By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is delaying the start of fall sports competition to Sept. 28 due to the coronavirus pandemic. UNK and Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association officials announced the decision today. It was approved unanimously by chancellors and presidents of the conference’s 14 schools. Football, volleyball, cross country, women’s golf, women’s soccer and women’s tennis will all start … [Read more...] about UNK, MIAA delay start of fall sports; Games begin Sept. 28
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VIDEOS: Loper Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Features
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PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Four former student-athletes and a coach were inducted into the University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Hall of Fame during ceremonies on homecoming weekend. The 2019 Hall of Fame members are baseball player Neal Arnold, Class of 1997; track athlete Lesley (Crutcher) Hulett, Class of 2006; wrestler Tervel Dlagnev, Class of 2008; football player Roger Suelter Class of 1985; and women's track and cross country coach Mary Iten. RELATED: 2019 UNK Athletic Hall of … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
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
