University of Northern Iowa NCAA News

"Winning the day." The University of Northern Iowa softball team has lived by that motto all season.

Indiana State's Shakir Bell pounded Drake for 349 yards - a Missouri Valley Football Conference record - in a game last season.

The 16th-ranked Nebraska softball team looks to continue a successful season this week, when the Huskers host the NCAA Lincoln Regional at Bowlin Stadium.

The GISA held their track and field championships at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany recently and the Tiftarea Academy Panthers had several athletes participating in the events.

The Nebraska softball team was selected as an NCAA Regional host after earning the No.

Mark Redburn and his University of Evansville players were right where they wanted to be heading into the final innings of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship game Saturday night.

Nicole Fisher's leadoff homer on the first pitch of the game from Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year Becca Changstrom was all the offense Northern Iowa would need as twin sister Jamie Fisher scattered four Bluejay hits while striking out 12 to lead the Panthers past Creighton 1-0 in an MVC tournament semifinal at the CU Sports Complex.

Former Marion High School and Kirkwood Community College basketball guard Kasey Semler said via Facebook Thursday night that he will continue his education and basketball career at Northern Iowa this coming year.

Former NDSU defensive back and sprinter Andre Martin Jr. will take his talents to the next level.

Iowa fullback Mark Weisman is hit by Northern Iowa defensive back Garrett Scott after catching a pass out of the backfield during the first half of their college football game Saturday, Sept.

FROM NORTHERN IOWA SPORTS INFORMATION: CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Former UNI wide receiver Terrell Sinkfield has been signed as a free agent to the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.

There was some skepticism about early reports that Sinkfield ran a 40-yard in 4.19 seconds at Minnesota's Pro Day, which was a 40-yard dash that was faster than anyone has ever run at the NFL Scouting Combine.

The Deerfield-Windsor Knights literally ran away with the competition Wednesday at the Region 3-AAA track and field competition.

Northern Iowa ended spring football practice with a game pitting offense versus defense, seeking to rebound from the program's first losing season since 2002.

There is video now where none previously existed. And because of that video there is also buzz, a bit of chatter and heightened curiosity.

Needing an offensive boost in the backcourt, UW-Milwaukee coach Rob Jeter announced Tuesday that guard Jevon Lyle had signed with the Panthers.

After defeating the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, the Illinois State women's tennis team was defeated by Drake Sunday with a score of 4-3. Sunday's match had initially been scheduled to be played at the Gregory Street Courts in Normal, but instead was played at the Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington due to the weather.

There is video now where none previously existed. And because of that video there is also buzz, a bit of chatter and heightened curiosity.

Sneakers, practice jerseys and equipment clutter the purple and gold locker room.