Norse defeat Milwaukee to break three game losing streak
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 4, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
The NKU women's basketball defeated Milwaukee on the road 60-57 on Saturday. The Norse improve to 4-8 in the Horizon League and 6-17 overall while Milwaukee has a 17-7 record and are 8-4 in conference. Molly Glick led the way for the Norse with 15 points on the night while Kailey Coffey and Jazmyne...
Norse extend road win streak against Cleveland State
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 4, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Northern Kentucky University men's basketball remains undefeated on the road in Horizon League play, defeating Cleveland State 78-61. The Norse are now 10-2 in conference play and are tied for first place with Wright State, who defeated Youngstown State on Saturday. The Vikings fall to 3-9 in...
Second half surge pushes Norse over Penguins
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 1, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
It wasn't pretty at times, but Northern Kentucky University's men's basketball team remained undefeated on the road Thursday night, defeating Youngstown State 95-85. The Norse are now 9-2 in Horizon League play and 16-7 overall. After starting league play 3-1, Youngstown State is now just 4-7 in conference...
NKU turns 50: Your guide to Homecoming
Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Sports
NKU’s Homecoming is turning 50; starting on Feb. 2 and concluding on Feb. 10, the anniversary celebration will aim to bring students and alumni together. Aptly themed as “Back to the Future: Blast from the Past” the week will remind us to “look at our past and see how far we’ve come as a u...
WHAT TO DO: study abroad; clown around.
Jude Noel, Arts & Life Editor
January 31, 2018
Filed under Arts & Life, Campus Events
Thursday 2/1 Spring Study Abroad Fair Bitten by the wanderlust bug? Itching for a reprieve from midwestern culture? Looking to broaden your experiential palate? Consider studying abroad! Drop by the Student Union’s second floor lobby to learn more about the many opportunities on campus that let stu...
GALLERY: Norse recover after Oakland loss; crush Detroit Mercy
Lilly Brown, Contributor
January 29, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team defeated Detroit Mercy 72-44 Sunday afternoon in BB&T Arena. The win pushes NKU’s record to 15-7 with a conference record of 8-2. They are currently second place in the Horizon League behind Wright State. Detroit drops their record to 6-17 with a reco...
Norse three game win streak ends against Oakland
Lilly Brown, Contributor
January 27, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell short against Oakland University Friday 83-70. The Norse are now 14-7 on the season and 7-2 in the Horizon League. Oakland is now 14-8 with a conference record of 6-3. The Norse are still second in the Horizon League standings behind Wright State...
Sisters join Norse Volleyball ranks, despite Epilepsy
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
January 25, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Sports, Sports Features, Volleyball
After over 45 minutes of helping the Northern Kentucky volleyball team with their practice, which included assisting team managers with drills and collecting volleyballs, Leah Conrad ambled back toward her mother, Jenka, who was seated by the scorers table on the sidelines. The seven-year-old toyed with her plastic VI...
Norse welcome FC Cincinnati to kick off 2018 spring season
Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Soccer, Sports, Sports Features
When Blaire Stevenson, assistant men’s soccer coach, joined the Norse in March of 2017, he brought not only a rich history of the game, but a connection that would soon benefit his newly found home. That Connection? The FC Cincinnati soccer team, which would lead to to three exhibition games in tw...
Women’s basketball ends losing streak against Flames
Michael Canizales, Reporter
January 21, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
Sophomore guard Molly Glick delivered a layup after a steal with eight seconds remaining in the game to help send the Northern Kentucky University (5-14, 3-5 Horizon) women’s basketball team to a thrilling 61-53 overtime victory over the University of Illinois-Chicago (7-12, 0-8 Horizon) on Sunday a...
Norse drop fourth straight game
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
January 20, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Women's Basketball
After losing their last two games by two possessions, the NKU women's basketball took a huge step back on Friday night against IUPUI. The Norse fell to the Jaguars 71-35 in BB&T Arena, sending NKU to 4-14 and 2-5 in Horizon League play. The Jaguars improve to 14-4 and 6-1 in Horizon League...
Two Norse finish with double doubles in win over Milwaukee
Kevin Carey, Reporter
January 19, 2018
Filed under Game Coverage, Men's Basketball, Sports
The Norse grabbed their 13th win on the year and sixth in the conference in an offensive showcase in Milwaukee, beating the Panthers 91-64. Three Norse players finished in double figures. Drew McDonald led the team with 25 points, Tyler Sharpe and Lavone Holland II both finished with 19 points. Both ...