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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

UNI wrestlers go winless against Mizzou, Va. Tech

HUNTER FRIESEN Dec 6, 2021

This past weekend, the UNI wrestling team was on the road to take on two ranked opponents. The first was the third-ranked Missouri, who were hosting the meet in Columbia. The next was No. 10 Virginia Tech,...

The UNI wrestling team had a solid showing over the weekend at Harold Nichols Cyclone Open in Ames, Iowa. Nine Panthers won in their respective weight classes.

Wrestlers compete at Harold Nichols Cyclone Open

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor Dec 2, 2021

This past Sunday, the UNI wrestling team traveled to Ames to compete in the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open, hosted by Iowa State. It was a very successful day for the Panthers. Of the 26 UNI athletes competing,...

Panthers lose late on the road to Creighton, 79-72

HUNTER FRIESEN Dec 2, 2021

After two consecutive wins against midwestern opponents, the UNI women’s basketball team made their way down to Omaha, Neb. to take on Creighton University. It was a game that both teams had circled...

The impact of the coaching carousel on college football

DEVON CANTY Dec 2, 2021

With college football coming to an end there has been a change amongst the heavy hitters in college football.  The impact of coaching carousel doesn’t just mean coaches switch teams but also the coaches...

UNI played in their 21st FCS playoff experience last Saturday in Cheney, Wash. Following an up-and-down regular season, the Panther snuck into the playoffs only to see their title hopes stifled by a stout Eastern Washington team.

UNI falls 19-9 in FCS playoff first round to EWU

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Nov 29, 2021

The UNI football team faced the Eastern Washington Eagles in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, November 27. Montana awaits the winner Saturday, December 4. This was UNI’s 22nd FCS playoff...

The Panthers knocked off the 16th-ranked St. Bonaventure on the road by the score of 90-80 last Saturday in Olean, N.Y.

Panthers knock off 16th-ranked Bonnies 90-80

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Nov 29, 2021

The Northern Iowa men’s basketball team traveled to Olean, N.Y. for a continuation of their non-conference slate of games to begin the season, taking on the No. 16 nationally-ranked St. Bonaventure Bonnies....

UNI picked up their first win of the season with a 95-58 route of the Dubuque Spartans. Their next home game will be Dec. 5 against Richmond.

Panthers dominate Dubuque 95-58, notch first win

HUNTER FRIESEN Nov 18, 2021

After dropping their first two games of the season, the UNI Panther basketball team was able to get their first notch in the winning column as they dominated the Spartans from Dubuque University, 95-58. It...

UNI pulls out close series with Evansville, winning 3-2

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Nov 18, 2021

The UNI volleyball team faced the Evansville Purple Aces on Saturday, Nov. 13, in their last road game of the regular season. The Panthers entered the game with a 6-9 record in conference play and an 11-17...

Men’s basketball should learn from women and play in-state games

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor Nov 18, 2021

College basketball is back and this time with a significant number of fans for the first time since March 2020. I was fortunate enough to be in attendance this past Sunday when UNI hosted the ninth-ranked...

The Panthers lost their second-consecutive road game this past weekend, falling to Missouri State in Springfield. After trailing by two touchdowns late in the game, UNI came back to tie the score at 27, before give up a touchdown in the final minute to fall 34-27.

UNI falls to Mo. State on late touchdown

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Nov 15, 2021

The UNI football team continued their road stretch, taking on Missouri State in Springfield, Mo. last Saturday, Nov. 13. The Panthers entered their game with Missouri State with an interesting resume....

The UNI womens basketball team hosted Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 14. The Panthers fell 82-61 to their in-state rivals.

Panthers fall to 9th-ranked Hawkeyes, 82-61

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor Nov 15, 2021

The McLeod Center was home to an in-state women’s basketball matchup on Sunday, as the ninth-ranked University of Iowa Hawkeyes made the 90-mile trip to Cedar Falls to take on the UNI Panthers. Both...

UNI basketball player Antwan Kimmons returns to the court with his signature energy which gave him the nickname spark plug.

Antwan Kimmons: A spark plug on and off the court

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Nov 11, 2021

As the 2021-22 UNI men’s basketball season approaches, it appears that this season will be more of a return to what we’ve known compared to last year’s unprecedented circumstances caused by COVID-19.For...

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