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Loper volleyball players celebrate during the teams 3-1 victory over Pitt State on Friday. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Volleyball knocks off ranked foe during undefeated week

Shelby Berglund September 29, 2023

berglunds@lopers.unk.edu UNK volleyball went undefeated in three home games last week, including a four set victory over No. 21 ranked Central Oklahoma. In Thursday night's game against Central Oklahoma,...

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...

4,003 fans filled the Health and Sports Center for the Lopers victory over Peru State. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Volleyball breaks regular season attendance record

Traeton Harimon September 15, 2023

After taking part in Volleyball Day in Nebraska the week prior, the Loper volleyball team was out to set an attendance record of its own.  The Lopers were out to retake the NCAA division II attendance...

UNK volleyball sets attendance records, following Huskers. Photo by Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Conflicted Emotions: Records and revivals on the court

Corinne Smith September 15, 2023

As most of us know, Nebraska’s volleyball team set a new world record in fan attendance. It was seen all over social media; Nebraska pride radiated through the posts and articles. Even as someone who...

Emersen Cyza and Abby Rose combine for the block against Wayne State. Traeton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Volleyball day in Nebraska about more than results for Lopers

Jon Willis September 8, 2023

The UNK Volleyball team participated in Volleyball Day in Nebraska, taking on Wayne State in an exhibition match.  While the match ended in a 3-0 victory for the Wildcats, it was a day that ended up...

Coach Rick Squiers has led the team to the postseason for 23 consecutive years. Photo by Kolton Maturey / Antelope Staff

UNK volleyball to break attendance records in Lincoln

Travianna Tighe August 21, 2023

The UNK volleyball team will participate in the “Volleyball Day In Nebraska” event in Memorial Stadium on Aug. 30. The event is on track to break the NCAA volleyball attendance record by selling out...

The match wont affect Nebraska Volleyballs sellout streak. Courtesy Huskers.com

Lopers to compete in Memorial Stadium for volleyball match

NATHAN LOWTHER March 9, 2023

lowthern@lopers.unk.edu  UNK volleyball has joined with Nebraska University, Nebraska Omaha University and Wayne State to bring fans “Volleyball Day In Nebraska.” The event will be on...

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...

Jensen Rowse had 40 digs in the Lopers weekend games. Photo provided by Ethan McCormick / Antelope Staff

Lopers now tied for first place after 1-1 conference split weekend

KEVIN BURD October 25, 2022

burdkl@lopers.unk.edu UNK split its weekend slate of matches at home versus Central Missouri and Missouri Western. The Lopers suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Jennies, but quickly bounced...

Emersen Cyza leads the Lopers with 13.92 kills per match. Photo provided by Kylie Schwab / Antelope Staff

Redshirt junior hitter finds home with volleyball team

ALEXIS SANDER October 25, 2022

sanderam@lopers.unk.edu Emersen Cyza grew up in Alliance where she began her volleyball career. She then went to the University of Wyoming to start her collegiate career, before transferring to...

Bailee Sterling serves the ball in UNKs win against Northwest Missouri State - Photo by Nate Lilla

Lopers suffer second loss of year to Washburn

October 4, 2022

The No. 5 UNK volleyball team aimed to defend their undefeated home record this year against No. 12 Washburn. The Lopers lost the first matchup to the Ichabods in an epic five-set finish on Sept. 10. This...

Bailee Sterling posted 209 kills and 63 blocks last season, photo provided by Kylie Schwab / Antelope Staff

Loper volleyball returns with plenty of new faces

GRANT TIGHE August 19, 2022

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu The Loper volleyball team faces many new questions this season at multiple positions after losing seven seniors from last year. The team comes into the year ranked No. 10...

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