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The 115th edition of the historic Drake Relays saw more history be made for the UNI track and field team this week as a pair of Panther field athletes claimed their first career Drake Relays crowns with another breaking an 18-year old school record.

[Photo] Panthers roll at the Drake Relays

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer
Apr 29, 2025
The UNI women's tennis team dropped its opening round match of the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) on Friday morning, falling 4-1 to Belmont at the Valpo Tennis Complex.

[Photo] UNI women’s tennis loses first round of MVC tournament

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Apr 29, 2025
Fresh off a 141 pound Big 12 title, UNI’s Cael Happel looks to continue his success into his NCAA championships. While there have been a few bumps in the road, he’s relied on his faith, family and team to get him through.

[Photo] Win or lose, Cael Happel has ‘surrendered the outcome’

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor
Mar 12, 2025
The Panthers finished in a close second in the team standings behind Oklahoma State, and had three individual conference champions.

[Photo] UNI wrestling at Big 12 Championships

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Mar 12, 2025
Arch madness ended for Panther MBB after losing by one point to the Valprasio Beacons.

[Photo] UNI’s season ends in heartbreak to Valparaiso

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer
Mar 12, 2025
The Panthers finished competition with a fourth place finish as a team, one placement higher than the pre-championship poll.

[Photo] UNI Swim and Dive places fourth at MVC Championship

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Mar 12, 2025
MBB vs. Bradley - Image 8: UNI men's basketball vs. Bradley on Feb. 2, 2025.

[Photo] UNI men’s basketball drops final regular season game to Bradley

ADAM JOHNSON, 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.

[Photo] Panthers fall prey to Drake Bulldogs

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 24, 2025
UNI Men's Basketball took home another victory on Monday, beating Murray State. The victory for the Panthers brings their record to 18-9 overall, and 12-4 in conference play.

[Photo] Panther men beat Racers in Nashville

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Feb 19, 2025
UNI Wrestling took down ISU wrestlers one by one this past Sunday. Attendance records were broken in the McLeod Center.

[Photo] No. 4 Panthers beat No. 14 Iowa State on Senior Day

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor
Feb 19, 2025
UNI Track and Field participated well in Wisconsin "Windy City" invite event.

[Photo] UNI track flourishes in Wisconsin

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Feb 19, 2025
Last Thursday, the WBB team travelled to Kentucky. Ultimately, UNI fell 91-96 in a high-point game. 

[Photo] Panthers WBB falls to Racers in shootout

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer
Feb 19, 2025
UNI Swim and Dive headed to Sioux Falls this past weekend to compete at the Coyote Invite, and brought home trophies for their case.

[Photo] Panther swimmers and divers have a great weekend

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Feb 5, 2025
The Northern Iowa women return to the McLeod Center on Friday, Feb.7, to host Bradley University in their second meeting of the season.

[Photo] Panthers fall to in-state rival Drake

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer
Feb 5, 2025
In one of the best performances by the Panthers so far this season, they had a number of guys making key contributions.

[Photo] Panther men earn big conference win

ADAM JOHNSON, 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.

[Photo] UNI men’s basketball picks up big MVC win

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Jan 29, 2025
UNI Track and Field runs toward medal after medal with athletes beating their own personal records in Iowa City,

[Photo] UNI T&F comes up big in Iowa City

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Jan 29, 2025
One win, one loss for the Panthers' WBB team. They have had an amazing season, with a major win against Iowa State.

[Photo] UNI women’s hoops hits the road over weekend

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Jan 29, 2025
On Friday, Jan. 24, the Panthers welcomed No. 3 Oklahoma State on a calm, cold night. 6,030 fans made their way to one of the best dual matchups of the season, breaking the McLeod Center attendance record for a wrestling meet in the process.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Cowboys in top 5 showdown, breaks attendance record

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor
Jan 28, 2025
Parker Keckeisen took home gold while Ryder Downey brought home silver this weekend.

[Photo] UNI wrestling faces tough competition in Las Vegas

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Dec 11, 2024
The Panthers conclude their 2024 campaign with a 26-8 record.

[Photo] UNI volleyball’s NCAA dance ends

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Dec 11, 2024
Todd Stepsis will be Head Coach of the UNI Football Team following Mark Farley's retirement.

Todd Stepsis is UNI Football’s head coach pick

INSIDE UNI and UNI ATHLETICS
Dec 4, 2024
The Panthers travel to UIC on Wednesay to open up Missouri Valley play. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

[Photo] UNI MBB competes at NIT Season Tip-Off

BRODY LOVELL, Sports Writer
Dec 4, 2024
The Panther women currently have a record of 4-3.

[Photo] UNI WBB shows promise at Paradise Jam Tournament

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer
Dec 4, 2024
The Panthers head west to compete at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7.

[Photo] UNI wrestling starts the season 2-0

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Dec 4, 2024
The UNI volleyball team will take on the University of Illinois in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

[Photo] UNI volleyball claims third straight MVC Tournament title

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Dec 4, 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.

