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Parker Keckeisen had a strong showing over break with multiple wins.

UNI destroys Utah Valley in Ames

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Jan 17, 2024

The Panther wrestling meet against Utah Valley was temporarily canceled, but not for long as the meet was moved to Ames due to weather conditions in the area. The UNI wrestling team defeated Utah Valley...

Tytan Anderson attempts a free throw.

UNI drops close game to Evansville

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Dec 6, 2023

The UNI men’s basketball team traveled to Evansville on Sunday to take on the Purple Aces. The Panther offense got off to a fast start with a 3-point basket by Trey Campbell to make it 3-0 early....

Bowen Born crosses up a defender.

UNI loses battle to Bruins

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Dec 6, 2023

The Northern Iowa men’s basketball team welcomed the Belmont Bruins last Tuesday for their conference opener.  The Panthers got off to a rough start on defense, allowing two Bruins three-point baskets...

The Panthers set several records at the Hawkeye Invitational.

Panthers show out at Hawkeye Invitational

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Dec 6, 2023

The UNI divers had a very successful weekend at the Hawkeye Invitational setting not only new collegiate records but new program records for the Panthers. The Panthers opened up competition on Thursday...

Taryn Wharton led the team with 16 points against the Bluejays.

UNI lose two straight on the road

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Dec 6, 2023

Over this past week, the UNI women’s basketball team went on a two game road trip. They first tr-veled to South Dakota to play on Wednesday, Nov. 29, and then traveled to Omaha, Neb. to play against...

The Volleyball team poses for a team photo. The team finished with a 26-7 regular season record as well as the title of MVC Champions.

Panthers fall in first round

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Dec 6, 2023

UURTESY Panthers traveled to Madison, Wis. on Nov. 30 to compete in the NCAA Tournament against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes. This was UNI’s first all-time meeting with Miami, and the Panthers fought hard...

The Panthers won the MVC Tournament with wins over the Salukis and the Bulldogs. The Panthers get a chance to compete in the NCAA Championship.

Panthers dominant in MVC Tournament

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Nov 29, 2023

Women’s volleyball started out the 2023 MVC Tournament with a game against the Salukis of Southern Illinois. The Panthers and Salukis went back-and-forth in this match, getting to a 12-12 tie midway...

141 lb. Cael Happel won the Daktronics Open title in his weight for the second year in a row.

Five champs crowned at Daktronics Open

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Nov 29, 2023

The UNI Panthers wrestling team traveled to Brookings, South Dakota last weekend to compete in the Daktronics Open hosted by South Dakota State. UNI returned home at the top of the charts with five titles...

Freshman RJ Taylor hits a jump shot against Texas Tech in the second of
three games in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.

UNI Competes in Battle 4 Atlantis

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Nov 29, 2023

The UNI men’s basketball team spent Thanksgiving break on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, where they participated in the Battle 4 Atlantis. The week of Thanksgiving is known as Feast Week in college...

Tye Edwards bolts to the end zone in the 48-20 loss to North Dakota State.

Panthers fall to Bison in season finale

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Nov 29, 2023

The Northern Iowa football team hosted the North Dakota State Bison in their final game of the regular season.  The Bison offense wasted no time driving right down the field to the Panthers’ 35-yard...

The Panthers men finished 26th in the Midwest Regional Championships while the women placed 29th.

UNI competes in Midwest Regional Championships

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Nov 15, 2023

The Northern Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in the NCAA Midwest Regional last Friday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  In the women’s 6k, Emma Hoins finished a team-best 116th...

Landon Wolf had a great game for the Panthers, with 18 points. UNI fell to
North Texas in their first official game of the year.

UNI defeated by North Texas in season opener

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Nov 15, 2023

The UNI Men’s Basketball team had a tough road test to start the season against North Texas, the defending NIT champions. The teams were tied after regulation, but the Panthers came up short in overtime...

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