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Chase Thompson was the third leading scorer on the team, averaging 14.6 points. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Thompson’s decision to play for the Lopers pays off

Kade Mohr Apr 11, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu Chase Thompson was a senior standout on the UNK men’s basketball team this season. UNK is Thompson’s fourth school in his college journey.  As Thompson was looking for his...

Madeline Janssen had a 2.2 inning save in the program's first ever win against 11th ranked Rogers State. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Softball knocks off 11th ranked Rogers State

Ethan McCormick Apr 11, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu The UNK softball team notched its first-ever win over Rogers State on Sunday, upsetting the 11th-ranked Hillcats 5-2 in the opener before dropping a tight 2-0 decision in the...

91.9 FM KLPR has signed a five year deal with Barstool Sports worth 10 million dollars. Photo by Ethan McCormick / Antelope Staff

KLPR heads to Barstool Sports in record deal

Ethan McCormick Apr 1, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the media landscape, Barstool Sports announced Tuesday it has acquired 91.1 KLPR, a beloved local radio station in...

While many fans are surprised by the move, those in the UNK athletic department are ready for this jump to Division I. Graphic by Jon Willis / Antelope Staff

UNK prepares to stomp SEC; makes move to D-1

Kade Mohr Apr 1, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu UNK is making the move to Division I in all sports for the 2025-26 season. UNK had been a Division II school for 35 years, being a part of the RMAC and MIAA conferences.  UNK...

The Loper wrestling team finished with eight of their ten wrestlers as All-Americans at the Division II National Championship. Photo courtesy of UNK wrestling

Wrestling dominates the mats at nationals

Jon Willis Mar 16, 2025

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After qualifying all 10 wrestlers for the Division II National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana for the second time in school history, the UNK wrestling team won their fifth...

After transferring from Fort Hays, Kia Wilson played her last two seasons at UNK averaging over nine points per game. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Memorable seasons come to end for basketball

Kade Mohr Mar 15, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The Loper basketball teams both fell at the MIAA Tournament. The woman lost to Washburn 78-65 and the men fell to Pittsburg State 96-63. The Lopers got down but were able to...

Photo by Micha Torres / Antelope Staff

Lopers slide into home opener against MIAA

Ethan McCormick Mar 12, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu After opening their season with 16 consecutive road games, the Loper softball team has returned home with an even 8-8 record. The Lopers began their campaign at the Ulili Softball...

Fourth-ranked Trenton Munoz took third place at 165 pounds in the super region to advance to nationals. Photo by Preston Larson / Antelope Staff

Lopers tackle regionals, head to nationals

Ethan McCormick Mar 7, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu The UNK Wrestling team qualified all ten for nationals for the second time in school history to win Super Region VI in Colorado.  UNK, which has won five of the last six...

Senior Trey Hepburn made his fifth start of the season against Fort Hays, tallying four rebounds and four steals. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Basketball bounces back with senior day wins

Kade Mohr Mar 7, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The Loper women’s basketball team split the final week of the regular season going 1-1 against their rival Fort Hays State, the fourth ranked team in Division II. The UNK men’s...

Even after suffering a pair of losses, UNK holds their spot at fourth in the MIAA conference KPI rankings. Photo by Preston Larson / Antelope Staff

Winless weekend forces Lopers’ playoff hand

Ethan McCormick Feb 28, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu The UNK women’s basketball team hosted Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern last weekend. Without picking up a win at home, the Lopers must have a strong week to end the...

Guard Allen Taylor had a big weekend for UNK, with 29 points against Pittsburg State and 24 against Missouri Southern. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Postseason berth close for men’s basketball

Kade Mohr Feb 28, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu In UNK’s final home weekend, the Lopers men’s basketball team split against two MIAA opponents defeating Missouri Southern 88-78 and falling to Pittsburg State 100-93. After...

UNK's Jacobi Deal won 9-1 in a major decision against Fort Hays at 174 pounds. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Wrestling ready for another postseason run

Kade Mohr Feb 21, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The UNK wrestling team is the fourth ranked in Division II with a 10-7 dual record. This year's team has the potential to bring the fifth national championship back to Kearney in...

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