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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

Artificial turf on the Bill Aker Baseball Complex at Friendship Field.

Fake grass brings benefits

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 26, 2014

The turf at NKU’s soccer field and the baseball infield have more of a purpose than meets the eye. With much effort going into the upkeep of the current artificial turf in both locations, maintenance...

NKU player Cian McDonald scores the winning goal in NKU's come from behind overtime win on Tuesday night. The Norse beat Wright State 4-3 in overtime on September 23, 2014 at NKU Soccer Stadium.

Norse fight for intense victory over Wright State

Clayton Castle, Contributor September 23, 2014

After being down 2-0 in the 70th minute, the NKU men’s soccer team stormed back to beat the Wright State Raiders 4-3 in overtime on International Student Night at the NKU Soccer Stadium on Tuesday night. Cian...

Hot Seat with Ian O'Reilly

Hot Seat with Ian O’Reilly

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 22, 2014

Sport: SoccerYear: SeniorMajor: Organizational Leadership Ian O’Reilly holds a strong place on the Norse defense for the men’s soccer team, with nearly 2,000 playing minutes last season alone, but...

Student athlete faces life without soccer

Troy Bendgen, Reporter September 18, 2014

Imagine a life dedicated solely to one sport for the majority of your life. Every waking moment is committed to getting better and practice lasts for hours. Now imagine waking up one morning and just deciding...

NKU midfielder Jaclyn Elmore goes for the ball in NKU's 2-1 overtime loss Wednesday night. NKU lost in overtime 2-1 against Butler University at NKU Soccer Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.

Loss comes in final minutes for women’s soccer

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 17, 2014

NKU’s women’s soccer team faced Butler University Sept. 17, holding a one point lead until the final two minutes of the game, when Butler would score two goals, winning the game. The first half would...

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.

Yellow cards give Norse third draw of season

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor September 14, 2014

NKU’s men’s soccer team returned home Sunday Sept. 14 to take on Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne after losing Friday to Bowling Green State University. NKU started off strong in the first half with three...

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.

Norse come from behind to take victory over Robert Morris

Alex Weber, Contributor September 14, 2014

NKU’s women’s soccer team took on Robert Morris University Sunday Sept. 14 after a draw Tuesday night against  Xavier University. The game started slowly with NKU goalkeeper Brooke Schocker making...

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.

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...

Globe trotting soccer player makes NKU his new home

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...

NKU men's soccer player, Ronald Moss, scores NKU's only goal in the match vs University of Cincinnati that finished in a tie. NKU hosted University of Cincinnati on Friday, August 29, 2014 at the NKU Soccer Stadium, drawing a tie at 1-1.

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...

NKU Men's Soccer forward Caleb Eastham heads the ball towards the goal in the first half of NKU's home opener game vs UK. NKU tied University of Kentucky 0-0 Sunday, August 18, 2014 at NKU's Soccer Complex.

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...

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.

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...

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