---NKU Women's Soccer has become one of the nation's most dominant programs thanks to generous support from the Northern Kentucky community.

Success on the field

• Basketball (1974-2008)
  • 2 KWIC Titles
  • 7 GLVC Titles
  • 3 AIAW Regional Appearances
  • 18 NCAA II Tournament Appearances
  • 6 NCAA II Elite Eight Appearances
  • 4 NCAA II Final Four Appearances
  • 3 NCAA II National Finalist
  • 2 NCAA II National Championship (2000, 2008)
• Cross Country (1988-2008)
  • This past year the team raced in NCAA Division I and II meets in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Ohio. The season ended with the team finishing third in the GLVC championships and 13th in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional.
• Golf (1988-2008)
  • 2 GLVC Titles
  • 7 NCAA II Regional Tournament Appearances
  • 1 NCAA II National Tournament Appearance
• Soccer (1997-2008)
  • 6 GLVC Titles
  • 9 NCAA II Tournament Appearances
  • 8 NCAA II Quarterfinal Appearances
  • 3 NCAA II Final Four Appearances
  • 1 NCAA II Finalist
• Softball (1977-2008)
  • 4 KWIC Titles
  • 4 AIAW Regional Appearances
  • 1 AIAW Regional Title
  • 5 AIAW National Tournament Appearances
  • 1 GLVC Title
  • 4 NCAA II Tournament Appearances
  • 2 NCAA II Women's College World Series Appearances
  • NCAA record 55-straight wins in 2004
• Tennis (1975-2008)
  • 2 KWIC Titles
  • 6 GLVC Titles
  • 3 NCAA II Tournament Appearances
• Volleyball (1975-2008)
  • 4 KWIC Titles
  • 7 GLVC Titles
  • 6 AIAW Regional Appearances
  • 1 AIAW Regional Title
  • 9 NCAA II Tournament Appearances
  • 2 NCAA II Elite Eight Appearances
  • 1 NCAA II Final Four Appearance
• Cheerleading (1971-2008)
  • 11 national appearances in the Universal Cheerleading Association Championships
  • UCA National Champions 2006, 2007 and 2009
• Athletic Training
  • Students provide medical support to NKU and local high school student-athletes in a variety of individual and team sports.

Success in life

"Being an athlete at NKU prepared me to be a leader in a business setting. The ability to be part of a highly competitive athletic team taught me strong work ethic, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that are applicable in real-life situations."

--Nicole Salsbury, 2004
Volleyball
Cum Laude; Management, Business Administration
Senior Recruiting Specialist - Proctor & Gamble

"As a successful student-athlete, I learned to juggle a challenging major with a hectic basketball schedule and other student organizations. Athletics provided me an avenue to grow as a leader, work confidently within a diverse team, and work hard to overcome struggles to achieve many common goals. Athletics also enabled me to work with the local community through tutoring, mentoring, and coaching; these experiences have inspired me to continue giving back."

--Shannon Lewandowski, 1999
Basketball
Magna Cum Laude; Computer Science & Mathematics
Senior Software Engineer - Fidelity

"Northern Kentucky University presented an excellent launch pad for my education and subsequent career. My NKU athletic experience established firm competitive roots that I still draw from on a daily basis. The innovative educational progress of the University as well as the success and direction of the athletic program speaks volumes for the future of the Northern Kentucky region."

--Karen Finan, 1982
Volleyball
Communication
Vice-President - Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation