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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Jaci Jones (21) walks off the court after the Norse's 68-62 loss against Wright State.

NKU women’s basketball loses in emotional senior day against Wright State

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor February 22, 2025

NKU women’s basketball played their final home game on a cold but sunny Saturday afternoon against the rival Wright State Raiders. Fans packed the arena for senior day. NKU recognized seven seniors:...

Macey Blevins struggled offensively as she went 2-9 from the field and 0-2 from three, she ended the game with seven points.

NKU Women’s basketball falls to Purdue Fort Wayne in a battle at home

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor February 21, 2025

NKU women’s basketball played their first game of a two-game homestand on a cold Thursday night as they looked to knock off number two, Purdue Fort Wayne.  As it got colder outside, the fans rolled...

The NKU women's basketball team gathers for a picture with six-year-old Caroline Gross, who has joined the team through a partnership with Team IMPACT.

Women’s basketball partners with Team IMPACT to sign Caroline Gross

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2021

On Wednesday, Dec. 29, the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team added a new member in six year-old Caroline Gross. The team signed Gross through a partnership with Team IMPACT, a non-profit...

NKU players celebrate a basket before the halftime break by forward Paige Hodgson (4).

Norse win in dominant performance against Kentucky State

Kyle Neace, Reporter December 8, 2021

The Northern Kentucky University women's basketball team continued on a two-game winning streak Wednesday after winning at home against Kentucky State in BB&T Arena, 72-51.  Junior Carissa...

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