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Jazmyne Geist (13) shoots in the game against Green Bay.

Norse grab second Horizon League victory over Titans

Mike Canizales, Reporter January 5, 2018

Kailey Coffey and Taryn Taugher combined for 36 points Thursday night as the NKU women’s basketball team (4-10, 2-1 Horizon) earned a 78-67 road victory over Detroit Mercy (0-14, 0-3 Horizon) at Calihan...

Taryn Taugher shoots a free throw after being fouled by Youngstown State

Foul trouble dooms Norse against Illinois State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor November 16, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team fell to Illinois State 49-37 Wednesday night at Illinois State. The Norse start the season 0-2 while the Redbirds are 1-1. NKU sent the Redbirds to the free throw line...

Laura Thomas scored 11 points in a loss to Miami

Kent State rally too much for NKU in season opener

Mike Canizales, Reporter November 11, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team opened the 2017-18 season with a 59-54 loss to Kent State inside BB&T Arena on Saturday afternoon. “You’ve got to give a lot of credit to Kent State,” said...

Mikayla Terry (4) goes around a defender during Fridays game against Milwaukee.

Preview: Norse will look to lone senior for leadership

Austin Elmore, Reporter November 8, 2017

After going 9-22 in her first season as head coach of the NKU women’s basketball team, Camryn Whitaker is looking to improve, but it won’t be easy. “We’ve got five sophomores and seven freshmen,...

Kelley Wiegman high fives teammates on the bench in her final home game at BB&T Arena on Sunday.

Norse drop regular season finale

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2017

The NKU women’s basketball team wrapped up the 2016-17 regular season with a 74-37 loss to Green Bay at BB&T Arena on Sunday. The Norse finish the season at 9-21 overall, and 5-13 in Horizon League...

Taryn Taugher (11) looks inside for Rebecca Lyttle (3) during Fridays game against Milwaukee.

Norse break four game skid by blasting Milwaukee

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - One team entered BB&T Arena Friday night with a four-game winning streak including a win over perennial power Green Bay. One team entered with a four-game losing streak. In...

SharRae Davis attempts to jump around a Wright State defender, Jan. 14, 2017.

Norse lose fourth straight

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2017

The NKU women’s basketball team played their final road game of the season at Oakland on Monday night, and lost to the Golden Grizzlies 86-66. The Norse have now lost four straight games, have fallen...

NKUs Taryn Taugher looks to pass.

Terry’s big night not enough to take down Vikings

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 19, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team fell to Cleveland State 77-58 Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. The Norse fall to 8-19 on the season and 4-11 in the Horizon League while Cleveland State improves to 13-14...

NKUs Taryn Taugher looks to pass.

Norse fall to Penguins in OT

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2017

The NKU women’s basketball team took the road to play Youngstown State on Thursday, and fell to the Penguins 77-73 in overtime. The Norse have now lost two straight games and sit at 8-18 on the season...

Taryn Taugher shoots a free throw in the loss to Wright State

Norse women sweep road trip

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor January 23, 2017

The NKU women's basketball team won both games of a two game road trip this weekend, beating both Valparaiso and UIC. The Norse improve to 7-13 on the season and 3-5 in conference play. The Norse outscored...

Mikayla Terry (4) drives around a defender during Thursdays game against Cleveland State.

Critical free throws lift Cleveland State past NKU

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky -- Cleveland State's offense came back to life just in time for the Vikings. After a furious rally by the NKU women's basketball team Thursday evening, Cleveland State made...

NKUs Kasey Uetrecht (23) led NKU with 19 points in a loss to Milwaukee.

Strong second quarter propels Milwaukee past NKU

Matt Sexton, Editor-in-chief December 31, 2016

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin -- Milwaukee used a strong second quarter Saturday afternoon to defeat the NKU women's basketball team 72-44. After leading 22-11 after one quarter, the Panthers (9-4) outscored the...

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