University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Sports Oh, what a year! It truly was 'The Year of the Cat for many of UNI's athletic teams. The Panther football team went 10-1 in regular season play, their best record ever, ad- vancing to the semi-final round in the 1AA playoffs. The volleyball team also chalked up its best ever record going 23-6 for the season. The wrestling team ranked as one of the top 20 teams in the nation for much of the season. Senior Randy Kraayenbrink left the men's basketball team as the all-time leading Pan- ther scorer. The men's track team won its third straight conference title. The success of so many UNI sports teams was evidence to the fact that UNI is truly becoming a school with quality sports, as well as academic programs. 11 | | D. W« n r Top recruit Mark Schwab had an excellent first season with UNI. Schwab wrestles at the UNI-lowa State meet. Cheering on the Panthers is Karen Mullinix. The squad had much to cheer about this year. Heading down the field after Kevin Mote's kick is the Panther defense. The Panthers went on to have their best season ever. I L 10 SfXXU K. I Jutxr.RJiff

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The women's volleyball team had an extremely successful season. Despite the fact they played one of the toughest schedules ever, meeting only three non-division opponents, the women posted a 23 win and 6 loss season record. Head Coach Iradge Ahrabi-Fard felt that next year's team would be equally capable and could do just as well. 1 feel the team will be successful for years to come because the pro- gram is good, he concluded. Lisa Cramer goes for the ball. Story on Page 64 First year coach LeaAnn Shaddox worked hard to improve the women's track team. One of the highlights of the year was placing fourth at the Gateway Conference meet. Individual bests and school records were also broken, despite their poor season record. Denise Overmohle hands off to Jill Woods. Story on Page 100 t. Will The highlights of the men's swim- ming season had to be the Nor- thern Illinois meet. The Panthers won at NIU for the first time in five years. Head Coach Jim Hall com- mented, The whole team came together and got it done. The team was led by senior tri-captains, which gave the team extra unity. Dan Kadlec takes a break from swim practice. Story on Page 72