KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen announced today that Marc Bauer will head the Loper Athletics Department as interim athletic director. An NCAA Division II Hall of Fame coach, Bauer led UNK to three wrestling national championships (2008, 2012 and 2013) and five national runner-up finishes. He will begin working immediately with Paul Plinske as Plinske transitions to a new position at Colorado State-Pueblo, which he begins May 20. Currently assistant … [Read more...]
Hoops tournament raising funds for YMCA, Kearney Parks and Recreation
KEARNEY – A 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will raise money for Kearney Family YMCA and Kearney Parks and Recreation Department. The April 24 event, hosted by UNK’s Sports Administration Majors Club, also will help fund club trips to conferences and other events. The tournament is at the UNK Health and Sports Center, with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m. and games tipping off at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $40 per team, and participants must be 18 … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Football Scrimmage 4-7-18
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UNK Chancellor Kristensen statement on Loper athletics
KEARNEY - Chancellor Doug Kristensen today issued the following statement following the announced hiring of Paul Plinske as the next director of intercollegiate athletics at Colorado State University-Pueblo, effective May 20: “We wish Dr. Plinske well on the next chapter in his career at CSU-Pueblo. Loper athletics has a strong history - more than 112 years - and unequaled fan and community support. Our program is strongly positioned, both in competitiveness and leadership.” Kristensen … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Loper softball vs Southwest Baptist
GAME STORY: Lopers split home opener with Bearcats Purchase Photos at the UNK Online Photo Store … [Read more...]
