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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,...

The Panthers conclude their 2024 campaign with a 26-8 record.

UNI volleyball’s NCAA dance ends

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Dec 11, 2024

The University of Northern Iowa’s Women’s Volleyball team had a strong showing in the NCAA Tournament with a commanding first-round win against Illinois out of the Big 10 and an incredible thriller...

The Panthers travel to UIC on Wednesay to open up Missouri Valley play. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

UNI MBB competes at NIT Season Tip-Off

BRODY LOVELL, Sports Writer Dec 4, 2024

The UNI Men’s basketball team flew down to the Sunshine State this past Thanksgiving break, swapping out the snowy and icy roads for the Florida heat and the NIT Season Tip-Off in Orlando. After enjoying...

The Panthers head west to compete at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7.

UNI wrestling starts the season 2-0

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Dec 4, 2024

Over the fall break for UNI students, the wrestling team had two dual meets. On Sunday, Nov. 24, they hosted No. 13 South Dakota State in the UNI-Dome, and on Tuesday, Nov. 26, they faced No. 15 Missouri...

Todd Stepsis will be Head Coach of the UNI Football Team following Mark Farley's retirement.

Todd Stepsis is UNI Football’s head coach pick

INSIDE UNI and UNI ATHLETICS Dec 4, 2024

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook and Director of Athletics Megan Franklin announced on Tuesday that Todd Stepsis has accepted the UNI Football head coaching position. Stepsis joins the Panthers...

The UNI volleyball team will take on the University of Illinois in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

UNI volleyball claims third straight MVC Tournament title

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Dec 4, 2024

The Panthers started off the tournament strong against the Illinois State Redbirds after battling back after a strong Redbird start. Northern Iowa forced eight attack errors and went on to score 18 of...

The Panther women currently have a record of 4-3.

UNI WBB shows promise at Paradise Jam Tournament

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Dec 4, 2024

Following a historic victory in the McLeod Center over then-No. 8 Iowa State, the UNI women’s basketball team traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands to compete in the Paradise Jam Tournament on Nov. 28-30....

It was an emotional end to the season of the Panthers on Saturday, Nov. 23. Head Coach Mark Farley won his final game with the Panthers 41-34 against Indiana State. Farley was the head coach for UNI football since 2001.

Panthers cap off Mark Farley era with a victory

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Nov 27, 2024

The Northern Iowa football team defeated Indiana State 41-34 on Saturday, concluding a 24-year coaching stint for head coach Mark Farley. The game was high scoring. Panthers senior wide receiver Segio...

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