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Team IMPACT helped match Leah and Taylor Conrad with the NKU Volleyball Team. The sisters were diagnosed with epilepsy

Sisters join Norse Volleyball ranks, despite Epilepsy

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 25, 2018

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...

Abdul Kooistra dribbles past an defender during their match with the FC Cincinnati reserve team in August

Norse welcome FC Cincinnati to kick off 2018 spring season

Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2018

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....

Grace White (1) looks to shoot in the game against IUPUI.

Women’s basketball ends losing streak against Flames

Mike Canizales, Reporter January 21, 2018

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...

Norse set to collide with FC Cincinnati in exhibition game

Norse set to collide with FC Cincinnati in exhibition game

Kevin Carey, Reporter January 17, 2018

The NKU men’s soccer team will host FC Cincinnati in a spring exhibition match on Tuesday, February 27. This will be the second time the Norse will host the club team. The Norse met the FC Cincinnati’s...

Carson Williams (23) blocks a Cleveland State players shot.

Gallery: Norse get back on track with victory over Cleveland State

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

The Northern Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Cleveland State 70-55 Monday night in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 12-6 on the season and 5-1 in Horizon League play while Cleveland State...

Jazmyne Geist (13) loses the ball as she goes up for a shot in the game against Cleveland State.

Cleveland State guards too much for Norse to handle

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

For the second game in a row, Northern Kentucky's women's basketball team had a chance to send one of the top teams in the Horizon League to overtime. Unfortunately, their comeback attempt fell short. NKU...

Carson Williams (23) watches for a rebound after a free throw in the game against Wright State.

Norse Notebook: Brannen looking for ways to improve against size

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 15, 2018

If the Norse have suffered one weakness this season, it is that they struggle against size inside. This was exposed against Wright State, who collected four blocks in Thursday’s game. “Size has...

An NKU coach talks to Dantez Walton (32) during the game against Wright State.

Benzinger, Raiders end NKU’s four game win streak

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 11, 2018

BB&T Arena had not witnessed an NKU men's basketball loss since Jan. 20, 2017. 5,000 energized fans filled the arena Thursday, hoping they would witness the 14th straight home victory for the Norse. Instead,...

Jalen Tate (5) talks in the huddle before the home game against IUPUI.

Preview: NKU takes on Wright State and a way-too-early look at ‘bracketology’

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 11, 2018
Northern Kentucky men’s basketball welcomes Wright State into BB&T Arena at 7 p.m. Thursday night. The winner will remain undefeated in conference play and hold sole possession of first place in the Horizon League.
Drew McDonald (34) claps after a score by NKU.

Norse escape Detroit thanks to last second basket

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 7, 2018
A Lavone Holland two-point jumper lifted the Northern Kentucky men's basketball team over Detroit Mercy 56-54 on the road Sunday afternoon.
Lavone Holland II (30) fights toward the basket in the game against UIC.

Holland scores 1,000th career point in win over Oakland

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 6, 2018

The NKU men's basketball team defeated the Oakland Grizzlies 87-83 in Oakland Friday night. The Norse move to 3-0 in Horizon League play while the Grizzlies fall to 1-2 in Horizon League play. Lavone...

Lavone Holland II (30) fights toward the basket in the game against UIC.

Preview: NKU takes on Oakland on ESPN2

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor January 5, 2018

It's a big night for NKU men's basketball, as The Norse will take on Oakland on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. on the road. Oakland and NKU were co-favorites to win the Horizon League this season. Oakland is 9-6 on...

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