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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

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NKU's outside hitter Ava Hoying (3) won the game for the Norse. She had the game winning kill that defend Robert Morris 3-2, while getting the top spot in the Horizon League standings.

NKU women’s volleyball stuns Robert Morris in a comeback win

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 18, 2025

After being down 2-0, the Norse fought, forcing a fifth set. The game sits at 14-13 in NKU's favor after RMU picked up two quick points. RMU served the ball, Libero Lucy Cluxton popped up the ball,...

NKU Women's soccer currently sits in second place in the Horizon League. They are right behind Milwaukee who are 6-0 in conference play.

Women’s soccer ends in scoreless draw against Cleveland State

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2025

Women’s soccer extended their unbeaten streak at home with a scoreless draw against Cleveland State.  Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State both held tight defenses in the first half to prevent any...

The women's basketball team handing out ice-cream at the Scoops and Hoops events.

Getting the scoop on the NKU basketball

Dixie Williams, Contributor October 8, 2025

Students say the Hoops and Scoops ice cream social at Truist Arena Tuesday night helped boost their campus pride for collegiate sports. “I think it’s great. It gives students an opportunity to show...

 Women’s triathlon team celebrating their first-ever first-place finish in program history in the Millikin Splash & Dash. Four Norse finished within the top ten, and two finished right outside the top ten.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 30 Women’s golf competed in the Butler Invitational, placing 13th. Cammy Reed and Eva Maley led the way for the Norse. Reed finished in 18th while Maley finished...

Meet the head coaches of NKU, Jeff Hans (top left), Kevin Woodhull- Smith (top right), Bob Sheehan (bottom left) and Dizzy Peyton (bottom right)

Behind the Whistle: A closer look at the coaches of NKU

Jakob Staley and Jonah Moore October 8, 2025

Jeff Hans Hired in April of 2024, Jeff Hans became the new women’s basketball head coach. He is now entering his second season, after a first season of ups and downs.   Even though it is his...

NKU seniors gather with their families for a picture before their matchup against Robert Morris

NKU women’s soccer remains perfect at home with shutout win over Robert Morris on senior day

Jonah Moore, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2025

NKU women’s soccer celebrated their seniors in style Saturday, honoring their careers before their matchup against Robert Morris. Each graduating player was presented with flowers, a personalized framed...

Junior Sydney Bray (11) spiking the ball for one of her 10 kills on the game.

NKU women’s volleyball wins fifth set to defeat Wright State

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2025

The score was tied up at 10-10 apiece in the fifth set. Three straight errors by Wright State forced them to call a timeout, as NKU led 13-10. Out of the break, Allison Risley claimed the Norse’s victory...

Women’s volleyball celebrates a point against Cleveland State. The women dominated the series, winning 3-1 on Friday and 3-0 on Saturday.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 30, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Men’s soccer falls to Xavier 2-1. Norse defender Steven Boaghe Braniste scored his first goal of the 2025 season in the 90th minute. A corner kick from Carlos...

NKU midfielder Maddox Behnfeldt (5) going for the ball against a Green Bay player. The Norse fought hard against Green Bay.

Men’s soccer battles Cleveland State to a one-all draw

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2025

Northern Kentucky jumped out to a fast start on offense. In the 6th minute of the game, defender Oliver Eckhardt scored his first goal of his Norse career to give the Norse a 1-0 lead.  NKU’s defense...

NKU’s defense, led by juniors Ivey Stockes and Sydney Bray, held strong at the net.

NKU women’s volleyball with a dominant win over Cleveland State in Horizon League

Julius Lucht, Contributor September 27, 2025

In the first set, the Norse came out strong, winning seven consecutive points before a serving error finally put Cleveland on the board. From there, NKU dominated behind the offensive power of Sydney Bray...

Sophomore Allison Risley (8) serving the ball against Miami (OH). Allison Risley led the Norse with 17 kills, on a .293 hitting percentage, but they lost in five sets, 3-2.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 23, 2025

Previous week recap: Thursday, Sept.18  Women's triathlon competed in the Trine Splash & Dash in Angola, Ind., placing third. Alisha Detmer was the first to finish for the Norse with a time...

Freshman setter Abby Pickard setting the ball up for a spike. In her first home game as a Norse, she posted 47 assists, 15 digs and four kills.

NKU women’s volleyball lose their first home game of the season in the fifth set to Miami

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor September 21, 2025

Fifth set in the women's volleyball against Miami (OH), the game is all tied up at 11. Miami picked up two quick points and had a severe error, pushing the game to 13-12. NKU served the ball across...

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