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Former Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Nebraska volleyball student-athlete to win the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, presented annually to the most exceptional athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similarly elite level in the United States.

Rodriguez was announced as the winner of the 95th AAU Sullivan Award at the New York Athletic Club. The other finalists were Trey Augustine (Ice Hockey, Michigan State), Cooper Flagg (Basketball, Duke), Ashton Jeanty (Football, Boise State), Lee Kiefer (Fencing, USA) and Ilia Malinin (Figure Skating, USA). 

As well as honoring athletic excellence, the AAU Sullivan award also recognizes the chosen athlete’s character and honors their quality of leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship.

A native of Sterling, Ill., Rodriguez joins a renowned list of recipients. Last year, Caitlin Clark became the first two-time winner of the award. Other prior winners include Michael Phelps, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Michelle Kwan, Peyton Manning, Simone Biles, Carl Lewis and Carissa Moore. Rodriguez is just the third volleyball player to earn the award, joining Lauren Carlini (2016) and Kathryn Plummer (2018). 

Rulon Gardner (2000) is the only other University of Nebraska student-athlete to receive the award. Four other Nebraska volleyball players had previously been finalists for the honor: Kelsey Robinson (2014-15), Mikaela Foecke (2016-17 and 2018-19), Kelly Hunter (2017-18) and Annika Albrecht (2017-18). 

Rodriguez finished her Husker career in December as a four-time AVCA All-American, a four-time All-Big Ten selection, and a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. She was an AVCA National Player of the Year finalist and a Honda Sport Award for Volleyball finalist in 2024, and she became the first-ever libero to be named AVCA Region Player of the Year.

Rodriguez is Nebraska's all-time career leader in digs with 1,897. She is also a three-time Academic All-American, including two first-team accolades. Rodriguez completed her first professional season over the weekend with LOVB Omaha, as they finished as runner-up in the inaugural season of League One Volleyball. 

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFormer Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Nebraska volleyball student-athlete to win the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, presented annually to the most exceptional athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similarly elite level in the United States.Rodriguez was announced as the winner of the 95th AAU Sullivan Award at the New York Athletic Club. The other finalists were Trey Augustine (Ice Hockey, Michigan State), Cooper Flagg (Basketball, Duke), Ashton Jeanty (Football, Boise State), Lee Kiefer (Fencing, USA) and Ilia Malinin (Figure Skating, USA). As well as honoring athletic excellence, the AAU Sullivan award also recognizes the chosen athlete’s character and honors their quality of leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship.A native of Sterling, Ill., Rodriguez joins a renowned list of recipients. Last year, Caitlin Clark became the first two-time winner of the award. Other prior winners include Michael Phelps, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Michelle Kwan, Peyton Manning, Simone Biles, Carl Lewis and Carissa Moore. Rodriguez is just the third volleyball player to earn the award, joining Lauren Carlini (2016) and Kathryn Plummer (2018). Rulon Gardner (2000) is the only other University of Nebraska student-athlete to receive the award. Four other Nebraska volleyball players had previously been finalists for the honor: Kelsey Robinson (2014-15), Mikaela Foecke (2016-17 and 2018-19), Kelly Hunter (2017-18) and Annika Albrecht (2017-18). Rodriguez finished her Husker career in December as a four-time AVCA All-American, a four-time All-Big Ten selection, and a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. She was an AVCA National Player of the Year finalist and a Honda Sport Award for Volleyball finalist in 2024, and she became the first-ever libero to be named AVCA Region Player of the Year.Rodriguez is Nebraska's all-time career leader in digs with 1,897. She is also a three-time Academic All-American, including two first-team accolades. Rodriguez completed her first professional season over the weekend with LOVB Omaha, as they finished as runner-up in the inaugural season of League One Volleyball.

Rodriguez wins AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Dylan Carey went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a pair of RBI in Nebraska’s 6-3 win at Creighton on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.

Nebraska (17-20) scored six runs on 12 hits, while Creighton (20-12) totaled three runs, seven hits and two errors.

Case Sanderson was 2-for-5 with a triple and a run scored, while Joshua Overbeek drove in a run on a 2-for-5 night. Robby Bolin and Hogan Helligso recorded a double, while Tyler Stone, Max Buettenback and Cayden Brumbaugh had one hit apiece.

Ryan Harrahill surrendered a pair of runs on two hits in one inning of work. Gavin Blachowicz tossed a pair of scoreless frames, while Pryce Bender moved to 2-0 on the season after working a season-high 2.2 innings. The freshman allowed one run on two hits and struck out three with one walk.

Grant Cleavinger and Casey Daiss teamed up to throw 1.1 scoreless innings, followed by Luke Broderick dealing scoreless eighth and ninth innings to pick up his eighth save of the year.

Creighton jumped out to a two-run lead behind a pair of hits in the bottom of the first. A leadoff double down the left-field line and a plunked batter put runners on first and second with no outs.

An RBI single through the right side broke the scoreless tie, while a sacrifice fly lifted to deep center field tacked on another run to make it a 2-0 game through the first.

The Huskers answered with a run on two hits to cut the deficit in half in the top of the second. Carey’s one-out single to center, and a full-count walk to Cael Frost had runners on first and second, before Overbeek’s RBI single to center plated Carey from second base to trim the CU lead to 2-1 through two innings.

Nebraska added another run in the top of the third to tie the game back up at two apiece. The Huskers had runners on first and second with one out after Buettenback singled to left field, followed by a full-count walk to Stone. Carey smacked a 1-0 pitch for an RBI double down the right-field line to score Buettenback and even the game at two.

Creighton took the lead back at 3-2 in the bottom of the fourth with a two-out solo home run down the right-field line.

The Huskers responded immediately with a run of their own in the top of the fifth to tie the game back up at three. Stone’s leadoff single down the left-field line, and Carey plunked on a 1-1 pitch had runners on first and second with no outs for the NU offense. Frost reached on a throwing error, allowing Stone to score all the way from second to lock the game at three with four innings to play.

Nebraska added a pair of runs with two hits in the top of the sixth to grab a 5-3 lead over the Bluejays. Sanderson began the inning with a triple off the center-field wall and trotted home on an RBI single off the bat of Brumbaugh. Buettenback drew a walk, while a groundout to first by Stone moved Brumbaugh and Buettenback to second and third with one out.

Carey lifted a 1-2 pitch to center field for his team-leading sixth sacrifice fly of the season, scoring Brumbaugh from third and doubling the lead to 5-3.

The NU offense added an insurance run in the top of the eighth with back-to-back two-out doubles off the bats of Carey and Bolin.

Creighton threatened in the bottom of the eighth, bringing the tying run to the plate with one out after a pair of singles. Broderick eluded any damage, inducing an inning-ending, 4-6-3 double play to send a 6-3 lead into the ninth inning.

Nebraska welcomes Northwestern to Lincoln for a three-game series this weekend at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. First pitch between the Huskers and Wildcats in the series opener on Friday night is set for 6:02 p.m. on B1G+.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsDylan Carey went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a pair of RBI in Nebraska’s 6-3 win at Creighton on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.Nebraska (17-20) scored six runs on 12 hits, while Creighton (20-12) totaled three runs, seven hits and two errors.Case Sanderson was 2-for-5 with a triple and a run scored, while Joshua Overbeek drove in a run on a 2-for-5 night. Robby Bolin and Hogan Helligso recorded a double, while Tyler Stone, Max Buettenback and Cayden Brumbaugh had one hit apiece.Ryan Harrahill surrendered a pair of runs on two hits in one inning of work. Gavin Blachowicz tossed a pair of scoreless frames, while Pryce Bender moved to 2-0 on the season after working a season-high 2.2 innings. The freshman allowed one run on two hits and struck out three with one walk.Grant Cleavinger and Casey Daiss teamed up to throw 1.1 scoreless innings, followed by Luke Broderick dealing scoreless eighth and ninth innings to pick up his eighth save of the year.Creighton jumped out to a two-run lead behind a pair of hits in the bottom of the first. A leadoff double down the left-field line and a plunked batter put runners on first and second with no outs.An RBI single through the right side broke the scoreless tie, while a sacrifice fly lifted to deep center field tacked on another run to make it a 2-0 game through the first.The Huskers answered with a run on two hits to cut the deficit in half in the top of the second. Carey’s one-out single to center, and a full-count walk to Cael Frost had runners on first and second, before Overbeek’s RBI single to center plated Carey from second base to trim the CU lead to 2-1 through two innings.Nebraska added another run in the top of the third to tie the game back up at two apiece. The Huskers had runners on first and second with one out after Buettenback singled to left field, followed by a full-count walk to Stone. Carey smacked a 1-0 pitch for an RBI double down the right-field line to score Buettenback and even the game at two.Creighton took the lead back at 3-2 in the bottom of the fourth with a two-out solo home run down the right-field line.The Huskers responded immediately with a run of their own in the top of the fifth to tie the game back up at three. Stone’s leadoff single down the left-field line, and Carey plunked on a 1-1 pitch had runners on first and second with no outs for the NU offense. Frost reached on a throwing error, allowing Stone to score all the way from second to lock the game at three with four innings to play.Nebraska added a pair of runs with two hits in the top of the sixth to grab a 5-3 lead over the Bluejays. Sanderson began the inning with a triple off the center-field wall and trotted home on an RBI single off the bat of Brumbaugh. Buettenback drew a walk, while a groundout to first by Stone moved Brumbaugh and Buettenback to second and third with one out.Carey lifted a 1-2 pitch to center field for his team-leading sixth sacrifice fly of the season, scoring Brumbaugh from third and doubling the lead to 5-3.The NU offense added an insurance run in the top of the eighth with back-to-back two-out doubles off the bats of Carey and Bolin.Creighton threatened in the bottom of the eighth, bringing the tying run to the plate with one out after a pair of singles. Broderick eluded any damage, inducing an inning-ending, 4-6-3 double play to send a 6-3 lead into the ninth inning.Nebraska welcomes Northwestern to Lincoln for a three-game series this weekend at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. First pitch between the Huskers and Wildcats in the series opener on Friday night is set for 6:02 p.m. on B1G+.

Carey, Huskers tame Bluejays on Tuesday

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Hastings, Neb.&nbsp; – The Knights opened their road trip by splitting games with Hastings College JV on Tuesday.

An RBI double by Heaven Hutchison scored the opening run in the top of the first inning to kick start an action-packed game one. Hastings capitalized in the bottom half of the frame with two runs, but eight runs over the next two innings pushed the Knights comfortably out front.

Hastings added a run in the bottom of the sixth inning, but North Platte countered with two runs in the top of the seventh to stretch their lead to 11-3. Down to their final three outs, the Broncos managed to push three runners across the plate, but the Knights held on to claim the win.

Sarah Perez got the start in the circle and pitched 6.2 innings. She allowed six runs on seven hits and struck out three, while Alieze Moreno came on in relief and allowed no runs on no hits.

Hastings grabbed the lead in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI double by Gracey Graf. The Broncos stretched their lead while adding three runs in the third and fifth innings. North Platte was held to just four hits in the final four innings as the Broncos earned the split.

Moreno took the loss for the Knights while allowing four runs on four hits in 2.2 innings. Victoria Arellano pitched the final 3.1 innings allowing three runs on three hits, striking out one and walking two.

Knights (5-21) will continue their road trip as they head to Sterling, Colo. for a doubleheader with Northeastern Junior College. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsHastings, Neb.&nbsp; – The Knights opened their road trip by splitting games with Hastings College JV on Tuesday.North Platte 11 Hastings 6An RBI double by Heaven Hutchison scored the opening run in the top of the first inning to kick start an action-packed game one. Hastings capitalized in the bottom half of the frame with two runs, but eight runs over the next two innings pushed the Knights comfortably out front.Hastings added a run in the bottom of the sixth inning, but North Platte countered with two runs in the top of the seventh to stretch their lead to 11-3. Down to their final three outs, the Broncos managed to push three runners across the plate, but the Knights held on to claim the win.Sarah Perez got the start in the circle and pitched 6.2 innings. She allowed six runs on seven hits and struck out three, while Alieze Moreno came on in relief and allowed no runs on no hits.Hastings 7 North Platte 0Hastings grabbed the lead in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI double by Gracey Graf. The Broncos stretched their lead while adding three runs in the third and fifth innings. North Platte was held to just four hits in the final four innings as the Broncos earned the split.Moreno took the loss for the Knights while allowing four runs on four hits in 2.2 innings. Victoria Arellano pitched the final 3.1 innings allowing three runs on three hits, striking out one and walking two.Knights (5-21) will continue their road trip as they head to Sterling, Colo. for a doubleheader with Northeastern Junior College. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.

