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NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 14

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 14

Northerner Staff April 19, 2022

In Episode 14 of the NKU Sports Talk Radio Show, Brendan, Justis and Noah dive into the results from an exciting first weekend of the NBA Playoffs. The trio also discussed Monday's Boston Marathon,...

NKU outfielder Griffin Kain dives back to first base on a pickoff attempt against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, April 15.

Norse unable to take series in tough rubber match against Purdue Fort Wayne

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2022

Offense was aplenty in the rubber match of a three-game Horizon League set between the NKU baseball team and the Mastodons of Purdue Fort Wayne, just not the offense that the Norse would have liked, as...

NKU freshman golfer Ryan Butler watches after driving the ball.

Photo Gallery: NKU’s The Jewell

Kyle Neace, Reporter April 16, 2022

The Northern Kentucky University golf team hosted The Jewell tournament this past weekend at Elks Run Golf Course.  Northern Kentucky came in third out of 12 teams on the second day of the tournament.

Zack Minton celebrates his three-run home run in the second inning against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Minton’s homer, Vorhees’ heroics lift Norse over Purdue Fort Wayne

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2022

It was as if the baseball gods and Mother Nature were looking fondly upon the Bill Aker Baseball Complex on Friday, because there was finally some decent weather for baseball: sunny, but with the wind...

The change to Truist Arena is the third name change since 2008.

BB&T Arena becomes Truist Arena after recent bank merger

Andrew Dixon, Reporter April 14, 2022

Some students may have noticed some changes happening to the arena at NKU, as the arena is undergoing its third name change since its completion in 2008. What was once Bank of Kentucky Center, then BB&T...

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show Episode 13

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show Episode 13

Northerner Staff April 12, 2022

In Episode 13 of the NKU Sports Talk Radio Show, the group discusses a wide range of topics, including Major League Baseball's Opening Day and one of the most unique collegiate summer baseball teams...

NKU guard Sam Vinson (2) takes a shot over a Robert Morris defender. Vinson finished with eight points.

Vinson’s incredible freshman season lights the way for bright future

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor April 10, 2022

In a mid-major program that is heavily built upon the foundation of player development and building talent over tenure, it’s an anomaly to see a freshman get as many opportunities to shine as Sam...

NKU President Ken Bothof gives his remarks during the press conference for the welcoming of the new Mens Basketball Head Coach Darrin Horn.

An end of an era for NKU Athletics as Ken Bothof plans for retirement

Kyle Neace, Reporter April 9, 2022

Ken Bothof announced his retirement this past semester, and with it comes the end of a career that changed Northern Kentucky University Athletics for the better.  Since his arrival, Bothof was able...

NKU infielder Liam McFadden-Ackman follows through on a swing against Wright State.

NKU baseball slips against Dayton in rainy affair

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor April 5, 2022

Heading into a new week, the NKU baseball team had already been fighting against fortune in just about every way possible. From coming into their weekend series against Milwaukee with only 24 total active...

NKU freshman pitcher Kaden Echeman gets set on the mound against Wright State.

Cold bats, mental mistakes cost Norse in loss to Morehead State

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2022

The hottest offense in the Horizon League went cold on Tuesday, as despite leading the conference in batting average, hits, and doubles, the NKU baseball team were held to two runs as they dropped an afternoon...

The NKU dugout during Sundays game against Wright State. The Norse fell 17-10 to the Raiders.

Norse unable to shake losing streak in series finale against Wright State

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor March 27, 2022

On what proved to be another blustery day at Friendship Field, the NKU baseball team fell to Wright State 17-10 to fall on the wrong end of a weekend sweep and extend the Norse’s losing streak against...

The Northern Kentucky Norse baseball field, located on campus at NKU.

NKU baseball drops cold, snowy slugfest against Wright State on Saturday

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor March 26, 2022

It’s not often that teams play baseball in the snow, but that’s exactly what NKU and Horizon League rival Wright State were tasked with on Saturday; a 36 degree temperature at game time with nearly...

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