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UNK football players hold a meeting with their coach on the sidelines. Photo by Kosuke Yoshii / Antelope Staff

Pitt state uses big second half to down Lopers

Jon Willis September 29, 2023

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

Jordan Renard congratulates Corynne Olsen after scoring her second goal of the year against Washburn. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Late goal can’t overcome frustrating miscues

Traeton Harimon September 22, 2023

harimont@lopers.unk.edu The Loper soccer team couldn’t down Washburn at Foster Field Sunday, falling 2-1 in a non-conference matchup between MIAA foes. For the Lopers, it was the third straight...

Jaden Ferguson was an all-MIAA player at Northwest Missouri. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Volleyball player goes from foe to friend after transfer

Shelby Berglund September 22, 2023

berglunds@lopers.unk.edu There are lots of ways you could spend your birthday. Jaden Ferguson spent hers in her hometown playing volleyball at Memorial Stadium for the Lopers in front of 90,000 people. Volleyball...

Defensive lineman Tell Spies (92) celebrates with teammates Quillan Felton (4) and Delonte Dickey (17) after a sack. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Football outlasts Northeastern State in home opener

Jon Willis September 15, 2023

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,...

Loper players go through drill work during Mondays practice. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Accountability key to turning Loper soccer program around

Traeton Harimon August 21, 2023

Coming off of a losing season a year ago and having not posted a winning record since 2012, the Loper soccer team opened fall camp motivated to turn the tide. Something that is apparent in their accountability...

Loper football enters a new chapter under coach Ryan Held. The Lopers finished 8-3 record a season ago, just missing out on the postseason. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Lopers plan to skip rebuild year under new staff

Traeton Harimon August 21, 2023

The Loper football team was picked to finish fifth and sixth in the MIAA coaches and media polls this preseason, under the assumption that this year will be a rebuild under a new staff.  An assumption...

Senior Winston Cook.  Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Lopers men get third MIAA win against Central Missouri

GRANT TIGHE February 16, 2023

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu The UNK men’s basketball team ended a two-game losing skid on Thursday against Central Missouri. The Lopers were able to prevail in a close game against the Mules, 78-72. Even...

Meg Burns broke her career high twice this weekend. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Lopers claim top spot in MIAA after beating Jennies

GRANT TIGHE February 16, 2023

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu The top spot in the MIAA hung in the balance on Thursday. The UNK and Central Missouri women’s basketball teams came into the game trying to claim sole possession of first...

Football on field.

Lincoln departs MIAA, will face Lopers for final time in 2023

ALEX HAMMEKE February 9, 2023

hammekea@lopers.unk.edu Lincoln’s departure from the MIAA created an interesting wrinkle for the 2023 football season, with the Blue Tigers labeled as a non-conference opponent. This has made...

The Lopers have the most conference titles since joining the MIAA in 2012 with six. While not officially counted, UNK also won in the 2020-21 spring season. Photo provided by Kylie Schwab / Antelope Staff

From the RMAC to MIAA, Lopers remain dominant

KEVIN BURD November 9, 2022

burdkl@lopers.unk.edu  Even after moving from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association in 2012, one thing that has transcended time is...

The football team started the 2012 campaign with seven losses before winning three out of their last four games. File Photo

Former Loper athletes reflect on conference change

GRANT TIGHE October 25, 2022

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu A conference change was monumental for UNK’s sporting programs, but it was also a transition for the athletes. The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association offered...

Lindenwood joined the conference at the same time as the Lopers, but has since moved to Division I. File Photo

Former commissioner views MIAA admission as ‘natural fit’ 

ALEX HAMMEKE October 25, 2022

hammekea@lopers.unk.edu When the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association was in the midst of expansion mode turning into the 2010s, UNK seemed like a natural fit to join. The Lopers...

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