Knights split doubleheader with Broncos

<h2>Track and Field</h2>Twilight Invite&nbsp;Boy's Varsity Results<div><style type="text/css">
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">1.</td>
 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10916/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">North Platte St. Patrick's</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">201</td>
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">2.</td>
 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10817/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wallace</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">85</td>
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">3.</td>
 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10762/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Potter-Dix Public</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">82</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10948/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Platte</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">48</td>
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">5.</td>
 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10745/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Garden County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">42</td>
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">6.</td>
 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10969/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creek Valley</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">33</td>
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">7.</td>
 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10919/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ogallala</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">18</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/11032/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Banner County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">4</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10916/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">North Platte St. Patrick's</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">194</td>
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">105</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10745/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Garden County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">52.5</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10948/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Platte</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">46.5</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/11032/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Banner County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">39</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10919/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ogallala</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">36</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10762/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Potter-Dix Public</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">21</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10969/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creek Valley</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">1</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">McCook</td>
 <td class="tg-3ggd">309</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">Holdrege</td>
 <td class="tg-3ggd">312</td>
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 <td class="tg-3ggd">324</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">Kearney</td>
 <td class="tg-3ggd">328</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">Broken Bow</td>
 <td class="tg-3ggd">329</td>
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 <td class="tg-3ggd">341</td>
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 <td class="tg-3ggd">345</td>
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 <td class="tg-3ggd">345</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">348</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">Minden</td>
 <td class="tg-qr1v">352</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">364</td>
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 <td class="tg-qr1v">12</td>
 <td class="tg-qr1v">Grand Island</td>
 <td class="tg-qr1v">366</td>
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 <td class="tg-de7m">Scottsbluff: Anna Hafner (10), Atziry MartinezCisneros (11)</td>
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 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Emily Hentzen (11), Riley Pedersen (11)</td>
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 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-3</td>
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 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Emily Hentzen (11), Riley Pedersen (11)</td>
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 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-2</td>
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 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Emily Hentzen (11), Riley Pedersen (11)</td>
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 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-0</td>
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 <td class="tg-de7m">Ogallala: Hayden Ervin (11), Sadie Flansburg (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Emily Hentzen (11), Riley Pedersen (11)</td>
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 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-0</td>
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 <td class="tg-2nox">#2 Doubles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Scottsbluff: Shae Gribble (11), Elliot Selzer (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Eliza Borer (12), Chloe Herold (10)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-6</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-2nox">#2 Doubles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Gering: Sarah Baltz (12), Arebel Stock (12)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Eliza Borer (12), Chloe Herold (10)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-0</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-2nox">#2 Doubles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Lexington: Kennedy Cetak (10), Sydney Reutlinger-Maravilla (9)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Chloe Herold (10), Eliza Borer (12)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-0</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-2nox">#2 Doubles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Ogallala: Paige Armijo (11), Alexandra Ervin (10)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Eliza Borer (12), Chloe Herold (10)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-1</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-ni4g">#1 Singles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Scottsbluff: Heidi Groskopf (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Kathryn VanSkiver (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">9-7</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-ni4g">#1 Singles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Ogallala: Brooklyn Robb (10)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Kathryn VanSkiver (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">7-2</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-ni4g">#1 Singles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Gering: Aria Schneider (12)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Kathryn VanSkiver (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-0</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-ni4g">#2 Singles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Allyse Evans (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Ogallala: Chloe Gager (10)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-1</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-ni4g">#2 Singles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Lexington: Josslyn Mins (9)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Allyse Evans (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-3</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-ni4g">#2 Singles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Scottsbluff: Bailee Anaya (12)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Allyse Evans (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">8-6</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td class="tg-ni4g">#2 Singles</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Hastings St. Cecilia: Allyse Evans (11)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-de7m">Gering: Cara Schlothauer (10)</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">Varsity</td>
 <td class="tg-kbwd">9-7</td>
 </tr>
</tbody></table></div><h2>College Softball</h2>NPCC @ Hastings College JVGame 1 - NPCC 11, Hastings College JV 6Game 2 - NPCC 0, Hastings College JV 7

Area Sports Scores from 4-15

The No. 21 Nebraska softball team notched its second straight run-rule win with a 10-1 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats in five innings on Sunday in Evanston, Ill.

The Huskers moved to 31-10 (10-3 Big Ten) on the year, while Northwestern fell to 20-14-1 (9-3 Big Ten). With the series win, the Big Red snapped the Wildcats’ streak of winning 20 consecutive Big Ten series.&nbsp;

Samantha Bland and Kacie Hoffmann each had three hits, and Bland added a home run. Jordyn Bahl and Ava Kuszak both had two hits and two RBIs with a home run. Olivia DiNardo contributed two RBIs.

Kylee Magee (5-3) claimed the win in the circle after pitching 5.0 innings for a complete game. She allowed one run on only three hits and struck out four batters. Riley Grudzielanek (8-8) took the loss for Northwestern.&nbsp;

Bahl and Bland opened the game with back-to-back home runs. DiNardo walked and Hoffmann and Kuszak singled to load the bases. DiNardo and Hoffmann scored on a single by Bella Bacon and a respective Northwestern error, and NU led 4-0 after the first.

Neither team scored again until Northwestern hit a solo home run to make the score 4-1 in the bottom of the fourth.

In the top of the fifth, Hoffmann was hit by a pitch and Kuszak knocked a two-run homer to extend the lead to 6-1. Bacon singled and Bredwell reached on an error and a Lauren Camenzind groundout advanced the runners to second and third, respectively. Bahl singled to score Bacon and Bland reached on a fielder’s choice that also advanced Bredwell to third. Bredwell stole home as part of a double steal before Bland went to third on a passed ball. Hannah Camenzind walked and Nessa McMillen came into pinch run. Bland and McMillen both scored on a DiNardo two-run single. The Big Red locked up the 10-1 run-rule win.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 21 Nebraska softball team notched its second straight run-rule win with a 10-1 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats in five innings on Sunday in Evanston, Ill.The Huskers moved to 31-10 (10-3 Big Ten) on the year, while Northwestern fell to 20-14-1 (9-3 Big Ten). With the series win, the Big Red snapped the Wildcats’ streak of winning 20 consecutive Big Ten series.&nbsp;Samantha Bland and Kacie Hoffmann each had three hits, and Bland added a home run. Jordyn Bahl and Ava Kuszak both had two hits and two RBIs with a home run. Olivia DiNardo contributed two RBIs.Kylee Magee (5-3) claimed the win in the circle after pitching 5.0 innings for a complete game. She allowed one run on only three hits and struck out four batters. Riley Grudzielanek (8-8) took the loss for Northwestern.&nbsp;Bahl and Bland opened the game with back-to-back home runs. DiNardo walked and Hoffmann and Kuszak singled to load the bases. DiNardo and Hoffmann scored on a single by Bella Bacon and a respective Northwestern error, and NU led 4-0 after the first.Neither team scored again until Northwestern hit a solo home run to make the score 4-1 in the bottom of the fourth.In the top of the fifth, Hoffmann was hit by a pitch and Kuszak knocked a two-run homer to extend the lead to 6-1. Bacon singled and Bredwell reached on an error and a Lauren Camenzind groundout advanced the runners to second and third, respectively. Bahl singled to score Bacon and Bland reached on a fielder’s choice that also advanced Bredwell to third. Bredwell stole home as part of a double steal before Bland went to third on a passed ball. Hannah Camenzind walked and Nessa McMillen came into pinch run. Bland and McMillen both scored on a DiNardo two-run single. The Big Red locked up the 10-1 run-rule win.Postgame Notes<ul>
 <li>With the win, the Big Red snapped Northwestern’s streak of winning 20 consecutive Big Ten series. The last time the Wildcats lost a conference series was against Minnesota in 2022.</li><li>Nebraska has won the first two games of the series via the run rule. The last time Northwestern was run-ruled twice in a row was the 2016 season.</li><li>Nebraska has now hit back-to-back home runs seven times this season after Jordyn Bahl and Samantha Bland began the game with consecutive homers.</li><li>The Huskers have produced 15 innings with multiple home runs in 2025.</li><li>Nebraska has won its last four Big Ten series.</li><li>NU has scored 10+ runs in 19 games this season.</li><li>Today marked the Huskers’ 20th run-rule win of the season, which is the most in program history.</li><li>Kylee Magee threw 5.0 innings for a season-high mark and her first complete game of the year.</li>
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Huskers claim Series with second consecutive Run-Rule

Lincoln, NE - The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport, as the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the naming of John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Cook retired in January following a remarkable 25-year run as the Huskers’ head coach. He guided the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA Semifinal appearances and 14 conference championships. Cook achieved a career record of 883-176 (.834), the fifth-best winning percentage all-time for a Division I volleyball coach. His record of 722-103 at Nebraska is the best winning percentage (.875) for any DI program over the last 25 years.

The success of Nebraska Volleyball under Cook extended off the court to record-setting attendance. Since moving home matches to the Devaney Center in 2013, Nebraska has led the nation in attendance every season in the 8,309-seat venue which will now be named to honor Cook’s accomplishments.

In addition to the naming of John Cook Arena, the project also includes a bronze statue honoring Cook on the north side of the Devaney Sports Center. Nationally recognized sculpture artist and Nebraska native George Lundeen has been commissioned to produce the life-size tribute to Cook and his career.

“John’s success as the leader of our volleyball program is unmatched,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “His impact goes beyond what his teams accomplished on the court, from our athletic department, our university, community and state of Nebraska. To recognize John in a manner that will be visible for generations to come is a fitting honor.”

The court inside John Cook Arena will continue to hold the name of Terry Pettit Court to recognize Cook’s predecessor and fellow Hall of Famer. Additionally, the full athletics complex will continue to be named the Bob Devaney Sports Center in honor of Nebraska Hall of Fame football coach and long-time athletic director Bob Devaney.

"This is an incredible honor. I am truly humbled by all of it,” Cook said. “I am so grateful to Troy, the entire Nebraska administration and the Board of Regents for this recognition. The Bob Devaney Sports Center and Terry Pettit Court are named after two legendary coaches, and it's an honor to be able to share the name of the facility with them. And to have a statue outside the arena just blows my mind. I'm so thankful for the run we had at Nebraska, and I know the program is in great hands moving forward. I continue to be amazed at the amount of support and all the messages I've received from Husker Nation since retiring in January. All of this just reaffirms what I've always said: There is No Place Like Nebraska."

The new John Cook Arena signage and the bronze statue will be unveiled later this year.

Lincoln, NE - The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport, as the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the naming of John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.<figure>
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 </figure>Cook retired in January following a remarkable 25-year run as the Huskers’ head coach. He guided the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA Semifinal appearances and 14 conference championships. Cook achieved a career record of 883-176 (.834), the fifth-best winning percentage all-time for a Division I volleyball coach. His record of 722-103 at Nebraska is the best winning percentage (.875) for any DI program over the last 25 years.The success of Nebraska Volleyball under Cook extended off the court to record-setting attendance. Since moving home matches to the Devaney Center in 2013, Nebraska has led the nation in attendance every season in the 8,309-seat venue which will now be named to honor Cook’s accomplishments.In addition to the naming of John Cook Arena, the project also includes a bronze statue honoring Cook on the north side of the Devaney Sports Center. Nationally recognized sculpture artist and Nebraska native George Lundeen has been commissioned to produce the life-size tribute to Cook and his career.“John’s success as the leader of our volleyball program is unmatched,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “His impact goes beyond what his teams accomplished on the court, from our athletic department, our university, community and state of Nebraska. To recognize John in a manner that will be visible for generations to come is a fitting honor.”The court inside John Cook Arena will continue to hold the name of Terry Pettit Court to recognize Cook’s predecessor and fellow Hall of Famer. Additionally, the full athletics complex will continue to be named the Bob Devaney Sports Center in honor of Nebraska Hall of Fame football coach and long-time athletic director Bob Devaney."This is an incredible honor. I am truly humbled by all of it,” Cook said. “I am so grateful to Troy, the entire Nebraska administration and the Board of Regents for this recognition. The Bob Devaney Sports Center and Terry Pettit Court are named after two legendary coaches, and it's an honor to be able to share the name of the facility with them. And to have a statue outside the arena just blows my mind. I'm so thankful for the run we had at Nebraska, and I know the program is in great hands moving forward. I continue to be amazed at the amount of support and all the messages I've received from Husker Nation since retiring in January. All of this just reaffirms what I've always said: There is No Place Like Nebraska."The new John Cook Arena signage and the bronze statue will be unveiled later this year.

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

Story by NU Athletic Communication

After a split Big Ten road weekend, the Nebraska women’s tennis team returns to Lincoln for its final home matches of the 2024-25 season. The #72 Huskers (12-8, 2-7 Big Ten) will host two top-25 foes in #16 USC (11-5, 5-3 Big Ten) and #22 UCLA (10-7, 5-3 Big Ten) this weekend.NU takes on the Trojans on Friday, April 11, at 5 p.m. CT. The Big Red will celebrate its seniors, Lucy Loy and Ana Zamburek, ahead of its final home dual on Sunday, April 13, slated for noon CT against the Bruins.

Last weekend, Maria Taranova claimed her 21st singles win of the season, the sophomore’s second time accomplishing 20+ victories in a year. Taranova leads the team with 14 spring singles wins, followed by Zamburek’s 12-3 mark. On the doubles side, Emma Rizzetto and Tiziana Rossini have tallied five victories together.

#16 USC (11-5, 5-3 Big Ten)History:&nbsp;0-0; NU and USC have never met on the court. The Trojans are coming to Lincoln off a 4-1 upset over #19 Wisconsin. USC has three ranked singles players, #62 Grace Piper, #66 Emma Charney and #103 Imogen Haddad. The team is on a win-streak of two, and boasts a top-10 doubles pair in #7 Lily Fairclough/Grace Piper who are 18-5 this season.

#22 UCLA (10-7, 5-3 Big Ten)History:&nbsp;0-0; NU and USC have never met on the court. The Bruins bring a highly-ranked roster to Lincoln, featuring #19 Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer, #33 Kate Fakih, #76 Elisa Wagle and #97 Kimmi Hance in singles. On the doubles courts, UCLA boasts two top-20 pairs with #2 Olivia Center/Kate Fakih and #19 Kimmi Hance/Elise Wagle. The Bruins are on a three-win streak, and will play #31 on Friday. Their most recent loss was to #12 Ohio State.

