KEARNEY – Peyton Neff is an unquestioned leader for the University of Nebraska at Kearney volleyball team.

One of the most experienced players on this year’s roster, the North Platte native has learned to embrace her role as a team captain.

“Being a setter, I feel like that leadership aspect is important, no matter what age you are,” Neff said. “That’s something that Maddie helped me recognize early on.”

Maddie Squiers is an assistant coach for the third-ranked Lopers, someone who’s built a trusting relationship with Neff over the past three years and played a key part in her development.

“Whenever coach (Rick) Squiers really wants something out of Peyton, he kind of goes through me,” Squiers said of her father, who’s led the UNK volleyball program since 1999. “He gives me a lot of feedback to give to Peyton. And Peyton feels comfortable coming to me with questions.”

A three-time all-conference performer and two-time all-state selection, Neff was a do-it-all player for North Platte, finishing her high school career with more than 2,200 assists, 700 digs, 400 kills and 100 aces.

The 2018 North Platte Telegraph Player of the Year committed to UNK in fall 2020, following in the footsteps of multiple family members. Her mother, Pam (Sis) Jorgensen, played basketball for the Lopers and her father, P.D., was on the baseball team. Neff’s aunt, Tam (Sis) Kuenle, was an all-conference volleyball player for Kearney State College who still ranks in the top 10 in program history in solo blocks, total blocks and sets played.

That family connection is really cool – “There’s a picture of my mom in the Health and Sports Center with her crazy hairdo from back in the day,” Neff said with a laugh – but it’s not the main reason why she chose UNK.

“I liked that it was close to home and it was such a successful program,” she explained. “I knew that I was coming to a program that wanted to win.”

However, that success comes with increased pressure.

Neff admits she was “very scared” when she arrived on campus as a freshman. Fortunately, there was someone here to calm those nerves.

Squiers played club volleyball with Neff’s older sister, Alex, before starting her college career at Bellevue University, where she was a two-time NAIA All-American.

She transferred to UNK in 2018 and redshirted that year, then joined the starting rotation in 2019, when the Lopers put together one of the best seasons in program history. They went 38-1 and reached the NCAA Division II national championship match for just the second time.

When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 season, Squiers received another year of eligibility, allowing her to come back as a sixth-year senior in 2021.

“That whole year was just really unique,” she said. “We still joke about it. The freshmen who came in during my sixth year, they were in seventh grade when I was a senior in high school. So it was a really interesting dynamic having teammates who were so much younger than me.”

The odd situation ended up being a major benefit for Neff, who learned from the veteran setter during her redshirt year.

“It was really valuable to have somebody ahead of me who was super experienced, knew volleyball so well and was so dedicated to the program,” Neff said.

“Even playing on the other side during practice, it was frustrating, but also fun to get to play against her,” she added with a smile.

The Lopers went 26-7 that season and qualified for the Division II national tournament for the 22nd straight year. Squiers led the team with 1,338 assists and a program-record 53 aces while playing in all 115 sets. She was named a Division II All-American and All-MIAA First Team selection for the second time.

“I knew my last year that Peyton was going to be the setter after me, so I really felt like I had the mindset of taking her under my wing, teaching her and giving her feedback,” said Squiers, who continues to provide this mentorship as an assistant coach.

When Squiers transitioned from the court to the bench, that wasn’t the only change she wanted to see.

She encouraged Neff to develop her own identity and do things her way.

“You have to have your own style, your own leadership style, your own way of running things,” Squiers said. “And it’s been really cool to see that evolve. She’s grown so much from her freshman year to where she is now.”

The Lopers are 69-12 since Neff became the starting setter in 2022, including a perfect 12-0 record to start this season. She’s played in all but three sets during that time, earning All-MIAA First Team honors in both 2022 and 2023. Neff was also selected as a Division II All-American and First Team All-Region performer last year.

She’s been equally successful in the classroom, receiving the MIAA Excellence Award for a perfect 4.0 GPA the past three years. Neff graduated summa cum laude in May with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/psychology/index.php">bachelor’s degree in psychology</a>&nbsp;and she’s currently enrolled in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/csp/school_psychology.php">school psychology graduate program</a>.

