Bankofkentuckycenter's Blog

The event’s started Thursday, as students flocked to The Bank to show their NKU pride.  Different organizations decorated NKU Viking helmets that incorporated the “Norse Story” theme. Buzzlightyear and Woody danced across the court as the students modeled the hats to the judges and the fans at half time of the women’s basketball game. Student organizations also performed chants they created to cheer on the basketball players as the teams battled Wisconsin-Parkside.The students also anxiously awaited the announcement at half time of the men’s game to hear who won Homecoming Prince and Princess. Molly Doody and Jacob Priddy won the title of homecoming princess and prince.

Homecoming festivities continued to Saturday morning as students and fans tailgated just outside The Bank of Kentucky Center to prepare for the games against Lewis University Flyers. While some fans braved the cold outside, others sought refuge inside as they participated in the alumni chili cook-off, an NKU Homecoming tradition. Around 25 different alumni groups used their best chili recipes to woo the fans and compel them into voting for them to win the taste-test contest.

As the chili contest wound down, the buzz of excitement filled the arena as masses of fans poured in to cheer the teams to victory against the Flyers. The women played an impressive game, winning59-44. This win ranked them 13-4 overall.  The winning continued as the men played a suspenseful game against Lewis. After coming back from a rough start, they won 77-66 at the end of the game ranking them at 15-2 overall.

The game wasn’t the only thing making Saturday afternoon anxious. At half time of the men’s game the Homecoming King and Queen were announced. President and Mrs. Vortruba crowned the winners, Jeffrey Weckbach and Brittany Jo Hall.

Homecoming is a spirited tradition each year at NKU where norse fans everywhere eagerly come together at The Bank of Kentucky Center to support NKU athletics and many other aspects of the university.

Hope to see you at The Bank,

Michelle, the intern.