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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
Mike Canizales is the Sports Editor of The Northerner.

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor

Sports Editor Mike Canizales is a senior electronic media broadcasting major with a minor in journalism. He’s been with The Northerner since September 2017 as a sports reporter and contributor. He also interns at WXIX-Fox19 and freelances for the NKY Tribune. He enjoys discussing all things sports and pop culture, binge watching Netflix, playing old-school video games, writing highly acclaimed books in his head and dispensing invaluable fantasy football advice.

Contact Mike at: canizalesm1@mymail.nku.edu

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Drew McDonald (34) reacts to a foul on the court during the game against UC. McDonald had 3 fouls on the night and had only 8 points on the game.

NKU falls to UC on the road, 78-65

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald earns second Horizon League Co-Player of the Week honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) shoots during the game against Coastal Carolina. McDonald shot 8-of-12 from the field on the night.

McDonald named to the 2019 Lou Henson Award Watch List

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Thomas More. McDonald had 14 points during the game.

McDonald posts triple-double in win over Morehead State

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Ashton Terrill (6) celebrates after a Norse point during the game against Oakland.

Volleyball earns postseason tournament bid

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Samari Mowbray (5) fights to shoot during the game against University of Pikeville.

NKU drops fourth straight; lose to Austin Peay 52-48

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Wabash. McDonald had 10 points on the game.

NKU falls to UCF on the road, spoiling 6-game win streak

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 25, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) is recognized as the tournament's Most Valuable Player following the game against Coastal Carolina. McDonald had 31 points on the game.

McDonald named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 20, 2018
Kailey Coffey (23) drives toward the basket during the game against Alderson Broaddus. Coffey had 6 pints on the game.

Norse drop two at Kent State Classic

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 19, 2018
NKU fans cheer during the game against UNC Asheville.

Mens Basketball: Five home games to air on Fox Sports Ohio

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 18, 2018
Ashton Terrill (6) celebrates after a Norse point during the game against Oakland.

Preview: 2018 Horizon League Volleyball Tournament

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Hannah Fischer (4), Rikard Lindqvist (10)

Fischer and Lindqvist earn Academic All-District honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 15, 2018
Alex Willis (9), Alex Greive (7), Stian Jorgensen (19)

Men’s Soccer: Three players earn Horizon League Postseason Honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Haley Libs (4) jumps to hit a ball during the game against Oakland. Libs had 14 kills during the game.

Libs named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 13, 2018
Zaynah Robinson (5) drives towards the basket during the game against Thomas More. Robinson had 8 points during the game.

Norse pull off thrilling double overtime win

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Jalen Tate (11) is introduced before the game against Wilmington. Tate lead the Norse with 17 overall points.

Season Preview: Men’s Basketball

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Louisville, March 13 2018.

McDonald named to 2019 Karl Malone Award preseason watchlist

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 5, 2018
Rizwaan Dharsey (23) talks to Calvin Murphy (18) after the loss to UK.

Norse fall to UIC in regular season finale

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 3, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) talks during basketball media day.

Men’s Basketball: Norse picked #2 in Horizon League poll

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Nominations open for David Lee Holt NKU Athletics Hall of Fame

Nominations open for David Lee Holt NKU Athletics Hall of Fame

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Samantha Duwel (27) reacts to the 2-1 loss to Oakland during the Quarter Final match of the Horizon League Women's Soccer Tournament.

Norse fall in Horizon League Quarterfinal

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
The NKU women's soccer team, lined up before Monday's game against the University of Cincinnati.

Women’s soccer: Four players earn Horizon League postseason honors

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018
Emily Lohmann (00) made one save on five shots in a game against Oakland.

Lohmann named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018
Women's basketball: Horizon League picks Norse to finish sixth overall

Women’s basketball: Horizon League picks Norse to finish sixth overall

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Jalen Tate (5) gets introduced before the game against Cleveland State at Little Caesars Arena.

Men’s basketball releases regular season schedule

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
September 8, 2018
Lavone Holland II (30) reacts to a call during the game against Louisville.

