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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Panther men win four straight

Panther men win four straight

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Feb 25, 2019

The UNI men’s basketball team ventured down to Springfield, Mo., last Wednesday night for a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) matchup against the Missouri State Bears. Dominating on both ends of the...

Florman is MVC’s top swimmer

PATRICK HANSEN Feb 25, 2019

The UNI swimming and diving team headed south this past weekend to Columbia, Mo., to compete in this year’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Panthers started out strong in the first day,...

Wrestlers defeat Iowa State for third straight time

Wrestlers defeat Iowa State for third straight time

FRANK WALSH, Sports Writer Feb 25, 2019

The West Gym was completely sold out and packed with dedicated Panther fans as the Cyclones of Iowa State flooded Cedar Falls for a late season Big 12 matchup. The venue errupted with  cheers and shouting...

Panthers top MVC foes Sycamores, Purple Aces

Panthers top MVC foes Sycamores, Purple Aces

JERRIUS CAMPBELL, Sports Writer Feb 25, 2019

The UNI Women’s basketball team made a late game push past Indiana State at home on Friday, Feb. 22, in the McLeod center. UNI walked away with a 71-63 win after a few costly turnovers by Indiana State...

Panthers defeat Purple Aces

Panthers defeat Purple Aces

JERRIUS CAMPBELL, Sports Writer Feb 21, 2019

Freshman AJ Green stepped up big for the Panthers in their win on Sunday, Feb. 17, over the University of Evansville. UNI outscored the Purple Aces 73-58. From the very beginning, Green caught fire,...

Steelers fans, say goodbye to Antonio Brown

Steelers fans, say goodbye to Antonio Brown

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Feb 21, 2019

The relationship between star wide receiver Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers front office has grown fragile in recent months. The disgruntled All-Pro pass-catcher and Steelers owner, Art Rooney...

Team Giannis falters despite entertaining play

Team Giannis falters despite entertaining play

FRANK WALSH, Sports Writer Feb 21, 2019

Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets hosted the NBA All-Star Game at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. this past weekend. It was a game in which Team LeBron and Team Giannis squared off against each...

Panthers beat Redbirds, 77-64

Panthers beat Redbirds, 77-64

FRANK WALSH, Sports Writer Feb 18, 2019

The Panther men’s basketball team hosted the Illinois State University Redbirds on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. UNI squared up against a Missouri Valley Conference foe that...

Panthers fall to top dog, Drake

Panthers fall to top dog, Drake

PATRICK HANSEN Feb 18, 2019

The UNI women’s basketball team traveled to Drake University to take on the Bulldogs in a conference battle between two of the top three teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Panthers are currently...

Softball travels to warmer weather, goes 3-2

Softball travels to warmer weather, goes 3-2

JACOB POTTER Feb 18, 2019

The UNI softball team escaped the harsh Iowa winter and headed to Florida this past weekend, traveling to Jacksonville to participate in the Osprey/Dolphin Invitational.  The Panthers finished 3-2 over...

UNI competes at Wisconsin, Tritle breaks record

ELIOT CLOUGH, Sports Editor Feb 18, 2019

UNI track and field sent a select squad of athletes to Madison, Wis. to compete in the Red and White Classic over the weekend prior to the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in the UNI-Dome next...

UNI competes in Doc Halverson

UNI competes in Doc Halverson

PATRICK HANSEN Feb 14, 2019

Panther Softball season is officially underway as UNI hosted the annual UNI-Dome Classic this past weekend, Feb. 8-10. Head coach Ryan Jacobs announced Saturday morning that the tournament would be renamed...

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