The Huskers are coming off the fall individual season in which the team tallied 34 singles wins. Taranova led the Big Red in fall singles wins with seven, and had a stellar freshman season in which she earned a 23-8 record, the most wins by a freshman since 2010.In the 2023-24 season, led by head coach Dalmagro, his first year at NU, the Huskers went 14-11. The team accomplished two Big Ten Tournament wins for the first time in program history and senior Raphaelle Lacasse was named an All-Big Ten First Team honoree.

The conference matches will have a live stream available and linked on huskers.com. For match and spring season updates and content, follow @HuskerWTennis on Instagram and X, or Nebraska Women’s Tennis on Facebook.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationAfter a split Big Ten road weekend, the Nebraska women’s tennis team returns to Lincoln for its final home matches of the 2024-25 season. The #72 Huskers (12-8, 2-7 Big Ten) will host two top-25 foes in #16 USC (11-5, 5-3 Big Ten) and #22 UCLA (10-7, 5-3 Big Ten) this weekend.NU takes on the Trojans on Friday, April 11, at 5 p.m. CT. The Big Red will celebrate its seniors, Lucy Loy and Ana Zamburek, ahead of its final home dual on Sunday, April 13, slated for noon CT against the Bruins.Last weekend, Maria Taranova claimed her 21st singles win of the season, the sophomore’s second time accomplishing 20+ victories in a year. Taranova leads the team with 14 spring singles wins, followed by Zamburek’s 12-3 mark. On the doubles side, Emma Rizzetto and Tiziana Rossini have tallied five victories together.#16 USC (11-5, 5-3 Big Ten)History:&nbsp;0-0; NU and USC have never met on the court. The Trojans are coming to Lincoln off a 4-1 upset over #19 Wisconsin. USC has three ranked singles players, #62 Grace Piper, #66 Emma Charney and #103 Imogen Haddad. The team is on a win-streak of two, and boasts a top-10 doubles pair in #7 Lily Fairclough/Grace Piper who are 18-5 this season.#22 UCLA (10-7, 5-3 Big Ten)History:&nbsp;0-0; NU and USC have never met on the court. The Bruins bring a highly-ranked roster to Lincoln, featuring #19 Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer, #33 Kate Fakih, #76 Elisa Wagle and #97 Kimmi Hance in singles. On the doubles courts, UCLA boasts two top-20 pairs with #2 Olivia Center/Kate Fakih and #19 Kimmi Hance/Elise Wagle. The Bruins are on a three-win streak, and will play #31 on Friday. Their most recent loss was to #12 Ohio State.The Huskers are coming off the fall individual season in which the team tallied 34 singles wins. Taranova led the Big Red in fall singles wins with seven, and had a stellar freshman season in which she earned a 23-8 record, the most wins by a freshman since 2010.In the 2023-24 season, led by head coach Dalmagro, his first year at NU, the Huskers went 14-11. The team accomplished two Big Ten Tournament wins for the first time in program history and senior Raphaelle Lacasse was named an All-Big Ten First Team honoree.The conference matches will have a live stream available and linked on huskers.com. For match and spring season updates and content, follow @HuskerWTennis on Instagram and X, or Nebraska Women’s Tennis on Facebook.

Big Red host #16 USC, #22 UCLA for final Home Weekend

Story by Supernovas Communications

HENDERSON, Nev.&nbsp;— The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bni7GnNBaedzwWKfSP45f3Pf3ucf1OImk80xstanTapsgiflVoQJmnlrpKya60LaY6wLulCnqfsrd-EDehGVMgoRY9fraVZcF66tHWaebvHuyuYdjpnAhlW3WasOPFiclM5pgcsCEBS2RQlN3g28gHBVfkAby8U5ya05uhd1Re5CxtmCG0w9CRcH6yeRgC-p&amp;c=Ck6Y14Baw6Jy4eznvX7_VYjuF2Eam1agcPOjErDs4fEge5ClOOALPQ==&amp;ch=ftAPZ49XUW0Ra99QvOUryucC-VEwUiANI-1METYyGD-JacbIDGBU7Q==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, became the first team to punch their ticket to the&nbsp;2025 Pro Volleyball Federation Championship, riding a career night from opposite&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;to a 25-17, 25-20, 22-25, 26-24 win over the Vegas Thrill (8-13) Thursday night at Lee’s Family Forum.

The first-place Supernovas (16-5) are set to defend its title in Vegas for the PVF Semifinals on Friday, May 9 before the Championship “Match for a Million” on Sunday, May 11 back at Lee’s Family Forum. The semifinals are set for 7 p.m. CDT between the No. 1 and No. 4 seeds with the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds to follow at 9:30 p.m. CDT. The two semifinal winners will play at 3 p.m. CDT on Sunday. Both semifinal matches and the championship will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.&nbsp;

Payne was nearly unstoppable for most of the evening, tallying a PVF career-high 27 points on 22 kills with a .396 hitting percentage, 11 digs, four blocks and one ace. Outside hitter&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;started slow for Omaha, but turned it up late to finish with 13 kills, 12 digs and one block to be one of four Supernovas with a double-double.&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;joined that quartet with 12 kills, 10 digs and one ace.&nbsp;

Middle blocker&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;slammed down five kills on a .300 clip with four blocks.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;chipped in two kills, but added three blocks to move her league-leading total to 70 on the season, matching the PVF single-season record of former Supernova&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova.&nbsp;

Setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;shook off her rough outing last week versus Orlando to dish out 44 assists with 15 digs, two kills and two aces. Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;secured 13 digs and four assists on the night while passing at a 57% positive rate — second best on the team.&nbsp;

The Supernovas hit .274 as a squad with 13 blocks and five aces. Omaha’s defense limited Vegas to a .155 team clip while the Thrill posted seven blocks and five aces.&nbsp;

The high-flying Hannah Maddux recorded a team-best 21 kills, 10 digs and two blocks to nearly keep up with Payne. 2025 PVF All-Star Adora Anae hammered 11 kills and 13 digs in her Thrill debut while passing for a match-high 86% positive rate on 22 receptions.&nbsp;

The Supernovas continue their West Coast road trip with a visit to the San Diego Mojo on Saturday, April 12 at Viejas Arena. First serve is set for 8 p.m. CDT as the match will be streamed live on the&nbsp;PVF YouTube Channel&nbsp;and can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;Payne started the match with a block while Kayla put away an overpass to give the Supernovas a quick 3-1 out of the gate. Maddux responded with two kills of her own, plus a Batenhorst error tied the set at treys. Caffey roofed a Vegas attack and Payne followed with a kill. Hord jumpstarted a 3-0 run behind back-to-back stuffs from the league’s block leader for an 8-5 Supernovas lead. Anae and Willow Johnson hammered back-to-back kills to cut the deficit to one. Hord terminated on a middle set and Caffey followed with another block for a three-point Omaha edge. Leading 13-10 after Caffey and Maddux traded kills, the Supernovas rallied for a 3-0 run behind two kills from Batenhorst and one from Payne for a 16-11 lead. A service error ended the run, but Payne sided out for Omaha with a kill. Camryn Hannah sneaked one by the Supernovas defense, but Payne and Nuneviller swatted back-to-back kills to force a Thrill timeout at 20-14.&nbsp;Lindsay Krause&nbsp;came in and served dimes off the bench, securing her second ace of the year before forcing an overpass kill for Payne as Vegas called another timeout at 22-14 Omaha. Maddux and Carly Graham posted a pair of kills, but a Hannah hitting error secured a 25-17 set win for the Supernovas.&nbsp;

The Omaha offense went off for a .323 hitting percentage while posting five blocks and the one ace from Krause. Payne earned a team-high six kills on a .600 clip while Hord and Caffey each had two blocks. Vegas had 10 hitting errors en route to a .054 hitting percentage in the set. Maddux slammed down a team-leading six kills while the Thrill had one block and no aces.&nbsp;

Set 2:&nbsp;Maddux got the Thrill going early with a pair of kills, plus a Johnson tally for a 3-1 Vegas advantage. Payne responded with another kill, but a Maddux swing and Omaha hitting error extended the Thrill edge to three. But then Vegas committed a pair of errors before Batenhorst tied the set at five with a kill. Anae made her presence felt with two swings finding the floor to send the set into a media timeout with an 8-7 Thrill lead. Payne terminated on another swing to tie the set before Caffey came up with a block to give the Supernovas a 10-9 advantage. The Thrill recorded back-to-back points, but a Payne block ignited a 6-0 run as Nuneviller tallied three consecutive kills to establish a 16-11 Omaha lead. Johnson ended the run with a kill down the line before Graham served an ace off Batenhorst to give the Thrill a burst of momentum. Payne flew from the right side for a kill to keep the lead at four. Graham split the defense with a setter dump while Luper followed with an off speed kill to cut the Supernovas lead to two. Batenhorst answered with back-to-back kills for a 20-16 Omaha lead to force a Thrill timeout. Valentín-Anderson stamped the lead with an ace out of the break before Batenhorst added on with a kill. The run ended at five as Anae sided out for the Thrill. Hord gave Omaha set point with a middle attack, but Vegas strung together a trio of points before Payne ended the set with her 13th kill for a 25-20 win for the Supernovas.&nbsp;

The Omaha offense hit even better in the second set with a .406 hitting percentage and adding two blocks and one ace. Payne paced the Supernovas attack with seven kills on 10 swings for a .700 clip. Batenhorst recorded four kills (.444) with Nuneviller chipping in three. Vegas hit .205 with two aces, but had zero blocks. It was a balanced attack for the Thrill with Maddux posting a team-high four kills while Johnson and Anae each had three.&nbsp;

Set 3:&nbsp;Former Supernovas middle blocker&nbsp;Sophie Davis&nbsp;started the set off with a kill, but Caffey tied the score by dropping in a ball into the campfire. Payne followed with an ace for Omaha to grab the lead. Berkeley Oblad posted only the second block for Vegas, but Payne followed with a kill by nicking a Thrill finger to tie the set again. Oblad terminated a ball off the slide before an Omaha setting error gave Vegas a 5-3 edge. Caffey sided out with a kill. Valentín-Anderson fooled the defense with a setter dump, but a 3-0 run for the Thrill — which included a Johnson kill — put the lead at 9-5 Vegas. Batenhorst ended a long rally by bouncing a ball off a defender for a kill. Payne continued her stellar night with a kill and block to get within one. Johnson doubled the lead, but Nuneviller used her court vision to anticipate a Thrill attack to come up with a block. Davis responded with a kill and her first career ace for a 12-9 Vegas lead. Payne stuffed a Thrill attack and Nuneviller capped a 3-0 run with consecutive kills to tie the set again. The Thrill regained the momentum off two Omaha errors, a Maddux block and Anae kill to go ahead 16-12 into the media timeout. An Alisha Glass Childress block extended the run to five, but Nuneviller sided out with a kill. Batenhorst roofed a Thrill attack before ending a long rally with a kill to force a Thrill timeout at 17-15. Maddux stopped the Supernovas run with a kill, but Batenhorst snuck in a tough angle ball for a point. Krause followed with her second ace of the night to get Omaha within one again. Payne and Nuneviller terminated on swings as the two teams traded points in the red zone, but back-to-back kills from Maddux gave the Thrill set point. Glass Childress ended the set with a kill for a 25-22 Vegas win.&nbsp;

The Supernovas offense struggled to a .163 hitting percentage with four blocks and two aces. Nuneviller led Omaha with four kills while Payne and Batenhorst each tallied three. The Thrill hit .244 in the set with four blocks and one ace. Maddux and Anae hammered a team-leading four kills.&nbsp;

Set 4:&nbsp;Batenhorst gave Omaha a positive start to the set by tooling the block. Valentín-Anderson aced Maddux before Hord earned her third block of the night to give the Supernovas a 3-0 lead early. Davis took advantage of some Omaha confusion in serve receive to get her second ace, but Nuneviller kept the lead at two with a pair of kills. A batch of errors followed both teams, but two hitting mistakes from the Thrill opened up an 8-5 Supernovas lead going into the first media timeout. A trio of hitting errors followed Omaha out of the break to tie the set before Davis and Maddux recorded consecutive kills to give Vegas an 11-9 edge. Valentín-Anderson ended the 5-0 run with a kill, but two more points by the Thrill extended the advantage to three. Payne dropped a shot in the back corner. Maddux responded with another tally and then Johnson delivered an ace to force a Supernovas timeout at 15-11. Payne found the floor out of the timeout before Anae quickly sent the action to the second media timeout with a kill to give Vegas a 16-12 advantage. Oblad narrowly missed a serve, which jumpstarted a 3-0 run for the Supernovas as Caffey stuffed an attack before Batenhorst slammed down a kill to cut the Thrill lead to 17-16. Payne slammed down another kill and a Vegas error tied the set at 19. Maddux and Johnson stepped up for the Thrill to break the tie with back-to-back points, but Payne answered with consecutive kills of her own to equal the score. A Vegas hitting error forced a timeout at 22-21 Omaha, but the Thrill clawed back using a Maddux kill and block to retake the lead at 23-22. Nuneviller took charge in crunch time for the Supernovas with two kills in a row to give Omaha set point, but Maddux responded with a kill to send the set into extra points tied at 24. Anae sent her next swing wide with Nuneviller ending the match with her 13th kill to give the Supernovas a 26-24 set win and their spot in the postseason.&nbsp;

