University of Nebraska - Kearney Athleticshttps://lopers.com/rss.aspx?path=wwalkLatest news items for University of Nebraska - Kearney Athleticsen-us60Loper Cross Country/Track Ranks 12th in Program Of The Year Awardshttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-cross-country-loper-cross-country-track-ranks-12th-in-program-of-the-year-awards.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-cross-country-loper-cross-country-track-ranks-12th-in-program-of-the-year-awards.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field

Kearney, Neb. – Both the Nebraska Kearney men's and women's track and field teams finished 12th in the 2025-26 "Program of the Year" race as determined by the U.S Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA).]]>2025-26 TeamThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CST514656UNK Has a Program Record Point Total in Race for the D2 All-Sports Trophyhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-unk-has-a-program-record-point-total-in-race-for-the-d2-all-sports-trophy.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-unk-has-a-program-record-point-total-in-race-for-the-d2-all-sports-trophy.aspxGeneral, Men's Cross Country, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney tallied a school-record 533.75 points to finish 18th in the race for the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup. ?]]>Learfield Directors Cup 2026Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:59:00 CST314652Johnson to Continue to Lead UNK Women's Basketballhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/9/johnson-to-continue-to-lead-unk-womens-basketball.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/9/johnson-to-continue-to-lead-unk-womens-basketball.aspxWomen's Basketball

Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney head women's basketball coach Drew Johnson recently signed a contract extension that'll keep him in charge of the Loper program through March 31, 2029.]]>Coach Drew JohnsonTue, 9 Jun 2026 08:45:00 CST1014651Freshmen Named to All-Region Squadhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-golf-freshmen-named-to-all-region-squad.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-golf-freshmen-named-to-all-region-squad.aspxWomen's Golf

 Kearney, Neb. – Freshman Pella Broms has been named to the 2026 All-Central Region team by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA).]]>Pella BromsTue, 2 Jun 2026 13:45:00 CST1214650Brisdon & Melnik Named to All-America Teamhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-tennis-brisdon-melnik-named-to-all-america-team.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-tennis-brisdon-melnik-named-to-all-america-team.aspxMen's Tennis

Kearney, Neb. – Junior Andy Brisdon and sophomore Ivan Melnik have earned All-American honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).]]>Ivan Melnik & Andy BrisdonThu, 28 May 2026 09:32:00 CST714648One of MIAA's Best Backs Returns as Isaiah Harris Granted an NCAA Waiverhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/2/football-one-of-miaas-best-backs-returns-as-isaiah-harris-granted-an-ncaa-waiver.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/6/2/football-one-of-miaas-best-backs-returns-as-isaiah-harris-granted-an-ncaa-waiver.aspxFootball

Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney head football coach Ryan Held announced today that running back Isaiah Harris will return to the program this fall.]]>Isaiah HarrisTue, 2 Jun 2026 08:11:00 CST214649Basart & Stuckey Earn All-American Honors as UNK Wraps Up Strong NCAA Meethttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/23/mens-track-and-field-basart-stuckey-earn-all-american-honors-as-unk-wraps-up-strong-ncaa-meet.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/23/mens-track-and-field-basart-stuckey-earn-all-american-honors-as-unk-wraps-up-strong-ncaa-meet.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Kearney, Neb. – Senior Rylan Basart and sophomore Kassidy Stuckey earned first-team All-American honors Saturday at the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kan.]]>Rylan BasartSat, 23 May 2026 16:27:00 CST814647Studley and Brachle Finish 1-2 in the High Jump; Another AA Honor for Novacekhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/22/mens-track-and-field-studley-and-brachle-finish-1-2-in-the-high-jump-another-aa-honor-for-novacek.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/22/mens-track-and-field-studley-and-brachle-finish-1-2-in-the-high-jump-another-aa-honor-for-novacek.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Kearney, Neb. – Junior Nolan Studley and freshman Luke Brachle placed first and second in the high jump and senior Lily Novacek earned another All-American honor Friday at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kan.]]>Nolan StudleyFri, 22 May 2026 18:07:00 CST814646Novacek Repeats as Hammer Champ, Stuckey Reaches 1,500 Finalshttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-track-and-field-novacek-repeats-as-hammer-champ-stuckey-reaches-1-500-finals.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-track-and-field-novacek-repeats-as-hammer-champ-stuckey-reaches-1-500-finals.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Kearney, Neb. – Senior Lily Novacek repeated as the national hammer champion at the 2026 NCAA Division II Championships Thursday in Emporia, Kan.]]>Lily Novacek 2026 ChampionThu, 21 May 2026 21:20:00 CST1514645‘We Want to Come Out on Top’: UNK High Jumpers Pushing Each Other to New Heightshttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-track-and-field-we-want-to-come-out-on-top-unk-high-jumpers-pushing-each-other-to-new-heights.aspxhttps://lopers.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-track-and-field-we-want-to-come-out-on-top-unk-high-jumpers-pushing-each-other-to-new-heights.aspxMen's Track and Field

Kearney, Neb. – Nolan Studley didn't hesitate when asked if he wants to beat teammate Luke Brachle in competition.]]>Studley & BrachleWed, 20 May 2026 09:26:00 CST814644