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Landon Wolf had a great game for the Panthers, with 18 points. UNI fell to
North Texas in their first official game of the year.

UNI defeated by North Texas in season opener

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Nov 15, 2023

The UNI Men’s Basketball team had a tough road test to start the season against North Texas, the defending NIT champions. The teams were tied after regulation, but the Panthers came up short in overtime...

Sergio Morancy attempts a gigantic catch against Missouri State. The
Bears defeated the Panthers 35-16.

Panthers lose to Missouri State on the road

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Nov 15, 2023

On Saturday, Nov. 11, the UNI football team had an away matchup with conference opponent Missouri State. Coming into the game, the Panthers were on a three-game winning streak, and had a record of 5-1...

Erin Powers helped the Panthers obtain their second outright MVC Championship.

UNI wins second straight MVC title

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Nov 15, 2023

UNI Volleyball started the weekend off with a trip to the Windy City to face the UIC Flames. UIC started off strong after ending some weaknesses in the Panther defense, building a lead of five points....

The highly-anticipated in-state matchup between the Panthers and the No. 3 ranked team in the country, the Iowa Hawkeyes, marked the first time the McLeod Center has sold out for women’s basketball in program history.

UNI Hoops History

MALLORY SCHMITZ and CADEN SHEA Nov 15, 2023

6,790 fans crowded into the McLeod Center on Sunday to witness UNI women’s basketball history. The highly-anticipated in-state matchup between the Panthers and the No. 3 ranked team in the country,...

The womens swim and dive team traveled to Sioux Falls, S.D. to compete in the Coyote Extravaganza.

UNI sweeps at Coyote Extravaganza

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Nov 8, 2023

UNI Women’s Swim and Dive had themselves a weekend at the Coyote Extravaganza sweeping the meet and beating South Dakota, South Dakota State, Augustana (S.D.), St. Cloud State, and Sioux Falls.  The...

Tytan Anderson led the Panthers in their win over the Kohawks. Anderson had 17 points in the win.

Panthers start season in exhibition vs Coe

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Nov 8, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the UNI men’s basketball team hosted Coe College for an exhibition match in the McLeod Center. With regular season play right around the corner, this was a good way for the Panthers...

Layanna Green delivers a spike to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Panthers defeated the Sycamores in four
sets.

UNI on top of MVC with wins over Sycamores and Aces

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Nov 8, 2023

The Panther volleyball team defeated Indiana State and Evansville this weekend, 3-1 and 3-0. The victory against Indiana State on Friday helped the Panthers secure a double-bye for the Missouri Valley...

Quarterback Theo Day had a great game with two passing touchdowns and a 75% completion rating. The Panthers defeated Western Illinois by 44 points with a score of 50-6.

UNI levels Leathernecks 50-6

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Nov 8, 2023

The Panther football team welcomed Western Illinois on Saturday for their ninth game of the season.  The Panthers started with the ball and wasted no time. Quarterback Theo Day found Sam Schnee for...

The Panthers keep their hot streak alive against Illinois State. They played an “all hands on deck” game, with nearly every player contributing in some way.

UNI Stomps out Illinois State

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Nov 1, 2023

Coming off of an impressive win against North Dakota on homecoming weekend, the Panthers made their way to Normal, Ill. for a matchup with Illinois State on Saturday, Oct. 28. The Panthers came into the...

Olivia Tjernagel had a great game with an 11-kill, 10 dig double-double.

Panthers stay perfect in MVC

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Nov 1, 2023

The Panthers remain undefeated in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) after a weekend win over the Bradley Braves. The Panthers came out hot in the first set starting off with a 4-0 run which included...

The Panthers finished the season with a record of 13-5-1.

UNI falls in first round of MVC Tournament

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Nov 1, 2023

The Panthers welcomed in the Valparaiso Crusaders for their first game of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.  The Panthers were aggressive on offense early, as Lauren Heinsch fired a shot that...

The Panthers continue their reign of terror on the MVC as they remain undefeated in the conference.

Panthers ground Redbirds

CADE BONNETTE, Sports Writer Nov 1, 2023

UNI women’s volleyball ruined the Illinois State Redbirds in last Friday night’s whiteout. The Panthers would take the match 3-0 in a clean sweep. The set scores follow as 25-15, 25-22 and 25-20. The...

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