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MICHAEL SPAHN

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer

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Spring is here, which means MLB season is underway. Sports Writer Michael Spahn writes about who will win each division for the 2025 season.

MLB Division Winner Predictions

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Apr 7, 2025
Trey Campbell, junior, has been Third Team All-MVC, MVC Player of the Week (1/13/25) and Preseason Second Team All-MVC, all in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Panther Men’s Basketball wraps up season against SMU

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Mar 26, 2025
Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year All Wright scored a game-high 29 points, including the go-ahead bucket with 48 seconds left, leading No. 11 Valparaiso (15-18) to a 64-63 upset of No. 3 seed UNI (20-12) in the final quarterfinal game of the 2025 State Farm MVC Tournament Friday night at Enterprise Center. (mvc-sports)

UNI Arch Madness Preview

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Mar 12, 2025
Tytan Anderson scored 21 points, had two assists and six rebounds in the MBB game against Drake on Feb. 23.

Panthers fall prey to Drake Bulldogs

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 24, 2025
Players of the U.S.A. team went after the Canadian players after the United States National Anthem was booed.

4 Nations Face-Off thrives

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 19, 2025
UNI Men's Basketball is finding their groove with win after win, leading them closer to championship possibilities. Photo courtesy of UNI Athletics.

Panther men pick up two conference wins

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 12, 2025
The Eagles and Chiefs get ready to play each other again in the Super Bowl, LIX.

Super Bowl LIX preview

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 5, 2025
UNI Men's Basketball is angling for a good rest of their season, with big wins on and off of the court.

UNI men’s basketball picks up big MVC win

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Jan 29, 2025
Saquon Barkley has been one of the best players in the NFL this season, He has rushed for over 2,000 yards.

NFL playoffs: Who makes the Super Bowl?

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Jan 22, 2025
The women's basketball team played a tough game against the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Panthers lost by just four points, 75-71.

Panther women’s basketball falls to Bluejays

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Dec 11, 2024
It was an emotional end to the season of the Panthers on Saturday, Nov. 23. Head Coach Mark Farley won his final game with the Panthers 41-34 against Indiana State. Farley was the head coach for UNI football since 2001.

Panthers cap off Mark Farley era with a victory

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 27, 2024
The Panthers will host the No. 8 ranked Iowa State Cyclones on Nov. 20.

Panther WBB loses close game to Cards

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 20, 2024
The Panthers will take on Youngstown State this Saturday before rounding out their season against Indiana State on Nov. 23.

UNI football drops eighth straight game to Redbirds

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 13, 2024
Derrick Henry has made an immediate impact for the Ravens offense. He has rushed for 1,052 yards and 11 TDs.

NFL mid-season: handing out awards

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 6, 2024
The Panthers 42-point performance is the most points they’ve scored in a game this season. UNI averages 18.6 points per game.

Panthers fall in shootout vs Bears

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 30, 2024
The Panthers look to snap their five-game losing streak this weekend against Missouri State.

UNI Football comes up short against North Dakota

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 23, 2024
Student managers help with drills during practice as well as assisting players with individual workouts to help sharpen their skills.

Unsung heroes: MBB managers keep team spirit alive on and off the court

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 16, 2024
The Panthers fall to 2-3 on the season.

Jackrabbits hop over Panthers

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 9, 2024
The Panthers’ win on Sunday snapped a three-match losing streak to Valparaiso, winning their first game over the Beacons since the 2021 season.

UNI women’s soccer earns first conference win

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 2, 2024
Jonathan Taylor is one of the most popular players to wear the guardian cap.

Are Guardian Caps the newest NFL trend?

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Sep 25, 2024
Emma Hoins won MVC Runner of the Week earlier this season.

Panther cross-country off to hot start

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Sep 18, 2024
Trevor Penning looks to have a bounce back year in New Orleans.

Former Panthers shine in the NFL

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Sep 11, 2024
Tye Edwards led the Panthers with 174 rushing yards in the season opener this Saturday.

Panthers win 1st season opener since 2016

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Sep 4, 2024
Khristian Boyd became the latest Panther drafted in the NFL. Boyd was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 199th pick.

UNI alum Khristian Boyd drafted by Saints

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
May 1, 2024
Iowa’s Cooper DeJean looks to be one of the most sought after cornerbacks in this year’s NFL draft.

NFL draft 2024: Late first round steals

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Apr 24, 2024
USC’s Caleb Williams is all but confirmed to be the Chicago Bears' first pick in the NFL draft.

2024 NFL Draft Predictions

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Apr 18, 2024
DJ Burns has become one of the stars of this year’s March Madness tournament.

Sweet Sixteen preview

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Mar 27, 2024
Coach Tanya Warren and Ryley Goebel embrace during the game against Drake.

Panthers fall to Bulldogs in Hoops in the Heartland

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Mar 21, 2024
Bowen Born was the leading scorer with 19 points, his most since Jan. 7.

Panthers keep up momentum going into Arch Madness

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Mar 6, 2024
Zach Edey is the favorite to repeat as Naismith Player of the Year.

College basketball year-end awards predictions

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 28, 2024
The Power 5 will turn into the Power 4 with the removal of the Pac-12.

Conference Realignment will have dire consequences

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 21, 2024
Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he becomes Super Bowl MVP for the third time in four years.

Dawn of a dynasty

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 14, 2024
AJ Green shoots from beyond the arc as part of the Milwaukee Bucks.

UNI alumni AJ Green shines in NBA

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 8, 2024
Patrick Mahomes has made his fourth Super Bowl in five years and is looking for his third victory in the event.

Patrick Mahomes will take the Lombardi Trophy home

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Jan 31, 2024
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 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
Parker Keckeisen had a strong showing over break with multiple wins.

UNI destroys Utah Valley in Ames

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Jan 17, 2024
Tytan Anderson attempts a free throw.

UNI drops close game to Evansville

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Dec 6, 2023
Bowen Born crosses up a defender.

UNI loses battle to Bruins

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Dec 6, 2023
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 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
Quarterback Theo Day had a great game with two passing touchdowns and a 75% completion rating. The Panthers defeated Western Illinois by 44 points with a score of 50-6.

UNI levels Leathernecks 50-6

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 8, 2023
The Panthers finished the season with a record of 13-5-1.

UNI falls in first round of MVC Tournament

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 1, 2023
Panthers rock Fighting Hawks for Homecoming

Panthers rock Fighting Hawks for Homecoming

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 25, 2023
UNI defeated the Purple Aces 3-2 at home.

UNI smashes Purple Aces

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 18, 2023
Missouri State got the best of UNI as they defeated the Panthers 1-0.

Bears halt Panthers momentum

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 18, 2023
The Panthers had many representatives in the MVC Individual Tournament.

Panthers valiant in MVC Individual Tournament

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 11, 2023
Panthers sink Penguins

Panthers sink Penguins

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Oct 4, 2023
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