Men’s Soccer: Alex Greive scored a hat trick in win over UIC
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
October 5, 2019
The NKU men’s soccer team wins 3-2 against UIC with help from a record breaking hat trick. The Norse advance to 3-5-1 overall and now 2-2 in the Horizon League. The UIC Flames fall to 8-3 overall and 2-1 in the conference.
Men’s soccer preview: ‘Get to the playoffs, everything else is extra’
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
September 5, 2019
After a 10-win season in 2018, and a successful preseason record of one win and one tie to #8 University of Kentucky, the Norse are continuing to build. Their first game of the regular season was on the road against Grand Canyon University; that game ended 3-0 in Grand Canyon’s favor. “We had a really solid spring where we got some great results at the end,” Head Coach Stu Riddle said. “And we've continued that momentum now through preseason. So, I think we're all cautiously optimistic of what lies ahead for us.”
Men’s soccer dominates Tiffin in exhibition 5-1
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
August 25, 2019
The men’s soccer team starts the preseason against Tiffin 5-0 on Saturday following a tie 0-0, against #8 University of Kentucky. Four Norse were able to contribute to the scoreboard in the victory.
Men’s soccer falls to Oakland Grizzlies 3-1
Sierra Newton, Reporter
October 8, 2018
NKU men’s soccer team fell to Oakland 3-1 on Saturday night. The Norse drop to 8-4 overall and 1-3 in the Horizon league while Oakland improves to 6-4-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play.
English soccer phenom looks to impress on NKU team
Cameron Maynard, Contributor
September 19, 2018
It's hard not to feel excited about 6’0” freshman Alex Willis, whose recent men’s soccer accolades raise hope that he could be a sensation for the team. Willis departed from England and came overseas, choosing to play at Northern Kentucky University.
Men’s soccer drops Horizon League home opener to Wright State
Aric France, Reporter
September 9, 2018
In double overtime, the NKU men’s soccer team lost their first match of the season at home against the Wright State Raiders Saturday night. With the loss, the Norse drop to 4-1 overall while the Raiders move to 4-0-1.
Men’s soccer narrowly defeats BGSU Falcons
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
The Northern Kentucky University men's soccer team survived a scare on the road Saturday night, as they opened their 2018 season with a 3-2 win over the Bowling Green State University Falcons.
Norse fall to FC Cincinnati in spring exhibition match
Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
The Norse opened up their spring season with a 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati Tuesday Night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. FC Cincinnati is coming off a trip to the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup last season and a trip to the USL playoffs in the previous two. The last time these two teams met wa...
Norse welcome FC Cincinnati to kick off 2018 spring season
Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
When Blaire Stevenson, assistant men’s soccer coach, joined the Norse in March of 2017, he brought not only a rich history of the game, but a connection that would soon benefit his newly found home. That Connection? The FC Cincinnati soccer team, which would lead to to three exhibition games in tw...
Norse set to collide with FC Cincinnati in exhibition game
Kevin Carey, Reporter
January 17, 2018
The NKU men’s soccer team will host FC Cincinnati in a spring exhibition match on Tuesday, February 27. This will be the second time the Norse will host the club team. The Norse met the FC Cincinnati’s reserve team last August, with the match ending in a 1-1 tie. This is the first game announced for...
Norse record fifth shutout of the season in victory over IUPUI
Christopher Decker, Managing Editor
September 23, 2017
The NKU men's soccer team recorded their fifth shutout of the season and defeated IUPUI 3-0 in the NKU Soccer Stadium. The Norse improve to 5-1-3 on the season while the Jaguars remain winless with an 0-6 record. "It was a team (IUPUI) that was down on their luck," head coach Stu Riddle said. "But at t...
Norse draw Marshall 2-2
Austin Elmore, Contributor
September 20, 2017
The NKU men’s soccer team played to a 2-2 draw against Marshall on Wednesday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. The draw brings the Norse to 4-1-3 on the year, while Marshall moves to 5-2-1. “Really pleased,” Head Coach Stu Riddle said. “I thought we showed a lot of character there against ...