[Photo] Panthers cap off Mark Farley era with a victory

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 27, 2024
The Panthers capped off a historic season by racing at the Midwest Regional in Peoria, Illinois.

[Photo] UNI XC wraps up record-breaking season

Nov 20, 2024
The Panthers will host the No. 8 ranked Iowa State Cyclones on Nov. 20.

[Photo] Panther WBB loses close game to Cards

Nov 20, 2024
The Panthers can polish off a perfect MVC schedule and clinch the No. 1 seed in the MVC tournament with a win over Drake.

[Photo] Panther volleyball claims share of MVC title

Nov 20, 2024
The Panthers now stand at 2-2 on the young season. Jacob Hutson leads the team with 13.5 points per game.

[Photo] Wichita State shocks the Panthers

Nov 20, 2024
The Panthers will conclude the 2024 season on Saturday, Nov. 23 at home. It will be Coach Farley’s final game.

[Photo] UNI Football suffers 9th straight loss

Nov 20, 2024
The Panthers move to 2-0 on the season with the win over Green Bay. They are next in action on Nov. 16 inside the McLeod Center against Ball State.

[Photo] UNI women’s hoops rolls over Green Bay

Nov 13, 2024
The Panthers take a trip down south to face the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, Nov. 14. The team will be in action at home on Nov. 19 against Western Illinois.

[Photo] UNI men's basketball off to 2-1 start

Nov 13, 2024
The Panthers will take on Youngstown State this Saturday before rounding out their season against Indiana State on Nov. 23.

[Photo] UNI football drops eighth straight game to Redbirds

Nov 13, 2024
Farley is the winningest football coach in UNI and Missouri Valley conference history with 182 wins. He has claimed seven MVFC Championships, two MVFC Coach of the Year awards, and recognition as the 2007 FCS National Coach of the Year.

[Photo] End of the Farley Era: Head coach to retire

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Nov 13, 2024
The Panthers have lost their last four games. They look to bounce back this week as they take on North Dakota.

[Photo] UNI Football falls to South Dakota

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Oct 16, 2024
The Panthers finish 3-0 over the weekend as they head to Kentucky.

[Photo] Panther Volleyball victorious in weekend matchups

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Sep 12, 2024
The team met in a huddle before the game to get on the same page.

[Photo] UNI falls in second round of WNIT

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Mar 27, 2024
The dugout cheers on their teammates as they enter conference play this season.

[Photo] UNI kicks off conference play with 2-1 record

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer
Mar 27, 2024
UNI wrestler Parker Keckeisen won his fourth straight Big 12 Wrestling title this past week. He is now ranked first overall seed going into the national tournament for the second year in a row.

[Photo] Keckeisen keeps trucking

BRODY LOVELL, Sports Writer
Mar 21, 2024
Coach Tanya Warren and Ryley Goebel embrace during the game against Drake.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Bulldogs in Hoops in the Heartland

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Mar 21, 2024
The Panthers bench and coaching staff celebrates a 3-pointer against the Indiana State Sycamores.

[Photo] Sycamores end UNI’s Arch Madness run

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor
Mar 21, 2024
Many athletes had great performances as the Panthers officially kicked off their 2024 season.

[Photo] Panthers kick off 2024 season at Hawkeye Invitational

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Jan 17, 2024
Maya McDermott led the team in points, including a 30-point game against Iowa State.

[Photo] Panthers finish break on three-game win streak

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer
Jan 17, 2024
Parker Keckeisen had a strong showing over break with multiple wins.

[Photo] UNI destroys Utah Valley in Ames

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

[Photo] UNI drops close game to Evansville

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

[Photo] UNI loses battle to Bruins

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Dec 6, 2023
The Panthers set several records at the Hawkeye Invitational.

[Photo] Panthers show out at Hawkeye Invitational

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Dec 6, 2023
Taryn Wharton led the team with 16 points against the Bluejays.

[Photo] UNI lose two straight on the road

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Dec 6, 2023
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.

[Photo] Panthers fall in first round

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer
Dec 6, 2023
Sergio Morancy attempts a gigantic catch against Missouri State. The Bears defeated the Panthers 35-16.

[Photo] Panthers lose to Missouri State on the road

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Nov 15, 2023
The women's swim and dive team traveled to Sioux Falls, S.D. to compete in the Coyote Extravaganza.

[Photo] UNI sweeps at Coyote Extravaganza

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Nov 8, 2023
Tytan Anderson led the Panthers in their win over the Kohawks. Anderson had 17 points in the win.

[Photo] Panthers start season in exhibition vs Coe

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Nov 8, 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.

[Photo] UNI levels Leathernecks 50-6

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Nov 8, 2023
The UNI softball team opened up Missouri Valley Conference play this weekend, earning a sweep of the Southern Illinois Salukis in Carbondale, Ill. The Panthers will return home to host Missouri State.

[Photo] Panthers sweep Salukis in MVC opening series

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Mar 24, 2022
The UNI softball team opened up their season this past weekend in the Doc Halvorson UNI-Dome Classic, going 2-3 in their five games played.