Omaha hit .250 in the fourth with two blocks and one ace. Payne (6 kills) and Nuneviller (5 kills) combined for 11 of the team’s 15 kills in the set. Vegas limped to a .103 team clip with eight hitting errors compared to 12 kills. The Thrill had two blocks and two aces in the set as Maddux was responsible for seven kills.&nbsp;

Story by Supernovas CommunicationsHENDERSON, Nev.&nbsp;— The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bni7GnNBaedzwWKfSP45f3Pf3ucf1OImk80xstanTapsgiflVoQJmnlrpKya60LaY6wLulCnqfsrd-EDehGVMgoRY9fraVZcF66tHWaebvHuyuYdjpnAhlW3WasOPFiclM5pgcsCEBS2RQlN3g28gHBVfkAby8U5ya05uhd1Re5CxtmCG0w9CRcH6yeRgC-p&amp;c=Ck6Y14Baw6Jy4eznvX7_VYjuF2Eam1agcPOjErDs4fEge5ClOOALPQ==&amp;ch=ftAPZ49XUW0Ra99QvOUryucC-VEwUiANI-1METYyGD-JacbIDGBU7Q==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, became the first team to punch their ticket to the&nbsp;2025 Pro Volleyball Federation Championship, riding a career night from opposite&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;to a 25-17, 25-20, 22-25, 26-24 win over the Vegas Thrill (8-13) Thursday night at Lee’s Family Forum.The first-place Supernovas (16-5) are set to defend its title in Vegas for the PVF Semifinals on Friday, May 9 before the Championship “Match for a Million” on Sunday, May 11 back at Lee’s Family Forum. The semifinals are set for 7 p.m. CDT between the No. 1 and No. 4 seeds with the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds to follow at 9:30 p.m. CDT. The two semifinal winners will play at 3 p.m. CDT on Sunday. Both semifinal matches and the championship will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.&nbsp;Payne was nearly unstoppable for most of the evening, tallying a PVF career-high 27 points on 22 kills with a .396 hitting percentage, 11 digs, four blocks and one ace. Outside hitter&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;started slow for Omaha, but turned it up late to finish with 13 kills, 12 digs and one block to be one of four Supernovas with a double-double.&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;joined that quartet with 12 kills, 10 digs and one ace.&nbsp;Middle blocker&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;slammed down five kills on a .300 clip with four blocks.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;chipped in two kills, but added three blocks to move her league-leading total to 70 on the season, matching the PVF single-season record of former Supernova&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova.&nbsp;Setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;shook off her rough outing last week versus Orlando to dish out 44 assists with 15 digs, two kills and two aces. Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;secured 13 digs and four assists on the night while passing at a 57% positive rate — second best on the team.&nbsp;The Supernovas hit .274 as a squad with 13 blocks and five aces. Omaha’s defense limited Vegas to a .155 team clip while the Thrill posted seven blocks and five aces.&nbsp;The high-flying Hannah Maddux recorded a team-best 21 kills, 10 digs and two blocks to nearly keep up with Payne. 2025 PVF All-Star Adora Anae hammered 11 kills and 13 digs in her Thrill debut while passing for a match-high 86% positive rate on 22 receptions.&nbsp;The Supernovas continue their West Coast road trip with a visit to the San Diego Mojo on Saturday, April 12 at Viejas Arena. First serve is set for 8 p.m. CDT as the match will be streamed live on the&nbsp;PVF YouTube Channel&nbsp;and can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network.&nbsp;Key Notes<ul>
 <li>The Supernovas (16-5) overtook the 2024 Atlanta Vibe to become the fastest team in PVF history to secure a playoff spot. Atlanta did so with 79% of the season complete while Omaha secured its ticket to the postseason with 75% of the 2025 season finished.&nbsp;</li><li>Omaha won its seventh consecutive road match, extending its own PVF record. Plus, the Supernovas tied their own franchise record of four-straight wins for the third this season.&nbsp;</li><li>Since starting the season 2-2, the Supernovas are 14-3 having won eight of the last nine matches.&nbsp;</li><li>In her first 14 matches of the season, Payne did not record double-digits in any stat categories. In the last three matches she’s posted double-digit kills, plus double-digit digs in two of those three contests.&nbsp;</li><li>Payne matched the season high for any Supernovas player with 22 kills — a mark that’s now been reached four times in 2025: twice by Nuneviller, once by Batenhorst, and now by Payne.</li><li>Nuneviller recorded her 13th double-double of the season, which is the second most in the PVF. She’s had 10 or more kills and digs in three-straight matches.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Set 1:&nbsp;Payne started the match with a block while Kayla put away an overpass to give the Supernovas a quick 3-1 out of the gate. Maddux responded with two kills of her own, plus a Batenhorst error tied the set at treys. Caffey roofed a Vegas attack and Payne followed with a kill. Hord jumpstarted a 3-0 run behind back-to-back stuffs from the league’s block leader for an 8-5 Supernovas lead. Anae and Willow Johnson hammered back-to-back kills to cut the deficit to one. Hord terminated on a middle set and Caffey followed with another block for a three-point Omaha edge. Leading 13-10 after Caffey and Maddux traded kills, the Supernovas rallied for a 3-0 run behind two kills from Batenhorst and one from Payne for a 16-11 lead. A service error ended the run, but Payne sided out for Omaha with a kill. Camryn Hannah sneaked one by the Supernovas defense, but Payne and Nuneviller swatted back-to-back kills to force a Thrill timeout at 20-14.&nbsp;Lindsay Krause&nbsp;came in and served dimes off the bench, securing her second ace of the year before forcing an overpass kill for Payne as Vegas called another timeout at 22-14 Omaha. Maddux and Carly Graham posted a pair of kills, but a Hannah hitting error secured a 25-17 set win for the Supernovas.&nbsp;The Omaha offense went off for a .323 hitting percentage while posting five blocks and the one ace from Krause. Payne earned a team-high six kills on a .600 clip while Hord and Caffey each had two blocks. Vegas had 10 hitting errors en route to a .054 hitting percentage in the set. Maddux slammed down a team-leading six kills while the Thrill had one block and no aces.&nbsp;Set 2:&nbsp;Maddux got the Thrill going early with a pair of kills, plus a Johnson tally for a 3-1 Vegas advantage. Payne responded with another kill, but a Maddux swing and Omaha hitting error extended the Thrill edge to three. But then Vegas committed a pair of errors before Batenhorst tied the set at five with a kill. Anae made her presence felt with two swings finding the floor to send the set into a media timeout with an 8-7 Thrill lead. Payne terminated on another swing to tie the set before Caffey came up with a block to give the Supernovas a 10-9 advantage. The Thrill recorded back-to-back points, but a Payne block ignited a 6-0 run as Nuneviller tallied three consecutive kills to establish a 16-11 Omaha lead. Johnson ended the run with a kill down the line before Graham served an ace off Batenhorst to give the Thrill a burst of momentum. Payne flew from the right side for a kill to keep the lead at four. Graham split the defense with a setter dump while Luper followed with an off speed kill to cut the Supernovas lead to two. Batenhorst answered with back-to-back kills for a 20-16 Omaha lead to force a Thrill timeout. Valentín-Anderson stamped the lead with an ace out of the break before Batenhorst added on with a kill. The run ended at five as Anae sided out for the Thrill. Hord gave Omaha set point with a middle attack, but Vegas strung together a trio of points before Payne ended the set with her 13th kill for a 25-20 win for the Supernovas.&nbsp;The Omaha offense hit even better in the second set with a .406 hitting percentage and adding two blocks and one ace. Payne paced the Supernovas attack with seven kills on 10 swings for a .700 clip. Batenhorst recorded four kills (.444) with Nuneviller chipping in three. Vegas hit .205 with two aces, but had zero blocks. It was a balanced attack for the Thrill with Maddux posting a team-high four kills while Johnson and Anae each had three.&nbsp;Set 3:&nbsp;Former Supernovas middle blocker&nbsp;Sophie Davis&nbsp;started the set off with a kill, but Caffey tied the score by dropping in a ball into the campfire. Payne followed with an ace for Omaha to grab the lead. Berkeley Oblad posted only the second block for Vegas, but Payne followed with a kill by nicking a Thrill finger to tie the set again. Oblad terminated a ball off the slide before an Omaha setting error gave Vegas a 5-3 edge. Caffey sided out with a kill. Valentín-Anderson fooled the defense with a setter dump, but a 3-0 run for the Thrill — which included a Johnson kill — put the lead at 9-5 Vegas. Batenhorst ended a long rally by bouncing a ball off a defender for a kill. Payne continued her stellar night with a kill and block to get within one. Johnson doubled the lead, but Nuneviller used her court vision to anticipate a Thrill attack to come up with a block. Davis responded with a kill and her first career ace for a 12-9 Vegas lead. Payne stuffed a Thrill attack and Nuneviller capped a 3-0 run with consecutive kills to tie the set again. The Thrill regained the momentum off two Omaha errors, a Maddux block and Anae kill to go ahead 16-12 into the media timeout. An Alisha Glass Childress block extended the run to five, but Nuneviller sided out with a kill. Batenhorst roofed a Thrill attack before ending a long rally with a kill to force a Thrill timeout at 17-15. Maddux stopped the Supernovas run with a kill, but Batenhorst snuck in a tough angle ball for a point. Krause followed with her second ace of the night to get Omaha within one again. Payne and Nuneviller terminated on swings as the two teams traded points in the red zone, but back-to-back kills from Maddux gave the Thrill set point. Glass Childress ended the set with a kill for a 25-22 Vegas win.&nbsp;The Supernovas offense struggled to a .163 hitting percentage with four blocks and two aces. Nuneviller led Omaha with four kills while Payne and Batenhorst each tallied three. The Thrill hit .244 in the set with four blocks and one ace. Maddux and Anae hammered a team-leading four kills.&nbsp;Set 4:&nbsp;Batenhorst gave Omaha a positive start to the set by tooling the block. Valentín-Anderson aced Maddux before Hord earned her third block of the night to give the Supernovas a 3-0 lead early. Davis took advantage of some Omaha confusion in serve receive to get her second ace, but Nuneviller kept the lead at two with a pair of kills. A batch of errors followed both teams, but two hitting mistakes from the Thrill opened up an 8-5 Supernovas lead going into the first media timeout. A trio of hitting errors followed Omaha out of the break to tie the set before Davis and Maddux recorded consecutive kills to give Vegas an 11-9 edge. Valentín-Anderson ended the 5-0 run with a kill, but two more points by the Thrill extended the advantage to three. Payne dropped a shot in the back corner. Maddux responded with another tally and then Johnson delivered an ace to force a Supernovas timeout at 15-11. Payne found the floor out of the timeout before Anae quickly sent the action to the second media timeout with a kill to give Vegas a 16-12 advantage. Oblad narrowly missed a serve, which jumpstarted a 3-0 run for the Supernovas as Caffey stuffed an attack before Batenhorst slammed down a kill to cut the Thrill lead to 17-16. Payne slammed down another kill and a Vegas error tied the set at 19. Maddux and Johnson stepped up for the Thrill to break the tie with back-to-back points, but Payne answered with consecutive kills of her own to equal the score. A Vegas hitting error forced a timeout at 22-21 Omaha, but the Thrill clawed back using a Maddux kill and block to retake the lead at 23-22. Nuneviller took charge in crunch time for the Supernovas with two kills in a row to give Omaha set point, but Maddux responded with a kill to send the set into extra points tied at 24. Anae sent her next swing wide with Nuneviller ending the match with her 13th kill to give the Supernovas a 26-24 set win and their spot in the postseason.&nbsp;Omaha hit .250 in the fourth with two blocks and one ace. Payne (6 kills) and Nuneviller (5 kills) combined for 11 of the team’s 15 kills in the set. Vegas limped to a .103 team clip with eight hitting errors compared to 12 kills. The Thrill had two blocks and two aces in the set as Maddux was responsible for seven kills.&nbsp;

Payne pushes Supernovas past thrill and into the Postseason

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The No. 21 Nebraska softball team blasted three home runs to bring its season total to a program-record 79 homers and downed the Creighton Bluejays, 8-2, on Wednesday night at Bowlin Stadium.

The Huskers (29-10, 8-3 Big Ten) came into the game tied for first on the program home run charts. Samantha Bland, who tied the school record with three home runs in last Saturday’s game at Iowa, knocked a homer in the bottom of the second to secure the record. Ava Bredwell and Ava Kuszak followed with back-to-back homers in the bottom of the fifth.&nbsp;

Bland was a solid 3-for-4 on the day. Kacie Hoffman went 2-for-4 with a career-high two doubles and Kuszak was 2-for-2 with a home run and a double.&nbsp;

Jordyn Bahl (16-4) claimed the win in the circle for the Big Red. She tossed 6.0 innings and allowed only one run while striking out eight batters. Hannah Camenzind threw the final inning and allowed one run. Abby Rusher (1-2) took the loss for the Bluejays (15-20, 5-7 Big East).&nbsp;

The Huskers got on the board in the bottom of the first. H. Camenzind was hit by a pitch and scored on a Hoffmann double. Emmerson Cope singled to send Hoffmann across the plate and give NU a 2-0 lead.

