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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

NKU baseball played its final game of the season against Youngstown State at home. The Norse played a dominant series against the Penguins, winning each game by multiple runs.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, May 13 Baseball lost to in-state foe, the University of Kentucky, 6-1. Noah Sackenheim took the ball for NKU, throwing two innings and striking out three while allowing...

NKU players huddle up before their last regular season game.

NKU baseball dominates Youngstown State in season-ending weekend series sweep

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter May 19, 2025

In game one of a three-game set, NKU found themselves amid a six-run sixth inning. After trailing for most of the game, the Norse were playing add-on. With Youngstown State wailing after a defensive collapse,...

NKU's head coach Dizzy Peyton shook hands with Wildcats' head coach Nick Mingione at home plate before the game. Kentucky lead the series 14-2 all-time against the Norse.

NKU Baseball battles against in-state foe Kentucky Wildcats, losing in crunch time

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 14, 2025

Logen Devenport stepped up to the plate in the top of the eighth with a two-two count. Kentucky’s pitcher Zak Spurrier cocks his arm back throwing 93 mile fastball right down the center of the plate,...

RMU’s Hannah McDanel (left) placed third in the 200m, NKU’s Cameron Bitterman (center) placed first with a time of 54.64, breaking the Norse program record. Oakland’s Ke'vina Finch (right) placed third. Bitterman was outstanding, winning both of her individual competitions.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

Previous week recap: Wednesday, May 7 Softball lost against Purdue Fort Wayne in the Horizon League Championship 3-1. Northern Kentucky recorded five hits and a walk. Campbell Beatty, Stella Wulker,...

Tyler Shaneyfelt gave his batting gear to assistant coach Drew Klaserner after he hit a single in the 7-6 win against Southern Indiana. Shaneyfelt had himself a week with multiple hits and scored runs.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 22, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April 15 Baseball went against Southern Indiana at home, winning 7-6. Jake Johnson got the start and the win for the Norse. Johnson gave up a pair of runs, one earned,...

NKU’s Nicholas Costas makes a splash. He placed fifth in the 3000m Steeplechase with a time of 10.25.46.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 8, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, April 1 Baseball lost against Southern Indiana in Evansville 10-0. Bobby Bartlett took the loss for the Norse, allowing two runs over two innings of work. Ryan Pehrson...

NKU baseball picked up one win this week over Milwaukee Sunday, winning 6-2. It was a great team win all around with multiple players contributing.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor April 1, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, March 25 Women’s golf competed in The Julie, placing sixth. Rachel DiDonato, who competed as an individual, finished fifth overall, firing a 79 in round one and a...

NKU’s Nolan Sparks (9) rounding the bases after he hit a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning against Milwaukee.

NKU baseball loses series against Milwaukee, winning one out of three games

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor March 30, 2025

Nolan Sparks stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the second inning, facing off against Milwaukee’s Keagon Kaufmann.  The first pitch was high as the umpire counted it as a ball, then the next...

NKU’s Stella Wulker (7) sliding into second base. The Norse beat Morehead State 4-0.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor March 17, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, March 11 Softball lost to Valparaiso at home 4-1. Alicia Flores pitched 4.1 innings, striking out six, allowing three hits, two walks, and one run. Trinity Robertson...

NKU’s Trey Robinson (1) had a game against Detroit Mercy in the first round of the Horizon League tournament. He scored 18 points, five assists, grabbed three boards and three steals in the 99-75 win.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor March 10, 2025

Previous week recap: Tuesday, March 4 Baseball beats Indiana on the road 13-11. Bobby Bartlett got the start for NKU, throwing three innings and allowing just two runs, one earned on four hits. Gerald...

Nolan Sparks hitting a line drive into the outfield.

NKU baseball wins offensive clinic against Dayton

Jonah Moore, Sports Reporter February 26, 2025

NKU baseball hosted their first home game of the season on Tuesday against the Dayton Flyers. After getting swept in their season opener against East Tennessee State University, the Norse bounced back...

Graduate student and outfielder Treyvin Moss celebrities with teammates after a home run to start the first inning.

Preparing for the next: NKU baseball battles in tough loss against Wright State

Hailey Roden, Photo Editor April 15, 2024

Innings 1-4 Even with an impressive out-of-the-park home run to kick off the game by outfielder Treyvin Moss, the Norse fell short in their three game series against the Wright State Raiders. The...

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