By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It was summer 2017 and Matt Malcom was back in his hometown of Glenwood, Iowa, contemplating his future. The former Class 2A state champion was ready to give up wrestling. “I really didn’t want to go back to school after I left,” said Malcom, who spent the previous year at the University of Iowa. “I just wanted to start working and build a new life.” Malcom, who set school records in career wins, falls and takedowns … [Read more...] about Loper wrestler Matt Malcom taking advantage of fresh start
Dalton Jensen
From Colby to Kearney, Calvin Ochs leads UNK wrestling team with toughness, dedication
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Calvin Ochs isn’t a big talker. He’s not the rah-rah guy who motivates his teammates with enthralling speeches. The University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler lets his actions speak for themselves. “I know it’s pretty cliché, but he’s a leader by example,” said UNK head wrestling coach Dalton Jensen. “As tough as our sport is, as combative as our sport is, you need to know you have a guy who can step out and … [Read more...] about From Colby to Kearney, Calvin Ochs leads UNK wrestling team with toughness, dedication
UNK wrestling, swim teams bond with elementary reading buddies as part of Loper AthLEADS program
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
Loper Athletic Department promotes four members of staff
Nebraska-Kearney Athletic Director Paul Plinske announced today the promotion of four members of the Loper Athletic Department, effective immediately. Rich Brodersen has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director, Bill Murphy has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Dalton Jensen has been elevated to Head Assistant Wrestling Coach and Cale Holscher has been promoted to full-time status as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning … [Read more...] about Loper Athletic Department promotes four members of staff
