Northern Kentucky University Norse baseball secured a commanding 14-8 victory over UNC Greensboro in the first game of a three-game series. The Norse led early but faced a brief challenge from the Spartans, who took a lead in the third inning. Key contributions came from Peter Krumins, who hit a bases-loaded double, and Alex Brazer, who launched a grand slam in the eighth. NKU improved to 14-18 with this win, while UNCG fell to 14-20.

By the Numbers
  • NKU recorded 19 hits and 14 runs.
  • Mark Nowak batted 4-5 with one home run and two runs scored.
  • Ethan Thomas went a perfect 4-4, scoring twice.
State of Play
  • Norse pitchers combined to face adversity, with starter EJ Miramontes allowing six runs in 3.1 innings.
  • Gabe Stout secured his second save, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings.
  • Offensively, all nine starters for NKU recorded hits, with six players getting multiple hits.
What's Next

Northern Kentucky will continue their series against UNC Greensboro this weekend, with hopes to build on this successful opener and improve their overall record.

Bottom Line

The Norse demonstrated offensive strength and resilience on Friday; if they maintain this level of performance, they are positioned well to secure the series against UNC Greensboro.