The Northerner

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor

Previous week recap: Thursday, Aug. 14 Women’s soccer opened its season in a tie against Mercyhurst, 1-1. Megan Molner scored the first goal of the 2025 season in the 34th minute. Riley Evans facilitated...

Comeback attempt falls short as Norse lose Riverboat Rivalry to Cincinnati, 2-1

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief

Thursday night's season opener for the women’s soccer team was the fourth time that the Norse have met the Cincinnati Bearcats on the pitch, in what is known as the Riverboat Rivalry in the tristate. However,...

With OT victory over Detroit Mercy, women’s soccer 7-3-1

Aric France, Reporter

The NKU women’s soccer team won in dramatic fashion Sunday night, after Samantha Duwel netted the game winning goal in the 104th minute of double overtime, scoring a 3-2 victory over Detroit Mercy Titans.

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At home, women’s soccer shuts out Lipscomb 2-0

Sierra Newton, Reporter

The NKU women’s soccer team continued their home winning streak Thursday night in a 2-0 shutout against the Lipscomb Bisons.

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In final seconds, women’s soccer takes down Xavier

Sierra Newton, Contributor

In a dramatic finish, Northern Kentucky women’s soccer scored a 1-0 victory over the Xavier Musketeers (1-2) with a goal in the last 15 seconds.

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