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

Schimmer rewriting record books for UNK soccer

Elijah Moser November 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 November 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 November 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 September 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 September 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...

Midfielder Rachel Warrick scored her first career goal in Sunday's match, a 5-0 Loper win. Photo by Ricardo Hernandez / Antelope Staff

Loper soccer unbeatable through two weekends

Elijah Moser September 20, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu The UNK soccer team is undefeated through four games for the first time in program history. Outscoring their opponents 8-1, the team has won three out of their first four games on...

UNK brought back the victory bell for its first public appearance since 2016, as it is used to celebrate a Loper win. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Loper football starts 2-0 for first time since 2021

Jon Willis September 13, 2024

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...

Freshman Lizzy Spah practices serves in preparation for the UNK fall classic. Photo by Jon Willis / Antelope Staff

Volleyball rolls through Otter Invite, hosts Fall Classic

Elijah Moser September 13, 2024

mosere@lopers.unk.edu The Loper volleyball team did not lose a set in Seaside, California on its way to winning the Otter Invite. Throughout the invite, the Lopers hit .332, up from its average of .264...

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