The Northerner

Paige McQueen connects with a pitch against Youngstown State

McQueen steers Norse to senior day victory over Phoenix

Kevin Carey, Contributor May 1, 2017

The NKU softball team split an odd double header with Green Bay on Sunday afternoon. The Norse lost 7-3 in the first game, which was a continuation of Friday’s rain shortened game. The Norse capped...

Dominic Mercurio is hitting .324 on the season with 44 hits.

Norse attempt comeback in ninth, fall short against Raiders

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 29, 2017

The NKU baseball team fell to Wright State 5-3 in game two of the three game series, sealing a series loss. The Norse fall to 15-27 on the season and 8-10 in conference play while the Raiders improve to...

Ava Lawson swings at a pitch high in the zone against Cleveland State

Gleason picks up 100th career win as Norse avoid sweep against CSU

Kevin Carey, Contributor April 22, 2017

Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State took to the field one more time to wrap up a three-game series on a cold and windy Saturday afternoon. The game was moved from noon to 1 p.m. due to inclement weather. The...

Kyle Colletta scored two runs in Sundays victory over the Penguins

Norse offense slows against top seeded Flames

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 17, 2017

The NKU baseball team was swept by UIC over the weekend, falling to 12-22 on the season and 6-6 in Horizon League play. The Flames improve to 24-8 and 13-2 in the Horizon League.  The Norse remain in...

Toree Stalter lays down a bunt against Yougnstown State

Ferrante’s six RBI lead Norse past Penguins

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 13, 2017

The NKU softball team secured their first Horizon League series victory of the season and first league series win since 2014, defeating Youngstown State 11-3 in five innings at Grein Stadium Thursday afternoon.  "It's...

The Norse gather at the mound prior to the start of the inning against Valparaiso.

Norse split double header with Morehead State

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 5, 2017

The NKU Norse split a double header with Morehead State on Tuesday afternoon. The Norse fell in game one 4-2 but came back in game to and got the victory 4-3. The Norse record is now 8-23. The Norse will...

NKU head coach John Brannen talks to Cole Murray during Sundays Horizon League tournament quarterfinal against Wright State.

Opinion: Success will bring inevitable change at NKU, other mid-major schools

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 2, 2017

With Anthony Grant being hired as the new Dayton Flyers head coach, it appears NKU men’s basketball coach John Brannen will be staying in Highland Heights for the 2017 season. The question now is,...

Zach Heming lays down one of his two safety squeezes in Fridays win over Youngstown State

Gallery: Kelley carries Norse to series victory over Penguins

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 2, 2017

The NKU baseball team secured the series win against Youngstown State on Sunday afternoon with a 6-3 victory. The Norse are now 5-1 in the Horizon League with a 10-16 overall record while the Penguins...

TJ Alas connects on a pitch for a homerun against the Penguins. NKU beat Youngstown State 15-8

GALLERY: Norse club five homeruns, crush Penguins in game one

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor April 1, 2017

The NKU baseball team hit five homeruns on Friday afternoon to propel the Norse to a 15-8 victory over Youngstown State. The Norse improve to 4-0 in Horizon League play and 9-15 overall, while the Penguins...

Zahrya McFarland stands in to face Valparaiso on Friday. The Norse would fall to the Crusaders 7-4

GALLERY: Softball drops first Horizon League series of the season

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 27, 2017

The NKU softball team dropped their first Horizon League series of the year to Valparaiso, losing two out of three games. The Norse fall to 6-19 on the season and open Horizon League play 1-2 while...

Charlie Jerger gave up seven runs in game 3 of the series against UC

Norse fall in final game of double header to lose series

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor March 25, 2017

The NKU baseball team fell to the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday afternoon, dropping the weekend series with UC two games to three. Game three was originally suppose to be played on Sunday, but the weather...

Students continue to cheer for their Norse as the game ends

Timeline: Students gather on campus to watch the game

Brittney Gunter, Reporter March 19, 2017

All over Northern Kentucky, students and fans gathered to see which team would advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Watch parties were held in breweries and restaurants alike, with no...

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