The Northerner

Liam Evans tries to get past a BSGU defender during NKUs 2-1 loss.

“Process” continues as Norse draw with CSU

October 8, 2016

The season continues to be a process for the NKU men's soccer team, as the Norse continue to search for their first win of the season after playing Cleveland State to a 0-0 tie. "Slowly but surely we...

Macy Hamblin embraces Jessica Frey after Frey scored the game winning goal in the 80th minute.

GALLERY: Newton extends scoring streak in Norse victory

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 8, 2016

The Norse women's soccer team beat Youngstown State 3-2 on a windy Saturday afternoon at NKU Soccer Stadium, after giving up a two goal lead. This is the fourth Horizon League win for the Norse, bringing...

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

What do you think of Victor’s new look?

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 4, 2016

His face has changed the most. The new Victor E. Viking has a smile that is less sinister, eyes that are wider and eyebrows that are not furrowed. After 11 years, NKU’s mascot got a $10,000 makeover...

Tristen Simpson hits a ball through the arms of a would-be Cleveland State blocker. Simpson recorded 18 blocks in the match but the Norse would end up losing.

Norse lose third straight Horizon League game

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 30, 2016

The Norse volleyball team pushed the preseason Horizon League favorite Cleveland State Vikings to five sets, but in the end lost to the Vikings 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-20, 19-25, 15-12). The Norse fall...

Payton Naylor races down the field during a 2-1 win against Oakland

GALLERY:Norse get revenge in win against Oakland

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 28, 2016

  The NKU womens’ soccer team got its revenge on Wednesday night, beating the defending Horizon League champion Oakland Grizzlies 2-1. The win brings the Norse record back above .500 to 6-5, while...

Alwin Komolong attempts a bicycle kick in Wednesdays game against UC.

GALLERY: Men break losing streak behind freshman Betz: Draw with UC

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 28, 2016

The men's soccer team played arguably their best game of the season, and it came against the 28th ranked team in the nation in RPI. The Norse played the Cincinnati Bearcats to a 0-0 tie in double...

Hurley leads the Norse in digs with 221 digs so far this season.

Hard work and heart set her apart

Trevor Holzschuh, Contributor September 27, 2016

After an action-packed two days, nobody would fault Lauren Hurley for spending the three hour long bus ride back from the Morehead Invitational celebrating with teammates or even taking a nap. After...

Jessica Frey races to catch up with a pass from a teammate. She was injured in the 1-0 loss to Milwaukee

GALLERY: Late goal leads to Norse demise

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

It was another gut wrenching loss for Bob Sheehan and his women's soccer team. The difference just happened to be the opponent. The Norse were defeated by the Milwaukee Panthers in their first Horizon...

Taylor Snyder (11) had 31 assists and seven digs Tuesday in NKUs straight-sets victory over Wright State.

Volleyball battles but drops first two league games

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

League play has not started for the NKU Norse Volleyball Team, who dropped both of their weekend games against Milwaukee and Green Bay. The Norse fall back to .500 with the two losses. The Norse were...

Forward Jacob Cunningham and the Norse lost 2-0 to Evansville

GALLERY: Ngatcha and Raiders prove to be too much for Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

The ride continues to be a rough one for the men's soccer team, as the team lost it's eighth straight game on Saturday evening, falling 4-0 to Wright State. Head Coach John Basalyga is trying to remain...

Rachel Conaway celebrates her first goal of her career against Xavier with teammate Katelyn Newton

Confidence is high as Norse prepare for Milwaukee

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 23, 2016

Starting a season on a three game losing streak after having such high expectations for the season is difficult for any team. The NKU women’s soccer team was no exception. “After those first three...

Katelyn Newton chases down a loose ball. She was credited with the lone goal in the 1-0 win over MSU.

Student athletes share thoughts on Horizon League move

Kari Lakes, Reporter September 20, 2016

Northern Kentucky University’s move from the warm Atlantic Sun conference to the sometimes frigid Horizon League didn’t seem to bother Illinois native Brad Bohlen. The Norse baseball player knows...

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