Norse basketball’s Holland joins pro league in Netherlands

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Men’s soccer narrowly defeats BGSU Falcons

Men’s soccer narrowly defeats BGSU Falcons

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
Jordan Garnett (1) is introduced before the game against Cleveland State at Little Caesars Arena.

Former NKU basketball standout joins European pro team

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
August 25, 2018
NKU men's basketball forward Drew McDonald takes the gold at the FISU America Games tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Going for gold: McDonald shines in international tournament

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
August 22, 2018
Drew McDonald (34) goes up for a shot during the game against Louisville, March 13 2018.

Norse to take on Bearcats as game attendance soars

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
August 17, 2018
(L to R) Freshmen Josie Frazier, Hailey Whitmer and Faith Howard are learning how to succeed in the classroom and on the field.

Softball rookies make the switch from varsity to collegiate play

Mike Canizales, Reporter
May 8, 2018

WATCH: Sunjic shines as NKU’s breakout tennis star

Mike Canizales, Reporter
April 26, 2018
Jacob Poore stands with his fellow competitors at the end of the Horizon League golf tournament

Norse golfer takes home Horizon League Championship

Mike Canizales, Reporter
April 26, 2018
Grayson Rose (10) looks to shoot in the game against Detroit Mercy.

NKU upset bid falls short against Green Bay

Mike Canizales, Reporter
March 4, 2018
Taylor Culbertson

Horizon League Player of the year Sunjic looks to lead Norse to Horizon League tournament

Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 21, 2018
Felipe Hidalgo

Men’s tennis looking to work through freshman growing pains

Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 21, 2018
Grace White (1) guards a Detroit Mercy player.

Wright State ends NKU’s win streak

Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 17, 2018
Grayson Rose (10) looks to shoot in the game against Detroit Mercy.

NKU extend win streak to three with win over Detroit Mercy

Mike Canizales, Reporter
February 10, 2018
Grace White (1) looks to shoot in the game against IUPUI.

Women’s basketball ends losing streak against Flames

Mike Canizales, Reporter
January 21, 2018
Head Coach Camryn Whitaker talks to her team during the game against Green Bay.

Norse fall short to Raiders in overtime

Mike Canizales, Reporter
January 15, 2018
Taryn Taugher (11) and Samari Mowbray (5) talk to Head Coach Camryn Whitaker during the game against Green Bay, Dec. 30, 2017.

Grizzlies end NKU’s two game winning streak

Mike Canizales, Reporter
January 7, 2018
Jazmyne Geist (13) shoots in the game against Green Bay.

Norse grab second Horizon League victory over Titans

Mike Canizales, Reporter
January 5, 2018
Grace White (1) drives toward the basket in the game against Indiana.

Norse women fall to Indiana

Mike Canizales, Reporter
December 11, 2017
Head Coach Camryn Whitaker talks to her team during the game against Robert Morris

Norse grab first victory of the season

Mike Canizales, Reporter
November 27, 2017
NKU circles up before the game against Milwaukee

Norse season ends in loss to Cleveland State

Mike Canizales, Reporter
November 20, 2017
Laura Thomas scored 11 points in a loss to Miami

Kent State rally too much for NKU in season opener

Mike Canizales, Reporter
November 11, 2017
NKU celebrates after earning a point in the game against Milwaukee

Norse snap losing streak with win over Penguins

Mike Canizales, Reporter
October 29, 2017
Laura Crawford spikes a ball against Cleveland State. The Norse would lose to CSU 3-2.

Norse split Horizon League weekend matches

Mike Canizales, Reporter
October 2, 2017
Haley Libs records a kill during the NKU Invitational in Regents Hall.

Norse volleyball go 1-1 in first two Horizon League games

Mike Canizales, Reporter
September 25, 2017
Haley Libs records a kill during the NKU Invitational in Regents Hall.

Norse struggle at Gator Invitational

Mike Canizales, Reporter
September 18, 2017
Laura Crawford and Tristen Simpson celebrate after earning a point. The Norse would lose to Cleveland State in five sets.

Crawford, Terrill lead Norse to tournament victory

Mike Canizales, Contributor
September 5, 2017
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