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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Big Ten football to return on October 24

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Sep 17, 2020

On the morning of September 16, the Big Ten held a joint press conference between all fourteen member schools on their decision to revive the fall football season. A unanimous vote determined that the...

UNI mens rugby overcoming challenges in 2020

UNI men’s rugby overcoming challenges in 2020

TEHYA TOURNIER Sep 17, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the spring season for UNI men’s rugby was cut short with their fall season being delayed as well. Coach Jesus Ramirez said with no games or scrimmages happening, practice...

Catching up on the U.S Open

NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Sep 10, 2020

The US Open, played at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, has been taking place in New York City, New York since 1981, and this year’s tournament has been full of uncertainties. Going into...

Alumni Player Profile: Daurice Fountain

Alumni Player Profile: Daurice Fountain

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Sep 10, 2020

During his time at the University of Northern Iowa, wide receiver Daurice Fountain was a driving force in the Panther’s offense. His combination of speed and pass-catching skills made him a force on...

UNI Panthers play Cal-Poly Mustangs in September 2017 game.

This week in history: UNI Sports

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor Sep 8, 2020

On Sept. 9, 2017, the Cal-Poly Mustangs traveled to Cedar Falls to take on the Panthers in the UNI-Dome. What followed was a wild, high-scoring affair that resulted in 83 combined points and a nail-biting...

Williams during his time at UNI. He was a two-time all-conference selection and an anchor on the Panther defensive line while donning the Purple and Gold

Panther Profile: Patriots’ Xavier Williams

NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Sep 3, 2020

After being undrafted coming out of the University of Northern Iowa, defensive lineman Xavier Williams was able to become a Super Bowl champion last year with the Kansas City Chiefs. Williams was born...

UNI graduate and current Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was named the NBAs Coach of the Year for the 2019-2020 season. Nurse also won an NBA championship with the Raptors in 2019.

UNI grad Nick Nurse named NBA’s top coach

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Aug 24, 2020

He started as a student assistant coach for the University of Northern Iowa. Now he’s the NBA’s Coach of the Year for 2020. Toronto Raptors head coach and University of Northern Iowa alumnus Nick...

Panthers beat St. Thomas, get third win of 2020

Panthers beat St. Thomas, get third win of 2020

PATRICK HANSEN Mar 12, 2020

This past Saturday, the UNI women’s tennis team squared off with the 6-4 Tommies of St. Thomas, Minn., at home. The Panthers were looking for revenge coming off a two-game losing streak and got exactly...

Hoops in the Heartland: MSU comes in as favorites

Hoops in the Heartland: MSU comes in as favorites

BRIELLE KIEWIET Mar 12, 2020

The 2020 MVC women’s basketball tournament “Hoops in the Heartland” beginning on Thursday, March 12 is without a doubt going to bring some tough match ups for teams in the Valley. Missouri State...

Arch Madness, Panthers fall to Drake

Arch Madness, Panthers fall to Drake

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Mar 9, 2020

Having clinched the number one overall seed in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in St. Louis and regular-season title, the UNI Panther men’s basketball team were the heavy favorites coming...

Panthers finish third in Big 12 Championships

Panthers finish third in Big 12 Championships

NICHOLAS SCHINDLER Mar 9, 2020

Over the weekend, the Northern Iowa Panthers Wrestling team traveled down to Tulsa, Ok., to compete in the Big 12 Conference Championship.  Oklahoma State was heavily favored going into the tournament,...

UNI defeats Drake, looks ahead to MVC tourney

UNI defeats Drake, looks ahead to MVC tourney

BRIELLE KIEWIET Mar 9, 2020

The UNI women’s basketball defeated in-state rivals Drake University 91-78 in the McLeod Center for their last game of the regular season on Friday, March 6. The game honored Panther seniors and marked...

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