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VIDEO: What makes a game: NKU vs. Youngstown State

Justis White, Jaylen Jones, and Noah Schuler • December 9, 2022

Norse women's basketball battled Youngstown State last Friday, Dec. 2. We spoke to the people outside of the court that bring a sports game to life, from promotional media to commentary.

NKU MBB struggles in loss to Youngstown State; NKU WBB sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor • December 21, 2020

The Northern Kentucky Norse men’s basketball team struggled to stop Youngstown State forward Naz Bohannon on Sunday afternoon, as the Penguins went on to defeat the Norse 70-60 in the second game of...

NKU MBB begins Horizon League play with 79-64 victory over Youngstown State

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor • December 19, 2020

After allowing a season-high 92 points in their loss to Kent State last Sunday, the Northern Kentucky Norse men’s basketball team stifled the Youngstown State Penguins on the defensive end on Saturday...

NKU Basketball second in the Horizon League

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor • February 5, 2020

NKU basketball is on a roll right now. For the first time in the program’s Division I NCAA history, the women’s team is tied for second in the Horizon League, coming off a win streak of four. The men’s team now has their whole roster playing together at full health, are tied for second and are on a two-game winning streak. Good luck coming up with a better way to start off homecoming week!

Sharpe has a night: 1,000 career points and ties career high with 33

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor • January 16, 2020

Tyler Sharpe scored his 1,000th career point in NKU victory

Volleyball sweeps Youngstown State

Jasmine Smart, Reporter • October 8, 2018

The NKU women’s volleyball team brought home their second Horizon League sweep of the season Wednesday night, after shutting out Youngstown State in three sets, 25-22, 25-19 and 25-13.

Norse earn victory over Youngstown State on senior night

Christopher Decker, Managing Editor • February 19, 2018

There were plenty of emotions in BB&T Arena Monday night, as NKU honored their three seniors Lavone Holland II, Jordan Garnett and Nick Ayers. The crowd was loud as each player received their framed...

Norse win first Horizon League game of the season

Christopher Decker, Sports Editor • January 7, 2017

The NKU Norse beat Youngstown State 87-81 in overtime Saturday night for their first Horizon League victory of the season. The Norse improve to 5-11 while the Penguins drop to 4-10. "It feels good,"...

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