against UC.

Women’s soccer finds stride; Men continue to struggle

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 3, 2016

The NKU women’s soccer team beat the University of Toledo 2-0 Friday, improving their record to 2-3 on the season and dropping Toledo to 1-3. The Norse kept the offense rolling in this game, shooting...

Forward Jacob Cunningham and the Norse lost 2-0 to Evansville

Norse shutout against Evansville

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 28, 2016

The NKU men's soccer team lost to the University of Evansville 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, dropping their record to 0-1-1 on the season. The Norse offense struggled to gain any traction in this game, only...

Midfielder Eirik Abney tries to chase down a lose ball against EIU.

GALLERY: Men’s soccer begins season with a draw

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 27, 2016

The NKU men’s soccer team played to a tie against Eastern Illinois University, ending the game 1-1 after two overtime periods. The start of the game was delayed due to in-climate weather and play...

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