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

UNI Football suffers 9th straight loss

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Nov 20, 2024

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the UNI football team played the last road game of the season in Youngstown, Ohio, against Youngstown State. The Panthers came into the game with a 2-8 overall record, while the Penguins...

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

Wichita State shocks the Panthers

BRODY LOVELL, Sports Writer Nov 20, 2024

The UNI men’s basketball team lost in a close contest against the Wichita State Shockers this past Thursday in Wichita, Kansas, by a score of 73-79. Though it was close all game, the Shockers pulled...

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

Panther volleyball claims share of MVC title

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Nov 20, 2024

After weekend sweeps of Missouri State and Southern Illinois, UNI claimed a share of the MVC title. Action started off against the Missouri State Bears, who would start the match neck and neck with a 7-7...

The Panthers capped off a historic season by racing at the Midwest Regional in Peoria, Illinois.

UNI XC wraps up record-breaking season

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Nov 20, 2024

Following an unforgettable day at the MVC Championships, the University of Northern Iowa men’s and women’s cross-country teams traveled to a familiar site for the NCAA Midwest Regional meet. On Friday,...

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 Northern Iowa Women’s basketball team fell to the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday by a score of 76-70.  The Cardinals got off to a hot start, scoring back-to-back layups to take a 4-0 lead early.  Just...

UNI secured their third consecutive 20-win season and have now won 33 consecutive regular season MVC
matches, dating back to last season. They are undefeated in conference play.

Panther volleyball victorious on senior weekend

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Nov 13, 2024

UNI Volleyball started off weekend play against the UIC Flames in the McLeod Center. The Panthers started off string in the first set going on a 4-0 run as Sydney Golden had two aces. Kacie Rewerts and...

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

The Northern Iowa football team fell to the Illinois State Redbirds this past Saturday by a score of 31-9.  Matthew Schekleman got the run game going on the first down with a gain of nine. A few plays...

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.

UNI women’s hoops rolls over Green Bay

CARTER LUST, Sports Writer Nov 13, 2024

After a convincing home opener win against the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the Northern Iowa women’s basketball team took a trip up north for their first road competition. On Saturday, Nov. 11,...

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.

UNI men’s basketball off to 2-1 start

BRODY LOVELL, Sports Writer Nov 13, 2024

The 2024-2025 Men’s basketball season is in full swing after a weekend of action at the McLeod Center against UW-Milwaukee and UC-Irvine. The Panthers handled Milwaukee in their Thursday night contest,...

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.

End of the Farley Era: Head coach to retire

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Nov 13, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 10, UNI head football coach Mark Farley announced that he will be retiring at the conclusion of the season. This comes while the Panthers have been struggling so far this season, with a...

The Panthers currently sit atop of the MVC standings, boasting a perfect 13-0 record in conference play.

Panther volleyball completes perfect weekend

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Nov 6, 2024

Panther volleyball started off the weekend against the Murray State Racers. The first started off back-and-forth between the two teams where UNI would break a 10-10 tie by going on a 5-0 scoring run before...

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

We are halfway through the 2024 NFL Season. So far there have been some dynamic players, surprise teams and talented rookies on display. In anticipation of the end-of-the-season awards, here are my picks...

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