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PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers hold on for first win over Pitt State since 1983

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PITTSBURG, KANSAS - Sophomore quarterback TJ Davis ran for four touchdowns and the defense made a last minute stand to help Nebraska-Kearney hold off Pittsburg State, 31-26, Saturday afternoon in Kansas. This was the season-opener for both teams with the game being a non-MIAA contest. UNK snaps a 12-game, 37-year losing streak to the Gorillas who were led by first-year head coach Brian Wright. The Lopers last win over Pitt came back in 1983, 27-13. "I am extremely … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers hold on for first win over Pitt State since 1983

‘Best of both worlds’: Kirsch sisters find second home at UNK

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kassidy and Klaire Kirsch have always had a close connection. The sisters are more like best friends than siblings. They were both standout athletes at St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City, South Dakota. Klaire excelled on the basketball court, winning four consecutive Class A state titles, and Kassidy was a star on the soccer field, where she was MVP of the 2015 state championship match and the South Dakota … [Read more...] about ‘Best of both worlds’: Kirsch sisters find second home at UNK

PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Cross Country Invite

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The Loper men's and women's cross country teams both finished first Friday during the UNK Invitational at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney. The event, which featured a 5K for women and 8K for men, included UNK, Cloud County Community College, Dodge City Community College, Hutchinson Community College and Northwest Kansas Technical College. READ THE FULL STORY PHOTOS BY TYLER ELLYSON AND KOSUKE YOSHII, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Cross Country Invite

PHOTO GALLERY: Loper offense, defense each have highlights in homecoming scrimmage

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The University of Nebraska at Kearney offense scored six touchdowns and the defense registered 10 tackles for loss, had three pass breakups and one interception to highlight the "Blue/White" Scrimmage Saturday at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field. On Homecoming weekend, the Lopers ran around 100 plays over two hours with the first, second and third string units getting an even amount of work. UNK has been practicing since mid-September in preparation for a … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Loper offense, defense each have highlights in homecoming scrimmage