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...]
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Football Scrimmage 4-7-18
Photos by Todd Gottula, UNK Communications … [Read more...]
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 baseball vs Minot St.
Photos by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications … [Read more...]
Kathy English recognized for contributions to women’s athletics; Retiring after 37 years at UNK
Fourth recipient of Joan Bailey Award By PETER YAZVAC UNK Athletics KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department has chosen Kathy English as recipient of this year's Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. English was honored Saturday at the Loper women's and men's basketball games against Northeastern State. "Three years ago, we announced the creation of the Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. This award is named in … [Read more...]
