Athletics Stories & News

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. 

UNI Wrestling sets McLeod Center attendance record in historic win

A record-breaking crowd of fans packed the McLeod Center, setting a new all-time attendance record for any sport in the arena’s history.

UNI-Dome renovation gets $1M boost from Black Hawk County Gaming Association

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association has approved $1 million to UNI to support the second phase of the UNI-Dome renovation.

Todd Stepsis named University of Northern Iowa Football head coach

Todd Stepsis joins the Panthers after a six-year stint as the head coach at Drake University and three seasons as offensive coordinator.

A historic night for UNI Women’s Athletics

UNI Women's Hoops upset No. 8 Iowa State in McLeod; while Panther Volleyball wrapped back-to-back undefeated seasons to capture the MVC championship outright.

$100,000 gift honors former UNI Alumni Association president, supports new wrestling training facility

UNI has received a generous $100,000 gift from Dick Smith, ‘65, in support of a state-of-the-art training complex for the UNI wrestling program.

Parker Keckeisen works for his legacy beyond the wrestling mat

Wrestling season at UNI is back, and NCAA 184-pound wrestling national champion Parker Keckeisen is reflecting on his time with the Panther Train.