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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan
BEN LAHART

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer

Ben is a senior digital journalism major who writes for the Sports section of the NI. He is also a peer minister at St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center.

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Alexis Pupillo had great games this weekend, hitting the winning home run on Saturday.

Panthers extend win streak to eight

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Apr 23, 2023
The UNI women’s golf team placed ninth at the MVC Championships in Waterloo, Ill. earlier this week.

UNI places 9th at MVC Championships

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Apr 19, 2023
UNI continued their spring volleyball season over the weekend, hosting a tournament at the Wellness-Recreation Center. The Panthers picked up two victories, dropping just one match.

UNI picks up two wins in spring tournament

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Apr 16, 2023
Freshman golfer Victoria Hualde is contiuing her family tradition of competing in golf, doing so far away from her home in Spain.

UNI golfer competing on new home field

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Apr 12, 2023
Taylor Hogan (15) hit a walk-off home run on Sunday, capping off a seventh inning comeback to defeat Bradley, 5-4.

Panthers sweep series against Braves

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Apr 5, 2023
As the NBA regular season comes to a close, all eyes are on the number of playoff spots that have yet to be taken.

NBA playoff race remains tight

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Apr 2, 2023
The UNI women’s basketball team concluded another successful season this past weekend, falling to Nebraska in the WNIT, 77-57.

UNI ends year in the postseason again

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Mar 22, 2023
Parker Keckeisen has his hand raised in victory. Keckeisen captured a third straight Big 12 Championship over the weekend, and will enter the NCAA Championships with a 22-1 record on the season.

Keckeisen earns third conference crown

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Mar 8, 2023
The UNI women's basketball team had their Senior Day on Saturday, defeating Missouri State 86-67 to secure the three-seed at MVC Tournament. After the game, senior players Cynthia Wolf and Kam Finley, both Cedar Fall natives, were recognized.

Panthers secure 3-seed at MVC Tournament

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Mar 5, 2023
Hannah Kelley was named the MVC Player of the Week after a strong performance over the weekend.

Panthers stay hot, winners of 6 in a row

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Mar 2, 2023
Bowen Born (13) went over 1,000 points for his career during UNI's 69-66 victory over Missouri State on Saturday.

Panthers fall to Bulldogs, take down Bears

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 19, 2023
Mya Dodge got the season started with a bang, hitting a home run during UNI's first at-bat of the season.

Panthers start 0-5 at UNI-Dome Classic

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 15, 2023
Grace Boffeli (42) finished a rebound shy of a double-double on Friday, scoring 20 points while grabbing nine rebounds.

Panthers stay hot, douse Flames 55-47

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 13, 2023
UNI competed at the Wartburg Indoor Select this past weekend, hosted by Wartburg.

UNI competes at Wartburg Indoor Select

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 8, 2023
Bowen Born (13) attempts a jumper. Born hit buzzer beaters to force overtime and double overtime in the 88-81 loss against Drake.

Panthers drop games to Bulldogs, Braves

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 6, 2023
Super Bowl LVII will take place on Sunday, Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Super Bowl preview: a game of brotherly love

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Feb 1, 2023
Parker Keckeisen continued his winning ways on Saturday, picking up a victory in No. 15 UNI's 19-17 loss against No. 10 Oklahoma State.

Panthers fall just short to No. 10 Cowboys, 19-17

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Jan 30, 2023
Trey Campbell (4) scored a career-high 20 points while hitting six 3-pointers in UNI's win over Illinois State.

UNI stays hot, wins pair of MVC games

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Jan 23, 2023
Grace Boffeli (42) drives to the basket. Boffeli secured another double-double in the win over Evansville, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Boffeli has now finished with a double-double in four of UNI's last five games.

Panthers outlast Purple Aces, 73-68

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Jan 19, 2023
Tytan Anderson (32) finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday, securing his fourth double-double of the season.

Rockets blast past UNI, 83-75

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Dec 16, 2022
Bowen Born (13) continued his strong play on Saturday, finishing with 29 points in the victory over Evansville.

UNI goes 1-1 to open conference play

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Dec 4, 2022
Sergio Morancy (82) had a standout game for the Panthers, catching four passes for 135 yards and a touchdown in the 58-14 victory.

Panthers destroy Coyotes, 58-14

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Nov 27, 2022
On Saturday, Theo Day (12) will have the chance to reach UNI's top-ten list for passing yards in a season.

Preview: Panthers @ Coyotes

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Nov 16, 2022

Panthers end season at Columbia Regional

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Nov 15, 2022
Korby Sander (5) finished with career-high 14 tackles in UNI's 31-28 loss to No. 1 South Dakota State on Saturday.

Late flag dooms Panthers vs No. 1 SDSU

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Nov 10, 2022
Desmond Hutson (81) was named the MVFC Newcomer of the Week after catching two touchdown passes in UNI's 37-36 win over Southern Illinois.

Preview: No. 1 Jackrabbits @ Panthers

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Nov 2, 2022
Sophia Balistreri (19) scored the only goal of the day during the first overtime period, securing UNI's 1-0 win over Belmont at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

UNI wins in overtime at MVC Tournament

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 30, 2022

Men’s golf competes at The Clerico

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 26, 2022
Dom Williams (7) celebrates with Desmond Hutson (81) after Williams scored one of his four rushing touchdowns in the win.

UNI dominates Missouri State, 41-20

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 24, 2022
Theo Day (12) had one of his best games as a Panther on Saturday, passing for 308 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.

Preview: Bears @ Panthers

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 19, 2022
Caitlin Richards (1) had a great match on Thursday, keeping UIC scoreless during UNI's 0-0 tie.

Panthers draw with UIC, 0-0, for fifth straight tie

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 16, 2022
Lauren Heinsch (9) was one of four Panthers to manage a shot on goal on Sunday. All but one of those shots was saved.

Panthers tie for fourth straight match

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 12, 2022
Kira Fallert (9) had a standout performance in the 3-1 win over Illinois State, finishing with a season-best 20 kills.

Panthers stay perfect in the MVC

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 9, 2022
Alex Allen (89) runs with the football during UNI's 20-14 victory over Indiana State on Saturday.

Preview: Redbirds @ Panthers

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 5, 2022
Emily Holterhaus (10) recorded her 1,000th career kill during UNI's 3-1 victory over Missouri State this past Friday. The Panthers have won 10 of their last 11 matches.

Panthers sweep weekend, stay unbeaten in MVC

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Oct 2, 2022

UNI takes 6th at Zach Johnson Invite

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Sep 28, 2022
Trevor Penning (70) during UNI's 13-6 loss to Missouri State on March 20, 2021. Penning was selected 19th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Penning is currently on the injured reserve.

Former Panther standouts competing in the NFL

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Sep 25, 2022
Vance McShane (20) played well in last week's loss to Sacramento State. McShane ran the ball 12 times for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Preview: Panthers @ Leathernecks

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Sep 21, 2022
The UNI volleyball teams lines up during introductions before a match this weekend. The Panthers will begin conference play on Friday, hitting the road to take on Valparaiso.

Panthers win 2 of 3 matches at Hawkeye Invite

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Sep 19, 2022
The Panthers finished 12th out of 15 teams at the Redbird Invitational in Normal, Ill.

Panthers finish 12th at Redbird Invitational

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Sep 14, 2022
Tayler Alden (6) attacks during the match against SEMO. UNI swept the Redhawks on Saturday, 25-14, 24-20, and 26-24.

Panther volleyball protects home court

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Sep 11, 2022

Volleyball goes 1-2 at Webb-Burbridge Classic

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
Aug 31, 2022
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