By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s offensive philosophy can be summarized in just three words. Run the ball. It’s not overly complicated, but it sure is effective. The Lopers have rushed for 1,089 yards and 11 touchdowns during their perfect 4-0 start to the 2021 football season. Only two teams in Division II – Harding and Grand Valley State – gain more yards per game on the ground. Quarterback TJ Davis … [Read more...] about Led by Corey Hoelck, offensive line paves way for potent UNK rushing attack
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Pride of the Plains Marching Band unveils flashy new uniforms
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Pride of the Plains Marching Band is one of the most visible elements of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Band members represent the university at home football games and other campus and community events, as well as parades and competitions throughout the region. They need to look as good as they sound. “Our uniforms stand for unity. When we’re all on the field together and we look crisp and proper, it … [Read more...] about Pride of the Plains Marching Band unveils flashy new uniforms
PHOTO GALLERY: Weather delay, Missouri Southern can’t stop Lopers in opener
GAME STORY: Lopers After Dark ... UNK Blanks Missouri Southern After Lengthy Delay Junior quarterback TJ Davis ran for three touchdowns, and the Loper defense limited Missouri Southern State to 184 total yards as the University of Nebraska at Kearney won its season opener 38-0 Thursday night at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field. The game was slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff, but inclement weather pushed things back almost 2 1/2 hours. UNK's fourth straight win over … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Weather delay, Missouri Southern can’t stop Lopers in opener
Our Town. Our Team: UNK student-athletes connect with community during annual event
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brody Betke can’t wait for Thursday night. The 11-year-old and his family will be in the stands at Cope Stadium when the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team opens its 2021 season against Missouri Southern. Betke is a big fan of the Lopers, and his favorite sport is football, so he’s pretty excited about the game. On Saturday morning, the Kearney boy got to meet some of the UNK student-athletes during an … [Read more...] about Our Town. Our Team: UNK student-athletes connect with community during annual event
Pride of the Plains Marching Band opens season Sept. 2; Homecoming is Oct. 9
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 2 home football game against Missouri Southern. In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the Pride of the Plains performs in the annual UNK Band Day Parade at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in downtown Kearney. Other scheduled performances include the Oct. 2 Harvest of Harmony Parade and Field Exhibition in Grand Island, … [Read more...] about Pride of the Plains Marching Band opens season Sept. 2; Homecoming is Oct. 9
