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NKU guard Lindsey Duvall (5) takes a shot against Eastern Kentucky on Sunday. Duvall led the Norse with 20 points.

Strong defense, three-point shooting lifts Norse over Eastern Kentucky

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2021

A tenacious defensive attack and superb three-point shooting carried the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team on Sunday afternoon at BB&T Arena, as they easily dispatched the Eastern Kentucky...

UNC Greensboros Bas Leyte shoots a free throw during Friday nights game at BB&T Arena.

Norse falter in overtime, 70-69, in physical battle against UNC Greensboro

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2021

  The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team erased a 10-point halftime deficit and senior guard Trevon Faulkner picked up his 1,000th career point while tying a career-high with 28, but...

NKU guard Ellie Taylor (33) dribbles on the perimeter during the Norse 80-73 loss on Wednesday to Kent State.

Norse drop opening game against Kent State, 80-73

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2021

Redshirt senior guard Lindsey Duvall scored 27 points for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team on Wednesday night, but the Norse were unable to overcome an experienced Kent State team in...

NKU guard Trey Robinson dunks the ball during the Norse win over Wheeling on Tuesday.

Men’s basketball wallops Wheeling in home opener

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2021

With the smell of popcorn and hot dogs filling BB&T Arena, the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team took the court in front of a home crowd for the first time since March 9, 2020. The Norse...

The Norse defend the perimeter against Wright State.

Games to watch in the 2021-22 season

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2021

As BB&T Arena prepares to open its doors to fans for the first time since February of 2020, here are the games that Norse supporters should have circled on their calendar. Men UNC Greensboro:...

NKU guard Ivy Turner (2) calls out a play to her teammates during the 2020-21 season.

Led by a standout backcourt, Norse have sights on a big season

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

In her first season as a member of the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team, guard Lindsey Duvall was nothing short of remarkable for the Norse. In her redshirt junior season in 2020-21, Duvall...

2021-22 Basketball Preview: NKU Basketball is Back

2021-22 Basketball Preview: NKU Basketball is Back

Matthew Dietz and Brendan Connelly November 8, 2021

It’s early November, and Norse fans know exactly what that means: NKU basketball season is back.  As the NKU men’s and women’s basketball teams kick off their seasons this week, The Northerner...

NKU guard Bryson Langdon (11) surveys the court during NKUs exhibition win over Lake Erie College on Thursday night.

NKU takes down Lake Erie 75-64 in exhibition

Andrew Dixon, Contributor November 5, 2021

The Northern Kentucky Norse men’s basketball team defeated the Lake Erie Storm (DII) on Thursday night 75-64 in their only exhibition game of the season. Sophomore Marques Warrick led the way for...

NKU goalkeeper Mimi Stines plays a ball in the box during Green Bays 1-0 win over NKU on Saturday.

‘We have bigger goals ahead’; despite fourth consecutive loss, Norse remain optimistic

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2021

  Following their fourth consecutive loss on Saturday, this time at the hands of the Green Bay Phoenix, who connected on the lone goal of the match in the 87th minute, the message from the...

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

Norse down Oakland 3-1 Friday night

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2021

In a clash of top-three teams in the Horizon League standings, Northern Kentucky defeated a tough Oakland team on Friday night inside Regents Hall. With the win, the Norse improve to 10-6 overall,...

The NKU mens soccer starters huddle just before kickoff on Wednesday against IUPUI.

Norse defeat IUPUI 3-1 to earn third straight conference victory

Matthew Dietz, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2021

The Northern Kentucky men’s soccer team is entering a crucial part of their schedule as the 2021 fall season comes down the stretch. The Norse will play at Cleveland State and Milwaukee, two of the top...

Players on the NKU volleyball team cheer from the bench as the Norse defeat IUPUI on Saturday.

NKU volleyball defends home court with weekend sweep of Indiana opponents

Brendan Connelly, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2021

  The NKU volleyball team is in the midst of a five game homestand, and has now won the first three games in that stretch. Thanks to a four set win over Robert Morris on Tuesday and back-to-back...

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