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Grace Boffeli scored 24 points in the victory against the Braves, going
11-of-14 from the field.

Panthers notch sixth 100-plus point game in history

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Jan 31, 2024

In a weekend matchup against the Bradley Braves, UNI Women’s Basketball set a program record, recording their sixth game in program history with 100-plus points scored. The Panthers came out hot and...

Brock Purdy and George Kittle represent Iowa on the 49ers through Iowa State University and the University of Iowa respectively.

State of Iowa takes over NFL Playoffs

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Jan 31, 2024

As the National Football League (NFL) season draws to a close there is a lot to celebrate for the state of Iowa. 14 teams made it to the playoffs and out of those 14 teams, 11 had players with ties to...

Maya McDermott has solidified herself as a Panther great with her 1,000th
point in her college career.

McDermott etches name in UNI history with 1,000th point

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Jan 31, 2024

Maya McDermott, a star basketball player for the Panthers, dribbled up the court, paused, and took the shot. This was no ordinary point for the senior player. She had just scored her 1,000 career point...

Tytan Anderson (32) scored 15 points for the Panthers, helping to achieve their win over the Evansville Purple Aces on January 23.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s basketball takes the win against Evansville

Jan 29, 2024

All photos by Steph Stark. Photo captions aided with information from UNI Athletics. Read the UNI Athletics recap for the January 23 game against Evansville here.

Men’s hurdlers lead the way as they hosted the Jack Jennett Invitational in the McLeod Center this weekend. Many
Panthers placed throughout the event.

UNI plays host to Jack Jennett Invitational

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Jan 29, 2024

The first event of the Jack Jannett Invitational, in UNI’s own McLeod Center, was the men's 60-meter hurdles prelims. The top four finishers were all Panthers. Jack Sumners finished first with a time...

The women’s team had a great performance in the Larry Weiczorek
Invitational, which was held in Iowa City on January 19 and 20.

Panthers compete in Larry Wieczorek Invitational

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Jan 29, 2024

In Iowa City, the men's heptathlon 60-meter was the first event of the day with eight athletes competing. Zack Butcher finished first in the race with a time of  6.9 seconds. His teammate Drew Bartels...

Taryn Wharton brings the ball up the field for the Panthers. The Panthers
had a key victory in their game against Murray State.

Women’s basketball wrecks Racers, beat by Bruins

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Jan 25, 2024

The Panther women’s basketball team opened up a weekend of basketball against the Murray State Racers on Friday night. The Panthers started out strong in the first quarter with five unanswered points...

Michael Duax (15) soars above the court during the mens basketball game against Southern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Panthers make history in victories

BRADEN ELTON and MALLORY SCHMITZ Jan 25, 2024

The UNI men’s basketball team extended their win streak to four wins with victories over Belmont and Southern Illinois last week. On top of the solid performance, head coach Ben Jacobson secured his...

Ben Jacobson, pictured above, is celebrated with an official ball commemorating him being the winningest coach in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ben Jacobson becomes winningest coach in the Missouri Valley Conference

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Jan 24, 2024

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Jacobson is officially king of the Valley. Following the Panthers’ 61-57 victory over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday, Jacobson secured his 188th win in the...

Many athletes had great performances as the Panthers officially kicked off their 2024 season.

Panthers kick off 2024 season at Hawkeye Invitational

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Jan 17, 2024

The Panthers started action off Friday with throwers. Sarah Byrd finished sixth in the weighted throw for the women with a throw of 16.77 meters. Jorie Hanenburg finished eighth and Katie Fare finished...

Bowen Born dribbles up the court during a game.

UNI hoops keep rocking over break

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Jan 17, 2024

Over the winter break while most of the students on campus were at home, the UNI men’s basketball team continued to play. They came into the break with a 4-7 record, certainly not where they wanted to...

Maya McDermott led the team in points, including a 30-point game against
Iowa State.

Panthers finish break on three-game win streak

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Jan 17, 2024

As UNI students traveled home for their winter break, the UNI women’s basketball team was hard at work, winning three of their last five games. Maya McDermott led the Panthers, averaging 18 points and...

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