The MIAA Setter of the Week twice this season, she ranks ninth in program history with 3,114 career assists – one spot ahead of Squiers. But that’s not a stat either of them cares about.

Like any good leader, they’re both focused team goals: a conference championship and 25th consecutive trip to the national tournament.

“Looking back at the last few years, we’ve made it to the conference championship but didn’t win, so I would really like to make it to the championship again and win this year,” Neff said. “There were so many championships before I got here, so it’d be cool to be able to win one.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727710193889.jpeg" alt="Peyton Neff has played in all but three sets for UNK volleyball over the past three years. She was selected as a Division II All-American in 2023. (UNK Communications)" />
 <figcaption>Peyton Neff has played in all but three sets for UNK volleyball over the past three years. She was selected as a Division II All-American in 2023. (UNK Communications)</figcaption>
 </figure>By TYLER ELLYSONUNK CommunicationsKEARNEY – Peyton Neff is an unquestioned leader for the University of Nebraska at Kearney volleyball team.One of the most experienced players on this year’s roster, the North Platte native has learned to embrace her role as a team captain.“Being a setter, I feel like that leadership aspect is important, no matter what age you are,” Neff said. “That’s something that Maddie helped me recognize early on.”Maddie Squiers is an assistant coach for the third-ranked Lopers, someone who’s built a trusting relationship with Neff over the past three years and played a key part in her development.“Whenever coach (Rick) Squiers really wants something out of Peyton, he kind of goes through me,” Squiers said of her father, who’s led the UNK volleyball program since 1999. “He gives me a lot of feedback to give to Peyton. And Peyton feels comfortable coming to me with questions.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727710009173.jpeg" alt="Peyton Neff is pictured with her mother, Pam (Sis) Jorgensen, and father, P.D. Neff. Pam and P.D. were both Loper student-athletes. (UNK Communications)" />
 <figcaption>Peyton Neff is pictured with her mother, Pam (Sis) Jorgensen, and father, P.D. Neff. Pam and P.D. were both Loper student-athletes. (UNK Communications)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>LOPER CONNECTIONS</h2>A three-time all-conference performer and two-time all-state selection, Neff was a do-it-all player for North Platte, finishing her high school career with more than 2,200 assists, 700 digs, 400 kills and 100 aces.The 2018 North Platte Telegraph Player of the Year committed to UNK in fall 2020, following in the footsteps of multiple family members. Her mother, Pam (Sis) Jorgensen, played basketball for the Lopers and her father, P.D., was on the baseball team. Neff’s aunt, Tam (Sis) Kuenle, was an all-conference volleyball player for Kearney State College who still ranks in the top 10 in program history in solo blocks, total blocks and sets played.That family connection is really cool – “There’s a picture of my mom in the Health and Sports Center with her crazy hairdo from back in the day,” Neff said with a laugh – but it’s not the main reason why she chose UNK.“I liked that it was close to home and it was such a successful program,” she explained. “I knew that I was coming to a program that wanted to win.”However, that success comes with increased pressure.Neff admits she was “very scared” when she arrived on campus as a freshman. Fortunately, there was someone here to calm those nerves.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727710055121.jpeg" alt="UNK setter Peyton Neff, left, and assistant coach Maddie Squiers chat before a recent match at the Health and Sports Center. Neff has been learning from Squiers since they were teammates in 2021 (UNK Communications)" />
