<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://lopers.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics</title><link>https://lopers.com/rss.aspx?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://lopers.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Howard &amp; Neff Finalists for the Ken B. Jones Award Again</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2026/5/18/general-howard-neff-finalists-for-the-ken-b-jones-award-again.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2026/5/18/general-howard-neff-finalists-for-the-ken-b-jones-award-again.aspx</guid><category>General, Volleyball, Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="KBJ Award" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Ken_B_Jones_Award.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association has announced its male and female finalists for the 2025-26 Ken B. Jones Award, presented by Summit Pointe Financial Group.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Ken_B_Jones_Award.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Ken_B_Jones_Award.jpg"><media:title>KBJ Award</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/Ken_B_Jones_Award.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14642</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lopers Sixth in MIAA All-Sports Trophy Race</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2026/5/18/general-lopers-sixth-in-miaa-all-sports-trophy-race.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2026/5/18/general-lopers-sixth-in-miaa-all-sports-trophy-race.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MIAA Logo" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2015/2/24/MIAA_LOGO.jpg" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced Pittsburg State University as the winner of the 2025-26 Commissioner's Cup, presented by Impact Signs. Pitt State teams collected eight MIAA championships and averaged 11.67 points per sport to claim its fifth consecutive all-sports trophy. Washburn was the runner-up in the Commissioner's Cup standings for the second straight year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2015/2/24/MIAA_LOGO.jpg" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2015/2/24/MIAA_LOGO.jpg"><media:title>MIAA Logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2015/2/24/MIAA_LOGO.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:22:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14641</s:story_id></item><item><title>UNK Sitting 19th in Race for D2 All-Sports Trophy</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2026/4/1/general-unk-sitting-19th-in-race-for-d2-all-sports-trophy.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2026/4/1/general-unk-sitting-19th-in-race-for-d2-all-sports-trophy.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Learfield Cups" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/3/31/header_learfieldcup_1920x1080.png" /><br /><br />Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney is currently sitting 12th and is the top ranked MIAA school in the race for the 2021-22 Learfield Directors' Cup.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/31/header_learfieldcup_1920x1080.png" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/31/header_learfieldcup_1920x1080.png"><media:title>Learfield Cups</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/3/31/header_learfieldcup_1920x1080.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:37:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14577</s:story_id></item><item><title>2026 Blue Gold  Golf</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2026/3/11/general-2026-blue-gold-golf.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2026/3/11/general-2026-blue-gold-golf.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:53:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14550</s:story_id></item><item><title>Athletics Helps Loper Pantry Stock the Shelves this Holiday Season</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2025/12/18/general-athletics-helps-loper-pantry-stock-the-shelves-this-holiday-season.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2025/12/18/general-athletics-helps-loper-pantry-stock-the-shelves-this-holiday-season.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Loper Pantry Drive 2025" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/18/IMG_2254_MBJsJ.jpeg" /><br /><br />Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney, led by the Loper Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), recently raised donations for the Loper Pantry.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/IMG_2254_MBJsJ.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/IMG_2254_MBJsJ.jpeg"><media:title>Loper Pantry Drive 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/IMG_2254_MBJsJ.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:37:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14430</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lopers Currently 5th in MIAA Commissioner's Cup Race</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2025/12/9/general-lopers-currently-5th-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-race.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2025/12/9/general-lopers-currently-5th-in-miaa-commissioners-cup-race.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its first standings update for the 2025-2026 Commissioner's Cup, presented by Impact Signs. The Pittsburg State Gorillas take the first lead in the cup's standings through the completion of the 2025 fall sports seasons.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:41:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14419</s:story_id></item><item><title>MIAA Network Announces 2025-26 Rates &amp; Flash Sale Dates</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2025/8/15/general-miaa-network-announces-2025-26-rates-flash-sale-dates.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2025/8/15/general-miaa-network-announces-2025-26-rates-flash-sale-dates.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Men's Basketball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MIAA Network 2026" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/8/15/2025_26_miaa_network.png" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association has released its MIAA Network rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, MIAA fans will again have the option to purchase individual broadcasts, monthly subscriptions or year-long access passes to the MIAA Network.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/15/2025_26_miaa_network.png" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/15/2025_26_miaa_network.png"><media:title>MIAA Network 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/15/2025_26_miaa_network.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14261</s:story_id></item><item><title>Six to be Inducted into the UNK Athletic Hall of Fame</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2025/7/31/general-six-to-be-inducted-into-the-unk-athletic-hall-of-fame.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2025/7/31/general-six-to-be-inducted-into-the-unk-athletic-hall-of-fame.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Sports Medicine</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Loper Logo" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png" /><br /><br />Kearney, Neb. - Five former student-athletes and a former staff member will be inducted into the Nebraska-Kearney Athletic Hall of Fame during ceremonies on Homecoming weekend this Oct. 10-11.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png"><media:title>Loper Logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:52:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14258</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lopers Announce Administration Staff Updates</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2025/7/18/general-lopers-announce-administration-staff-updates.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2025/7/18/general-lopers-announce-administration-staff-updates.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Loper Logo" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png" /><br /><br />Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney Athletic Department today announced changes to its staff.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png"><media:title>Loper Logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2016/8/4/UNK-00110A.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14250</s:story_id></item><item><title>MIAA Academic Newcomer Team Named for 2024-25</title><link>https://lopers.com/news/2025/7/7/general-miaa-academic-newcomer-team-named-for-2024-25.aspx</link><guid>https://lopers.com/news/2025/7/7/general-miaa-academic-newcomer-team-named-for-2024-25.aspx</guid><category>Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2024-25 MIAA Academic Newcomers" src="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/7/7/2024_25_newcomer_academic_awards.jfif" /><br /><br />KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its final academic honors from the 2024-25 academic year. These awards include the Academic Excellence award recipients, Scholar-Athletes and the Academic Honor Roll members for all MIAA freshman and first-year transfers who competed in an NCAA Division II season during the 2024-25 academic year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/7/2024_25_newcomer_academic_awards.jfif" /><media:content url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/7/2024_25_newcomer_academic_awards.jfif"><media:title>2024-25 MIAA Academic Newcomers</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://lopers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/7/2024_25_newcomer_academic_awards.jfif" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2025 11:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14247</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>