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Senior Stephen Lewis caught five passes for 55 yards and a touchdown in the 32-17 loss to Central Oklahoma. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Errors costly in Loper’s 32-17 loss to UCO

Jon Willis September 27, 2024

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...

UNK Spring Game 2024

Antelope Staff April 27, 2024

It was Lopers vs Lopers as UNK Football held its Spring Game on Friday. In a cold and windy game, the Blue team triumphed over the White Team 15-10. Watch some game footage shot and edited by Lily...

Kropp, right, was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1975 and played a season each with the Bullets and Chicago Bulls. Courtesy Photo

Kropp leaves a lasting Loper athletic legacy

Jon Willis April 26, 2024

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...

Quarterback TJ Davis sprints through Washburn's defense during UNK's 27-21 homecoming victory over the Ichabods. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Rivals and contenders to face off in Week 0

Alex Hammake February 16, 2024

hammekea@lopers.unk.edu Schools within Division II have been scrambling to schedule a Week 0 contest since NCAA legislation passed in January. Several MIAA schedules have announced their Week 0 opponent...

The team's goal with the event is to connect with Kearney Public Schools and Inspire young people. Photo provided by Kolton Maturey / Antelope Staff

High-Five Friday: Football athletes spread Loper pride to Kearney schools

JENNA HEINZ October 5, 2022

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu The Loper football team woke up early Friday morning to high-five and greet students walking into Horizon Middle School. What started out small, has become a weekly tradition...

The Lopers down a punt inside the 5-yard line in a previous game against Northeastern State.

Lopers magical season comes to an end in playoffs

CANON RATH December 2, 2021

rathcs@lopers.unk.edu The UNK football team's magic season comes to an end after a hot Angelo State team defeated the Lopers 20-7. Angelo State has won eight games in a row.  For the second...

Cole Young leads the Loper offense back to the sideline after scoring a touchdown vs Lincoln.

Lopers remain in playoff contention with victory

CANON RATH November 11, 2021

rathcs@lopers.unk.edu The playoff picture is still alive for the Lopers after defeating Central Oklahoma 37-22 Saturday. UNK’s victory and No. 7 regional ranked Ouachita Baptist’s loss gives the...

UNK linebacker Sione Taufalele is in disbelief after a penalty in a previous game.

Lopers playoff hopes in jeopardy following blowout loss

November 4, 2021

There was a sold-out homecoming crowd in Maryville, Missouri, on Saturday as No. 17 UNK took on No. 8 Northwest Missouri State. Northwest Missouri dominated UNK 66-13 to take first place in the MIAA and...

The Lopers warm up for the second half during a game earlier this season.

Loper football restores UNK fan’s spirit through success

November 4, 2021

Growing up, I always enjoyed watching the Lopers play on Saturday at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium. The boom from the cannon could be heard through the whole town every time UNK scored. The stands were full...

The No. 17 Lopers dream season rolls on as UNK defeated a struggling Lincoln University team 56-0 Saturday. The Lopers have now tied their highest win total in a season since joining the MIAA with seven.

ONE STEP CLOSER – Lopers secure another win before MIAA conference decider

CANON RATH October 28, 2021
The No. 17 Lopers dream season rolls on as UNK defeated a struggling Lincoln University team 56-0 Saturday. The Lopers have now tied their highest win total in a season since joining the MIAA with seven.
Xavier Delk signals for a first down after a catch during a previous game.

Late score completes third comeback win for UNK

CANON RATH September 30, 2021
16 UNK football team was on the road last Saturday to face off against an MIAA foe, the Central Missouri Mules. For the second straight week, a late touchdown by quarterback T.J. Davis in the final minute would give UNK a 31-28 victory over Central Missouri. 
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