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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Jessica Frey scored in the third minute Friday night as the women's soccer team won its first-ever Horizon League match, 3-1 over Youngstown State.

Women’s soccer team splits pair, wins first Horizon League match

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 21, 2015

The women’s soccer team lost Sunday at home to Toledo, two days after winning its first Horizon League match against Youngstown State.Sunday, the Norse fell 2-0 to Toledo in a match where NKU failed...

NKU soccer player Yaw Addai scored the game-tying goal Wednesday in NKU's 2-1 victory over Eastern Illinois.

Men’s soccer falls to Dayton, 4-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 21, 2015

DAYTON, Ohio -- The men’s soccer team lost Friday night to Dayton, 4-0.Dayton would score in the 41st minute when James Haupt scoring on a breakaway, assisted by Amass Amankona.Amankona would score the...

NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker dives for the save during NKU's 1-1 tie against Xavier. The Norse tied Xavier 1-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 9, 2014.

Illinois hands women’s soccer first loss, 1-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 14, 2015

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The first matchup against a Big Ten team in women's soccer history ended with a 1-0 Illinois victory Friday night.The loss is the first of the season for NKU (4-1). Illinois is 6-1.Hope...

NKU soccer player Yaw Addai scored the game-tying goal Wednesday in NKU's 2-1 victory over Eastern Illinois.

Addai scores twice as Norse blank IPFW, 2-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 14, 2015

FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Two second half goals by Yaw Addai were enough Sunday to lead the men's soccer team to a 2-0 win over IPFW.Addai broke a scoreless tie in the 74th minute when he received a pass across...

NKU midfielder Alwin Komolong heads the ball at the goal during NKU's tie against IPFW. NKU tied IPFW 1-1 in double overtime on Sept. 14, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Summer spent conquering the world

Sarah Kellam, Contributor September 9, 2015

Most students spend their summers in hometowns, interning or just taking a break. However, one student spent his summer captaining a national team. When Alwin Komolong returned to Papua New Guinea...

NKU forward Diego Martinez scores the lone goal in the double overtime game. NKU defeated Stetson 1-0 in double overtime at NKU Soccer Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.

Men’s soccer splits pair in Mayor’s Cup

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor September 7, 2015

ONEONTA, N.Y. -- Bucknell scored in the 105th minute Sunday to defeat the Northern Kentucky men’s soccer team 1-0 at the Hartwick College Mayor’s Cup.Bucknell got the winner when Jesse Klug scored...

NKU midfielder Katelyn Newton heads the ball into the goal for the tying goal in NKU's overtime win against Robert Morris. NKU beat Robert Morris 2-1 in overtime at NKU Soccer Stadium on Sept. 14, 2014.

Women’s soccer wins fourth straight, 1-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Northern Kentucky women’s soccer team extended its shutout streak to almost 300 minutes Sunday in a 1-0 victory over Charleston Southern.Winning its fourth straight game to open...

NKU player Diego Martinez dribbles against a defender in the second half of NKU's 2-0 win over UNC Asheville. NKU defeated UNC Asheville 2-0 on Oct. 22, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Men’s soccer blanks Memphis for first win, 1-0

Matt Sexton, Sports Editor August 31, 2015

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Calvin Murphy’s goal in the 64th minute Monday afternoon propelled the Northern Kentucky men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory at Memphis.Murphy, a freshman, headed in a Johannes Jansen...

NKU women's soccer player, Macy Hamblin shoots the ball during NKU's 4-0 win against Eastern Illinois University. NKU defeated Eastern Illinois University 4-0 after the game was called due to lightning in the area.

Soccer teams off to a hot start

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2015

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams are gearing up for jam packed schedules this fall and both teams have kicked off their year’s proving they’re ready for strong seasons. Women’s soccerNKU’s...

Sami Rutowski goes after the ball until the WKU's goalie snatches it up in their exhibition game on August16, 2015. Rutowski would score the lone goal in the 1-1 draw.

1-1 draw in final exhibition for women’s soccer

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief August 17, 2015

As the afternoon heat beat down on NKU’s Soccer Stadium, it became apparent that NKU women’s soccer and Western Kentucky University were in for a long game no matter the outcome. The game ended with...

Pictured: Left: Kelsey Laumann; Right: MacKenzie Laumann

Athletics a driving force in a family bond

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 7, 2014

Walking into the lobby, two girls sit on different couches some distance apart from each other. A feeling of fear creeps in at the thought of a profile on two people who don’t like one another. After...

Hot Seat with Macy Hamblin

Hot Seat with Macy Hamblin

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 3, 2014

Sport: SoccerYear: FreshmanMajor: Special Education Macy Hamblin has appeared in 14 games in her freshman season and picked up six goals for the Norse. But what else do you know about her? Q: What is...

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