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Tye Edwards stops a defender in his tracks with a stiff arm.

Wildcats pounce on Panthers in Home Opener

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Sep 13, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Panthers played host to Weber State. The Panthers came into this game 0-1 following the week-one loss to Iowa State. The Panthers were looking to pick up their first victory to...

The Panthers faced a devastating loss against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, Sept. 2. UNI lost 9-30.

Panthers defeated by Cyclones in Season Opener

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Sep 5, 2023

The UNI football team opened their 2023-2024 season against in-state rival Iowa State, in a packed Jack Trice Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Panthers were unable to get much going offensively to start...

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Panthers vs Cyclones

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Panthers vs Cyclones

Sep 5, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 2, the Panthers faced off against the Iowa State Cyclones, and lost the season opener 9-30. Photos by Steph Stark and Mallory Schmitz

The Panthers pulled out an impossible victory in the last minute of play against Southern Utah.

UNI stuns Southern Utah at the last minute

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Aug 31, 2023

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the UNI women’s soccer team matched up with Southern Utah. Although early in the season, the Panthers came into the game with a record of 2-0, and were looking to continue their...

Students enthusiastically pack the McLeod Center for a mens basketball game.

Why should I attend a UNI sporting event?

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor Aug 26, 2023

As the campus begins to fill with new faces and for the 2023 school year there is a question that many new students may have: How do I get involved on campus? There are many ways to get involved on campus...

After three years on the sports staff and one year as the Sports Editor, David Warrington says farewell.

Sports Editor says goodbye, farewell

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor Apr 26, 2023

My journey with the Northern Iowan started in August 2020. It was my first week on campus as a freshman and I was still trying to figure out life as a college student when I saw an email. Colin Horning,...

UNI found a lot of success this weekend, as several Panthers were took first place in their event at the Meet of Champions.

Panthers flourish at Meet of Champions

Braden Elton, Sports Writer Apr 23, 2023

The Panthers found themselves with an abrupt change of plans as they traveled to Rock Island, Ill. this weekend to compete in Augustana’s Meet of Champions. The change in schedule did not affect UNI...

Former Panther quarterback Nate Martens proves that each athlete is much more than just their sport.

More than just a football player

Zoey Hutton, Guest Writer Apr 23, 2023

As a 6-foot-3, 260-pound quarterback for the University of Northern Iowa, Nate Martens plays a physical, sometimes violent, sport. Yet Martens puts the Serenity Prayer at the forefront of everything he...

UNI concluded their spring season against Iowa State, Drake, Western Illinois and Iowa this weekend in Iowa City at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Panthers conclude spring season in Iowa City

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor Apr 23, 2023

The Panthers spring season came to an end this weekend as they traveled to Iowa City’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Iowa State, Drake, Western Illinois and Iowa in volleyball action. The Panthers split...

Alexis Pupillo had great games this weekend, hitting the winning home run on Saturday.

Panthers extend win streak to eight

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer Apr 23, 2023

The UNI softball team traveled to Normal, Ill. last weekend for a three game series versus the Illinois State Redbirds. The Panthers entered the weekend with a six-game win streak and looked to keep that...

The UNI women’s golf team placed ninth at the MVC Championships in Waterloo, Ill. earlier this week.

UNI places 9th at MVC Championships

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer Apr 19, 2023

The UNI women closed out the golf season at the Missouri Valley Championships early this week at Anbriar Golf Club in Waterloo, Ill. Freshman Victoria Hualde led the way for the Panthers throughout the...

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