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NKU guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen (11) shoots a layup against Wright State on Thursday.

Mitchell-Steen’s career-high leads NKU women’s basketball past Wright State

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2022

After 43 days away from the home court, the NKU women’s basketball team returned to BB&T Arena to face their rival Wright State. Paced by 23 points from freshman guard Khamari Mitchell-Steen,...

Tom Poitras announced as new head coach for NKU men’s soccer

Tom Poitras announced as new head coach for NKU men’s soccer

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2022

The NKU men’s soccer team has found their new head coach, announcing Tom Poitras as the fifth head coach in program history in a press release on Thursday. Poitras comes to NKU from the University...

The NKU womens basketball bench reacts during a game against Cleveland State in December.

Takeaways from NKU women’s basketball as conference play heats up

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2022

The NKU men’s and women’s basketball teams had five games scheduled last week from Thursday through Monday. The men were slated to host IUPUI on Thursday, UIC on Saturday and close rival Wright State...

The Norse celebrate with fans following their dramatic win over Eastern Michigan.

NKU men’s basketball takeaways from season’s first two months

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2022

The NKU men’s and women’s basketball teams had five games scheduled last week from Thursday through Monday. The men were slated to host IUPUI on Thursday, UIC on Saturday and close rival Wright State...

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

Breaking: NKU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ken Bothof will retire June 30

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2022

NKU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ken Bothof will retire effective June 30, 2022, a press release from NKU Athletics announced on Wednesday morning. Bothof’s retirement will conclude a...

NKU mens basketball players huddle on Thursday night against Green Bay at BB&T Arena.

Norse squander brilliant first half in New Year’s Day loss to Milwaukee

Blake Lehmann, Reporter January 1, 2022

The beginning of 2022 saw the script of “the tale of two halves,” as head coach Darrin Horn has referred to it in the past, being flipped in the Norse men’s basketball team’s 61-55 loss to Horizon...

The NKU womens basketball team gathers for a picture with six-year-old Caroline Gross, who has joined the team through a partnership with Team IMPACT.

Women’s basketball partners with Team IMPACT to sign Caroline Gross

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2021

On Wednesday, Dec. 29, the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team added a new member in six year-old Caroline Gross. The team signed Gross through a partnership with Team IMPACT, a non-profit...

NKU guard Trevon Faulkner takes a shot against Indiana on Wednesday. Faulkner led the Norse with 22 points.

Slow start dooms men’s basketball at Indiana

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2021

In the first ever meeting between Indiana and Northern Kentucky, the Hoosiers raced out to a 38-14 halftime lead and never looked back en route to a 79-61 win. Indiana improved to 10-2 overall, while...

Ella Holland (Left) and Ashleigh Cronin (Right) were instrumental leaders for the Norse in 2021.

Leading by example: How Holland and Cronin remained leaders after injuries

Jared Darwish, Reporter December 19, 2021

Coach Bob Sheehan and the Northern Kentucky women’s soccer program have seen lots of success in the past couple of seasons. In back-to-back years the Norse have qualified for the conference tournament...

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 2

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 2

Northerner Staff December 14, 2021

Brendan, Justis, and Noah get together to discuss the latest developments in the National Football League, followed up by a recap of a massive weekend in college basketball. Finally, an update on NKU...

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) defends at the top of the key against UNC Greensboro.

How a determined Bryson Langdon found his way to NKU and became a leader for the Norse

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2021

Bryson Langdon has heard the criticisms that people have given him throughout his basketball career. At 5’9, the senior guard for the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team is the shortest player...

The NKU mens basketball team celebrates during a win over Wheeling on Nov. 9.

Norse win 91-55 in dominant showing against Alice Lloyd College

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2021

The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team dominated both sides of the ball on Sunday at BB&T Arena, capping their brief two-game homestand with an emphatic 91-55 victory over the Alice Lloyd College...

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