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Sophomore breaks his own javelin record, UNK wins 12 events at Loper Invitational

Sam Herbek April 22, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu Another record has been broken for the UNK track and field team. Sophomore Rylan Basart shattered his own javelin school-record for the third time this year at Friday’s Loper...

Junior Leah Jurgens stretches to field a throw at first during UNKs doubleheader against Central Missouri Friday. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Saturday sweep keeps tournament hopes alive

Sam Herbek April 19, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu UNK softball grabbed three crucial wins this weekend as they continue to battle for a spot in the MIAA Tournament. The Lopers split with Central Missouri on Friday and swept Lincoln...

Alyssa Fortik backhands a ground ball during UNKs series against Washburn. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Lopers end nine game skid in win over Emporia State

Sam Herbek April 6, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu UNK softball got back on track Friday at Patriot Park, winning the second of two games against Emporia State. The 8-6 victory over the Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak...

UNKs Clare Plachy was named MIAA womens tennis athlete of the week earlier this season after returning from an injury. Courtesy Photo

Tennis player returns from season-ending injury

Sam Herbek April 5, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu Injuries are a part of any sport and for many athletes, one big injury can change their whole career. But for UNK tennis player Clare Plachy, a serious injury was just a minor...

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Spring concert to raise funds for Loper rodeo

Sam Herbek April 1, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu With country fever sweeping across campus, UNK has announced the addition of a rodeo program to the athletic department. Accompanying the new sport will be a state-of-the-art...

UNKs Brayden Sorensen stands at the top of the podium after capturing his third MIAA high jump title last month. Courtesy Photo

High jumper driven for success in final season

Sam Herbek March 8, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu Three-time All-American high jumper Brayden Sorensen is no stranger to victory. The redshirt senior has etched his name into UNK record books, holding both the indoor and outdoor...

UNKs Winston Cook uses the glass on a contested layup during the Lopers home game against Newman this season. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Senior ending career on late-season surge

Sam Herbek March 1, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu Fifth year senior forward Winston Cook has been playing basketball for as long as he can remember. With only one more game remaining in Cook’s college career, his goal is to...

UNKs Billy Higgins looks to the sideline after getting an advantage over UCOs Garrett Wells. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

No. 7 Lopers fall to No. 1 Bronchos on senior night

Sam Herbek February 20, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu The No. 7 UNK wrestling team lost a tight match to top-ranked Central Oklahoma on senior night Friday at the Health & Sports Center. The Lopers jumped out to a 10-point lead...

Macy Bryant hooks a shot over a Newman defender during UNKs 81-76 victory over the Jets. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Four get career highs as Lopers split with Jets

Sam Herbek February 11, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu Four Loper players notched career highs to help the UNK basketball teams split with Newman University on Saturday. The women’s team came out on top, 81-76, while the men’s...

Redshirt junior Damiri Lindo brings the ball across mid court during UNKs 89-68 loss to Washburn at home. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Closure leads California native to Nebraska

Sam Herbek February 9, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu Redshirt junior forward Damiri Lindo has stepped into the spotlight in his first season at UNK. Going from California to Kearney is no easy task, but Lindo has made the transition...

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