Athletics Stories & News

Happy 50th birthday to the UNI-Dome

On February 7, 1976, the first official event inside the UNI-Dome brought the University of Northern Iowa wrestling team face-to-face with the University of Iowa. 

UNI volleyball advances to second round of NCAA Volleyball Tournament

The Panthers posted a remarkable reverse sweep of Utah in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, sending UNI to the round of 32.

UNI volleyball heads to NCAA tournament for 27th time

UNI volleyball will match up with the Utah Utes in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, as announced during the release of the bracket on Sunday afternoon on ESPN.

Making a mascot: 15 years of TK at UNI

UNI's mascot TK is celebrating her 15th birthday! She has a special story. Let's take a walk down memory lane and discover how she was created.

Viral comedy clip recalls 1988 UNI Wrestling match

Greg Warren recently reminisced about his days as a collegiate wrestler, including one match against the UNI Panthers in the West Gym in 1988.

Investing in UNI's iconic spaces

As part of the Our Tomorrow campaign, $44.2 million has been given in support of UNI’s iconic spaces, in addition to two new spaces to carry the Panther legacy into the future.

Pump family donates $100,000 to UNI-Dome modernization

Larry and Sue Pump, both proud UNI alumni, have added their support behind the historic renovation of the UNI-Dome.

Doug Schwab named NWCA National Coach of the Year

Coach Schwab received the honor at the NCAA Championships held in Philadelphia on Saturday

UNI men’s and women’s basketball squads both poised for postseason play

The University of Northern Iowa will be well represented on the basketball court this week as both UNI’s men’s and women’s teams qualified for postseason action.  

Panthers send 10 to NCAA Championships for first time in nearly 40 years

For the first time since the 1985-86 season, UNI Wrestling will be represented in all 10 weight classes at the NCAA Championships. It’s also a first under head coach Doug Schwab, now in his 15th season leading the Panthers.