By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gabriel Amegatcher’s impact on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team can’t be measured in stats alone. The redshirt sophomore has developed into a leader for the Lopers who helps his teammates succeed both on and off the field. “Gabe is the kind of kid you want on your football team, that’s for sure,” said UNK secondary coach Jake Willrich. “He wants to be good and he wants to excel. To accomplish this, … [Read more...] about ‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates
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PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers sprint to early lead, take down Chadron State 45-35
KEARNEY – Sophomore quarterback TJ Davis ran for three touchdowns and directed an offense that churned out 541 yards on the ground as the Lopers held off Chadron State, 45-35, Saturday at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field. This was the 72nd all-time meeting in a series that dates back 99 years. UNK (2-0) has now won four in a row over CSC (2-2) to grab a 50-21-1 advantage. Prior to today the two hadn't met on the gridiron since 2011. "What I liked about … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers sprint to early lead, take down Chadron State 45-35
PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers hold on for first win over Pitt State since 1983
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
PHOTO GALLERY: Loper offense, defense each have highlights in homecoming scrimmage
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
UNK football to play four-game schedule this fall; Opener Oct. 31 at Pittsburg State
Lopers resume Chadron State rivalry; Battle MIAA rivals Pittsburg State, Missouri Western KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney football team will play four non-conference games this fall. UNK, Missouri Western State and Pittsburg State announced today a nonconference scheduling alliance that allows the three Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) members to play a partial 2020 schedule beginning in late October. The “scheduling alliance” … [Read more...] about UNK football to play four-game schedule this fall; Opener Oct. 31 at Pittsburg State
