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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...

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...

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