 <figcaption>UNK setter Peyton Neff, left, and assistant coach Maddie Squiers chat before a recent match at the Health and Sports Center. Neff has been learning from Squiers since they were teammates in 2021 (UNK Communications)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>VALUABLE ROLE MODEL</h2>Squiers played club volleyball with Neff’s older sister, Alex, before starting her college career at Bellevue University, where she was a two-time NAIA All-American.She transferred to UNK in 2018 and redshirted that year, then joined the starting rotation in 2019, when the Lopers put together one of the best seasons in program history. They went 38-1 and reached the NCAA Division II national championship match for just the second time.When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 season, Squiers received another year of eligibility, allowing her to come back as a sixth-year senior in 2021.“That whole year was just really unique,” she said. “We still joke about it. The freshmen who came in during my sixth year, they were in seventh grade when I was a senior in high school. So it was a really interesting dynamic having teammates who were so much younger than me.”The odd situation ended up being a major benefit for Neff, who learned from the veteran setter during her redshirt year.“It was really valuable to have somebody ahead of me who was super experienced, knew volleyball so well and was so dedicated to the program,” Neff said.“Even playing on the other side during practice, it was frustrating, but also fun to get to play against her,” she added with a smile.The Lopers went 26-7 that season and qualified for the Division II national tournament for the 22nd straight year. Squiers led the team with 1,338 assists and a program-record 53 aces while playing in all 115 sets. She was named a Division II All-American and All-MIAA First Team selection for the second time.“I knew my last year that Peyton was going to be the setter after me, so I really felt like I had the mindset of taking her under my wing, teaching her and giving her feedback,” said Squiers, who continues to provide this mentorship as an assistant coach.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727710101151.jpeg" alt="The Lopers are 69-12 since Peyton Neff (1) became the starting setter in 2022, including a perfect 12-0 record to start this season. (UNK Communications)" />
 <figcaption>The Lopers are 69-12 since Peyton Neff (1) became the starting setter in 2022, including a perfect 12-0 record to start this season. (UNK Communications)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>FIND YOUR STYLE</h2>When Squiers transitioned from the court to the bench, that wasn’t the only change she wanted to see.She encouraged Neff to develop her own identity and do things her way.“You have to have your own style, your own leadership style, your own way of running things,” Squiers said. “And it’s been really cool to see that evolve. She’s grown so much from her freshman year to where she is now.”The Lopers are 69-12 since Neff became the starting setter in 2022, including a perfect 12-0 record to start this season. She’s played in all but three sets during that time, earning All-MIAA First Team honors in both 2022 and 2023. Neff was also selected as a Division II All-American and First Team All-Region performer last year.She’s been equally successful in the classroom, receiving the MIAA Excellence Award for a perfect 4.0 GPA the past three years. Neff graduated summa cum laude in May with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/psychology/index.php">bachelor’s degree in psychology</a>&nbsp;and she’s currently enrolled in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/csp/school_psychology.php">school psychology graduate program</a>.The MIAA Setter of the Week twice this season, she ranks ninth in program history with 3,114 career assists – one spot ahead of Squiers. But that’s not a stat either of them cares about.Like any good leader, they’re both focused team goals: a conference championship and 25th consecutive trip to the national tournament.“Looking back at the last few years, we’ve made it to the conference championship but didn’t win, so I would really like to make it to the championship again and win this year,” Neff said. “There were so many championships before I got here, so it’d be cool to be able to win one.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727710146933.jpeg" alt="Peyton Neff (UNK Communications)" />
 <figcaption>Peyton Neff (UNK Communications)</figcaption>
 </figure>

