By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There was a time when Rick Squiers thought Sami Mauch’s volleyball career might be over. Following her second knee surgery in less than two years, the University of Nebraska at Kearney head coach was prepared for the possibility that she may never return to the court. “After going through what she’s gone through, I think a lot of people would have said, ‘That’s enough,’” said Squiers, who put together a 2021 roster that … [Read more...] about After two knee surgeries, UNK’s Sami Mauch grateful to be back on court
NCAA Division II
Loper Lore: Tiara Schmidt leaves mark on UNK track and field program
NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIPS Five UNK student-athletes are competing in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships scheduled for Thursday through Saturday at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. On the women’s side, Tiara Schmidt of McCook and Logan Prater of Colorado Springs, Colorado, both qualified in two events. Schmidt will compete in the shot put and hammer throw, and Prater will compete in the hammer throw and discus. Abby … [Read more...] about Loper Lore: Tiara Schmidt leaves mark on UNK track and field program
Walking the Walk: Senior tennis player Claire Neil leads by example
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
PHOTO GALLERY: Loper wrestlers earn program’s sixth national runner-up finish
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
‘Dream come true’: Lopers win first MIAA title, qualify for national tournament
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s basketball coach Carrie Eighmey has a promise to keep. “I will buy a hot tub if we win the conference championship today,” she told her players – on video – shortly before Sunday afternoon’s MIAA Tournament final in Hays, Kansas. Looks like the Lopers will relax in style during their next team get-together at the Eighmey house. UNK knocked off rival Fort Hays State … [Read more...] about ‘Dream come true’: Lopers win first MIAA title, qualify for national tournament
