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Men’s Soccer: Three players earn Horizon League Postseason Honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

The NKU men's soccer team had three players receive postseason honors last week from the Horizon League as Alex Willis, Alex Greive and Stian Jorgensen were voted by the league’s head coaches to the...

Rizwaan Dharsey (23) talks to Calvin Murphy (18) after the loss to UK.

Norse fall to UIC in regular season finale

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

The NKU men's soccer team needed a win and a Milwaukee tie/loss at Wright State to have any chance of qualifying (top six teams) for the Horizon League Men’s Soccer Championship tournament on Monday,...

Nominations open for David Lee Holt NKU Athletics Hall of Fame

Nominations open for David Lee Holt NKU Athletics Hall of Fame

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

The NKU department of athletics are now accepting nominations for their 2018-19 David Lee Holt NKU Athletics Hall of Fame class. The bi-annual ceremony recognizes former student-athletes and other individuals...

Basalyga, according to his daughter, is goofy and lovable away from the soccer field

The John Basalyga story: part 3

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 9, 2017

On the field Basalyga’s passion and competitiveness were ever present, but if you were lucky enough to get to know him off the field you would meet a slightly different character. “He’s goofy. He...

John Basalyga announced his retirement Dec. 6. Basalyga coached at NKU for 14 seasons

The John Basalyga story

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor February 7, 2017

John Basalyga sits in his office looking out at the NKU soccer field. Three college students are playing down on the field. Basalyga is displeased by this. “They aren’t really soccer players,” Basalyga...

Alwin Komolong attempts a bicycle kick in Wednesdays game against UC.

Komolong honored on senior night; Norse lose

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor October 22, 2016

The NKU men's soccer team was unable to find a win Saturday night, losing 1-0 to Detroit Mercy. The Norse fall to 1-11-3 while the Titans improve to 3-8-4. The Norse are officially eliminated from playoff...

Forward Jacob Cunningham and the Norse lost 2-0 to Evansville

GALLERY: Ngatcha and Raiders prove to be too much for Norse

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

The ride continues to be a rough one for the men's soccer team, as the team lost it's eighth straight game on Saturday evening, falling 4-0 to Wright State. Head Coach John Basalyga is trying to remain...

Rachel Conaway celebrates her first goal of her career against Xavier with teammate Katelyn Newton

Confidence is high as Norse prepare for Milwaukee

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 23, 2016

Starting a season on a three game losing streak after having such high expectations for the season is difficult for any team. The NKU women’s soccer team was no exception. “After those first three...

Forward Ally Perkins prepares to the kick the ball in the game against UC.

Women’s soccer finds stride; Men continue to struggle

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor September 3, 2016

The NKU women’s soccer team beat the University of Toledo 2-0 Friday, improving their record to 2-3 on the season and dropping Toledo to 1-3. The Norse kept the offense rolling in this game, shooting...

NKU Fall Sports Look to Improve in Second Year in Horizon League

NKU Fall Sports Look to Improve in Second Year in Horizon League

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor August 24, 2016

The fall sports season is just about to get underway, and the three teams in season will be looking for Horizon League Championships and NCAA tournament berths.Women’s Soccer:NKU women’s soccer has...

Maria Silbersack had two shots Thursday in NKUs 0-0 (4-1 in penalties) loss to Oakland in the Horizon League semifinals.

Women’s soccer season ends in penalties to Oakland

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 6, 2015

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- After finishing regulation and 20 minutes of overtime scoreless, Northern Kentucky and Oakland needed penalty kicks to decide Thursday's Horizon League semifinal.In the end, the Golden...

Ronald Moss led the Norse with three shots Tuesday in a 4-0 loss to Evansville.

Norse drop final non-conference tilt to Evansville, 4-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor November 4, 2015

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The NKU men's soccer team dropped its final non-conference match of the season Tuesday, 4-0 at Evansville.The Purple Aces started the scoring in the 8th minute when Nate Opperman scored...

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