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The last home game took place of March 1, where it was senior night for five players on the Women's Basketball team.

Panthers fall to Bulldogs on senior night

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Mar 3, 2025

As college basketball enters the month of madness, every game leading up to the Missouri Valley Conference tournament becomes increasingly essential for seeding and matchup purposes. On Saturday, March...

The UNI Track and Field team had their spikes ready to go last Friday. Many athletes placed top 5 in their respective categories.

UNI Track and Field athletes succeed in the Iowa Open

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Feb 24, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21, the University of Northern Iowa men’s and women’s track and field teams sent groups to Iowa City to compete in the Iowa Open indoor meet. Each of Iowa’s “Big 4” universities...

UNI Wrestling finishes off their regular season strong, with a win over Wisconsin. Senior Parker Keckeisen, champion wrestler, remained victorious in his final home match.

UNI wrestling takes down Wisconsin in last dual of season

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Feb 24, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21, the UNI wrestling team went up against the University of Wisconsin for the last dual of the season. The Panthers were looking to finish what has been a dominant regular season on a...

Tytan Anderson scored 21 points, had two assists and six rebounds in the MBB game against Drake on Feb. 23.

Panthers fall prey to Drake Bulldogs

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Feb 24, 2025

The Northern Iowa men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker in overtime against their rival the Drake Bulldogs 64-58.  Ben Schweiger brought the house down right from the jump with a spectacular...

Last Thursday, the WBB team travelled to Kentucky. Ultimately, UNI fell 91-96 in a high-point game. 

Panthers WBB falls to Racers in shootout

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Feb 19, 2025

After defeating the former Missouri Valley Conference women’s basketball standings leader Belmont in Nashville on Feb. 13, the University of Northern Iowa traveled to Murray, Kentucky, to face Murray...

UNI Track and Field participated well in Wisconsin "Windy City" invite event.

UNI track flourishes in Wisconsin

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Feb 19, 2025

The competition started off with the men’s long jump as Carter Morton placed second in the event with a jump of 7.42 meters as Josie Dunbar finished in sixth with a jump of 5.84 meters over in the women’s...

UNI Wrestling took down ISU wrestlers one by one this past Sunday. Attendance records were broken in the McLeod Center.

No. 4 Panthers beat No. 14 Iowa State on Senior Day

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor Feb 19, 2025

Colin Realbuto looked as if he was going to drop his match on Senior Day. With about a minute left in the third period, Realbuto trailed Iowa State’s Paniro Johnson, 7-2. As he entered the down position,...

Players of the U.S.A. team went after the Canadian players after the United States National Anthem was booed.

4 Nations Face-Off thrives

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Feb 19, 2025

The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a mid-season treat to Hockey fans all over the country. The event takes the best NHL players from each country and separates them into four teams: the United States, Canada,...

UNI Men's Basketball took home another victory on Monday, beating Murray State. The victory for the Panthers brings their record to 18-9 overall, and 12-4 in conference play.

Panther men beat Racers in Nashville

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Feb 19, 2025

The UNI men’s basketball team traveled to Kentucky for a matchup with Murray State on Monday, Feb. 17. The game was originally scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16, but after power problems in Murray State’s...

UNI Men's Basketball is finding their groove with win after win, leading them closer to championship possibilities. Photo courtesy of UNI Athletics.

Panther men pick up two conference wins

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Feb 12, 2025

The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team finished last week 2-0 with wins against Missouri State and Illinois State. They have been keeping fans on the edge of their seats with both victories...

Caitlin Clark has made a huge impact on the world of Women's Basketball. Clark earned her spot in a Nike all-female advertisement that proved the strength of women in what may be a rough time for many.

Nike unveils Caitlin Clark Super Bowl commercial

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Feb 12, 2025

The highlight of the Super Bowl every year is seeing all the fun ads that companies can put together in hopes of capturing the hearts and minds of viewers. One that made an impact was Nike’s all-female...

The WNBA has been a hot topic recently with the plays and moves these women are making. Each woman contributes their own chapter to the organization, which is what makes it so special.

The WNBA free agency shuffle

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Feb 12, 2025

Since the 2025 WNBA free agency period started in late January, the league has seen drastic changes to team rosters, effectively changing the 2025 draft outlook in the process. From shocking trades like...

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