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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

NKU extended their win streak to five in a very physical game on Saturday.

Christmas comes early: NKU extends win streak to five

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor December 21, 2024

Winter break is in full swing for most students at NKU, but the men’s basketball team had one final test before the holiday, as the Bulldogs of South Carolina State made their way to town on Saturday.  NKU...

Trey Robinson continued to make his case for Horizon League player of the year on Wednesday.

NKU men’s basketball move their hot streak to four with a win over Detroit Mercy

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor December 19, 2024

The NKU men’s basketball team had its Horizon League home opener on a wet Wednesday evening, which saw the Norse face off against the Detroit Mercy Titans. As fans rolled in for Military Appreciation...

Trey Robinson had himself a night scoring 25 points in the win over the University of the Cumberlands.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Sports Co-Editor December 16, 2024

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Dec. 11 Men’s basketball beat the University of the Cumberlands 98-79. The Norse had six players score in double figures. Trey Robinson led the way with 25, while...

Jaci Jones was a bright spot for NKU on Sunday dropping a career high 16 points.

Women’s Basketball falls to 2-9 on the season

Michele Mcnulty, Assistant Sports Editor December 16, 2024

Northern Kentucky Women’s basketball team looked to break its six-game losing streak as the Norse took on Ball State.  The Cardinals hit the first shot of the night, NKU’s Kamora Morgan answered...

Josh Dilling halted every NSU run with clutch three pointers.

NKU continues hot streak in win against Norfolk State

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor December 16, 2024

NKU was looking for its third straight win as the Norse hosted the Norfolk State Spartans at Truist Arena on Sunday.  LJ Wells got the scoring started with a bucket for the Norse. That would quickly...

The Norse huddled during a break in the action.

NKU wins in dominant fashion over the University of the Cumberlands

Alex Perez, Sports Co-Editor December 12, 2024

NKU started a four-game homestand Wednesday as they welcomed the Patriots of the University of the Cumberlands.  Excitement filled the air as the pre-game festivities celebrated Trey Robinson and Sam...

Mya Meredith played a good game against Youngstown Saturday with eight points and four steals.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2024

Previous week recap: Tuesday, Dec. 3 Men’s basketball lost to Akron 86-72. Trey Robinson led all scorers, posting 30 points on 11-15 shooting, including 3-4 from three-point range. Robinson scored...

Trey Robinson had a buzzer beater and eclipsed 1,000 career points vs IU Indy.

Men’s Basketball defeats IU Indy in the conference opener

Michele Mcnulty, Reporter December 8, 2024

Northern Kentucky headed to Indianapolis on Saturday to take on IU Indy to open up Horizon League play. The Norse came away with the tip-off and they were off and running on offense. Trey Robinson hit...

Anna Hamilton checks into the game in the first quarter.

Women’s basketball stays in the losing column against Youngstown State

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2024

The NKU women’s basketball team opened up Horizon League play at home on a beautiful Saturday afternoon versus Youngstown State. The buzzer sounded, the referee threw the ball up and as the ball bobbled...

NKU came up just short in their Horizon League opener.

Women’s basketball falls to Cleveland State in Horizon League opener

Michele Mcnulty, Reporter December 5, 2024

Northern Kentucky women’s basketball headed to Cleveland to take on Cleveland State in the Horizon League opener on Wednesday.  The Vikings got into their offensive rhythm early. Cleveland State’s...

NKU was unable to avenge their one point loss to Akron from last season.

Sam Vinson surpasses 1,000 career points in 86-73 loss to Akron

Michele Mcnulty, Reporter December 4, 2024

Northern Kentucky traveled to Akron Tuesday night for a rematch of last year's 77-76 loss.  Offense started hot for both teams. Akron knocked down their first three shots and Trey Robinson gave the...

Randall Pettus II had a career night dropping 20 points as the Norse took down Bellarmine 86-70.

Watching the Norse: Athletics recap and review

Jakob Staley, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Previous week recap: Wednesday, Nov. 27 Men’s basketball lost to the College of Charleston 79-64. Sam Vinson led NKU in scoring, posting a season-high 21 points while adding six rebounds, three...

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