Crews continue to work on installing the new FieldTurf surface at UNK’s Ron and Carol Cope Stadium. Work on the turf began June 19, and the project is planned for completion by the end of July. The new field covers 109,000 square feet and will feature the blue and white Loper logo at midfield. End zones will include the words Nebraska and Kearney on the north and south ends, respectively. Installation of the sand and rubber infill will occur in the coming days, and playing surface … [Read more...]
UNK replacing turf at Cope Stadium; work begins today
KEARNEY – After 13 seasons of use, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is replacing its existing field surface at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium with a new FieldTurf Classic HD. Mobilization and site work begin today. The new turf installation is expected to be complete in four to six weeks, ready for use in early August. The new field covers 109,000 square feet and features the blue and white Loper logo at midfield. The end zones include the words Nebraska and Kearney on the north and south … [Read more...]
New arena seating tops list of $1.5 million in facility work for UNK athletics
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Installation of new chair back seating at UNK’s Health and Sports Center highlights major facility upgrades that continue across the Loper athletic department. The project will transform the 25-year-old University of Nebraska at Kearney sports arena into a modern, fan-friendly venue that rivals the top NCAA Division II basketball and volleyball facilities, said Director of Athletics Paul Plinske. “We have an ongoing commitment to our … [Read more...]
Al Zikmund reflects on 75 years of Foster Field
By Andrew Hanson UNK Sports Information It was 1955 or ’56. The Nebraska State Teachers College football field was filled with water and mud from four inches of rain. The field always turned into a lake whenever it rained, says former coach Al Zikmund. And it was one of the great advantages for the home team. “There was water standing out in the middle of the field. By game time it had soaked away, but I told my players we wanted to score as soon as we can,” Zikmund recalls of that … [Read more...]
UNK facility improvements, building renovations underway for Loper Athletics
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Numerous facility improvements, building renovations and equipment upgrades in the athletics department will greet fans when University of Nebraska at Kearney teams return to action in September. “We are making major investments in our facilities. To move us forward, we need to create an atmosphere that excites our fans and student-athletes,” said UNK Athletics Director Paul Plinske. “We want facilities that people embrace and are proud … [Read more...]
