Faviola Gonzalez was a senior in high school when Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. “We didn’t have electricity. We didn’t have water. We couldn’t get out of our house for a week,” she said. Gonzalez committed to UNK sight unseen and arrived on campus for the first time in August 2018, a couple weeks before she played in her first tournament for the Lopers. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It wasn’t her swing or putting stroke that … [Read more...] about UNK Golf: Faviola Gonzalez’s blind shot finds mark at UNK
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VIDEO: Loper Fan Fest and Football Home Opener
UNK has introduced a new tailgating event to generate more excitement at home football games. Loper Fan Fest features free food, live music, games and beverages, to get students, alumni and community members fired up before they cheer on the Lopers. Here's a look at highlights from Thursday's game against Central Oklahoma. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Loper Fan Fest and Football Home Opener
Loper Fan Fest: UNK improves fan, tailgate experience at home football games
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ron and Carol Cope Stadium will be rocking Thursday evening when the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team plays its home opener. UNK Athletic Director Marc Bauer expects a raucous crowd for the 7 p.m. game against Central Oklahoma, and he wants to see Loper fans maintain that energy throughout the season. To give them a boost, UNK is introducing a new tailgating event that will improve the game day … [Read more...] about Loper Fan Fest: UNK improves fan, tailgate experience at home football games
Double duty: Squiers balances role as father, coach of Loper daughters
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When the Squiers family gets together, volleyball is rarely a topic of conversation. Nobody is talking about an upcoming match, lobbying for more playing time or critiquing the last practice. For the most part, it’s a “no-volleyball zone.” “I try not to bring it up,” said Rick Squiers, head volleyball coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “We all probably get enough of that, and I think the lines are already … [Read more...] about Double duty: Squiers balances role as father, coach of Loper daughters
Katie Ackermann named new University of Nebraska at Kearney softball head coach
By PETER YAZVAC Loper Athletics KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Director Marc Bauer announced Wednesday that Kearney native Katie (Bolin) Ackermann is the ninth head softball coach in Loper history. Ackermann begins her duties effective immediately. “I cannot say enough good things about Katie and the quality of person and leadership she will bring to UNK Athletics. I believe Katie is one of the brightest up-and-coming coaches in the game, and … [Read more...] about Katie Ackermann named new University of Nebraska at Kearney softball head coach
