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 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
Austin Jacobsen wins national broadcasting award; UNK makes finals in 5 categories
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Austin Jacobsen first attended the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) College Media Awards in 2018, he was thrilled to even be nominated. “Now, the students in our program have an expectation to go to New York City every year and to win awards,” said Jacobsen, sports director at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus radio station, KLPR 91.1 FM. The sports communication and exercise science major … [Read more...] about Austin Jacobsen wins national broadcasting award; UNK makes finals in 5 categories
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK tastes sweet victory over Winona State in Mineral Water Bowl
Photos by Todd Gottula, UNK Communications GAME STORY: Lopers Start Fast, Rush for Six TDs to Record Fourth All-Time Postseason Win … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK tastes sweet victory over Winona State in Mineral Water Bowl