Kuszak doubled to kick off the bottom of the second and crossed the plate on a Lauren Camenzind single. Bahl singled and advanced L. Camenzind to second, and Bland blasted a three-run homer – which put the team at a program-record 77 home runs on the season – to grab a 6-0 lead.

Creighton made the score 6-1 in the top of the fifth on a solo homer.

In the bottom of the fifth, Bredwell and Kuszak knocked back-to-back home runs to extend the lead to 8-1.

The Bluejays sent in a run on an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh but it wasn’t enough, and the Big Red locked up the 8-2 victory.

The Huskers will head to Evanston, Ill., to take on the Northwestern Wildcats from April 12-14. Saturday’s game is set for 2 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+. The game can also be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 21 Nebraska softball team blasted three home runs to bring its season total to a program-record 79 homers and downed the Creighton Bluejays, 8-2, on Wednesday night at Bowlin Stadium.The Huskers (29-10, 8-3 Big Ten) came into the game tied for first on the program home run charts. Samantha Bland, who tied the school record with three home runs in last Saturday’s game at Iowa, knocked a homer in the bottom of the second to secure the record. Ava Bredwell and Ava Kuszak followed with back-to-back homers in the bottom of the fifth.&nbsp;Bland was a solid 3-for-4 on the day. Kacie Hoffman went 2-for-4 with a career-high two doubles and Kuszak was 2-for-2 with a home run and a double.&nbsp;Jordyn Bahl (16-4) claimed the win in the circle for the Big Red. She tossed 6.0 innings and allowed only one run while striking out eight batters. Hannah Camenzind threw the final inning and allowed one run. Abby Rusher (1-2) took the loss for the Bluejays (15-20, 5-7 Big East).&nbsp;The Huskers got on the board in the bottom of the first. H. Camenzind was hit by a pitch and scored on a Hoffmann double. Emmerson Cope singled to send Hoffmann across the plate and give NU a 2-0 lead.Kuszak doubled to kick off the bottom of the second and crossed the plate on a Lauren Camenzind single. Bahl singled and advanced L. Camenzind to second, and Bland blasted a three-run homer – which put the team at a program-record 77 home runs on the season – to grab a 6-0 lead.Creighton made the score 6-1 in the top of the fifth on a solo homer.In the bottom of the fifth, Bredwell and Kuszak knocked back-to-back home runs to extend the lead to 8-1.The Bluejays sent in a run on an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh but it wasn’t enough, and the Big Red locked up the 8-2 victory.The Huskers will head to Evanston, Ill., to take on the Northwestern Wildcats from April 12-14. Saturday’s game is set for 2 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+. The game can also be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.&nbsp;Postgame Notes<ul>
 <li>The 2025 squad now owns the school record for the most home runs in a season with 79. The Huskers still have 11 regular-season games left to play.</li><li>With Ava Kuszak and Ava Bredwell hitting consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, NU has now hit back-to-back home runs six times this season.</li><li>Nebraska has notched 14 innings this year with multiple home runs.</li><li>Kacie Hoffmann grabbed a new career high with two doubles.</li>
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Huskers break single-season Home Run record in 8-2 win over Creighton

Logan Dodson - North Platte St. Patrick's

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 </figure>Logan Dodson - North Platte St. Patrick'sAJ Star - South LoupOscar Boldt - Perkins CountyKole Jones - Maxwell

4 local athletes chosen for Sertoma N8M All-Star Game

North Platte, Neb.&nbsp; – North Platte Community College softball team suffers a pair of losses to Northeastern Junior College at home on Wednesday afternoon.

Northeastern opened the scoring with a nine-run second inning on four hits, three walks while two batters were hit by pitch.

The Plainswomen tacked on five runs in the third and two runs in the fourth inning, while holding the Knights to just four hits in game one.

Sheena Smith pitched two innings allowing nine runs on four hits. Alieze Moreno and Callie Klemenz came on in relief and combined to allow seven runs on four hits, while walking four batters.

Six players tallied at least one hit against the Plainswomen in game two. Northeastern jumped out to a 3-0 lead, before North Platte battled back to score two runs in the bottom of the second.

Heaven Hutchison and Smith drew walks before a wild pitch and a single by Byanka Tyan pulled the Knights back within one.

In the bottom of the fourth, Hutchison drew a walk and would later score on a Smith fly ball to right field to even the game at 3-3.

Northeastern broke the deadlock with two runs in the sixth and seventh innings to earn the sweep of the Knights.&nbsp;

Victoria Arellano took the loss in the circle, as she pitched all seven innings and allowed seven runs on nine hits.

Knights (4-18, 0-6 Region IX) will conclude the home portion of their schedule on Saturday with a Region IX doubleheader against Southeast Community College. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. at the Dowhower Softball Complex in North Platte.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb.&nbsp; – North Platte Community College softball team suffers a pair of losses to Northeastern Junior College at home on Wednesday afternoon.Northeastern 15 North Platte 0Northeastern opened the scoring with a nine-run second inning on four hits, three walks while two batters were hit by pitch.The Plainswomen tacked on five runs in the third and two runs in the fourth inning, while holding the Knights to just four hits in game one.Sheena Smith pitched two innings allowing nine runs on four hits. Alieze Moreno and Callie Klemenz came on in relief and combined to allow seven runs on four hits, while walking four batters.Northeastern 7 North Platte 3Six players tallied at least one hit against the Plainswomen in game two. Northeastern jumped out to a 3-0 lead, before North Platte battled back to score two runs in the bottom of the second.Heaven Hutchison and Smith drew walks before a wild pitch and a single by Byanka Tyan pulled the Knights back within one.In the bottom of the fourth, Hutchison drew a walk and would later score on a Smith fly ball to right field to even the game at 3-3.Northeastern broke the deadlock with two runs in the sixth and seventh innings to earn the sweep of the Knights.&nbsp;Victoria Arellano took the loss in the circle, as she pitched all seven innings and allowed seven runs on nine hits.Knights (4-18, 0-6 Region IX) will conclude the home portion of their schedule on Saturday with a Region IX doubleheader against Southeast Community College. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. at the Dowhower Softball Complex in North Platte.

Knights fall in doubleheader to Plainswomen

Hamish Murray brought home his second straight top-five showing, while Brodie Cunningham added a second consecutive top-10 performance of his own with a career-best 66 (-4) in the final round to lead the Nebraska men's golf team to a third-place team finish at the Tiger Collegiate in Columbia, Mo., on Tuesday.

Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, took fifth individually in a 99-player field with a three-round total of 212 (+2) on the par-70, 7,158-yard layout of The Club at Old Hawthorne. Murray closed with an even-par 70 in Tuesday's final round that included 16 pars, one birdie and bogey. He opened the tournament with another even-par 70, before capping Monday with a second-round 72 (+2). It was Murray's fourth top-10 finish and seventh top-25 showing of the 2024-25 season.

Cunningham, a freshman from Glasgow, Scotland, continued his strong spring season with a career-best 66 on Tuesday to storm 26 spots up the leader board on his way to an eighth-place individual finish with a 213 (+3). Cunningham opened the tournament with a 69 (-1) before battling his way to a second-round 78. It was Cunningham's third consecutive top-15 finish and his fourth top-25 showing of the year.

Evan McDermott contributed a top-25 finish for the Big Red with a 216 (+6) to tie for 22nd. The redshirt sophomore from Spring Lake, Mich., capped a solid tournament with an even-par 70 on Tuesday, after rounds of 72 and 74 on Monday. It was his third top-25 performance of the year.

Rudy Sautron tied for 55th at 222 (+12), despite a 66 (-4) in Monday's second round. The sophomore from Reunion Island, France closed with a 74 on Tuesday, after opening the tournament with an 82 on Monday.

Reed Malleck rounded out the Nebraska lineup in a tie for 80th at 227, including his final-round 73 (+3) that counted toward NU's team score. The graduate student from York, Neb., opened with a 74, before adding an 80 in Monday's second round.

As a team, Nebraska locked up its fourth top-three team finish of the season with a three-round total of 854 (+14), including a 279 (-1) in Tuesday's final round. The Big Red opened with a 285 (+5), before managing a 290 (+10) in Monday's second round.

The hosts from Missouri won the team title with an even-par 840, including a final-round 275 (-5). St. Mary's (Calif.) finished second at 848 (+8), while Kansas State (861), Cincinnati (862) and Central Arkansas (862) rounded out the top five behind the Huskers in the 18-team tournament field. No. 26 UNLV took seventh at 863, nine shots behind Nebraska.

Missouri's Mattias Varjun earned medalist honors with a 54-hole score of 206 (-4), including a final-round 66. Cincinnati's Ryan Ford took second with an even-par 210, ahead of Missouri's Trent Mierl and Kalle Svederman from Central Arkansas who tied for third at 211.

Nebraska will be back in action next week at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate in Columbus, Ohio, April 18-19.

Tiger IntercollegiateApril 7-8, 2025Columbia, MissouriThe Club at Old Hawthorne (Par 70, 7,158 Yards)

Final Team Results1. Missouri - 283-282-275=840 (E)2. St. Mary's (Calif.) - 288-279-281=848 (+8)3. Nebraska - 285-290-279=854 (+14)4. Kansas State - 293-284-284=861 (+21)T5. Cincinnati - 291-286-285=862 (+22)T5. Central Arkansas - 290-288-284=862 (+22)7. UNLV - 282-298-285=863 (+23)8. South Dakota - 286-298-289=873 (+33)T9. Drake - 295-297-282=874 (+34)T9. Iowa State - 292-301-281=874 (+34)T11. North Alabama - 297-292-286=875 (+35)T11. UTRGV - 296-296-283=875 (+35)13. Oral Roberts - 293-292-294=879 (+39)14. Wyoming - 295-296-289=880 (+40)15. Stetson - 294-303-288=885 (+45)16. South Dakota State - 303-303-284=890 (+50)17. Lindenwood - 295-313-293=901 (+61)18. Central Michigan - 312-315-305=932 (+92)

Final Individual Results1. Mattias Varjun, Missouri - 70-70-66=206 (-4)2. Ryan Ford, Cincinnati - 69-71-70=210 (E)T3. Trent Mierl, Missouri - 71-68-72=211 (+1)T3. Kalle Svederman, Central Arkansas - 72-71-68=211 (+1)T5. Connor Reis, St. Mary's (Calif.) - 76-69-67=212 (+2)T5. Veikka Viskari, Missouri - 69-74-69=212 (+2)T5. Hamish Murray, Nebraska - 70-72-70=212 (+2)T8. Brodie Cunningham, Nebraska - 69-78-66=213 (+3)T8. Aidan Lee, St. Mary's (Calif.) - 72-71-70=213 (+3)T8. Brett Sawaia, UNLV - 76-69-68=213 (+3)*T8. Bubba Chapman, Missouri - 70-73-70=213 (+3)T8. Jack Dumas, Drake - 74-70-69=213 (+3)

Nebraska IndividualsT5. Hamish Murray - 70-72-70=212 (+2)T8. Brodie Cunningham - 69-78-66=213 (+3)T22. Evan McDermott - 72-74-70=216 (+6)T55. Rudy Sautron - 82-66-74=222 (+12)T80. Reed Malleck - 74-70-73=227 (+17)

