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

Norse get back on track with win over Canisius

Andrew Dixon, Reporter December 9, 2021

The Northern Kentucky Norse men’s basketball team was back in action Wednesday Night at BB&T arena where they took on the Canisius Golden Griffins. The Norse came away with a 75-62 win.  Sophomore...

NKU head coach Stu Riddle speaks to the media following NKUs 2-1 loss to Wright State.

Stu Riddle resigns as head coach of Northern Kentucky men’s soccer

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2021

Stu Riddle has announced that he is stepping down as head coach of the Northern Kentucky men’s soccer program, according to a press release from NKU Athletics. Beginning with his first season with...

NKU players celebrate a basket before the halftime break by forward Paige Hodgson (4).

Norse win in dominant performance against Kentucky State

Kyle Neace, Reporter December 8, 2021

The Northern Kentucky University women's basketball team continued on a two-game winning streak Wednesday after winning at home against Kentucky State in BB&T Arena, 72-51.  Junior Carissa...

NKU guard Kailee Davis (3) prepares to take a shot against Purdue Fort Wayne on Sunday. Davis finished with eight points in the win.

Norse bounce back with 69-60 win over Purdue Fort Wayne

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2021

After being knocked off on their home floor Friday night against Cleveland State, the NKU women’s basketball team picked up their second conference victory of the season on Sunday afternoon at BB&T...

NKU guard Lindsey Duvall (5) drives past a Cleveland State defender on Friday night. The Norse fell to the Vikings 63-52.

Women’s basketball falls to Cleveland State in first Horizon League home game

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2021

The Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team fell to Cleveland State 63-52 on Friday night at BB&T Arena. The Norse faced a tall task as the Vikings entered not only with an unblemished record,...

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 1

NKU Sports Talk Radio Show- Ep. 1

Northerner Staff December 1, 2021

Brendan Connelly and Justis White spend time talking about the world of sports right now in the NKU Sports Talk Radio Show. The duo dives into the most recent week of NFL action, break down the thrilling...

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) drives past a Western Illinois defender on Monday.

Norse lose in final second to Western Illinois

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2021

Continuing their string of tightly contested games, the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team dropped a thriller to the Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks 69-67 on Monday night. NKU came...

Members of the NKU volleyball team during the Norse 3-2 loss to Wright State on Friday.

Norse volleyball loses heartbreaker in Horizon League championship

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2021

Playing in their third Horizon League tournament championship in four years, the NKU volleyball team faced upset-minded UIC with an NCAA Tournament berth on the line. The Norse advanced to the final after...

Members of the NKU volleyball team celebrate a point during the 3-1 win over Oakland on Friday.

Norse advance to Horizon League finals after five-set victory over Wright State

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2021

The Northern Kentucky volleyball team defeated the Wright State Raiders in five sets on Saturday night to advance to the Horizon League tournament championship game for the third time in the last four...

Miranda Wucherer (5) is an NKU senior volleyball player and compliance department assistant at NKU.

NCAA’s new NIL bylaws benefitting NKU student athletes

Blake Lehmann, Reporter November 20, 2021

One of the most controversial subject matters around college sports has always been the matter of the amateur status of the athletes and the possibility of “pay-for-play” programs to give them their...

The NKU mens basketball team celebrates following their 74-73 win over Eastern Michigan on Thursday at BB&T Arena.

Langdon’s clutch bucket caps Norse’s comeback 74-73 win over Eastern Michigan

Blake Lehmann, Reporter November 19, 2021

In a game where they trailed by 11 at the half, the Norse men’s basketball team was able to bounce back and set up a go-ahead layup by senior guard Bryson Langdon with seven seconds remaining to...

VIDEO: From NKU to Ben-Gal Dancer

Emma Webster, Contributor November 18, 2021

Corinne Holmes, a former NKU Dance Team member, is now an NFL Cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about Holmes' story and how she was able to earn the opportunity that she has now.

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