Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of University of Nebraska at Kearney

The Antelope

The Antelope

The Antelope

Guard Jillian Aschoff had a pair of double doubles in the wins against Arkansas-Fort Smith and Northeastern State. Photo by Preston Larson / Antelope Staff

Basketball splits with new MIAA school

Kade Mohr Feb 14, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The UNK basketball teams split their Thursday games against a new MIAA opponent Arkansas-Fort Smith. The women won 75-52 while the men fell 66-59 on Thursday.  UNK women’s...

Eighth ranked Trenton Munoz won at 165 pounds over Central Missouri with a fall at 3:15. Photo by Micah Torres / Antelope Staff

Wrestling dominates No. 21 Central Missouri

Kade Mohr Feb 8, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The fourth ranked Lopers had a dual against the 21st ranked Central Missouri in which UNK dominated winning the dual 33-9. The Lopers had two falls, two tech falls and two major...

Graduate libero Alli Wiese has 566 digs on the season, earning her MIAA libero and co-defensive player of the year. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Volleyball awaits tough challenge in Regional

Jon Willis Dec 6, 2024

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...

Hanna Schimmer finished the season with 10 goals. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Schimmer rewriting record books for UNK soccer

Elijah Moser Nov 22, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu When Hanna Schimmer called UNK soccer coach Rob Breton to announce her commitment, Breton sprinted around the top floor of the Health & Sports Center in excitement. This fall,...

Chase Thompson goes for the basket in the Loper's game against South Dakota. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Loper basketball ready for next chapter

Jon Willis Nov 15, 2024

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...

Sophomore goalkeeper Susie Bovaird made six saves in the 1-0 loss to Missouri Western, finishing 2024 with 86. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Historic season for UNK soccer reaches end

Elijah Moser Nov 15, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu After making the MIAA conference tournament for the first time since 2015, the UNK soccer team fell to No. 2 seed Missouri Western 1-0 on Sunday. At 8-6-5, the Lopers had one of...

Mara Hemmer and Tanner Cooper were honored before the race as this year's Mammoth "A" Game Winners in MIAA cross country. Photo courtesy of Tanner Cooper

UNK men finish third at MIAA conference meet

Elijah Moser Oct 30, 2024

The Loper cross-country teams competed at the MIAA Championships in Saint Joseph, Missouri, on Saturday. The men finished third and the women fifth with seven runners earning All-MIAA honorable mention...

Fifth-year graduate Payton Neff is second in the nation in assists per set at 11.72. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Neff adds to family legacy with UNK volleyball

Elijah Moser Oct 29, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu Graduate student Peyton Neff is a captain and setter for the UNK volleyball team, ranked No. 6 in the nation. The North Platte product took a redshirt year in 2021 as a freshman...

Junior outside hitter Emilee Lane had a career high 18 kills in the win against Washburn, with 11 in the third set. Courtesy Photo

Loper volleyball continues domination at home

Jon Willis Oct 18, 2024

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...

UNK worked for a three-set victory over Missouri Western, with two sets going to extra points, 35-33, 28-26, 25-20. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Volleyball wins two key matches to stay perfect

Jon Willis Oct 11, 2024

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...

Through 12 matches, Alli Wiese already has 182 digs with is fourth in the MIAA. Courtesy Photo.

Transfer adds to impressive career with the Lopers

Elijah Moser Sep 27, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu Alli Wiese has brought experience to the UNK volleyball team this fall. The graduate transfer libero is the leader in matches played for NCAA Division II active players. After spending...

The UNK A team finished in first place at the Battle at Bayside, which had eight schools participating. Courtesy Photo

Golf continues to build program with great depth

Jon Willis Sep 20, 2024

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...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Antelope