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsHamish Murray brought home his second straight top-five showing, while Brodie Cunningham added a second consecutive top-10 performance of his own with a career-best 66 (-4) in the final round to lead the Nebraska men's golf team to a third-place team finish at the Tiger Collegiate in Columbia, Mo., on Tuesday.Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, took fifth individually in a 99-player field with a three-round total of 212 (+2) on the par-70, 7,158-yard layout of The Club at Old Hawthorne. Murray closed with an even-par 70 in Tuesday's final round that included 16 pars, one birdie and bogey. He opened the tournament with another even-par 70, before capping Monday with a second-round 72 (+2). It was Murray's fourth top-10 finish and seventh top-25 showing of the 2024-25 season.Cunningham, a freshman from Glasgow, Scotland, continued his strong spring season with a career-best 66 on Tuesday to storm 26 spots up the leader board on his way to an eighth-place individual finish with a 213 (+3). Cunningham opened the tournament with a 69 (-1) before battling his way to a second-round 78. It was Cunningham's third consecutive top-15 finish and his fourth top-25 showing of the year.Evan McDermott contributed a top-25 finish for the Big Red with a 216 (+6) to tie for 22nd. The redshirt sophomore from Spring Lake, Mich., capped a solid tournament with an even-par 70 on Tuesday, after rounds of 72 and 74 on Monday. It was his third top-25 performance of the year.Rudy Sautron tied for 55th at 222 (+12), despite a 66 (-4) in Monday's second round. The sophomore from Reunion Island, France closed with a 74 on Tuesday, after opening the tournament with an 82 on Monday.Reed Malleck rounded out the Nebraska lineup in a tie for 80th at 227, including his final-round 73 (+3) that counted toward NU's team score. The graduate student from York, Neb., opened with a 74, before adding an 80 in Monday's second round.As a team, Nebraska locked up its fourth top-three team finish of the season with a three-round total of 854 (+14), including a 279 (-1) in Tuesday's final round. The Big Red opened with a 285 (+5), before managing a 290 (+10) in Monday's second round.The hosts from Missouri won the team title with an even-par 840, including a final-round 275 (-5). St. Mary's (Calif.) finished second at 848 (+8), while Kansas State (861), Cincinnati (862) and Central Arkansas (862) rounded out the top five behind the Huskers in the 18-team tournament field. No. 26 UNLV took seventh at 863, nine shots behind Nebraska.Missouri's Mattias Varjun earned medalist honors with a 54-hole score of 206 (-4), including a final-round 66. Cincinnati's Ryan Ford took second with an even-par 210, ahead of Missouri's Trent Mierl and Kalle Svederman from Central Arkansas who tied for third at 211.Nebraska will be back in action next week at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate in Columbus, Ohio, April 18-19.Tiger IntercollegiateApril 7-8, 2025Columbia, MissouriThe Club at Old Hawthorne (Par 70, 7,158 Yards)Final Team Results1. Missouri - 283-282-275=840 (E)2. St. Mary's (Calif.) - 288-279-281=848 (+8)3. Nebraska - 285-290-279=854 (+14)4. Kansas State - 293-284-284=861 (+21)T5. Cincinnati - 291-286-285=862 (+22)T5. Central Arkansas - 290-288-284=862 (+22)7. UNLV - 282-298-285=863 (+23)8. South Dakota - 286-298-289=873 (+33)T9. Drake - 295-297-282=874 (+34)T9. Iowa State - 292-301-281=874 (+34)T11. North Alabama - 297-292-286=875 (+35)T11. UTRGV - 296-296-283=875 (+35)13. Oral Roberts - 293-292-294=879 (+39)14. Wyoming - 295-296-289=880 (+40)15. Stetson - 294-303-288=885 (+45)16. South Dakota State - 303-303-284=890 (+50)17. Lindenwood - 295-313-293=901 (+61)18. Central Michigan - 312-315-305=932 (+92)Final Individual Results1. Mattias Varjun, Missouri - 70-70-66=206 (-4)2. Ryan Ford, Cincinnati - 69-71-70=210 (E)T3. Trent Mierl, Missouri - 71-68-72=211 (+1)T3. Kalle Svederman, Central Arkansas - 72-71-68=211 (+1)T5. Connor Reis, St. Mary's (Calif.) - 76-69-67=212 (+2)T5. Veikka Viskari, Missouri - 69-74-69=212 (+2)T5. Hamish Murray, Nebraska - 70-72-70=212 (+2)T8. Brodie Cunningham, Nebraska - 69-78-66=213 (+3)T8. Aidan Lee, St. Mary's (Calif.) - 72-71-70=213 (+3)T8. Brett Sawaia, UNLV - 76-69-68=213 (+3)*T8. Bubba Chapman, Missouri - 70-73-70=213 (+3)T8. Jack Dumas, Drake - 74-70-69=213 (+3)Nebraska IndividualsT5. Hamish Murray - 70-72-70=212 (+2)T8. Brodie Cunningham - 69-78-66=213 (+3)T22. Evan McDermott - 72-74-70=216 (+6)T55. Rudy Sautron - 82-66-74=222 (+12)T80. Reed Malleck - 74-70-73=227 (+17)

Murray, Cunningham earn top 10 finishes in Missouri

Max Buettenback went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI, as Nebraska defeated No. 22 Kansas 7-5 at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, Kan.

Nebraska (15-18) scored seven runs on eight hits, while Kansas (27-7) recorded five runs, five hits and two errors.

Buettenback led the Big Red at the plate with the three-hit effort, followed by Cayden Brumbaugh going 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a run scored. Will Jesske recorded his second homer of the season with a solo shot, while Cael Frost and Case Sanderson tallied one hit apiece.

Ryan Harrahill made his second career start and allowed one run on two hits in two innings of work. TJ Coats and Blake Encarnacion worked scoreless innings in the third and fourth frames.

Jalen Worthley surrendered three runs on two hits while recording one out. Casey Daiss, Carson Jasa and Grant Cleavinger combined to shut out the Jayhawks over the next 1.2 innings. Pryce Bender picked up his first career win after tossing a scoreless seventh inning.

Drew Christo hurled a clean frame in the eighth, while Luke Broderick recorded his sixth save of the season after allowing one run on a hit in the ninth inning.

Nebraska took advantage of a leadoff baserunner and manufactured its first run of the night without a hit in the top for the first. Sanderson began the game plunked on an 0-1 pitch and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Riley Silva. A wild pitch moved the sophomore to third, before Brumbaugh’s RBI groundout to shortstop broke the scoreless tie.

Kansas evened the game at one in the bottom of the first behind a pair of hits. A one-out single to left field set the table for a two-out RBI double down the left-field line, where the Jayhawks tied the game at one in a play at the plate.

The Huskers responded with a pair of runs on two hits and an error to take the lead back at 3-1 in the second. Dylan Carey reached on a leadoff error and scored all the way from first on Buettenback’s RBI double down the right-field line. Jesske sent the first pitch over the right-field wall for a 392-foot solo homer to give the Big Red a 3-1 lead through two innings.

The NU offense tacked on a run in the fourth after a scoreless third inning to grow the lead to 4-1. Carey worked a full-count walk with one out, before Buettenback drilled his second RBI double of the night down the right-field line to score Carey from first and give the Big Red a three-run advantage.

The Jayhawks plated three runs on two hits in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game at four. An RBI double to the left-field wall after a one-out walk brought Kansas within 4-2, while a first-pitch two-run homer over the batter’s eye in center field made it a 4-4 game through five innings.

Nebraska and Kansas exchanged scoreless sixth and seventh innings, before the Big Red rallied for two eighth-inning runs to grab a late 6-4 lead. Silva led off with a walk, and Brumbaugh singled through the left side to put runners on first and second with no outs.

The Big Red were down to their final out in the eighth when Buettenback’s RBI single to shortstop brought home Silva. Frost followed Buettenback’s infield single with an RBI single up the middle to plate Brumbaugh and give the Huskers a 6-4 lead.

Nebraska added an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning to expand the lead to 7-4. A single up the middle from Sanderson, followed by a sacrifice bunt by Silva, had a runner on second with two outs. Brumbaugh came through for the NU offense with a first-pitch RBI single up the middle to bring home Sanderson.

The Jayhawks took advantage of a leadoff walk in the top of the ninth with an RBI single to right field to trim the NU lead to 7-5. With two outs and the tying run at the plate, Broderick recorded a strikeout on full count to preserve the Big Red’s 7-5 win on Tuesday night.

Nebraska steps back into Big Ten action with a road series at Iowa this weekend. First pitch of Friday’s series opener between the Huskers and Hawkeyes is set for 6 p.m. at Duane Bank Field on B1G+.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsMax Buettenback went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI, as Nebraska defeated No. 22 Kansas 7-5 at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, Kan.Nebraska (15-18) scored seven runs on eight hits, while Kansas (27-7) recorded five runs, five hits and two errors.Buettenback led the Big Red at the plate with the three-hit effort, followed by Cayden Brumbaugh going 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a run scored. Will Jesske recorded his second homer of the season with a solo shot, while Cael Frost and Case Sanderson tallied one hit apiece.Ryan Harrahill made his second career start and allowed one run on two hits in two innings of work. TJ Coats and Blake Encarnacion worked scoreless innings in the third and fourth frames.Jalen Worthley surrendered three runs on two hits while recording one out. Casey Daiss, Carson Jasa and Grant Cleavinger combined to shut out the Jayhawks over the next 1.2 innings. Pryce Bender picked up his first career win after tossing a scoreless seventh inning.Drew Christo hurled a clean frame in the eighth, while Luke Broderick recorded his sixth save of the season after allowing one run on a hit in the ninth inning.Nebraska took advantage of a leadoff baserunner and manufactured its first run of the night without a hit in the top for the first. Sanderson began the game plunked on an 0-1 pitch and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Riley Silva. A wild pitch moved the sophomore to third, before Brumbaugh’s RBI groundout to shortstop broke the scoreless tie.Kansas evened the game at one in the bottom of the first behind a pair of hits. A one-out single to left field set the table for a two-out RBI double down the left-field line, where the Jayhawks tied the game at one in a play at the plate.The Huskers responded with a pair of runs on two hits and an error to take the lead back at 3-1 in the second. Dylan Carey reached on a leadoff error and scored all the way from first on Buettenback’s RBI double down the right-field line. Jesske sent the first pitch over the right-field wall for a 392-foot solo homer to give the Big Red a 3-1 lead through two innings.The NU offense tacked on a run in the fourth after a scoreless third inning to grow the lead to 4-1. Carey worked a full-count walk with one out, before Buettenback drilled his second RBI double of the night down the right-field line to score Carey from first and give the Big Red a three-run advantage.The Jayhawks plated three runs on two hits in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game at four. An RBI double to the left-field wall after a one-out walk brought Kansas within 4-2, while a first-pitch two-run homer over the batter’s eye in center field made it a 4-4 game through five innings.Nebraska and Kansas exchanged scoreless sixth and seventh innings, before the Big Red rallied for two eighth-inning runs to grab a late 6-4 lead. Silva led off with a walk, and Brumbaugh singled through the left side to put runners on first and second with no outs.The Big Red were down to their final out in the eighth when Buettenback’s RBI single to shortstop brought home Silva. Frost followed Buettenback’s infield single with an RBI single up the middle to plate Brumbaugh and give the Huskers a 6-4 lead.Nebraska added an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning to expand the lead to 7-4. A single up the middle from Sanderson, followed by a sacrifice bunt by Silva, had a runner on second with two outs. Brumbaugh came through for the NU offense with a first-pitch RBI single up the middle to bring home Sanderson.The Jayhawks took advantage of a leadoff walk in the top of the ninth with an RBI single to right field to trim the NU lead to 7-5. With two outs and the tying run at the plate, Broderick recorded a strikeout on full count to preserve the Big Red’s 7-5 win on Tuesday night.Nebraska steps back into Big Ten action with a road series at Iowa this weekend. First pitch of Friday’s series opener between the Huskers and Hawkeyes is set for 6 p.m. at Duane Bank Field on B1G+.

Buettenback, Huskers topple No. 22 Kansas

<h2>Storm Track and Field Invite</h2>Boy's team results<div><style type="text/css">
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 <td class="tg-dnrq">1.</td>
 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10916/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">North Platte St. Patrick's</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">148</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10846/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hemingford</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">83</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10864/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kimball</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">82</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10762/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Potter-Dix Public</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">66</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10948/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Platte</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">29</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/11143/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arthur County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">29</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10985/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leyton</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">21</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10754/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paxton</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">20</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10969/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creek Valley</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">20</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10745/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Garden County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">14</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10782/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sidney</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">7</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10916/track-and-field-outdoor">North Platte St. Patrick's</a></td>
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 <td class="tg-omcs">82</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10864/track-and-field-outdoor">Kimball</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">81</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10846/track-and-field-outdoor">Hemingford</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">74</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10782/track-and-field-outdoor">Sidney</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">46</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10985/track-and-field-outdoor">Leyton</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">44</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10948/track-and-field-outdoor">South Platte</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">25</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10762/track-and-field-outdoor">Potter-Dix Public</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">16</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10745/track-and-field-outdoor">Garden County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">8</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/11032/track-and-field-outdoor">Banner County</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">5</td>
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 <td class="tg-1cwa"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10782/track-and-field-outdoor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sidney</a></td>
 <td class="tg-dnrq">7</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/11025/track-and-field-outdoor">Grand Island</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">190</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10897/track-and-field-outdoor">Minden</a></td>
 <td class="tg-omcs">131</td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10849/track-and-field-outdoor">Holdrege</a></td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10979/track-and-field-outdoor">Cozad</a></td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10956/track-and-field-outdoor">Broken Bow</a></td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10860/track-and-field-outdoor">Kearney Catholic</a></td>
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 <td class="tg-y0p8"><a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10897/track-and-field-outdoor">Minden</a></td>
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Area Spring Sports scores Apr 8th

Area Track and Field results from Buffalo Bill Invite North Platte

The No. 20 Nebraska softball team will travel to Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the Hawkeyes this weekend. The games are set for 5 p.m. (CT) on Friday, 2 p.m. (CT) on Saturday and 1 p.m. (CT) on Sunday.&nbsp;

The Huskers are No. 20 in the NFCA Coaches Poll and have been ranked every week this season. They were also tabbed No. 21 in the ESPN/USA Softball rankings.

Last weekend, the Huskers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers for a three-game conference series. The Big Red grabbed victories on Saturday (13-1, five innings) and Sunday (6-0) but took a loss on Monday (2-6). Kacie Hoffmann and Hannah Camenzind each had a multi-homer game in the series. H. Camenzind also grabbed the Saturday victory in the circle, while Jordyn Bahl claimed the win on Friday. Bahl allowed no earned runs in that game while picking up a save and striking out 13 batters across her two appearances in the series. The Papillion, Neb., native earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors for the second consecutive week.&nbsp;

All three games this weekend will be streamed on B1G+. Every game will&nbsp; have a free radio broadcast with Nate Rohr on the call. The radio broadcast is available at Huskers.com/listen and on the official Huskers app.&nbsp;

Husker Pitching Staff Coming Off Quality Week

The Nebraska pitchers have been steadily improving over the course of the season, and their work culminated this past week.

The Nebraska softball team has enjoyed a solid season at the plate, most notably with its home run numbers.&nbsp;

Nebraska softball pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl has not only had an impact in the circle, but her offense is a force to be reckoned with.

Nebraska’s 2025 roster consists of 25 total athletes. Fourteen of those are returners.

