UNK has introduced a new tailgating event to generate more excitement at home football games. Loper Fan Fest features free food, live music, games and beverages, to get students, alumni and community members fired up before they cheer on the Lopers. Here's a look at highlights from Thursday's game against Central Oklahoma. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Loper Fan Fest and Football Home Opener
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Loper Fan Fest: UNK improves fan, tailgate experience at home football games
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ron and Carol Cope Stadium will be rocking Thursday evening when the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team plays its home opener. UNK Athletic Director Marc Bauer expects a raucous crowd for the 7 p.m. game against Central Oklahoma, and he wants to see Loper fans maintain that energy throughout the season. To give them a boost, UNK is introducing a new tailgating event that will improve the game day … [Read more...] about Loper Fan Fest: UNK improves fan, tailgate experience at home football games
Double duty: Squiers balances role as father, coach of Loper daughters
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When the Squiers family gets together, volleyball is rarely a topic of conversation. Nobody is talking about an upcoming match, lobbying for more playing time or critiquing the last practice. For the most part, it’s a “no-volleyball zone.” “I try not to bring it up,” said Rick Squiers, head volleyball coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “We all probably get enough of that, and I think the lines are already … [Read more...] about Double duty: Squiers balances role as father, coach of Loper daughters
Katie Ackermann named new University of Nebraska at Kearney softball head coach
By PETER YAZVAC Loper Athletics KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Director Marc Bauer announced Wednesday that Kearney native Katie (Bolin) Ackermann is the ninth head softball coach in Loper history. Ackermann begins her duties effective immediately. “I cannot say enough good things about Katie and the quality of person and leadership she will bring to UNK Athletics. I believe Katie is one of the brightest up-and-coming coaches in the game, and … [Read more...] about Katie Ackermann named new University of Nebraska at Kearney softball head coach
PHOTO GALLERY: Loper Volleyball installs new Taraflex court
A Taraflex court was recently installed at the UNK Health and Sports Center and is the new playing surface for the Loper volleyball team. UNK is one of only two Division II volleyball programs to have a Taraflex court – the other being Azusa Pacific University in California. Numerous Division I programs play on the same surface, including Nebraska and Creighton. The court includes a thin mat over layers of vinyl and foam. It adheres to the basketball floor but can be … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Loper Volleyball installs new Taraflex court
