NKU sports are back! With it comes the newest series from Sansom Sports Media. As a way to provide greater coverage to Norse Athletics, this weekly piece will cover what you may have missed over the last week! This first iteration is going to cover the last 2 weeks of action as things are just now starting to get going. For all the latest on NKU Sports, stay tuned each week for updates and highlights.
Women’s Soccer
August 12, 2026 W 4-1 @ Austin Peay. The Norse headed to Clarksville and scored the first goal of the collegiate soccer season this year, plus the first hat trick of the soccer season behind an incredible performance from Megan Molner. This hat trick was the first by a Norse player since 2011, and the first ever D1 hat trick.
The second game of the year for the WSOC team was their home opener on 8/20 vs. Mount St. Joseph, who they trounced, winning 8-0. Goal contributions came from Caitlin Evans (4′), Kylie Anderson (16′), Molner (20′), Erykah Cornett (26′), Natalie Newman (40′, 53′), Riley Evans (73′), and Gabi Folino (80′).
The Women’s Soccer team weekly schedule:
- 8/23: vs. Ohio @ 7:00
- 8/27: vs. Bellarmine @ 7:00
- 8/30@ Morehead State @ 1:00
Mens Soccer
The Mens soccer team suffered a 1-0 defeat in Asheville, NC. The 35′ goal from the Bulldogs was just enough. Caleb Pearson (NKU) had 11 saves. NKU had 3 yellows and a red card given. There were 10 total cards in this physical opener. NKU Sports supporters are already looking forward to the next game to see how the team responds.
Mens Soccer Weekly Schedule:
- 8/24: vs. Southern Indiana @ 6:00
- 8/30: vs. Bellarmine @ 7:00
Volleyball
The Womens volleyball team won 3 sets to 2 over Morehead State in an exhibition in Morehead. They will open the season in the Jim Stone Challenge in Columbus, Ohio next weekend. As always, NKU Sports will be providing coverage of these early season volleyball matches.
- 8/28: Fresno State @ 3:00
- 8/29: Bowling Green @ 1:00
- 8/30: Ohio State @ 2:00
Triathlon
The Women’s Triathlon team will take the trip to Beaver Falls, PA where they will compete in the Duquesne Triathlon Cup on 8/30/2026!
As Norse sports continue to heat up this fall, we’ll have everything you need here! Above all, Sansom Sports Media promises to deliver the latest stats and stories for NKU Sports all year. Make sure to like and subscribe.