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Johannes Jansen had a goal against UK tonight, contributing to the 3-0 victory

NKU juniors shine against UK: Win for second straight year

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 22, 2016

NKU men’s soccer beat the University of Kentucky 3-0 in an exhibition game at the NKU soccer stadium Sunday night.The Norse have defeated the Wildcats two years in a row. The match improved their all...

Macy Hamblin was named Horizon League player of the year in 2015 and returns for her junior year at NKU this fall.

No restrictions, no excuses for Division I Norse

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor August 10, 2016

In a moment four years in the making, Northern Kentucky University is now a full member of NCAA Division I athletics. Press releases from the NCAA and NKU confirmed the expected this week.The Norse have...

NKU womens basketball, and all other sports, will be wearing adidas apparel come the start of this season

Adidas helps athletic department reach new heights

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor June 30, 2016

On past tournament weekends, the Northern Kentucky University golf team faced two battles. One battle is the game itself. The grinding, the putting and the concentration involved in striking the ball in...

NKU womens basketball coach Camryn Whitaker at her introductory press conference Tuesday at BB&T Arena.

All in the family; Whitaker introduced as NKU head coach

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor May 10, 2016

Members of Camryn Whitaker's family were spread throughout BB&T Arena Tuesday afternoon.Some of them are related by blood, some by basketball.Regardless of the relation, all gathered to watch the...

Camryn Whitaker was named NKU womens basketball head coach Friday by NKU Director of Athletics Ken Bothof. Shell be introduced 11 a.m. Tuesday at a press conference at BB&T Arena.

BREAKING: NKU hires UK assistant to lead women’s basketball

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor May 6, 2016

Two weeks after losing its head coach to South Dakota, the NKU women's basketball team has its new leader.Camryn Whitaker, most recently an assistant for the University of Kentucky women's basketball team,...

NKU mens tennis player Jody Maginley picked up a 6-3, 6-4 victory at second singles during Fridays Horizon League quarterfinals.

Men’s tennis to Horizon League semifinals after 4-2 win

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 29, 2016

ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- The NKU men's tennis team advanced to the Horizon League semifinals Friday with a 4-2 victory over Illinois-Chicago at the University of Michigan.NKU, the three-seed in the tournament,...

NKU mens tennis player Mate Virag.

Men’s tennis team opens Horizon League tourney

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2016

Two days before the Horizon League tournament, the NKU tennis team trots out onto the court to begin their afternoon practice session.This time last year, the Norse had already played their final match...

VIDEO: Foreign-born tennis players find family at NKU

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 28, 2016

When a late winter chill arrived at Northern Kentucky University, the Norse tennis teams made the trip to a warm, indoor facility to continue practices and matches.It was a far different experience growing...

NKU senior Rianna Gayheart is greated by Coach Dawn Plitzuweit during senior night festivities at BB&T Arena. Plitzuweit was hired by South Dakota Friday.

Plitzuweit leaves NKU for South Dakota

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor April 22, 2016

NKU women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit was named head coach at the University of South Dakota this morning.According to USD Athletic Director David Herbster, Plitzuweit will be introduced as head...

NKU first baseman/pitcher Trey Ganns went 2-5 against Milwaukee on Sunday

Norse Beat Flyers in Extras

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 21, 2016

Northern Kentucky defeated the Dayton Flyers 4-3 in extras Wednesday at Bill Aker Baseball Complex. Head coach Todd Asalon was much more pleased with his team's performance compared to yesterday's game.“Our...

NKU first baseman/pitcher Trey Ganns went 2-5 against Milwaukee on Sunday

Norse Offense Stalls: Loses to Xavier

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 20, 2016

Northern Kentucky baseball lost to the Xavier Musketeers 8-1 on Tuesday, leaving head coach Todd Asalon frustrated and searching for answers.  The loss ended their five game winning streak for mid week...

VIDEO: The marvelous Mavriplis: Baseball’s emotional leader

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 20, 2016

Ryan Mavriplis walks towards Bill Aker Baseball Complex on a cold sunny April day, glove in one hand, batting helmet in the other. On this day he is running behind, due to his schedule working at Kroger...

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