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NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 8

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 8

Northerner Staff March 1, 2022

In Episode 8 of the NKU Sports Talk Radio Show, Brendan, Justis and Noah discuss the exciting world of college basketball as the sports reaches its pinnacle during the month of March. The group also...

NKU guard Sam Vinson takes a shot against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Vinson and Warrick take home Horizon League awards

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2022

The Horizon League released its end of season awards for men’s basketball on Monday afternoon, and two members of the Norse took home individual awards. Freshman guard Sam Vinson was named the 2021-22...

NKU guard Ivy Turner makes an inbounds pass against Detroit Mercy on Saturday.

NKU women’s basketball collects Horizon League awards

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2022

On Monday, the Horizon League announced their end of season awards for women’s basketball, with several members of the Norse being named as winners for individual awards. Graduate forward Grayson...

NKU forward David Wassler (44) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three in the final minute on senior night.

NKU men’s basketball closes out regular season with win over Penguins

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2022

With chants of “David Wassler” raining down on the court for the entire game, the senior walk-on entered with one minute left to raucous applause, making his lone three point attempt as the men’s...

NKU guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen goes up for a layup against Detroit Mercy on Saturday.

NKU women’s basketball caps regular season with win

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2022

The NKU women’s basketball team celebrated senior day on Saturday afternoon, beating the Detroit Mercy Titans 67-44. The win secures the Norse’s first 20-win season in two years, moving to 20-7...

The NKU bench celebrates during the Norse 75-62 win over Canisius on Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

David Wassler: Seldom utilized, always recognized

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2022

A Division I college basketball walk-on is, in many ways, comparable to a pawn in chess. They may not make up half of the roster, but their numbers in the sport are many. Both entities have minimal impact;...

NKU baseball hangs on to lead, shocks #7 Mississippi State in series opener

NKU baseball hangs on to lead, shocks #7 Mississippi State in series opener

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2022

Coming off of the wrong end of a weekend sweep against East Tennessee State, the NKU baseball team had to have a short memory and a quick recovery heading into the hostile environment of Dudy Noble Field...

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

Baseball Preview: Dizzy Peyton takes the helm as NKU hones in on 2022 season

Blake Lehmann, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2022

In college sports, change is inevitable, and a lot of changes were made to the NKU baseball program over the course of this past offseason. The first change that was announced for the 2022 season was...

NKU guard Marques Warrick (3) follows through after a shot against Robert Morris.

Warrick ties career-high as NKU cruises past Robert Morris

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2022

When the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team fell to the Robert Morris Colonials 74-64 on Jan. 15, the Norse had reached arguably their lowest moment of the 2021-22 season.  In what was only...

NKU forward Trinity Thompson waits to check into the game against UIC in February.

NKU women’s basketball comes from behind to defeat Oakland, 66-62

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2022

Entering Thursday’s game, the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team was 16-1 when they outrebounded their opponent in the game. When the opponent grabbed more rebounds than them? 2-6. Entering...

NKU guard Hubertas Pivorius makes a pass against Eastern Michigan.

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show: Episode 7

Northerner Staff February 22, 2022

In a jam-packed episode of the NKU Sports Talk Radio Show, Brendan, Justis and Noah discuss the NBA All-Star Weekend, as well as the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Plus, hear what the group had to say about...

NKU forward Grayson Rose (10) drives into the lane against IUPUI on Saturday.

Norse weekend roundup: Basketball and softball earn wins on Sunday

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2022

NKU Athletics was active throughout the country this weekend, as the men’s basketball team, women’s basketball team, baseball team and softball team were among many sports competing over the last few...

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