Nebraska utilized the transfer portal this offseason, bringing in six new players -- Hannah and Lauren Camenzind and Kacie Hoffmann from Arkansas, Olivia DiNardo from Arizona, Kylee Magee from Arizona State and Ava Kuszak from Wisconsin.

Nebraska faced significant adversity in 2024, as a total of six players suffered season-ending injuries, including four that are returning for the 2025 season. Additionally, Arizona State transfer Kylee Magee had to use the offseason for rehab.&nbsp;

Iowa is 21-12 with a 3-4 mark in Big Ten competition. As a team, the Hawkeyes bat .290 and have an ERA of 3.64.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 20 Nebraska softball team will travel to Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the Hawkeyes this weekend. The games are set for 5 p.m. (CT) on Friday, 2 p.m. (CT) on Saturday and 1 p.m. (CT) on Sunday.&nbsp;The Huskers are No. 20 in the NFCA Coaches Poll and have been ranked every week this season. They were also tabbed No. 21 in the ESPN/USA Softball rankings.Last weekend, the Huskers hosted the Purdue Boilermakers for a three-game conference series. The Big Red grabbed victories on Saturday (13-1, five innings) and Sunday (6-0) but took a loss on Monday (2-6). Kacie Hoffmann and Hannah Camenzind each had a multi-homer game in the series. H. Camenzind also grabbed the Saturday victory in the circle, while Jordyn Bahl claimed the win on Friday. Bahl allowed no earned runs in that game while picking up a save and striking out 13 batters across her two appearances in the series. The Papillion, Neb., native earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors for the second consecutive week.&nbsp;All three games this weekend will be streamed on B1G+. Every game will&nbsp; have a free radio broadcast with Nate Rohr on the call. The radio broadcast is available at Huskers.com/listen and on the official Huskers app.&nbsp;Leading Off<ul>
 <li>Nebraska now has 69 home runs this season, which ranks third in school history. The school record is 76.&nbsp;</li><li>Ava Kuszak has started 98 games in her career. Saturday’s game is expected to be her 100th career start. Kuszak is also three hits away from 100 in her career.&nbsp;</li><li>The Huskers are ranked No. 20 in the NFCA Poll. NU has been ranked by the NFCA every week this season.</li><li>Jordyn Bahl has pitched 22.1 straight innings without allowing an earned run.</li><li>Kacie Hoffmann is six hits away from 100 in her career.</li><li>The Huskers’ pitching staff ranks 12th nationally in improved ERA, including first in the Big Ten and second in the Power 4 conferences. NU’s ERA in 2024 was 4.35 and it is 2.61 in 2025.</li><li>Ava Bredwell is 20 RBIs away from amassing 100+ hits, 100+ runs and 100+ RBIs in her career. Abbie Squier is&nbsp; 27 RBIs and five runs away from that accomplishment.</li><li>Nebraska has 16 run-rule victories on the year. The school record for most run-rule wins in a season is 17 (2015).</li><li>Nebraska has scored 10+ runs in 15 of its 35 games this season.</li>
 </ul>Husker Pitching Staff Coming Off Quality WeekThe Nebraska pitchers have been steadily improving over the course of the season, and their work culminated this past week.<ul>
 <li>As a collective, NU’s pitchers had a 1.08 ERA over the course of the Huskers’ matchup with Omaha and three games against Purdue.&nbsp;</li><li>The group owned an opponent batting average of .185 and totaled 32 strikeouts to only six walks.</li><li>Nebraska’s ERA differential from 2024 to 2025 is ranked 12th nationally, first in the Big Ten and second in Power 4 conferences. Last year, the Big Red had an ERA of 4.35 and this year, it is at 2.61.</li><li>Jordyn Bahl has pitched 22.1 straight innings without an earned run. She grabbed a 2-0 record last week with wins against Omaha and in the first game against Purdue.&nbsp;</li><li>Hannah Camenzind went 5.0 innings in the second game against Purdue and claimed the victory after allowing no runs and only two hits.</li><li>Kylee Magee had a season-long outing of 4.1 innings in game three against the Boilermakers.</li>
 </ul>Husker Home Run Quick HittersThe Nebraska softball team has enjoyed a solid season at the plate, most notably with its home run numbers.&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Nebraska is second in the nation with 69 home runs in only 35 games.</li><li>NU is on pace to hit 99 home runs in a 50-game regular season. The school record for home runs in a season is 76 in 2022.</li><li>A total of 14 Huskers have hit a home run this season, including 12 players with multiple home runs.</li><li>The Huskers have homered five times in a game on four occasions this season, including three consecutive games to open the Troy Cox Classic.</li><li>Nebraska has produced 11 innings this season with multiple home runs, including five innings with three or more home runs.</li><li>Nebraska has hit back-to-back home runs five times this season, including three times with three consecutive home runs that includes a school-record four straight home runs against San Jose State on Feb. 22.</li><li>Ava Kuszak (twice), Jordyn Bahl, Abbie Squier Emmerson Cope (twice) and Hannah Camenzind have all had a multi-homer game this season, including a three-home run game from Kuszak against Montana on Feb. 16 which tied the Nebraska and Big Ten records for home runs in a game.</li><li>Kuszak has hit more home runs herself (12) than 91 NCAA Division I teams.</li><li>Together, Kuszak (12) and Jordyn Bahl (11) have combined for 23 home runs. Their two-player combined total of 23 home runs would rank 111th among all NCAA Division I teams this spring and would be more than five Big Ten schools have hit as a team.</li><li>Twelve Huskers – Bahl, Kuszak, Squier, Bella Bacon, Alina Felix, Malia Thoms, Lauren Camenzind and Alina Felix – have already matched or exceeded their career season highs in home runs.</li>
 </ul>Huskers in the Record Books<ul>
 <li>As it stands, the 2025 squad would rank first in school history in slugging percentage (.636), second in on base percentage (.421) and third in home runs (69).&nbsp;</li><li>The Big Red scored 10+ runs in five straight games from Feb. 14-16 for the first time in program history.</li><li>NU notched five home runs in three straight games for what is believed to be the first time in school history.</li><li>In the Huskers’ game against San Jose State at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, they hit four straight home runs for the first time in program history.</li><li>Nebraska scored 102 runs in its first 10 games of the season, which marked the quickest the team has hit the 100-run milestone.</li><li>The Huskers scored 200 runs in their first 23 games of the season, which marked the quickest the team has hit the 200-run milestone.</li><li>Ava Kuszak posted three home runs in the second game against Montana and is now tied with Kaylan Jablonski and Christie McCoy for the school record for home runs in a game.</li>
 </ul>Bahl Solid at the PlateNebraska softball pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl has not only had an impact in the circle, but her offense is a force to be reckoned with.<ul>
 <li>Bahl ranks in the top 25 nationally in extra-base hits (12th), runs per game (13th), and slugging percentage (22nd).</li><li>On the season, 24 of Bahl’s 46 hits have gone for extra bases. She averages an extra-base hit every 4.4 at bats and almost one extra-base hit per game.</li><li>Bahl has nearly as many hits herself as she has allowed as a pitcher. Bahl has 46 hits in 105 at bats at the plate and in the circle, she has allowed only 55 hits in 424 opponent at bats.</li><li>Bahl has also scored more runs herself (42) than she has allowed (39) in 107.1 innings in the circle.</li>
 </ul>What Nebraska Returned in 2025Nebraska’s 2025 roster consists of 25 total athletes. Fourteen of those are returners.<ul>
 <li>The Huskers welcome back 14 letterwinners from last season – Bella Bacon, Jordyn Bahl, Samantha Bland, Ava Bredwell, Katelyn Caneda, Dakota Carter, Emmerson Cope, Alina Felix, Mckinley Malecha, Caitlin Olensky, Abbie Squier, Malia Thoms, Talia Tokheim and Haidyn Warner.</li><li>NU returns half of its starting lineup from 2024 in outfielder Samantha Bland, catcher Ava Bredwell, first baseman Bella Bacon, second baseman Katelyn Caneda and designated player Emmerson Cope.</li><li>Nebraska returns three of its top five hitters from 2024 – Ava Bredwell (.329), Emmerson Cope (.304) and Alina Felix (.302).&nbsp;</li><li>Returners Ava Bredwell, Samantha Bland, Bella Bacon and Katelyn Caneda each started in more than 95 percent of the Huskers’ games last season.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Huskers Hit the PortalNebraska utilized the transfer portal this offseason, bringing in six new players -- Hannah and Lauren Camenzind and Kacie Hoffmann from Arkansas, Olivia DiNardo from Arizona, Kylee Magee from Arizona State and Ava Kuszak from Wisconsin.<ul>
 <li>Hannah Camenzind was a second-team All-SEC member in 2023. Over her two seasons with the Razorbacks, she posted a 14-3 record with 3.11 ERA over 119.1 total innings. At the plate, she batted .308.</li><li>Lauren Camenzind was a third-team NFCA All-South Region member in 2023. Over her two seasons at Arkansas, she played in 86 games (79 starts) at both catcher and shortstop.</li><li>DiNardo racked up numerous accolades during her two years at Arizona. She was a second-team NFCA All-West Region member in 2023 and a Third-Team member in 2024 and was named a Second-Team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honoree in 2023. Over the course of two seasons with the Wildcats, DiNardo started 102 games and built up a batting average of .340, along with 15 doubles, 20 home runs and 74 RBIs.</li><li>Hoffmann played in 106 games with 96 starts during her time with Arkansas. She hit .244 and logged 16 doubles, 15 home runs and 47 RBIs.&nbsp;</li><li>Kuszak earned second-team All-Big Ten honors and third-team NFCA All-Great Lakes Region accolades in 2024. During her two seasons at Wisconsin, she played in 76 games with 65 starts and notched 16 doubles, 10 home runs and 33 RBIs on a .278 batting average.</li><li>Magee was named a member of the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team at Arizona State in 2023. She suffered an injury early in the 2024 season. She pitched in 27 games with 24 starts and compiled a 3.51 ERA and two saves, along with striking out 79 batters in 89.2 innings.</li>
 </ul>Huskers Returning from InjuriesNebraska faced significant adversity in 2024, as a total of six players suffered season-ending injuries, including four that are returning for the 2025 season. Additionally, Arizona State transfer Kylee Magee had to use the offseason for rehab.&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Jordyn Bahl suffered a knee injury in the Huskers’ 2024 season opener that required season-ending surgery. Bahl was a First-Team All-American, the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year and one of 10 national finalists for player of the year in 2022 and 2023.&nbsp;</li><li>Abbie Squier, a returning All-Big Ten and all-region selection, returns after being out for the 2024 season due to surgery. In 2022 and 2023, she was the Big Red’s starting left fielder.&nbsp;</li><li>Dakota Carter, the Huskers’ designated player, was deemed out for the 2024 season before it even began. In 2023, she scored 13 runs as a pinch runner and appeared in 39 games.&nbsp;</li><li>Caitlin Olensky suffered a season-ending injury in the Huskers’ conference opener against Illinois last year. Before her injury, she compiled a record of 3-2 with a team-best 3.30 ERA.</li><li>Emmerson Cope was out for almost a month of the 2024 season after battling a back injury. When she was in the lineup, the Topeka, Kan., native amassed an ERA of 4.76 in the circle. She racked up 21 hits, 10 runs, six homers and 19 RBIs.&nbsp;</li><li>Talia Tokheim missed the first 23 games of the season while rehabbing an injury from 2023. She returned for nine games before suffering another season-ending injury in game three of the Penn State series. In her limited time on the field, she notched 46 total bases and seven home runs.</li><li>Kylee Magee suffered a season-ending injury after racking up six appearances with four starts in her sophomore year with the Sun Devils. In her first two years at Arizona State, she struck out 79 batters in 89.2 innings.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Scouting Iowa (21-12, 3-4 Big Ten)Iowa is 21-12 with a 3-4 mark in Big Ten competition. As a team, the Hawkeyes bat .290 and have an ERA of 3.64.<ul>
 <li>The Huskers and Hawkeyes have common opponents in Tennessee, Texas Tech, Missouri, UCLA and South Dakota State. NU grabbed wins over the Vols, Tigers and two over the Jackrabbits, while Iowa defeated SDSU twice, split two games with UCLA and lost to the other teams.</li><li>Jalen Adams is fifth nationally and second in the Big Ten with 15 victories on the year.</li><li>Senior Hannah Lindsay was named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Feb. 17, the Hawkeyes’ only weekly honor so far this season.</li><li>Jena Young bats .385 on the season and has a homer, eight doubles and 18 RBIs. She also boasts a 1.030 OPS.&nbsp;</li><li>Soo-Jin Berry has a team-high eight home runs this year, along with seven doubles on a .380 batting average.&nbsp;</li><li>Lindsay owns 21 RBIs in 77 at bats and has a .299 batting average and three home runs.</li><li>Allyssa Ramos and Desiree Rivera each have 13 RBIs. Ramos posts an average of .278, while Rivera’s is .261. They each add two home runs.</li><li>Tory Bennett has started every game for the Hawkeyes and has notched 20 hits, 16 RBIs and four doubles on a .222 average.</li><li>Devin Simon has also started every game and has a .280 average. She has 23 hits and 16 runs, along with six doubles and a homer.</li><li>Adams is the Hawkeyes’ ace, as she has pitched 114.1 innings and is 15-4 on the season. She has allowed 36 earned runs and struck out 84 batters.</li><li>Talia Tretton owns an ERA of 3.43 and a record of 6-5 across 79.2 innings pitched. She has allowed 39 earned runs and has 65 strikeouts and 44 walks.</li><li>Haley Downe (11.31 ERA, 4.1 IP), Andrea Jaskowiak (5.31 ERA, 3.2 IP) and Jaylee Ojo (24.00 ERA, 2.1 IP) make up the rest of Iowa’s pitching staff.</li><li>Karl Gollan was named head coach on March 7 and is leading the team in 2025 after Renee Gillispie stepped aside for personal health reasons.</li>
 </ul>

Huskers head to Iowa for Big Ten battle

The Nebraska women’s gymnastics team is set to compete in the second round of the NCAA Championships on Friday, April 4, at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The Huskers will compete in Session II, which starts at 9 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on ESPN+. NU will face off against No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 15 Auburn and the winner of the first round matchup on Thursday between Illinois and UC Davis.&nbsp;

The top two teams from each of the two sessions taking place on Friday will advance to the NCAA Regional Final, which will be on Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. (CT). Session I features No. 7 Missouri, No. 10 Georgia, No. 21 Arizona and Arizona State.

