Athletics Stories & News

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Main Street Madness returns to downtown Cedar Falls on Sept. 21

The madness of preseason college basketball returns to downtown Cedar Falls in September as UNI's Main Street Madness returns to the streets on Sept. 21.
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UNI Athletics announces contract extensions for coaching staff

It's been an exciting week in UNI Athletics. The Panthers announced multiple contract extensions for coaching staff.
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Bringing back Panther Mayhem to UNI Athletics

Panther Mayhem, the official student section for UNI Athletics events, may have dwindled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a group of students is determined to bring it back.
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You butter believe it! Kurt Warner sculpted with butter for 2023 Iowa State Fair

We got a sneak preview of the Kurt Warner butter statue that will accompany the Butter Cow at this year's Iowa State Fair!  Its sculptor, Sarah Pratt, is a 1999 UNI graduate while her daughters and apprentices are current UNI students.
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UNI Athletics unveils 2023 Hall of Fame Class

UNI Athletics will celebrate the careers and accomplishments of six individuals and one team as it announced the members of its 2023 Hall of Fame induction class.
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UNI football to celebrate 125th season throughout 2023 campaign

UNI football will celebrate a special milestone year in 2023 as it commemorates 125 seasons of play on the gridiron with a pair of special ticket deals.
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David Harris named chair of NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee

UNI Director of Athletics David Harris has been named the chair of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Oversight Committee.
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Butter sculpture of Kurt Warner to appear at Iowa State Fair

Kurt Warner will soon have a likeness made in butter alongside the iconic Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair.
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From UNI to Ninja U and TV’s “American Ninja Warrior”

Many of the athletes featured on "American Ninja Warrior" have something in common: they train at Ninja U, which is owned and operated by two UNI alums.
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UNI alum Brittni Donaldson becomes first female coach in Atlanta Hawks history

UNI women’s basketball alum Brittni Donaldson has been hired as an assistant coach with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.