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Just a handful of students attended the March 3, 2016 women’s basketball game against Youngstown State at BB&T Arena. These stands may

New league, same student attendance problem

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2016

While the recent changes to the NKU athletics logo stirred up strong feelings in students, those emotions were not felt inside BB&T Arena during the recent basketball season.Many of the students who...

Desiree Allen, Brooke Berry, Megan McDonough prepare for cheerleading practice.

A year’s work for a single moment

Natalie Meyer, Reporter April 10, 2016

The NKU cheerleading squad had a year’s worth of work judged in a single day.Coach Shayla Myles-Aaron said 365 days of hard work led up to a third place finish in the national competition.It’s the...

Miller shines as Norse rebound from tough weekend

Miller shines as Norse rebound from tough weekend

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 6, 2016

The Northern Kentucky baseball team rallied in the bottom of the eighth to beat the Miami Redhawks 5-1 at Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse improve to 11-18 on the season while the Redhawks fall to...

Norse win first Horizon League Game: Lose Series to Wright State 2-1

Norse win first Horizon League Game: Lose Series to Wright State 2-1

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 3, 2016

Northern Kentucky Baseball suffered a series loss at Wright State over the weekend. The series leaves the Norse record at 10-18 while Wright State moved to 18-9, the best overall record in the Horizon...

Norse use hot bats to defeat Bulldogs

Norse use hot bats to defeat Bulldogs

Kari Lakes, Reporter March 31, 2016

The Northern Kentucky baseball squad defeated the Butler Bulldogs 8-3 on Wednesday afternoon, at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse improve to 9-16 on the season while Butler drops to 8-16.Butler...

NKU strength and conditioning coach Brian Boos oversees athletes lifting in the weight room.

Cheers for Boos: Strength and conditioning coach elevates athletes

Natalie Meyer, Reporter March 30, 2016

Athletes start with a 30-second run at 11 miles per hour. They dash to jump ropes after leaving the treadmill. Afterwards they pedal the exercise bike for 30 seconds above 120 revolutions per minute.Northern...

NKU student Will Weber started a petition asking the university to reconsider the decision to change the athletics logo. Students have complained the new logo isn’t as attractive as the old logo, pictured on the hat.

New logo causes stir in Norse Nation

Matt Sexton & Abby Anstead, Sports Editor & Managing Editor March 24, 2016

 A change to the NKU Norse logo, a part of a brand standards change in the athletics department, has caused more online buzz than any athletic contest this school year.The change was announced March...

Norse end 3 game skid with win against Northwestern

Norse end 3 game skid with win against Northwestern

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2016

The Northern Kentucky University baseball team beat Northwestern University 7-1 Tuesday at Bill Aker Baseball Complex, ending a three game losing streak.The Norse improve to 7-13 on the season while Northwestern...

NKU scored 7 runs and were lead by Matt Ianni on the mound to take down Northwestern 7-1.

NKU Can’t Hold Lead, Drops Game 2

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2016

The Northern Kentucky University baseball team fell to Valparaiso in game two of the series Saturday 6-4, after taking a 3-2 lead into the eighth inning. Trevor Haas got the win for the Crusaders while...

NKU scored 7 runs and were lead by Matt Ianni on the mound to take down Northwestern 7-1.

Norse Can’t Complete Comeback, Lose to Valpo in Extras

Kari Lakes, Reporter March 18, 2016

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky- The Northern Kentucky University baseball team recovered from a two-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth but fell to Valparaiso, 5-4, in 10 innings in the Horizon League opener...

NKU scored 7 runs and were lead by Matt Ianni on the mound to take down Northwestern 7-1.

Baseball Update: Asalon gives team C grade through first 16 Games

Christopher Decker, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2016

The Northern Kentucky University baseball team has finished most of the non-conference part of its schedule and will begin its first Horizon League home stand today when it faces Valparaiso University.The...

NKU scored 7 runs and were lead by Matt Ianni on the mound to take down Northwestern 7-1.

Norse Put Bobcats Away In Extras

Kari Lakes, Reporter March 18, 2016

ATHENS, Ohio- The NKU baseball squad finished Wednesday’s game strong, overcoming the Ohio Bobcats late rally at Bob Wren Stadium and beat the Bobcats 7-6 in extra innings.Off to a scoring start, Will...

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