The Big Red kicked off its postseason run at the Big Ten Championships and placed ninth with a score of 196.175.&nbsp;

Emma Spence and Sophia McClelland were named to the Big Ten Conference Championship teams for their performance in the first session. Spence took the Big Ten Championships bar title with a season-high 9.975, and fourth in the all-around with a season-high 39.575. McClelland tied for third on beam across all sessions with a 9.950.&nbsp;

UCLA finished in first with a score of 198.450.

Session II of the Washington Regional will include Nebraska, along with No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 15 Auburn and the winner of the first round game on Thursday between Illinois and UC Davis.&nbsp;

The No. 2 Sooners are 21-2 on the season with a 7-1 mark in conference competition. They own an NQS of 198.040, including a high score of 198.475. Most recently, they finished second at the SEC Championships with a 197.925. Nebraska faced OU at the American Gold Collegiate Championship, where the Big Red fell 197.550-194.475.&nbsp;

The Tigers have an NQS of 197.170 and a high score of 197.750. They are 10-6 overall (3-5 SEC). The Huskers also faced AU at the American Gold Collegiate Championship, where NU fell 195.950-194.475.&nbsp;

Illinois is 9-12 this season (3-6 Big Ten) with an NQS score of 196.205. Nebraska fell to Illinois at Champaign this season 196.275-195.600.&nbsp;

UC Davis has an NQS score of 195.870 and a high team score of 196.400.&nbsp;

Fans can follow the Huskers on Facebook at HuskerWGym, Twitter at HuskerWGym or Instagram at huskerwgym for live updates during the meet. The meet will also be streamed live on ESPN+.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska women’s gymnastics team is set to compete in the second round of the NCAA Championships on Friday, April 4, at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The Huskers will compete in Session II, which starts at 9 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on ESPN+. NU will face off against No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 15 Auburn and the winner of the first round matchup on Thursday between Illinois and UC Davis.&nbsp;The top two teams from each of the two sessions taking place on Friday will advance to the NCAA Regional Final, which will be on Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. (CT). Session I features No. 7 Missouri, No. 10 Georgia, No. 21 Arizona and Arizona State.Last Time OutThe Big Red kicked off its postseason run at the Big Ten Championships and placed ninth with a score of 196.175.&nbsp;Emma Spence and Sophia McClelland were named to the Big Ten Conference Championship teams for their performance in the first session. Spence took the Big Ten Championships bar title with a season-high 9.975, and fourth in the all-around with a season-high 39.575. McClelland tied for third on beam across all sessions with a 9.950.&nbsp;UCLA finished in first with a score of 198.450.Scouting the CompetitionSession II of the Washington Regional will include Nebraska, along with No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 15 Auburn and the winner of the first round game on Thursday between Illinois and UC Davis.&nbsp;The No. 2 Sooners are 21-2 on the season with a 7-1 mark in conference competition. They own an NQS of 198.040, including a high score of 198.475. Most recently, they finished second at the SEC Championships with a 197.925. Nebraska faced OU at the American Gold Collegiate Championship, where the Big Red fell 197.550-194.475.&nbsp;The Tigers have an NQS of 197.170 and a high score of 197.750. They are 10-6 overall (3-5 SEC). The Huskers also faced AU at the American Gold Collegiate Championship, where NU fell 195.950-194.475.&nbsp;Illinois is 9-12 this season (3-6 Big Ten) with an NQS score of 196.205. Nebraska fell to Illinois at Champaign this season 196.275-195.600.&nbsp;UC Davis has an NQS score of 195.870 and a high team score of 196.400.&nbsp;Follow the HuskersFans can follow the Huskers on Facebook at HuskerWGym, Twitter at HuskerWGym or Instagram at huskerwgym for live updates during the meet. The meet will also be streamed live on ESPN+.

Huskers set for NCAA Championships

Area Sports Scores from 4-3

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 <td class="tg-kmxp">Scottsbluff: Anna Hafner (10), Atziry MartinezCisneros (11)</td>
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 <td class="tg-81u1">8-3</td>
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 <td class="tg-81u1">8-1</td>
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 <td class="tg-tgze">Hershey: Alexis Read (11)</td>
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<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/brice-williams">Brice Williams</a>’ 28-point night led three Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska advanced to the College Basketball Crown Semifinals with an 81-69 win over Georgetown Wednesday night.

Nebraska will face Boise State, a 100-93 winner over Butler, in Saturday’s first semifinal. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. (Central) at T-Mobile Arena and it will be carried on FOX and the Husker Sports Network. Ticket info for Saturday’s game is available at collegebasketballcrown.com/schools/

Williams, who is averaging 29.0 ppg in the two games in Las Vegas, hit 8-of-14 shots from the field, including five 3-pointers to match a career high, as Nebraska improved to 19-17 on the season.

After Georgetown (18-16) whittled a 19-point Husker lead to 10 with just over five minutes remaining, Williams hit consecutive 3-pointers in a 31-second span to push the lead back to 76-62 with 4:18 remaining.

The Hoyas eventually whittled the lead to eight, at 77-69, with 2:43 left after a Austin Montgomery dunk but could get no closer as a basket from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/andrew-morgan">Andrew Morgan</a>&nbsp;and two Williams’ free throws provided the final margin as Georgetown did not made a field goal in the final 2:30 of the contest.

<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/juwan-gary">Juwan Gary</a>&nbsp;added his second double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds while Morgan provided a strong effort off the bench with 12 points and nine boards for the Huskers.

NU received contributions throughout its lineup as Nebraska’s bench enjoyed a 25-14 advantage with&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/connor-essegian">Connor Essegian</a>&nbsp;(seven) and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/ahron-ulis">Ahron Ulis</a>&nbsp;(six) giving NU’s bench a lift. Sophomore Cale Jacobson added seven points, six boards, four assists three steals and two blocks in his first career start, finishing a team-best +16 in a career-high 36 minutes.

Nebraska held Georgetown to 39 percent shooting and enjoyed a 40-31advantage on the glass against a short-handed Hoya lineup. The Huskers also converted 11 Hoya turnovers into 14 points.

Nebraska jumped out to an early 12-5 lead as Williams had six of his 10 first-half points in the first 3:12 of the contest. The Hoyas responded with an 8-2 run of their own to pull within 14-3 after a Jordan Burks 3-pointer at the 11:18 mark

Georgetown was within 16-15 before the Huskers ran off seven straight points in 1:36, building a 23-15 lead after&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/connor-essegian">Connor Essegian</a>’s 3-pointer. &nbsp;Leading 23-18, two straight Essegian baskets started a 9-0 Husker run to stake Nebraska its largest lead of the half at 32-18 with 3:13 left and the Huskers took a 34-24 lead into the break,

Nebraska got the second half off to a quick start, as 3-pointers from Gary and Williams sparked an 11-2 start, as Williams scored five straight points to give NU its largest lead at 45-26 with 16:17 remaining.

The Hoyas would not go away behind the play of Malik Mack, who scored 23 of his team-high 25 points in the second half to keep Georgetown within striking distance. As a team, the Hoyas shot 50 percent from the field and 3-point line in the final 20 minutes in mounting a comeback.

Nebraska Postgame Notes*-Nebraska improves to 2-0 in the Crown and has won multiple postseason games for the first time since the 2003-04 season.

*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/brice-williams">Brice Williams</a>&nbsp;finished with a game-high 28 points, his 19th 20-point game of the season. &nbsp;Williams now has 678 points on the second, matching Tyronn Lue for third place on NU’s single-season list.

*-Williams' five 3-pointers tied a career high set against Ohio State on March 4. As a team, the Huskers hit nine 3-pointers.

*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/juwan-gary">Juwan Gary</a>&nbsp;posted his second double-double of the season and 10th of his career with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/andrew-morgan">Andrew Morgan</a>&nbsp;finished in double figures with 12 points and nine rebounds, marking the 29th time NU had a reserve had reached double figures this season. In all, Nebraska got 25 points from its bench in the win.

*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/cale-jacobsen">Cale Jacobsen</a>&nbsp;made his first career start this afternoon against Georgetown and set career bests in points (seven), rebounds (six), steals (three) and minutes (36:21).&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic Communications<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/brice-williams">Brice Williams</a>’ 28-point night led three Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska advanced to the College Basketball Crown Semifinals with an 81-69 win over Georgetown Wednesday night.Nebraska will face Boise State, a 100-93 winner over Butler, in Saturday’s first semifinal. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. (Central) at T-Mobile Arena and it will be carried on FOX and the Husker Sports Network. Ticket info for Saturday’s game is available at collegebasketballcrown.com/schools/Williams, who is averaging 29.0 ppg in the two games in Las Vegas, hit 8-of-14 shots from the field, including five 3-pointers to match a career high, as Nebraska improved to 19-17 on the season.After Georgetown (18-16) whittled a 19-point Husker lead to 10 with just over five minutes remaining, Williams hit consecutive 3-pointers in a 31-second span to push the lead back to 76-62 with 4:18 remaining.The Hoyas eventually whittled the lead to eight, at 77-69, with 2:43 left after a Austin Montgomery dunk but could get no closer as a basket from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/andrew-morgan">Andrew Morgan</a>&nbsp;and two Williams’ free throws provided the final margin as Georgetown did not made a field goal in the final 2:30 of the contest.<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/juwan-gary">Juwan Gary</a>&nbsp;added his second double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds while Morgan provided a strong effort off the bench with 12 points and nine boards for the Huskers.NU received contributions throughout its lineup as Nebraska’s bench enjoyed a 25-14 advantage with&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/connor-essegian">Connor Essegian</a>&nbsp;(seven) and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/ahron-ulis">Ahron Ulis</a>&nbsp;(six) giving NU’s bench a lift. Sophomore Cale Jacobson added seven points, six boards, four assists three steals and two blocks in his first career start, finishing a team-best +16 in a career-high 36 minutes.Nebraska held Georgetown to 39 percent shooting and enjoyed a 40-31advantage on the glass against a short-handed Hoya lineup. The Huskers also converted 11 Hoya turnovers into 14 points.Nebraska jumped out to an early 12-5 lead as Williams had six of his 10 first-half points in the first 3:12 of the contest. The Hoyas responded with an 8-2 run of their own to pull within 14-3 after a Jordan Burks 3-pointer at the 11:18 markGeorgetown was within 16-15 before the Huskers ran off seven straight points in 1:36, building a 23-15 lead after&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/connor-essegian">Connor Essegian</a>’s 3-pointer. &nbsp;Leading 23-18, two straight Essegian baskets started a 9-0 Husker run to stake Nebraska its largest lead of the half at 32-18 with 3:13 left and the Huskers took a 34-24 lead into the break,Nebraska got the second half off to a quick start, as 3-pointers from Gary and Williams sparked an 11-2 start, as Williams scored five straight points to give NU its largest lead at 45-26 with 16:17 remaining.The Hoyas would not go away behind the play of Malik Mack, who scored 23 of his team-high 25 points in the second half to keep Georgetown within striking distance. As a team, the Hoyas shot 50 percent from the field and 3-point line in the final 20 minutes in mounting a comeback.Nebraska Postgame Notes*-Nebraska improves to 2-0 in the Crown and has won multiple postseason games for the first time since the 2003-04 season.*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/brice-williams">Brice Williams</a>&nbsp;finished with a game-high 28 points, his 19th 20-point game of the season. &nbsp;Williams now has 678 points on the second, matching Tyronn Lue for third place on NU’s single-season list.*-Williams' five 3-pointers tied a career high set against Ohio State on March 4. As a team, the Huskers hit nine 3-pointers.*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/juwan-gary">Juwan Gary</a>&nbsp;posted his second double-double of the season and 10th of his career with 17 points and 10 rebounds.*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/andrew-morgan">Andrew Morgan</a>&nbsp;finished in double figures with 12 points and nine rebounds, marking the 29th time NU had a reserve had reached double figures this season. In all, Nebraska got 25 points from its bench in the win.*-<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/cale-jacobsen">Cale Jacobsen</a>&nbsp;made his first career start this afternoon against Georgetown and set career bests in points (seven), rebounds (six), steals (three) and minutes (36:21).&nbsp;*-Nebraska improves to 1-0 all-time against Georgetown with tonight’s win.&nbsp;*-Nebraska went 16-of-18 from the foul line, its best performance from the foul line since Feb. 13*-Nebraska is now 12-3 this season when holding opponents under 70 points.&nbsp;