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
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UNK, MIAA delay start of fall sports; Games begin Sept. 28
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is delaying the start of fall sports competition to Sept. 28 due to the coronavirus pandemic. UNK and Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association officials announced the decision today. It was approved unanimously by chancellors and presidents of the conference’s 14 schools. Football, volleyball, cross country, women’s golf, women’s soccer and women’s tennis will all start … [Read more...] about UNK, MIAA delay start of fall sports; Games begin Sept. 28
Board of Regents approves indoor tennis complex for University Village
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – An indoor tennis complex planned for University Village scored another victory last week. The Board of Regents approved an agreement Thursday that allows the University of Nebraska at Kearney and city of Kearney to build and operate the $7.5 million facility. Under the agreement, the city will construct, own and operate the six-court tennis complex located along North Railroad Street on the south edge of UNK’s … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves indoor tennis complex for University Village
Loper Tennis: 5,000 miles from home, Polunova finds second family at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Vasilisa Polunova didn’t know much about Kearney when she moved here nearly a year ago. The 19-year-old had only seen photos on the internet, and they painted a picture vastly different from her hometown of Moscow – one of the largest cities in the world. Kearney’s quiet, rural setting reminded her of a scary movie, Polunova said, but she soon learned it’s quite the opposite. The University of Nebraska at Kearney … [Read more...] about Loper Tennis: 5,000 miles from home, Polunova finds second family at UNK
Proposed tennis facility at University Village on Kearney City Council agenda
KEARNEY – Kearney City Council on Tuesday (Feb. 12) will consider applying for a grant to support construction of a city-university tennis complex at University Village. The majority of the proposed $6.5 million project will be donor-funded, with up to $1.125 million proposed from the state’s Civic and Community Center Financing Act Fund. The proposed outdoor/indoor tennis complex will be owned by the City of Kearney and leased no-cost to University of Nebraska at … [Read more...] about Proposed tennis facility at University Village on Kearney City Council agenda
