#NorseNotebook Loyalty makes NKU senior class stand out
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 23, 2018
If you think about what the senior class of the NKU men’s basketball team has accomplished in such a short amount of time--a Horizon League championship, a NCAA Tournament appearance and back-to-back 20 win seasons--it’s staggering. All three seniors, Jordan Garnett, Lavone Holland II and Nick Ay...
Horizon League Player of the year Sunjic looks to lead Norse to Horizon League tournament
Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 21, 2018
The NKU women’s tennis team opened the new season with a 4-0 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, who are ranked no. 21. Despite the stumble, excitement around the team may have never been higher leading into the Spring. Brian Nester, the head coach, attributed this excitement both the returning players ...
Men’s tennis looking to work through freshman growing pains
Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 21, 2018
The Northern Kentucky men’s tennis team will look to rebuild during the 2018 season under the guidance of sixth-year head coach Brian Nester. The black and gold roster will feature three returners and four newcomers, including four freshmen. “I’m actually very optimistic about the future of the men’...
Softball looks to improve offensively in 2018 season
Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Moving two spots up in the Horizon League preseason polls to seventh, the Norse are looking to improve their 14-38 record in 2017. They enter their third season in the Horizon League with a mindset to push for the postseason. Head coach Kathryn Gleason enters her fourth season at the helm followed by...
Ross looks to guide Norse to Horizon League success in 2018
Hunter Dunn, Contributor
February 21, 2018
With spring just around the corner, the Northern Kentucky Baseball team is gearing up for another year of play.. After finishing third last season in the Horizon league, the team looks to overtake that second or first seed and possibly reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school histor...
iHeartRadio to be home for NKU men’s basketball games through 2022-23
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 20, 2018
Northern Kentucky University and iHeart Media reached an agreement to keep NKU's men's basketball games on iHeart stations in the Greater Cincinnati area through the 2022-23 season. NKU men's basketball games will continue to air on ESPN1530, FOXSports1360, 55 KRC on AM radio and the The Project (100.7...
Norse earn victory over Youngstown State on senior night
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 20, 2018
There were plenty of emotions in BB&T Arena Monday night, as NKU honored their three seniors Lavone Holland II, Jordan Garnett and Nick Ayers. The crowd was loud as each player received their framed jersey and shook hands with head coach John Brannen. For Holland though, he wishes those emoti...
#NorseNotebook Why Friday’s game is more than just for first place
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 13, 2018
While the NKU men’s basketball team came up with two victories during homecoming week, those wins did not come easy. The Norse fell into Milwaukee’s hands Thursday night, playing half court basketball much of the game and escaping with a 54-52 victory after an excellent defensive stand by sophomore T...
NKU extend win streak to three with win over Detroit Mercy
Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 11, 2018
Freshman forward Jazmyne Geist scored a career-high 14 points to lead the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team to a 64-60 victory over Detroit Mercy on Saturday afternoon in BB&T arena. After a previous three game losing streak, the Norse have now won three in a row, improving to ...
Gallery: Norse sweep homecoming week with victory over Green Bay
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 10, 2018
The NKU men's basketball team defeated Green Bay 86-80 in front of a sold out lower bowl in BB&T Arena. The Norse improve to 19-7 and are 12-2 in Horizon League play. Green Bay has now lost three straight and are 10-18 and 5-10 in conference play. "We haven't played our best basketball in f...
Norse escape with a victory over Milwaukee
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
February 9, 2018
Since NKU joined the Horizon League, Milwaukee has landed on the schedule during homecoming. Each time Milwaukee has played hard but failed to defeat the Norse. Tonight played out much the same way. NKU defeated the Panthers 54-52 in BB&T Arena Thursday night, improving to 11-2 in conference play...
’80s Aerobics, Nearly Naked Run give Homecoming a sweaty start
Pavel Klementyev, Reporter
February 5, 2018
Founded in 1968, Northern Kentucky University is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Along with NKU staff, Activities Programming Board (APB) has organized a traditional homecoming week (Feb. 3-Feb. 11) with a lineup of sports and entertainment events for all students, faculty, and staff memb...