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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 baseball names Dizzy Peyton third head coach in program history

NKU baseball names Dizzy Peyton third head coach in program history

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor June 8, 2021

The Northern Kentucky Norse baseball team chose to go with a familiar face as their new head coach on Tuesday, promoting Dizzy Peyton from his role as assistant coach to replace Todd Asalon, who retired...

Cameron Ross (14), Brad Bohlen (6) and Trey Ganns (23) shake hands after Sunday's win over Youngstown State.

Norse baseball split double-header against Golden Grizzlies

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor April 1, 2019
NKU’s baseball team played against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in a double-header Sunday at Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse won the first game with a score of 3-2, but lost game two 0-4. The Norse are now 5-20 on the season and 4-5 in the Horizon League conference. The Grizzlies also stand 4-5 in the conference and have a regular season record of 4-19.
Freshman outfielder Griffin Kain is up for bat.

Norse baseball fall to Butler

Jasmine Smart, Reporter March 27, 2019
The NKU men’s baseball team lost to the Butler Bulldogs on Tuesday afternoon with a final score of 2-9. This brings the Norse’s overall record down to 4-17 while the Bulldogs record improves to 14-9.
Norse players gather on the mound during Friday's game against Wright State

Norse fall to Wright State

Kari Lakes, Contributor April 28, 2017

The Norse baseball team fell to Wright State Friday evening 7-3 in the first of a three game series. Pitching coach Dizzy Peyton stood as acting head coach for the Norse, as Todd Asalon served the first...

TJ Alas (7) and Ryan Mavriplis (40) congratulate Jake Richmond after Richmond hit a home run.

Norse split doubleheader with Valparaiso

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 22, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- The Northern Kentucky Norse split a doubleheader with the Valparaiso Crusaders today, as they take the first game 14-4, while dropping the second 17-4. The Norse record is now...

TJ Alas celebrates with teammates after hitting a homerun. Alas hit two homeruns on the day.

Young players shine in Norse victory over Harriers

Kari Lakes, Reporter April 12, 2017

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- The NKU Norse defeated the Miami Hamilton Harriers 15-1 today at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse improve to 12-19 on the season while the Harriers fall to 20-17 on the season. The...

Trey Ganns (23) and Will Haueter (16) tap helmets

Norse bullpen struggles in loss to EKU

Austin Elmore, Assistant Sports Editor April 4, 2017

The NKU baseball team lost 6-5 to Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday at the Bill Aker Baseball Complex. The Norse fall to 10-17 on the season. NKU wasted no time, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the...

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