GALLERY: Volleyball continues torrid play by defeating Wright State
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
October 28, 2015
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports, Volleyball
The NKU volleyball team is on a roll. The Norse won its third straight match, and fifth in its last six, with a straight-sets victory over Wright State Tuesday evening at Regents Hall, 25-17, 25-20, 25-18. "I thought we sided out really well," NKU Head Coach Liz Hart said. "We held them down to a ...
Volleyball on a roll, sweep weekend Horizon League matches
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
October 25, 2015
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
The volleyball team picked up a pair of Horizon League victories this weekend.Saturday, the volleyball team picked up a thrilling five-set victory at Valparaiso. NKU won 20-25, 25-17, 25-21, 20-25 and 15-13.Keyaira Lankheit had a huge match, picking up 16 blocks and 11 kills. Haley Libs led the Norse wi...
Oakland defeats Norse volleyball in three sets
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
October 18, 2015
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
Oakland's volleyball team pulled out two tough sets Friday night on the way to a straight-set win over Northern Kentucky at Regents Hall.The opening two sets were incredibly tight. Oakland (11-10, 5-2 in Horizon League) pulled out the opening set 31-29. The second set also went to Oakland, 26-24.The...
Volleyball wins second straight with five-set victory over Cleveland State
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
October 13, 2015
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
So far, a return to Regents Hall has treated the NKU women's volleyball team well.After a three-game road trip, the Norse have returned home and won two straight, including Tuesday's five-set win over Cleveland State.NKU defeated Cleveland State 17-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 15-13.Keely Creamer led NKU with 17...
Volleyball roundup: NKU drops pair after win over Green Bay
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
October 9, 2015
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
The NKU women's volleyball team has dropped two straight Horizon League games after a win over Green Bay Oct. 2.Tuesday, the Norse fell in straight sets to Wright State, 25-21, 27-25, 25-13.Keely Creamer led NKU (6-11, 1-4 in Horizon League) with 12 kills. Haley Libs added nine kills. Mel Stewart adde...
Volleyball falls to UIC; Julian hits career milestone
Christopher Decker, Sports Editor
September 27, 2015
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Volleyball
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- The NKU women’s volleyball team lost to the University of Illinois-Chicago in their second Horizon League game of the year. The loss extends the Norse losing streak to four games and leaves the ladies with a 0-2 record in conference play. During the match, senior Jayden J...
Volleyball drops a pair in Miami Invitational
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
OXFORD, Ohio -- The women’s volleyball team dropped matches to IPFW and Miami University at the Miami Invitational over the weekend.NKU dropped a straight-set match to IPFW Saturday morning, 25-18, 25-19, 26-24.Jayden Julian led NKU (5-7) with 10 kills. Tristen Simpson added eight kills. Kaitlyn Bowen had 18 a...
Volleyball sweeps competition in Evansville
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
September 14, 2015
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Volleyball
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- It was a fruitful weekend for the volleyball team in Evansville.Northern Kentucky dropped just two sets in three matches, coming away with a weekend sweep at the Dunn Hospitality Tournament.In the final match of the weekend against the host Purple Aces, NKU won 25-23, 25-20 and 27-25....
Norse volleyball goes 2-1 at Cougar Classic
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
September 7, 2015
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Volleyball
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- After a tough opening weekend in Cincinnati, the volleyball team rebounded by winning a pair at the Cougar Classic this past weekend.Haley Libs had 20 kills Saturday night as NKU defeated SIU Edwardsville in five sets, 25-27, 25-21, 25-20, 18-25, 15-7.Keely Creamer added 15 kills whil...
Volleyball drops three in Queen City weekend
Matt Sexton, Sports Editor
August 31, 2015
Filed under Game Coverage, Sports, Volleyball
CINCINNATI -- Opening the season with three matches north of the Ohio River, Northern Kentucky’s volleyball team finished the weekend winless.The weekend concluded Saturday with a tight 3-0 loss to Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena. UC won 26-24, 25-23 and 25-22.Keely Creamer led the Norse with 11 k...
Hot Seat with Jayden Julian
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
December 1, 2014
Filed under Hot Seat, Sports, Volleyball
Sport: Volleyball Year: Junior Major: Human Resource Management With 287 kills on the season and a hitting percentage of .170, Jayden Julian is a key part to the volleyball team’s offense, but what else do you know about her? Q: What is your favorite pre-game meal?A: Probably Wendy’s spicy ch...
Ruble leads team to victory on Senior Night
Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor
November 15, 2014
Filed under Featured Story, Game Coverage, Sports, Sports Features, Volleyball
NKU volleyball picked up a win in their final game of the regular season Saturday afternoon against USC Upstate, winning 3-1 on Senior Night. Three players were honored as part of Senior Night, including Kiersten Ham, Megan Wanstrath, and Jenna Ruble. The first set started off slow for both teams, ...