October 21, 2003

Men’s Basketball Ranked 24th

UNK Opens Season Nov. 8th

            Kearney, NE – The Nebraska-Kearney men’s basketball is ranked 24^th in Division II Bulletin’s preseason Top 25 poll, which was released over the weekend. 

            The Lopers are one of four teams from the North Central region in the Top 25. Others include South Dakota (No. 3), Metro State (No. 11) and South Dakota State (No. 15). UNK beat Metro State three times last year, including in the regional final, and also beat SDSU in the regional semifinal.

             Humboldt State of California is the preseason No. 1 pick. The Lumberjacks are also No. 1 in Street & Smith’s preseason Top 10 poll.

            UNK begins its season November 8^th with a home exhibition game vs. Dreambuilders. The Lopers open the regular season Nov. 25th with a home game vs. Peru State. UNK currently has the longest home court wins streak in Division II at 21 games.