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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 softball starts 3-game series 2-0

UNI softball starts 3-game series 2-0

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Apr 8, 2019

Coming off two straight home wins against the University of Evansville, the UNI softball team looked to keep the momentum rolling as they hit the road for a three-game series against conference foe Illinois...

Warren extended through 2025

Warren extended through 2025

PATRICK HANSEN Apr 8, 2019

The UNI women’s basketball all-time winningest coach, Tanya Warren, has received a two-year contract extension. The contract deal was announced on Tuesday, April 2 by UNI Athletic Director, David Harris....

Mens and womens track squads place third

Men’s and women’s track squads place third

FRANK WALSH, Sports Writers Apr 8, 2019

The Panthers traveled to Lincoln, Neb., for the Nebraska Husker invite this past Saturday, April 6. On the women’s side, the Panthers were able to garner two first place finishes. Lyndsie Schinkel...

Panther tennis falls to 0-2 to start conference play

Panther tennis falls to 0-2 to start conference play

JACOB POTTER Apr 8, 2019

The UNI tennis team dropped their first two MVC meetings of the regular season, falling to Drake and Missouri State by a 6-1 score in both contests. The Bulldogs arrived in Cedar Falls Friday afternoon...

UNI hits come in Bunch(es)

UNI hits come in Bunch(es)

JACOB POTTER Apr 4, 2019

The great American pastime may have just commenced, but UNI softball has been going strong since early February. The Panthers made their return to Cedar Falls for the first time since the UNI-Dome Classic,...

National Champ Drew Foster visits state capitol

National Champ Drew Foster visits state capitol

FRANK WALSH, Sports Writer Apr 4, 2019

Small-town Iowa boy and Burlington native Drew Foster is living the dream that comes with winning an NCAA Division One wrestling title. After taking down Gabe Dean 6-4 to end UNI’s 18-year individual...

Panthers tee off in Cedar Falls, both place second

Panthers tee off in Cedar Falls, both place second

ELIOT CLOUGH, Sports Editor Apr 4, 2019

For the first time since 2006, the men and women of UNI hosted a golf tournament in Cedar Falls on Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31. Both teams placed second. Competing for the men and placing...

This is the Final Four, MSU Spartans win it all

This is the Final Four, MSU Spartans win it all

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Apr 4, 2019

The 2019 Men’s Final Four will take place just a few hours north of Cedar Falls at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. On Saturday, April 6, the matchups will feature two-seeded Michigan State against...

UNI track competes at Duncan Invite

UNI track competes at Duncan Invite

JERRIUS CAMPBELL, Sports Writer Apr 1, 2019

Over the weekend in Des Moines, the UNI Men’s and Women’s track teams competed at the Duncan Invite, hosted at Drake University. UNI swept Drake in this contest, with the men’s team winning with...

NFL Mock Draft, The NI Edition

NFL Mock Draft, The NI Edition

ELIOT CLOUGH, Sports Editor Apr 1, 2019

As the 2019 NFL Draft soon approaches, each and every NFL fan continues to be bombarded by every analyst’s supposed 100 percent accurate mock draft, until it changes in two weeks. Yes, new information...

MLB Opening Day, who wins it all in 2019?

MLB Opening Day, who wins it all in 2019?

PATRICK HANSEN Apr 1, 2019

After five long months to the date, baseball is finally back in full swing as Opening Day 2019 is officially in the books. This off-season has been crazy, as free agents signed new contracts, veterans...

Foster crowned NCAA champion

Foster crowned NCAA champion

JACOB POTTER Mar 28, 2019

Coming in at 184 pounds, Drew Foster represented UNI triumphantly, becoming the first Panther to win a national wrestling championship since the year 2000. “It means a bunch, but I can’t take all...

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