NKU women’s soccer battle to a draw against Xavier
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
September 9, 2014
NKU’s women’s soccer team returned home Tuesday Sep. 9 to take on Xavier University resulting in a draw. NKU would start the game with just 10 players on the field due to injuries on the team. “The good news in terms of the injuries is that we had sustained multiple injuries going to to the ...
Globe trotting soccer player makes NKU his new home
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
September 3, 2014
Few have ever traveled outside of their home country and even fewer have ever lived in another country. None of these apply to sophomore transfer Alwin Komolong, who is also a member of NKU’s soccer team. Beginning his first season at NKU, America is the fifth country Komolong has lived in. “I...
NKU men’s soccer draw in first game against Cincinnati
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
August 29, 2014
The Norse men’s soccer team took on the Cincinnati Bearcats Aug. 29 at home in a draw of 1-1. The game would take off quick with a clear competition for control between the teams. “They’re very fast, very athletic,” NKU Head Coach John Basalyga said. "And we countered that with some of our...
2014 soccer players to watch this season
Molly Patrick, Contributor
August 28, 2014
Both the men and women’s soccer teams at NKU are facing exciting schedules this season. Recently, we sat down with Coach Sheehan, the women's head coach, and Coach Basalyga, the men's head coach, to catch up with them and discuss who will be key to their seasons. Here’s what they had to say. Finishing ...
Lightning forces early end to first game of the season
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
August 23, 2014
The NKU women’s soccer team faced Eastern Illinois University Aug. 22 in their first ever match up. The game started off quick for NKU with a goal coming in the third minute by redshirt junior, Kelsey Laumann. “We had a couple of good opportunities early in the game,” head coach Bob Sheehan said...
Mens soccer team draws against UK, shatters attendance record
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
August 18, 2014
NKU's men’s soccer team started their pre-season with an exhibition game against the University of Kentucky on Sunday, Aug. 17 that resulted in a 0-0 draw. NKU came out strong, holding much control the first half of the game causing most of the crowd to rally for them. The second half of the game...
Norse escape Jacksonville comeback, beat Dolphins 2-1
Clayton Castle, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2013
The NKU men’s soccer team ended senior night on a high note on Saturday evening, defeating the Jacksonville Dolphins 2-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium. Before the game, the seniors were honored by the NKU athletic department for their service to the team, and the university. In honor of the seniors, the...
Inside look at fall sports’ practices and routines
Brad Bishop, Staff writer
October 3, 2013
As the fall sports season has descended on NKU, the student athletes who represent the Norse are practicing week by week to prepare for their respective games and matches. This fall, the soccer, volleyball, golf and cross country teams begin their second season of competing in Division I athletics...
Soccer teams strive to make impact in A-Sun Conference
Brad Bishop, Contributing writer
September 29, 2013
This season, NKU’s men’s and women’s soccer programs will be the marquee sport during the fall, and are looking to make an impact in the Atlantic Sun Conference and in Division I soccer as well. According to the coaching staffs, the teams are both looking to build upon their hard work and produce...
Men’s soccer coach announces 2013 spring schedule
Claire Higgins, Editor-in-chief
March 4, 2013
NKU men’s 2013 spring soccer season is not far away. Head coach John Basalyga announced five competition dates for the upcoming season, starting March 24 in Indianapolis, Ind. The Norse will take on Evansville and then face host IUPUI. The twin bill is set to kick off at 3 p.m. On March 30, NKU...
Sport Shorts 9/13/2012
September 12, 2012
Cross Country Northern Kentucky University’s cross country teams both competed in the Queen City Invitational on Sept. 7 in Cincinnati. The men finished fifth out of 12 teams, led by sophomore J.J. Webber, who finished in 16th place. The women finished fifth out of 10 teams led by freshman Addie...
Sport Shorts 8/30/2012
August 29, 2012
Men’s Soccer The Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team traveled to Wisconsin to begin the season, playing two games. NKU played Wisconsin-Green Bay on Aug. 24, losing 1-0. The Norse led in shots 11-7 despite playing a man down from the 27th minute on after freshman midfielder/defender...
