Hansen, Lopers compete today at Central Regional in Joplin, Missouri KEARNEY – Corbin Hansen doesn’t run cross country because he loves the sport. He’s not out there logging mile after mile, battling through injuries, because it brings him joy. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior and NCAA Division II All-American is motivated by other factors. “He doesn’t love coming in every day and the grind of training, but he wants to be good,” said Brady Bonsall, … [Read more...] about A former walk-on, UNK All-American Corbin Hansen runs with chip on his shoulder
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Mackenzie Puckett brings competitiveness to classroom, two sports at UNK
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
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: On top of her game, VanLengen’s broadcast career includes work with ESPN, FOX Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l5YQ9kZcgs&t=1s University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna Brenda VanLengen has been a sports broadcaster and analyst for more than two decades, working for ESPN, Fox Sports and other national networks. She’s called 12 national championship games – seven at the Division II level and five in NAIA – worked in the production truck at the NCAA Women’s Final Four and WNBA Finals and announced at the 2013 World University Games in Russia. A … [Read more...] about VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: On top of her game, VanLengen’s broadcast career includes work with ESPN, FOX Sports
UNK forums for athletic director finalist Ron Prettyman moved to Monday
EDITOR'S NOTE: The forum initially scheduled for Thursday, March 14, was moved due to inclement weather and its impact on travel. KEARNEY – Ron Prettyman, one of four finalists for the University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic director position, will be on campus Monday (March 18) to meet with the public and members of the UNK community. A campus, media and community forum is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. in the Nebraskan Student Union Antelope Room. Prettyman has … [Read more...] about UNK forums for athletic director finalist Ron Prettyman moved to Monday
VOLLEYBALL VIDEO: Harding spoils NCAA party; Lopers end season with 33-3 record
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KYcyL2GLkA&feature=youtu.be Eighth-seeded Harding University (Ark.) came up big in the fifth set to upset third-ranked and top-seed Nebraska-Kearney in five sets (21-25, -22, -21, 15-25, -9) in an NCAA Central Regional Tournament match Thursday. … [Read more...] about VOLLEYBALL VIDEO: Harding spoils NCAA party; Lopers end season with 33-3 record
