External review finds abuse allegations against WBB coach ‘unfounded’
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2019
"Based on all of the interviews and documents reviewed, the concern of emotional abuse by Whitaker is unfounded," the independent review read.
NKU to review women’s basketball after players accuse coach of emotional abuse
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2019
For years, NKU women’s basketball players experienced a culture of abuse fostered by its head coach that went unaddressed by administrators, according to allegations by former NKU players and their parents.
Women’s basketball players accuse coach of emotional abuse
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2019
NKU women’s basketball players said they have experienced a culture of abuse fostered by its head coach that went unaddressed by administrators.
NKU women’s basketball season comes to an end against IUPUI Jaguars
Jasmine Smart, Reporter
March 5, 2019
NKU's season comes to an end in Indianapolis against the no. 4 IUPUI Jaguars in the first round of Motor City Madness, 44-60. The Norse end the season with an 11-18 overall record and 10-8 conference record. The Jaguars advance to play Wright State in the semi finals of the Horizon League championship.
NKU defends home court against Cleveland State
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
NKU women’s basketball team ended the home season with six game winning streak against Cleveland State Sunday afternoon with a score of 74-55. The Norse move to 8-8 in the conference and 9-17 on the season. Cleveland State Vikings fall to 10-18 on the season and 7-10 in the Horizon League.
Preview: Women’s team hosts Cleveland State on Senior Day
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
The NKU women’s basketball team hosts Cleveland State Vikings Sunday, Feb. 24 at BB&T Arena. The game will be the final home game of the season and honor senior guard Taryn Taugher. The game will also be NKU’s pink game, the Norse partner with the Pink Ribbon Girls, an organization that provides various services to individuals with breast and gynecological cancers.
NKU women’s basketball knocks down Youngstown State
Sierra Newton, Sports Editor
February 22, 2019
NKU women’s basketball knocks down the number two team in the Horizon League Friday night 62-65. The Black and Gold move 8-17 on the season and 7-8 in the conference, while the Penguins fall to 20-7 overall and 12-4 in the Horizon League.
NKU women’s basketball falls to Green Bay 70-42
Northerner Staff
February 7, 2019
Nku women's basketball team falls to Green Bay Phoenix 70-42. The Norse fall to 7-15 on the season and 6-6 in the Horizon League. The Phoenix advance to 9-2 in the league and 14-7 overall.
Season Preview: Women’s Basketball
Sierra Newton, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
After being ranked sixth for the preseason in the Horizon League and redshirt junior Molly Glick being named to the All-Horizon league preseason first team, the NKU Women’s basketball team is honored but are not settling. “Preseason rankings are what they are, you know. We don't put a whole lo...
Norse dominate Alderson Broaddus; win season opener
Jasmine Smart and Lillian Brown
November 8, 2018
The NKU women’s basketball team opened the 2018-19 regular season with a 73-32 victory over Alderson Broaddus University on Wednesday evening. With the victory, this marks the first time since 2015 that the lady Norse have started the season 1-0. “I am happy to start the season 1-0 for our...
Wright State ends NKU’s win streak
Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 18, 2018
The Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team snapped their three game winning streak by falling to Wright State University 73-60 on the road Saturday afternoon. The Norse fall to 8-18 and 6-9 in conference play while the Raiders improve to 19-8 and 10-5 in Horizon League play. Taryn Taugher wen...
NKU extend win streak to three with win over Detroit Mercy
Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 11, 2018
Freshman forward Jazmyne Geist scored a career-high 14 points to lead the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team to a 64-60 victory over Detroit Mercy on Saturday afternoon in BB&T arena. After a previous three game losing streak, the Norse have now won three in a row, improving to ...