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UNI Track and Field runs toward medal after medal with athletes beating their own personal records in Iowa City,

UNI T&F comes up big in Iowa City

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Jan 29, 2025

Katie Fare opened up the weekend with a win for the Panthers in the women’s weight throw with a toss of 16.12 meters, while Breanna Hackman (13.77m) and Jorie Hanenburg ( 13.35m) finished third and fourth...

UNI Men's Basketball is angling for a good rest of their season, with big wins on and off of the court.

UNI men’s basketball picks up big MVC win

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Jan 29, 2025

The Northern Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Indiana State on Saturday by a score of 74-56 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  The Panthers were led by senior center Jacob Hutson who finished the game...

On Friday, Jan. 24, the Panthers welcomed No. 3 Oklahoma State on a calm, cold night. 6,030 fans made their way to one of the best dual matchups of the season, breaking the McLeod Center attendance record for a wrestling meet in the process.

Panthers fall to Cowboys in top 5 showdown, breaks attendance record

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor Jan 28, 2025

The UNI wrestling team had one of their biggest duals in program history, hosting a top-three opponent inside the McLeod Center. On Friday, Jan. 24, the Panthers welcomed No. 3 Oklahoma State on a calm,...

The Panthers will travel to Indiana State to take on the Sycamores on Saturday.

Panthers swipe Redbirds in final seconds

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Jan 22, 2025

After opening Missouri Conference play with back-to-back home victories against Southern Illinois and Belmont, the UNI men’s basketball team dropped their next two games against Valparaiso and Murray...

The Panthers are on the road this weekend, traveling to Southern Illinois and Missouri State.

UNI WBB drops two MVC contests

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Jan 22, 2025

The Panthers started the weekend off against the Murray State Racers on Thursday night. They started the game off on a run of seven points before the Racers answered with a nine-point run to make it 9-7....

Saquon Barkley has been one of the best players in the NFL this season, He has rushed for over 2,000 yards.

NFL playoffs: Who makes the Super Bowl?

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Jan 22, 2025

After a thrilling divisional round weekend in the NFL, conference championship weekend is upon us. Two big games will be showcased on Sunday with the winners earning the right to compete in the 2025 Super...

The Panthers enter a pivotal part of their season, hosting No. 3 Oklahoma State and No. 20 Oklahoma this week.

UNI wrestling travels west, defeats Sun Devils

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Jan 22, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, the UNI wrestling team traveled to Tempe, Arizona for a dual against conference opponent Arizona State. The Panthers came into it undefeated in duals as a team on the season. They would...

Schwieger averages 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game for the Panthers this season.

Schwieger finds his role on the Panthers

BRODY LOVELL, Sports Writer Dec 11, 2024

In today’s age of the NCAA transfer portal, college basketball has changed dramatically. UNI men’s basketball has been no exception, as the team lost and gained several members this past spring. Though...

The UNI club rugby team competes in the Final Four this weekend.

UNI men’s rugby team sets eyes on Final Four

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor Dec 11, 2024

As many students try to navigate the stress and busyness of finals week that is fast approaching, the UNI club rugby team will hop on a bus en route to Houston, TX to compete in their biggest match of...

The Panthers’ victory over the Cyclones marked the program’s first top 10 victory.

Looking back: Panthers stun Cyclones

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Dec 11, 2024

As the year’s first flurries fell from the autumn sky, Northern Iowa fans packed the McLeod Center to witness one of the most anticipated games in UNI women’s basketball history. On Wednesday, Nov....

The women's basketball team played a tough game against the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Panthers lost by just four points, 75-71.

Panther women’s basketball falls to Bluejays

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Dec 11, 2024

The Northern Iowa women’s basketball team fell to the Creighton Bluejays on Sunday 75-71.  The Panthers took an early 6-5 lead in the first quarter due to made layups by Shateah Wetering, Ryley Goebel...

Parker Keckeisen took home gold while Ryder Downey brought home silver this weekend.

UNI wrestling faces tough competition in Las Vegas

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Dec 11, 2024

   This past weekend, Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7, UNI wrestling competed at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Panthers found quite a bit of success at the invitational,...

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