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Loper basketball ready for next chapter

Loper basketball ready for next chapter

Jon Willis November 15, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu As the 2024 season begins for winter sports, the UNK men’s and women’s basketball teams are ready to improve. The UNK women are led by second year coach Drew Johnson, who led...

Sophomore goalkeeper Susie Bovaird made six saves in the 1-0 loss to Missouri Western, finishing 2024 with 86. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Historic season for UNK soccer reaches end

Elijah Moser November 15, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu After making the MIAA conference tournament for the first time since 2015, the UNK soccer team fell to No. 2 seed Missouri Western 1-0 on Sunday. At 8-6-5, the Lopers had one of...

Mara Hemmer and Tanner Cooper were honored before the race as this year's Mammoth "A" Game Winners in MIAA cross country. Photo courtesy of Tanner Cooper

UNK men finish third at MIAA conference meet

Elijah Moser October 30, 2024

The Loper cross-country teams competed at the MIAA Championships in Saint Joseph, Missouri, on Saturday. The men finished third and the women fifth with seven runners earning All-MIAA honorable mention...

Fifth-year graduate Payton Neff is second in the nation in assists per set at 11.72. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Neff adds to family legacy with UNK volleyball

Elijah Moser October 29, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu Graduate student Peyton Neff is a captain and setter for the UNK volleyball team, ranked No. 6 in the nation. The North Platte product took a redshirt year in 2021 as a freshman...

Kendall Brewer intercepted a pass, UNK's 13th of the season which is second in the MIAA. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Lopers stung by nationally ranked Hornets

Jon Willis October 29, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The UNK football team dropped their fourth game of the season in an offensive shootout at home on Saturday, losing 42-35 to Emporia State.  UNK held a 35-34 lead midway through...

Two-time all-MIAA selection Dolcie Hanlon was one of six seniors honored in the 3-2 win over Emporia State. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Loper soccer wins key match on senior night

Jon Willis October 28, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu A goal in the 62nd minute from freshman Daniella Iaquinta propelled the Lopers to a 3-2 victory over Emporia State on senior night. The win makes the Lopers 6-4-5, their most...

Junior outside hitter Emilee Lane had a career high 18 kills in the win against Washburn, with 11 in the third set. Courtesy Photo

Loper volleyball continues domination at home

Jon Willis October 18, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The third ranked UNK volleyball team hosted two tough opponents this week, making quick work, sweeping Emporia State Friday before facing rival Washburn on Saturday. There were...

The Loper offense struggled on Saturday, gaining 138 yards and punting nine times. Courtesy Photo

Offense ‘anemic’ in loss to Pittsburg State

Elijah Moser October 18, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu The Loper football team was held to 138 yards on offense by No. 4 Pittsburg State in a 20-10 loss Saturday afternoon. The offense was unable to sustain drives on Homecoming Day,...

UNK worked for a three-set victory over Missouri Western, with two sets going to extra points, 35-33, 28-26, 25-20. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Volleyball wins two key matches to stay perfect

Jon Willis October 11, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The third ranked and undefeated UNK volleyball team continued a terrific start to the season at home this weekend, beating Missouri Western in three sets and taking down Northwest...

Freshman forward Billie Forrest is averaging over 28 minutes a game with eight shots. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Soccer team struggles in losses to ranked foes

Elijah Moser October 11, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu The UNK soccer team suffered its first two losses of the season last weekend against two ranked opponents. The Lopers were outscored 10-1 over the weekend and dropped to 4-2-4 on...

Graduate quarterback Reagan Jones threw for three touchdowns in the loss on Saturday. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Comeback falls short at Central Missouri

Jon Willis October 4, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu In the first road conference test of the year, the Lopers took on their third straight ranked opponent in Central Missouri and fell 36-35.  The Lopers had a chance near the...

Senior Dolcie Hanlon has continued her strong presence this year for the Lopers, playing a team leading 720 minutes. Photo by Jon Willis / Antelope Staff

Veteran Lopers fuel soccer resurgence

Elijah Moser October 4, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu A journey that started in 2021 is nearing its end this year for three UNK soccer players. Emily Flowers, Dolcie Hanlon and Angelina Iocca have been a part of the program since before...

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