By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s pretty clear who Barrett Hill’s favorite University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler is. The Meadowlark Elementary School first-grader had his eyes locked on Mike Lambert from the moment the UNK athlete entered the classroom. Hill was excited to see his reading buddy. The duo breezed through one book, then another, then a third as the 184-pound redshirt senior sat at the tiny, child-sized desk, Hill’s arm resting on his … [Read more...] about UNK wrestling, swim teams bond with elementary reading buddies as part of Loper AthLEADS program
Wrestling
From Alaska to UNK: Isaac Deaton wrestles and works construction
By RYAN EDWARDS Hub Sports Writer University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler Isaac Deaton was in high school when he started looking for places to wrestle at the collegiate level. When he Googled “good D2 wrestling team” places to go to wrestle, the Valdez, Alaska, native stumbled upon UNK. “I knew I wanted to wrestle in college, but didn’t know where,” Deaton said. “I filled out the recruiting questionnaire online and sent an email to (then-coach Marc Bauer) … [Read more...] about From Alaska to UNK: Isaac Deaton wrestles and works construction
Q&A with new interim athletic director Marc Bauer: ‘I’m learning. I’m learning a lot.’
By DAN ZIELINSKI Kearney Hub Sports Writer KEARNEY — Marc Bauer spent 17 years building the University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestling into one of the premier programs in Division II. Under Bauer’s guidance, 90 UNK wrestlers earned All-American honors, including 22 national champions and 15 national runner-up finishes. Bauer stepped down as wrestling coach in 2016. He’s now trying to affect UNK athletics in a new role, serving as the department’s interim athletic … [Read more...] about Q&A with new interim athletic director Marc Bauer: ‘I’m learning. I’m learning a lot.’
UNK professor Bryce Abbey competing on new CBS show ‘TKO: Total Knock Out’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney assistant professor Bryce Abbey will appear this summer on a new CBS show hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart. Abbey, a former Loper wrestler who teaches exercise science at UNK, will be a contestant on “TKO: Total Knock Out,” an obstacle course competition “where physical meets funny.” “‘TKO: Total Knock Out’ features people from all walks of life, where one player races … [Read more...] about UNK professor Bryce Abbey competing on new CBS show ‘TKO: Total Knock Out’
Born with cerebral palsy, Andrew Dubowsky embraced by UNK athletes he inspires
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find Andrew Dubowsky’s name on any team roster at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He’s never scored a touchdown at Cope Stadium or recorded a pin inside the Health and Sports Center. His role with Loper athletics can’t be measured in statistics. The junior sports management major is a fan, a friend, an aspiring coach and an example for every UNK student-athlete to follow. “He’s an inspiration for … [Read more...] about Born with cerebral palsy, Andrew Dubowsky embraced by UNK athletes he inspires