Set Up for Success: North Platte native Peyton Neff takes on leadership role for UNK volleyball

Lincoln North Star 20 vs Omaha Westview 0

Lincoln Southwest 41 vs South Sioux City 6

Lourdes Central Catholic 84 vs Omaha Christian Academy 22

Papillion-LaVista 22 @ Creighton Preparatory School 3

Archangels Catholic 50 @ Nebraska Christian 12

@ Bloomfield: Bloomfield vs. Wausa-Osmond

Elkhorn Valley 46 @ Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 32

Falls City Sacred Heart 36 vs Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 20

North Platte St. Patrick's 50 vs Hi-Line 14

Raymond Central 32 vs Lincoln Lutheran 21

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 56 vs Medicine Valley 31

Tekamah-Herman 24 @ North Bend Central 14

<h2>Thursday, September 26, 2024</h2>Aquinas Catholic 20 vs Arlington 12Boys Town 52 @ Omaha Gross Catholic 7Garden County 65 @ South Platte 14Lincoln North Star 20 vs Omaha Westview 0Lincoln Southwest 41 vs South Sioux City 6Lourdes Central Catholic 84 vs Omaha Christian Academy 22Millard North 63 vs Omaha Bryan 6Mullen 22 @ Hyannis 16Overton 65 @ Maywood-Hayes Center 27Papillion-LaVista 22 @ Creighton Preparatory School 3Perkins County 34 @ Sutherland 20Stanton 62 @ Lutheran High Northeast 8<h2>Friday, September 27, 2024</h2>Ainsworth 70 @ St. Mary's 68Ansley-Litchfield 46 vs Shelton 40Arapahoe 26 vs Dundy County Stratton 20Archangels Catholic 50 @ Nebraska Christian 12Arthur County 81 vs Minatare 13Ashland-Greenwood 48 vs Louisville 7Auburn 68 vs Wilber-Clatonia 0Axtell 52 vs Kenesaw 32Bancroft-Rosalie 74 @ Randolph 38Battle Creek 45 vs Oakland-Craig 38Bellevue East 47 vs Omaha Northwest 12Bellevue West 62 vs Omaha Buena Vista 0Bishop Neumann 74 vs Palmyra 0@ Bloomfield: Bloomfield vs. Wausa-OsmondBoone Central 42 @ Cross County 6Cedar Catholic 49 @ West Point-Beemer 14Centennial 38 @ Heartland 0Central City 39 @ Adams Central 22Central Valley 64 @ Burwell 6Chadron 34 @ Ogallala 14Chase County 49 vs Alliance 0Columbus 38 vs North Platte 21Columbus Lakeview 49 vs Schuyler 7Cozad 42 @ Broken Bow 7Creek Valley 40 @ Banner County 13Creighton 68 @ Elgin Public/Pope John 20Crofton 34 @ Hartington-Newcastle 14David City 56 vs Twin River 6Diller-Odell 47 @ Lewiston 12Dorchester 58 vs Harvard 12EMF 34 @ Sutton 30Elkhorn North 21 vs Blair 7Elkhorn South 70 @ Omaha South 0Elkhorn Valley 46 @ Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 32Elm Creek 63 vs Franklin 14Falls City 22 @ Nebraska City 14Falls City Sacred Heart 36 vs Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 20Fremont 43 @ Omaha Burke 12Gretna East 41 vs Plattsmouth 6Hampton 59 vs Heartland Lutheran 8Hastings 49 @ Beatrice 7Howells-Dodge 46 @ Fullerton 8Humphrey-Lindsay 26 vs NG/SE 12Johnson County Central 32 vs Freeman 27Johnson-Brock 56 vs Elmwood-Murdock 20Kearney 27 vs Lincoln East 12Kearney Catholic 31 vs Amherst 7Leyton 47 vs Potter-Dix 32Lincoln Christian 31 vs Milford 0Loomis 36 @ Cambridge 16McCool Junction 50 vs Mead 30Millard South 56 @ Lincoln Southeast 12Minden 20 vs Holdrege 13Nebraska Lutheran 56 @ Giltner 42Neligh-Oakdale 62 vs North Central 20Niobrara/Verdigre 24 vs Boyd County 22Norfolk Catholic 43 vs Ponca 16Norris 24 @ Lincoln Pius X 14North Platte St. Patrick's 50 vs Hi-Line 14ONeill 41 @ Wayne 21Omaha North 47 vs Lincoln Northeast 3Omaha Westside 48 @ Omaha Central 14Ord 49 @ St. Paul 13Papillion-LaVista South 47 vs Norfolk 0Pawnee City 60 @ Parkview Christian 16Paxton 35 vs Wauneta-Palisade 27Pender 60 @ Homer 36Pleasanton 35 vs Arcadia-Loup City 6Ravenna 64 @ Sandhills Valley 18Raymond Central 32 vs Lincoln Lutheran 21Red Cloud 53 vs Meridian 20Riverside 44 vs Osceola 0Sandhills/Thedford 61 @ Maxwell 14Sandy Creek 43 vs Thayer Central 8Scottsbluff 56 @ Lexington 7Scotus Central Catholic 14 @ Pierce 7Seward 41 vs Lincoln Northwest 6Shelby-Rising City 42 @ East Butler 12Sidney 21 @ Gothenburg 10Silver Lake 42 @ Sterling 6South Loup 25 @ West Holt 24Summerland 60 @ Plainview 42Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 56 vs Medicine Valley 31Superior 41 vs Fillmore Central 21Syracuse 55 @ Fairbury 14Tekamah-Herman 24 @ North Bend Central 14Tri County 54 @ Southern 26Twin Loup 47 vs Palmer 38Valentine 36 @ Hershey 16Wahoo 50 @ Douglas County West 0Wallace 67 vs Southwest 45Waverly 1 @ Lincoln Standing Bear 0Weeping Water 58 @ Cedar Bluffs 6Wilcox-Hildreth 70 vs Blue Hill 22Winside 56 vs Walthill 22Wisner-Pilger 36 @ TCNE (Tri County Northeast) 22Wood River 37 @ Hastings St. Cecilia 20Wynot 54 vs Lyons-Decatur Northeast 8York 31 vs Crete 0Yutan 7 @ Archbishop Bergan 6