[Photo] Softball opens season in the UNI-Dome Classic

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Feb 17, 2022
Following two big wins against FCS top-10 teams, the Panthers fell short on the road in overtime to Illinois State by the score of 17-10.

[Photo] Panthers upset by Redbirds in overtime, 17-10

HUNTER FRIESEN
Nov 8, 2021
The UNI Panthers won their third straight game against Youngstown State for homecoming, 34-7.

[Photo] Panthers freeze Penguins 34-7 in homecoming game

HUNTER FRIESEN
Oct 4, 2021
UNI quarterback Theo Daly has lead the Panthers to two victories so far this season. He will be back to add a third on Saturday against Youngstown State.

[Photo] UNI preps for homecoming game vs. Youngstown State

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Sep 30, 2021
The UNI men's basketball will return several key players from a year ago, including AJ Green and Tywhon Pickford (pictured aboce).

[Photo] UNI men’s basketball releases 2021-22 schedule

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Sep 23, 2021
The UNI women's soccer team dropped their third straight match last Sunday, falling 1-0 on the road against South Dakota.

[Photo] Coyotes edge Panthers in Vermillion, 1-0

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Sep 16, 2021
UNI men's & women's golf hits the road for separate tournaments.

[Photo] Men’s & women’s golf hits road for tournaments

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 16, 2021
The Panther football team picked up their firs win of the season in Sacramento, Calif. with a 34-16 victory over the Hornets of Sacramento State. Their next game will be a home opener against St. Thomas on Sept. 18.

[Photo] Day leads Panthers to 34-16 win over Sac State

HUNTER FRIESEN
Sep 13, 2021
Northern Iowa's Quan Hampton clears the endzonea\ after a 52-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter against Iowa State, putting the Panthers up 7-0 early on in the contest at Jack Trice Stadium.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Cyclones in Ames, 16-10

COLIN HORNING and DAVID WARRINGTON
Sep 9, 2021
Jessica Heims stood out as both a sprinter and discuss thrower while at UNI. She participated in the discuss throw in the 2020 Paralympics.

[Photo] Two Panthers compete in Tokyo Paralympics

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Sep 2, 2021
Panther Softball will be one of many sports returning in the spring semester

[Photo] Panthers spring back into action

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Nov 19, 2020
UNI Women's basketball head coach Tanya Warren announced two commits for the 2021 season.

[Photo] National Signing Day brings new talent

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Nov 12, 2020
The UNI's men's basketball team has had to make many adjustments regarding testing, sanitization and other measures as a result of coronavirus protocols.

[Photo] Men’s basketball adjusts to COVID-19

NICHOLAS SCHINDLER
Oct 29, 2020
The UNI men's basketball team is looking to the NCAA to waive transfer Goanar Mar's requirements in order for him to play this season.

[Photo] Panthers seek waiver for Goanar Mar

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Oct 29, 2020
UNI student-athletes gather in protest of social and racial justice as part of their UNIty Walk. The theme of the event was "Together We Rise"

[Photo] Student-athletes hold “UNIty” walk

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Oct 12, 2020
The Cayman Islands Classic preseason basketball tournament has been cancelled for the upcoming college basketball season due to the NCAAs decision to after the start date of the season.

[Photo] Cayman Islands Classic cancelled for 2020-21

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Oct 5, 2020
Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer tries to escape the Panther defense.

[Photo] Sept. 30, 2006: Panthers give ISU all they can handle

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Oct 5, 2020
UNI will be returning a strong team on both sides pf the ball for the unconventional spring 2021 football season. The Panthers are ranked third in the country in the STATS Preseason ranked third in the country in the STATS Preseason poll and look to be a national title contender this season.

[Photo] MVFC announces spring football schedule

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Sep 28, 2020
The McLeod Center looks to welcome the UNI men's and women's basketball teams for the coming season

[Photo] MVC releases schedules for conference play

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Sep 24, 2020
UNI Fight

[Photo] UNI Athletics launches UNI FIGHT Initiative

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Sep 21, 2020
Former UNI Panther Daurice Fountain plays in UNI Dome

[Photo] This week in UNI history: Sports

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Sep 14, 2020

[Photo] Alumni Player Profile: Daurice Fountain

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Sep 10, 2020
Williams during his time at UNI. He was a two-time all-conference selection and an anchor on the Panther defensive line while donning the Purple and Gold

[Photo] Panther Profile: Patriots’ Xavier Williams

NICHOLAS SCHINDLER
Sep 3, 2020
Pictured above is Johnson during his time on the Arizona Cardinals. Drafted in the third round back in the 2015 NFL Draft, he played in Arizona for five seasons before getting traded to the Houston Texans in the 2020 offseason.

[Photo] From overlooked to NFL Pro Bowl: David Johnson

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor
Aug 31, 2020
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[Photo] UNI ranked third nationally in pre-season poll

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Aug 27, 2020
Nurse during his time as a player for Northern Iowan. He is currently the school's all-time leader in three-point percentage (.468%).

[Photo] UNI grad Nick Nurse named NBA’s top coach

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Aug 24, 2020
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