Gallery: Norse fall in Horizon League semi-final
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
November 2, 2017
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
In a match they seemingly dominated, the NKU women's soccer team fell to IUPUI 3-2 in the Horizon League Tournament semi-final game Thursday afternoon. The Norse season is likely over with the loss while IUPUI moves on to face Milwaukee in the Horizon League championship. "We were relentless in our...
Hamblin’s offensive prowess lifts her into NKU record books
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
October 12, 2017
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports, Sports Features
NKU women’s soccer coach Bob Sheehan first saw Macy Hamblin play at a combine at Game Time in Fairfield when she was a freshman in high school. Sheehan said it was her pace, skill and goal-scoring ability that stood out. “It was an indoor facility in a pretty tight space,” Sheehan said. “And she abso...
Overtime goal gives Sheehan 300th win
Austin Elmore, Contributor
August 29, 2017
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports
The NKU women’s soccer team defeated Appalachian State 2-1 in extra time on Tuesday afternoon at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The win was the 300th in the career of Norse head coach Bob Sheehan, who has amassed all 300 career victories with NKU. Sheehan is currently in his 21st season with NKU. The Nors...
Frey scores twice in victory over Morehead State
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
August 22, 2017
Filed under Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
Forward Jessica Frey scored two second half goals to lift the NKU Norse over Morehead State 2-1 on Monday night. The Norse improve to 2-0 on the season while the Eagles fall to 0-2 on the season. The Eagles took the lead in the 55th minute after the Norse knocked the ball into their own goal. The Norse...
Norse women’s soccer to NCAA tourney
Matt Sexton, Managing Editor
November 5, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, Featured Story, Soccer, Sports
MILWAUKEE -- The NKU women's soccer team defeated Milwaukee Saturday night to win the Horizon League tournament, 3-2. With the win, the Norse win the automatic bid to the NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament. It is the first Division I NCAA bid in school history. NKU will find out where it wi...
Norse erase 2-0 deficit: advance to championship
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
November 3, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
The NKU Norse women’s soccer team overcame a 2-0 second half deficit Thursday to beat Detroit Mercy 3-2 in the Horizon League semifinal match, a game the Norse lost in penalty kicks last year. The winning goal came in the 82nd minute, when freshman Ally Perkins scored from close range on a give an...
GALLERY: Norse earn Horizon League tournament berth in draw with Detroit-Mercy
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
October 22, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
e The NKU Norse women's soccer team earned a Horizon League tournament berth in a double overtime, 1-1 draw with Detroit-Mercy Saturday night. This is the second time in as many years that the Norse will be able to compete for the league championship. "Coming in as a freshman I can see that the senio...
GALLERY: Newton extends scoring streak in Norse victory
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
October 8, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
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 their league record to 4-1 and their overall record to 8-5. Youngstown State drops to 2-10 on the season a...
GALLERY:Norse get revenge in win against Oakland
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
September 28, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
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 the Grizzlies fall to 4-7-1. "It was sweet," midfielder Katelyn Newton said. "We worked really hard for...
GALLERY: Late goal leads to Norse demise
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
September 24, 2016
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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 League home game, dropping their record to 5-5 on the season and 1-1 in league play. The Panthers...
GALLERY: Norse continue to roll against Robert Morris
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
September 18, 2016
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
The NKU women’s soccer team continued to roll on Sunday, beating Robert Morris University 2-0 to get the Norse to 5-4 on the season. The Norse have now won five out of their last six games, with all of those wins coming in the form of shutouts. While Emily Lohmann and the Norse defense held R...
Norse route Green Bay in first league game
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
September 17, 2016
Filed under Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports
The NKU women’s soccer team moved to 4-4 on the season Friday with a 4-0 route of Green Bay. The game was the first Horizon League game of the season. "Coming off a very emotional win at Vanderbilt last Sunday I thought our team showed a lot of maturity in how we prepared for our first Horizon Leagu...