willisj@lopers.unk.edu After a runner up finish in the MIAA tournament, the UNK volleyball team is back in the NCAA tournament for the 25th consecutive season. In the MIAA tournament, UNK swept both...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After falling behind in the first half 24-0, UNK stormed back in the second to make a game of it. UNK had a 26-yard Hail Mary fall short to drop their final game of the season to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu It was a battle through the first three quarters as UNK led No. 25 Central Oklahoma 17-14. One disaster play flipped the script, helping the Bronchos tame the Lopers 32-17.  Late...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu Depth has been the name of the game for the Loper golf team early in the season, as the team finished fourth at the Central Regional Preview and first at the Battle at Bayside.  The...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After being picked last in the MIAA, UNK coach Ryan Held said the Lopers had something to prove. UNK answered the bell, winning a trophy game week one against rival Chadron State...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After another appearance in the NCAA Regional and a MIAA Tournament runner up finish, the UNK volleyball team is ready for another run in the 2024 season.  UNK finished 29-6...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The UNK soccer team has had its struggles over the years, but as the calendar turns to the 2024 fall sports season, the Lopers and third-year coach Rob Breton said they are excited...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu It is often said that players make their biggest improvements from year one to year two, and for the UNK football team, head coach Ryan Held is hoping to see a similar jump in...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After 43 years as a player, coach and professor at UNK, Tom Kropp is retiring at semester's end.  It all began in 1971, when Kropp came to Kearney State College to play football...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu Spring football symbolizes the start of a new season, and after a 3-8 record last season, the UNK football team is ready to turn a new page  UNK has practiced 13 times with...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu Every week it seems a record is being broken for the UNK track and field team. At the Central Nebraska Challenge, it was the javelin throw record broken by sophomore Rylan Basart.  Basart,...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu For many young college students wanting to get into coaching, they often only get volunteer or assistant coaching opportunities. However, for junior Tyler Slechta, he spent the...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The University of Nebraska at Kearney revealed its design for the new scoreboard that will be built at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium. The new scoreboard features flippable scores...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The Loper basketball teams honored their seniors on Saturday afternoon, welcoming in Pittsburg State for Senior Day. The women fell 85-57, while the men lost 90-64. The Pittsburg...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu Shiloh McCool enters her final home weekend as a Loper. She has put together a memorable career in her five years as a Loper.  The redshirt fifth year forward has moved into...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu It was so nice that he had to do it twice. In Lincoln on Feb. 2 at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invite, redshirt senior Alex Goracke broke the school record in the weight throw,...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu Injuries are a part of sports, and for the Loper women’s basketball team, it’s something that they are trying to navigate in the middle of conference play. Fifth year guard...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu On Friday, Nov. 17, it was announced that long time Loper men’s basketball head coach Kevin Lofton had resigned from his position effective immediately, just one game into the...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After posting the worst record under coach Kevin Lofton throughout his time at UNK a season ago, eight new faces hope to turn the tide for the Loper men’s basketball season...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu For the final time, the senior class of UNK football players had a chance to put on a show for their home crowd and did just that with a 38-6 win over Lincoln. UNK honored...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After two losses on the road, the Loper football team returned home Saturday afternoon to take on Missouri Western, and dropped a close game 20-17.  UNK had a ten point lead...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The Loper football team hit the road to take on the No. 1 ranked passing offense in the MIAA on Saturday, Central Missouri. The UNK defense kept the Lopers in it in the first half,...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu After two straight losses, the Loper football team bounced back on a warm and windy afternoon, beating Washburn on Homecoming 27-21.  It was a sluggish start for both teams...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The UNK defense kept the Lopers in the game throughout the first half, but 30 points after intermission from third-ranked Pittsburg State helped propel them to a 33-14 victory...

willisj@lopers.unk.edu It was a day to forget for the UNK football team as the Lopers hosted Missouri Southern on Saturday. Offensive miscues and penalties hurt UNK in an 18-13 loss. The Lopers also...

After a week one defeat at the hands of Central Oklahoma, the Lopers bounced back in their home opener on Saturday, winning 31-17 over Northeastern State. It was an uneasy feeling throughout the game,...

The UNK Volleyball team participated in Volleyball Day in Nebraska, taking on Wayne State in an exhibition match.  While the match ended in a 3-0 victory for the Wildcats, it was a day that ended up...