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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

Alex Greive (7) reacts on the sideline after the game against Green Bay. Greive had 6 shots on the game and 1 goal. The Norse fell to Green Bay 3-2 on Saturday night.

Men’s Soccer: Norse face tough loss against Green Bay, 3-2

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor October 19, 2019
NKU men's soccer team falls to Green Bay 3-2 Saturday evening. The Norse are now 4-8-1 on the season and 2-4 in the Horizon League. The Phoenix advance 4-6-2 and are 3-3 in conference play. 
Men's Soccer: Alex Greive scored a hat trick in win over UIC

Men’s Soccer: Alex Greive scored a hat trick in win over UIC

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor October 5, 2019
The NKU men’s soccer team wins 3-2 against UIC with help from a record breaking hat trick. The Norse advance to 3-5-1 overall and now 2-2 in the Horizon League. The UIC Flames fall to  8-3 overall and 2-1 in the conference. 
Men’s soccer preview: ‘Get to the playoffs, everything else is extra’

Men’s soccer preview: ‘Get to the playoffs, everything else is extra’

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor September 5, 2019
After a 10-win season in 2018, and a successful preseason record of one win and one tie to #8 University of Kentucky, the Norse are continuing to build. Their first game of the regular season was on the road against Grand Canyon University; that game ended 3-0 in Grand Canyon’s favor.  “We had a really solid spring where we got some great results at the end,” Head Coach Stu Riddle said. “And we've continued that momentum now through preseason. So, I think we're all cautiously optimistic of what lies ahead for us.”
Men’s soccer narrowly defeats BGSU Falcons

Men’s soccer narrowly defeats BGSU Falcons

Mike Canizales, Sports Editor August 26, 2018
The Northern Kentucky University men's soccer team survived a scare on the road Saturday night, as they opened their 2018 season with a 3-2 win over the Bowling Green State University Falcons.
Calvin Murphy (18) reacts to his missed shot in the 87th minute that could have tied the game for the Norse.

GALLERY: Norse fall to UK 0-1 in exhibition

Colin Johnson, Photo Editor August 23, 2018
The Norse men's soccer team fell 1-0 against the Kentucky Wildcats.
Norse win opener in extra time

Norse win opener in extra time

Austin Elmore, Contributor August 25, 2017

The NKU Norse men’s soccer team opened up the 2017 season with a 2-1 extra time win against Oakland City on Friday night at the NKU Soccer Stadium. “It’s really important for the chemistry,” sophomore...

Photo Courtesy of the University of Buffalo Athletic Department

Building from the bottom: Riddle takes over men’s soccer

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2017

At only 19 years old, Stuart Riddle received an unexpected call. It was from the New Zealand National Soccer Team that included an invite to national team camp. That 1996 invitation led to four appearances...

Defender Calvin Murphy prepares to pass against EIU. The two teams tied 1-1 in double overtime

Norse face Oakland tonight in first league match

Trevor Holzschuh, Contributor September 10, 2016

The NKU men’s soccer team will be traveling to Rochester, Michigan to play the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies at 7 p.m. The Norse are still in search of their first win of the regular season. The...

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