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Softball back at MIAA’s first time since 2022

Kade Mohr May 7, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The UNK softball team is going back to the MIAA tournament for the second time in program history and the first time since 2022. This came after UNK split their final double-header...

Senior Leah Jurgens is currently sixth in Loper softball history in career putouts with 942, just 22 away from fifth place. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Jurgens finishing lengthy career with the Lopers

Kade Mohr Apr 25, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The UNK softball team is hoping to make it back to the MIAA tournament for the second time in program history and the first since 2022, and are relying on players like senior first...

Madeline Janssen had a 2.2 inning save in the program's first ever win against 11th ranked Rogers State. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Softball knocks off 11th ranked Rogers State

Ethan McCormick Apr 11, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu The UNK softball team notched its first-ever win over Rogers State on Sunday, upsetting the 11th-ranked Hillcats 5-2 in the opener before dropping a tight 2-0 decision in the...

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Lopers slide into home opener against MIAA

Ethan McCormick Mar 12, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu After opening their season with 16 consecutive road games, the Loper softball team has returned home with an even 8-8 record. The Lopers began their campaign at the Ulili Softball...

Lauryn Haggadone pitches against Newman during UNK's doubleheader on April 19.

Grand slam after 15-minute review delay downs Lopers

Traeton Harimon Apr 20, 2024

harimont@lopers.unk.edu After a 15-minute stoppage of play to determine if UNK could challenge a ruling on the field, the No. 6 Central Oklahoma softball team hit a go-ahead grand slam to down the Lopers,...

Junior Leah Jurgens stretches to field a throw at first during UNK's doubleheader against Central Missouri Friday. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Saturday sweep keeps tournament hopes alive

Sam Herbek Apr 19, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu UNK softball grabbed three crucial wins this weekend as they continue to battle for a spot in the MIAA Tournament. The Lopers split with Central Missouri on Friday and swept Lincoln...

Alyssa Fortik backhands a ground ball during UNK's series against Washburn. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Lopers end nine game skid in win over Emporia State

Sam Herbek Apr 6, 2024

herbeks@lopers.unk.edu UNK softball got back on track Friday at Patriot Park, winning the second of two games against Emporia State. The 8-6 victory over the Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak...

Loper Report: Mic’d up with Leah Jurgens

Antelope Staff Feb 26, 2024

This week's special edition of the Loper Report had UNK softball's Leah Jurgens mic'd up for a practice prior to their home opener against Briar Cliff. Filmed and edited by Traeton Harimon Visit...

Jeff Babl, center, and his team run a LoperVision broadcast at a UNK basketball game. Babl helps run the replay system for football, basketball and now adds softball to the list. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Softball adding instant replay at home games

Alex Hammake Feb 9, 2024

hammekea@lopers.unk.edu Missed calls from umpires happen at any level of softball. Now, some select MIAA games will have instant replay. UNK home softball games will be part of the MIAA’s pilot...

Loper softball reloaded and ready for 2024

Traeton Harimon Feb 9, 2024

harimont@lopers.unk.edu After a MIAA tournament appearance during the 2022 season, Loper softball seemed primed to take the next step in their 2023 campaign. Which made the pain of a 16-34 season...

Avery Wood hit a RBI triple in game one vs No. 8 Rodgers State. Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Softball finishes long season with four home losses

Grant Tighe May 17, 2023

The Loper softball team honored their three seniors Avery Wood, Katie Gosker and Stacy Bott before Saturday’s doubleheader against Northeastern State. They would look to honor them even more with a victory...

Avery Wood went 2-2 against Pittsburg State and scored two runs in UNK's 3-0 victory. Leads the team hitting .362 this year. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Softball ends eight-game losing streak with weekend win

TRAETON HARIMON Apr 6, 2023

harimont@lopers.unk.edu Loper softball picked up a win in their final weekend contest, defeating Pittsburg State  2-0 to end an eight-game losing streak. Prior to the win, UNK scored only...

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