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Graduate quarterback Reagan Jones threw for three touchdowns in the loss on Saturday. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Comeback falls short at Central Missouri

Jon Willis October 4, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

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...

Iowa Central transfer wide receiver Tavis Maloy caught 13 passes for 242 yards last season. Photo by Jon Willis / Antelope Staff

Held agitates for ‘greatness’ as season approaches

Jon Willis August 23, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

Isaiah Harris, right, transferred to UNK this spring after spending four seasons at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Photo by Jon Willis / Antelope Staff

Offensive additions highlight spring practice

Jon Willis April 19, 2024

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

UNK linebacker Parker Wise winds up to try and knock the ball loose from a Lincoln player during the Loper's 38-6 win. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Football snaps four-game skid on Senior Day

Jon Willis November 10, 2023

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

Quarterback Sean Johnson Jr. evades a defender. Photo by Treaton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Third-straight loss comes in walk-off fashion

Jon Willis October 27, 2023

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

UNK's Tamicus Napier goes to the ground after getting tripped up against Washburn. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Football falls to top-ranked passing attack in the MIAA

Jon Willis October 13, 2023

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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,...

Washburn's Tyce Brown runs a route against UNK's Jabea Tilong during the Loper's 27-21 win over Ichabods. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Football bounces back with homecoming victory

Jon Willis October 6, 2023

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

Emma Bond and Ethan Ciancio were crowned as royalty. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Press play at UNK: Lopers show their pride at Homecoming

Emily Trotter October 6, 2023

trottere2@lopers.unk.edu On Sept. 28 the Loper Programming and Activity Council hosted the annual lip sync competition and homecoming coronation at the Health and Sports Center. The night welcomed UNK...

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...

Quarterback TJ Davis looks on as Missouri Southern runs out the clock during the final possession of Saturday's game. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Offense struggles in first loss to Lions since 2016

Jon Willis September 22, 2023

willisj@lopers.unk.edu 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...

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,...

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