By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Scott Shafer can’t help himself. He loves to look at the progress on the city’s new indoor tennis complex, and he’ll use just about any excuse to drive by the construction site along North Railroad Street. The University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s tennis coach has been tweeting regular updates since the steel frame went up this spring. “The excitement level is very high,” said Shafer, who can’t wait for the … [Read more...] about Indoor tennis complex a game-changer for Lopers, local players
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Walking the Walk: Senior tennis player Claire Neil leads by example
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claire Neil talks the talk and walks the walk – “although she doesn’t talk a lot.” That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s tennis coach Scott Shafer describes the lone senior on this year’s roster. She’s definitely not the most vocal player, but she leads by example. Neil is always on time, never makes excuses and gives nothing less than 100% effort. She’s supportive of her teammates and … [Read more...] about Walking the Walk: Senior tennis player Claire Neil leads by example
Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department teamed up with the Kearney-area community Friday to support Lopers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UNK Athletics launched its “Lopers Love to Help” initiative to ensure the campus food pantry, Big Blue Cupboard, can continue serving students and employees in need. “In these challenging times, we have an obligation to be leaders on campus by serving … [Read more...] about Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community
