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NKU junior Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKUs 38-45 loss to Loyola (Chicago). NKU lost to Loyola (Chicago) 35-45 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

2015-16 Must-see women’s basketball games

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 10, 2015

MarquetteNovember 21, 1 p.m.Anytime a Big East team comes to the BB&T Arena, you know it will be a big game. The Golden Eagles will make the trip to Highland Heights. It was a tough year for Marquette...

NKU guard Tyler White (3) led the Norse with 17 points in its season-opening loss to West Virginia.

2015-16 Must-see men’s basketball games

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 10, 2015

at West VirginiaNovember 13, 7 p.m.Bob Huggins’ squad came to Highland Heights last season and defeated the Norse 67-42. NKU will look to return the favor in Morgantown. Coming off of a 25-10 season,...

Horizon League Commissioner Jon LeCrone visited Northern Kentucky University during the schools basketball media day.

5 years in Detroit; Commissioner sets goals for Horizon League

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 10, 2015

With a new member school and a new partnership for its postseason basketball tournament, it’s been a busy few months for Horizon League Commissioner Jon LeCrone.LeCrone stopped by NKU’s basketball...

Alwin Komolong had one shot Monday in NKUs 2-0 season-ending loss to Wright State.

Men’s soccer season ends in quarterfinals to Wright State

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 10, 2015

The men's soccer season ended Monday with a 2-0 upset loss to Wright State at NKU Soccer Stadium in the Horizon League quarterfinals.NKU finished with an 8-7-4 record.Wright State scored in the 35th minute...

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2015-16 Horizon League women’s basketball preview

William Borland, Contributor November 9, 2015

Teams ranked in predicted order in Horizon League preseason poll.#1 - Green BayHead Coach- Kevin Borseth2014-2015: First place in the Horizon League last year with a 15-1 conference record and a 28-5 overall...

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2015-16 Horizon League men’s basketball preview

Kari Lakes, Contributor November 9, 2015

Teams ranked in predicted order in Horizon League preseason poll. Valparaiso (Indiana)Head Coach- Bryce Drew (5th season)Rank- 1st 2014-15: 28-6 overall, 13-3 in the Horizon LeagueWith the record of 28-6,...

Bastian Beckers had two shots Friday in the Norses 4-0 loss at Milwaukee.

Men’s soccer blanked; Will host Wright State in league quarterfinals

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 9, 2015

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The men's soccer team closed the regular season Friday with a 4-0 loss at Milwaukee.With the loss, the Norse became the three-seed for this week's Horizon League tournament. They will...

NKU center Jalen Billups had 31 points Saturday in NKUs victory over Ohio Northern in exhibition action at the BB&T Arena.

Norse win final tuneup against Polar Bears, 81-76

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 8, 2015

The men’s basketball team started off their season with an exhibition game Saturday against the Bears of Ohio Northern University. The final score was a win for the Norse 81-76.Though the Bears rallied...

Maria Silbersack had two shots Thursday in NKUs 0-0 (4-1 in penalties) loss to Oakland in the Horizon League semifinals.

Women’s soccer season ends in penalties to Oakland

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 6, 2015

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- After finishing regulation and 20 minutes of overtime scoreless, Northern Kentucky and Oakland needed penalty kicks to decide Thursday's Horizon League semifinal.In the end, the Golden...

Ronald Moss led the Norse with three shots Tuesday in a 4-0 loss to Evansville.

Norse drop final non-conference tilt to Evansville, 4-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 4, 2015

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The NKU men's soccer team dropped its final non-conference match of the season Tuesday, 4-0 at Evansville.The Purple Aces started the scoring in the 8th minute when Nate Opperman scored...

Taylor Snyder (11), Mel Stewart (1) and Lauren Hurley (6). Stewart was named Horizon League defensive player of the week Monday by the conference.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Volleyball splits weekend matches

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 4, 2015

The NKU volleyball team split a pair of five-set Horizon League matches this weekend.Saturday, the Norse defeated Green Bay 24-26, 26-24, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10.Haley Libs, who was honored Monday as Horizon...

AJ Fleak and his NKU soccer teammates are hoping to earn a first-round bye in the upcoming Horizon League tournament.

Fleak makes Division I transition easier for men’s soccer

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 4, 2015

The NKU men’s soccer team was at the peak of the Division II mountain in the fall of 2010. However, a larger challenge than winning a national championship awaited the Norse.Northern Kentucky was on...

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