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Drew Johnson is assisted by wife Nicole Ohlde-Johnson as they enter their first year coaching the Lopers. Photo by Treaton Harimon / Antelope Staff

Offense off to a hot start with a new coaching staff

Shelby Berglund November 17, 2023

berglunds@lopers.unk.edu The UNK women’s basketball team began its season with two wins on the road under new head coach, Drew Johnson. He is the eighth women’s head coach in UNK history. As...

Sarah Schmitt had nine points, seven rebounds and four assists in UNKs 65-43 win over Northwest Missouri State. Photo by Matthew Hicks / MSH Visual

Lopers’ 15-game win streak snapped in MIAA semifinals

TRAETON HARIMON March 9, 2023

harimont@lopers.unk.edu The UNK women's basketball team’s 15-game win streak and quest for an MIAA tournament championship came to an abrupt end Saturday, as the Lopers lost to Missouri Southern...

Sarah Schmitt had nine assists against Fort Hays. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Loper women win regular season MIAA Championship

NATHAN LOWTHER March 2, 2023

lowthern@lopers.unk.edu Going into senior day, the Lopers knew they had the opportunity to win the MIAA regular season women’s basketball title outright. The intense emotions and an energetic...

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...

Klaire Kirsch is in her fifth year on the team and is studying communication disorders. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Kirsch reflects on rebounding record, Loper success 

NATHAN LOWTHER February 16, 2023

lowthern@lopers.unk.edu Klaire Kirsch never intended to be the greatest rebounder in UNK women’s basketball history. Her commitment to team success propelled her to the record.  “I...

Sarah Schmitt is filling Haley Simentals role at point guard this season. Photo provided by Kylie Schwab / Antelope Staff

Lopers show versatility in successful homestand

KEVIN BURD November 16, 2022

burdkl@lopers.unk.edu Coming off its first loss of the season, the UNK women’s basketball team bounced back with a pair of wins over the weekend. The Lopers first beat Minnesota-Crookston 69-49...

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