Women’s soccer finds stride; Men continue to struggle
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
September 3, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Soccer, Sports
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 10 times, five of those on goal, and took five corner kicks. Forward Ally Perkins lead the way for...
Norse Women look to keep momentum going against Toledo
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
September 2, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Soccer, Sports
The NKU women’s soccer team travels to Northwest Ohio tonight to face the University of Toledo tonight at 4 p.m. The Norse come into the game 1-3, after winning their first game against Morehead State last Monday. Toledo is 1-2, and coming off a brutal 4-0 loss to the University of Louisville. The R...
Tuesday’s Women’s soccer match changes venue
Andrew Kell, Contributor
September 1, 2016
Due to Sunday’s flash flooding, the Sept. 6 match for NKU Women’s Soccer against Xavier University will be moved to the NKU Soccer Stadium, giving the Norse home field advantage against the Musketeers. The flash flooding associated with the storms made Xavier’s field unplayable. Kick off time for the...
NKU women earn first victory against MSU
Will Borland, Contributor
August 29, 2016
The NKU Women’s soccer team won their home opener and their first game of the season Monday night against Morehead State 1-0. The Norse improve to 1-3 on the season while MSU drops to 1-2. “Starting the season 0-3 was challenging but our spirit was great, the work ethic was great and the senio...
Norse shutout against Evansville
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 28, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Soccer, Sports
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 attempting five total shots in the game and two shots on goal. "We didn't take very many chanc...
Norse start season strong in Indiana Invitational
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 27, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports, Volleyball
The NKU Norse volleyball team managed to recover from a 3-0 loss to Indiana to win both games of a doubleheader on Saturday against Evansville and Marshall. The two wins give the Norse a 2-1 record to start the season. Seniors Keely Creamer and Taylor Snyder were named to the all tournament team following ...
GALLERY: Men’s soccer begins season with a draw
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 27, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Soccer, Sports
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 was stopped several more times due to lightning in the area. It was an offensive struggle for both ...
NKU Volleyball starts season tonight at Indiana
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 26, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Sports, Volleyball
The Northern Kentucky volleyball team will begin the season Friday when they face Indiana University in the Indiana Invitational. The Norse will then play Marshall University and the University of Evansville in a doubleheader on Saturday. The Norse are coming off a 14-16 season and made it to the semifinals in t...
NKU shut out against EKU
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 26, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
The Norse offense continued to struggle Thursday night, failing to score for the second straight game in a 2-0 loss to Eastern Kentucky University. The loss gives the Norse a 0-3 record to start the year. The Norse only took seven shots, with four of those shots coming off the foot of Jessica Frey...
Preview: NKU women look for first win tonight against EKU
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 25, 2016
The NKU women’s soccer team travels to Richmond, KY to face the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 7 p.m. tonight. The Norse will be looking for their first win of the 2016 season, after starting the season 0-2. NKU has only scored one goal in those two games and have given up four. Macy Hamblin has been...
NKU Fall Sports Look to Improve in Second Year in Horizon League
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 24, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
The fall sports season is just about to get underway, and the three teams in season will be looking for Horizon League Championships and NCAA tournament berths.Women’s Soccer:NKU women’s soccer has played two exhibition matches, going 1-1 in those games against Ohio University and Western Kentucky...
GALLERY: NKU shutout in Riverboat Rivalry
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
August 22, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Soccer, Sports
CINCINNATI -- The NKU women’s soccer team lost to the Cincinnati Bearcats 1-0 Monday night in the first ever Riverboat Rivalry at Nippert Stadium.“We were on our heels most of the game,” Head Coach Bob Sheehan said. “They were really dangerous. They dumped balls into the corners and get corner kicks...