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Fraternity and Sorority Life, student-athletes collect donations for local food pantries

April 8, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

UNK fraternity and sorority members recently competed against student-athletes to collect food for the Loper Pantry on campus and Kearney Jubilee Center. The food drive, which was part of the Greek Week celebration, brought in nearly 1,000 items for the pantries. UNK Athletics collected 311 items and Fraternity and Sorority Life won the friendly competition with 678 items. Located in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion on the first floor of the Nebraskan … [Read more...] about Fraternity and Sorority Life, student-athletes collect donations for local food pantries

Filed Under: Athletics, News, Photo Galleries, Student Life Tagged With: Erika Pritchard, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Greek, Greek Life, Kearney, Kearney Jubilee Center, Loper Pantry, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNK Athletics

PHOTO GALLERY: Louie the Loper Tryouts

April 7, 2021 by Erika Pritchard

Five students auditioned for two spots as UNK's mascot, Louie the Loper, on Tuesday at Cushing Coliseum. Students were judged on school spirit, energy and enthusiasm. Students selected for the position will be awarded a $500-per-semester scholarship for the 2021-22 school year. PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS  … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Louie the Loper Tryouts

Filed Under: Athletics, News, Photo Galleries, Student Life Tagged With: Louie the Loper, UNK Athletics

PHOTOS: UNK softball hosts home opener against Missouri Southern

April 3, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

The UNK softball team was back at Patriot Park on Friday for its first home games in more than a year. Missouri Southern won both contests, 5-4 and 6-1. The Lopers host Pittsburg State today, and they're scheduled to play Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State next weekend at Patriot Park. FULL STORY PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: UNK softball hosts home opener against Missouri Southern

Filed Under: Athletics, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Erika Pritchard, Kearney, Lopers, softball, University of Nebraska, UNK

PHOTO GALLERY: Loper wrestlers earn program’s sixth national runner-up finish

March 13, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

For the sixth time in program history, the UNK wrestling team is the NCAA Division II national runner-up. UNK scored 105.5 points at the Division II Wrestling Championships in St. Louis to finish second. A school-record nine Lopers earned All-American honors by placing in the top eight individually. St. Cloud State won the final match of the day to edge UNK with 107 points and claim its third straight national title. UNK All-Americans Wesley Dawkins – fourth place … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Loper wrestlers earn program’s sixth national runner-up finish

Filed Under: Athletics, News, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Kearney, Lopers, NCAA Division II, University of Nebraska, UNK, Wrestling

UNK wrestler Wesley Dawkins looking to make up for missed opportunity

March 12, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

NCAA DIVISION II WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS The NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships are today and Saturday at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri. Session 1 is scheduled for noon-5 p.m. today, and Session 2 is scheduled for noon-5 p.m. Saturday. The finals are 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday. Live results and a free video livestream are available at ncaa.com/liveschedule. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Wesley Dawkins isn’t taking … [Read more...] about UNK wrestler Wesley Dawkins looking to make up for missed opportunity

Filed Under: Athletics, News Tagged With: Chase White, Dalton Jensen, Kearney, Lopers, NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships, University of Nebraska, UNK, Wesley Dawkins

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