KEARNEY – The Gamma Phi Beta sorority will host its annual Moonball fundraiser 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Health and Sports Center and Cushing Coliseum on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. This year’s event, which supports Girls on the Run, is a three-on-three, double-elimination basketball tournament with men’s and women’s divisions. Concessions, a meal, awards and activities such as a photo booth and “knockout” basketball game are also part of the evening. The entry fee … [Read more...]
Hoops tournament raising funds for YMCA, Kearney Parks and Recreation
KEARNEY – A 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will raise money for Kearney Family YMCA and Kearney Parks and Recreation Department. The April 24 event, hosted by UNK’s Sports Administration Majors Club, also will help fund club trips to conferences and other events. The tournament is at the UNK Health and Sports Center, with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m. and games tipping off at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $40 per team, and participants must be 18 … [Read more...]
UNK, Hilltop Mall hosting Destination Uptown to welcome students
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney throws a big party when welcoming students to campus each August. Among the highlights is the popular Destination Downtown, where UNK and businesses roll out the red carpet and offer entertainment, giveaways and other events. The longtime success of the downtown summer event prompted UNK organizers to create a similar outing to welcome students back to campus for the spring semester. UNK and Hilltop Mall … [Read more...]
Sports Admin Club hosting 3-on-3 hoops tourney March 7
KEARNEY – The UNK Sports Administration Majors Club is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament March 7 to raise money for members to attend the U.S. Olympic Committee Internship Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The tournament is at the UNK Health and Sports Center, with games tipping off at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $40 per team, and participants must be 18 or older to enter. The winning team will receive a $100 cash prize and championship t-shirts. Registration forms can be found at the … [Read more...]
Tom Kropp announces retirement after 39th season with UNK
KEARNEY – Loper legend Tom Kropp announced his retirement today, and in typical fashion, did not want any attention. No news conference, no party, no farewell videos set to music. Just a news release, that his last day as men’s basketball co-head coach is June 30. A Nebraska athletic legend, Kropp recently completed his 39th season with University of Nebraska at Kearney basketball and finishes his head coaching career with a 482-245 record, covering 25 seasons (1990-15). He has been … [Read more...]
