[email protected] 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...

[email protected] [email protected] The UNK football team has been placed on probation for two years from the NCAA due to recruiting violations under former coach Josh Lynn.  One of...

[email protected] The UNK softball team started their year 4-2 with a trip to Honolulu, HI at the Ulili Softball Invitational. The Lopers came out on top in four of those games, thanks to three...

[email protected] The UNK football team has been put under NCAA probation due to violations of NCAA rules under former head coach Josh Lynn. The violations occurred in the fall of 2021 and 2022...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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,...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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,...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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,...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...

[email protected] 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...