Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell is in his second season in Ames and says the biggest difference in opening fall practice this year is knowing what he has. He says there was apprehension last year as they were only six months in and were not trying to create trust and belief among the … [Read more...]
Des Moines to host 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney
The NCAA announced today that Des Moines will host the first and second rounds of the 2019 Men’s Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Drake University is the host school for 2019, which means Iowa State University, the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa basketball teams … [Read more...]
Iowa easily downs UNI, ISU uses late run to beat Drake
The Iowa Hawkeyes clamped down on defense against Northern Iowa and rolled to an easy 69-46 win in the HyVee Classic Saturday. UNI shot just about 27 percent from the field, including just 6 of 26 from three-point range. Hawkeye senior Peter Jok said they built on the good defensive effort … [Read more...]
UNI upsets Iowa State in season opener 25-20
The UNI football team spoiled the debut of new Iowa State coach Matt Campbell, coming from behind to win in Ames Saturday 25-20. The Panthers forced two fourth-quarter interceptions after taking the lead with 2:49 to play in the game. UNI coach Mark Farley said it was a great team win. "I'm very … [Read more...]
Panthers working to get defense ready
Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley says his focus in fall camp this year is a flip-flop from last season when they didn't have to work as much to prepare the defense for the opener. "Last year we spend a lot of time on offense because the defense was sound. The defense has a lot of good players on … [Read more...]
UNI looks to fill in depth chart with a mix of players
Northern Iowa football coach Mark Farley met with the media today and says with a lot of new faces, he'll depend on his staff to bring them along. "As I look at this football team moving into a media day with only one practice behind it, I think the best opportunity that we have is going to start … [Read more...]
Panthers stunned as Sweet 16 bid slips away in Texas A&M comeback
Northern Iowa was on the wrong side of the miracle finish Sunday in Oklahoma City as they lost a 12 point lead with :44 seconds to allow Texas A&M to take there game to overtime. The Aggies ended up winning 92-88 in the second overtime, and ended the Panthers season short of the Sweet 16. An … [Read more...]
Panthers beat Texas with half court bomb
Paul Jesperson's half court bank shot sent the 11th seeded Northern Iowa Panthers into the second round of the NCAA Tournament with 75-72 win over 6th seeded Texas in Oklahoma City Friday night. The Longhorns tied the game at 72-72 with 2.7 seconds remaining. UNI brought the ball in without … [Read more...]
UNI hopes to continue late season surge in NCAA tourney
Northern Iowa plays in the late game in Oklahoma City tonight at 8:50 against Texas in the NCAA Tournament. Panther coach Ben Jacobson expects Longhorns coach Shaka Smart to use a lot of pressure defense. "I watched their game at Iowa State...in that game they pressed quite a bit. They don't press … [Read more...]
Hawkeyes, Panthers, Cyclones hit the mats in New York
Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI have a combined 20 wrestlers who'll take the mat today inside New York's Madison Square Garden -- site of the 2016 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Audio: Pat Curtis report :40 Penn State is favored to win their fifth team title in six years. The Hawkeyes, with wrestlers … [Read more...]