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Mackenzie Puckett brings competitiveness to classroom, two sports at UNK

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Don’t bother asking Mackenzie Puckett what her favorite sport is. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior gets that question a lot, and her response never changes. “I just laugh, because I’ve been asked a million times,” Puckett says. “I don’t have a favorite because both of them bring out my competitiveness.” It doesn’t matter whether she’s soaring into the landing pit during a track and field meet or hammering … [Read more...] about Mackenzie Puckett brings competitiveness to classroom, two sports at UNK

‘Perfect example of a student-athlete’: Prososki provides leadership for UNK soccer

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “You have to be a different breed to play goalie.” Those are the words of University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s soccer coach Chloe Roberts while discussing what’s arguably the most difficult position in the game. Goalies must be smart, athletic and strong, both mentally and physically, to excel at the NCAA Division II level. Fortunately, Roberts has a player who possesses all of those abilities. Allie … [Read more...] about ‘Perfect example of a student-athlete’: Prososki provides leadership for UNK soccer

COPE STADIUM CLASSIC: Lopers take down No. 7 Northwest Missouri

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https://twitter.com/GottulaTodd/status/1185694507653718017 The UNK football team handed No. 7 Northwest Missouri State its first loss of the season Saturday, winning 24-17 at Cope Stadium. It was UNK's first win against the Bearcats since 1990. The Lopers, now 5-2 on the season after their third straight victory, play Oct. 26 at Fort Hays State before hosting Central Missouri on Nov. 2. Photos by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications … [Read more...] about COPE STADIUM CLASSIC: Lopers take down No. 7 Northwest Missouri

Loper Volleyball: UNK’s Julianne Jackson motivated by athletic family

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Lopers end season with loss to Harding in Central Regional By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – How competitive is Julianne Jackson’s family? The question draws a chuckle from the University of Nebraska at Kearney volleyball player. “We can’t play any sort of game without it getting way out of control,” the junior outside hitter said. There are plenty of stories to support that statement. How about the time they played the pop culture trivia game Scene … [Read more...] about Loper Volleyball: UNK’s Julianne Jackson motivated by athletic family