Prep Football Scores from Thursday & Friday

Football - NPHS Bulldogs @ Columbus

University of Nebraska Board of Regents

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in Room 120 of the Regional Engagement Center, located just south of U.S. Highway 30 on the UNK campus.

The meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nebraska.edu/">www.nebraska.edu</a>.

A detailed agenda for the Board meeting is available&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://nebraska.edu/regents/agendas-minutes">here</a>.

The Board will consider allowing alcohol sales and consumption at all University of Nebraska athletic events. If approved, university leaders would be able to move forward with selling alcohol at athletic events once they have a plan in place to do so, without coming back to the Board for case-by-case approvals.

Contingent on Board approval next week, Husker Athletics intends to move forward with plans to offer alcohol at athletic events for the 2025-26 season, including football and volleyball games beginning next fall.

“The University of Nebraska has put a great deal of thought and care into how we approach alcohol at our athletic events. I’m very pleased that we have shown we can do this safely, responsibly and in a way that makes sense for our fans, our student-athletes and the institution as a whole,” said President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. “This is the next step as we consider how best to meet our fans’ expectations, carefully monitor safety and at the same time bring Nebraska in line with our peers in today’s changing college athletics landscape.”

Dr. Gold added that the university will use a portion of the revenues generated from alcohol sales to increase its investment in alcohol safety programs.

Athletic Director Troy Dannen said: “We are committed to providing a first-class game-day experience and amenities in all our athletic venues. Alcohol sales have been successfully and safely implemented at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Haymarket Park in recent years. Our success in those venues with alcohol sales, combined with our recent and planned infrastructure upgrades, has informed us we are prepared to provide the same opportunity at Memorial Stadium, the Bob Devaney Sports Center, and our other facilities, beginning with the 2025-26 athletic season.”

In 2022, the Board amended its policy regarding alcohol on university property to allow alcohol at designated athletic events, with the caveat that the administration would come back to the Board for approval for each individual event or venue.

Since that time, the Board has approved alcohol sales at Pinnacle Bank Arena for Husker men’s and women’s basketball, as well as Haymarket Park for Husker baseball and softball. In addition, regents approved alcohol sales at the 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and at Volleyball Day in Memorial Stadium in 2023. No major alcohol-related incidents have occurred at any of these events. Alcohol has also long been sold safely at Maverick hockey games.

Nebraska is the only Big Ten institution that is not currently approved to sell alcohol at football games.

Other items for the Board’s consideration include:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Creation of a bachelor’s degree in applied leadership studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. (Addendum XI-A-3)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowing the president to finalize a contract to replace two grass practice fields for Husker Football located north of the Osborne Legacy Complex. The project will result in improved safety for student-athletes and overall maintenance of the practice fields. (Addendum XI-B-2)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A budget increase for the outdoor track replacement project at Husker Athletics which would allow for phase II of work to proceed. The second phase includes a press box, stadium seating, restrooms, concessions and IT infrastructure work. (Addendum XI-B-3)

Dr. Gold will also offer remarks, expanding on the opportunities he discussed when he was installed as NU’s ninth president earlier this month and updating the Board on current priorities.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726986035396.jpeg" alt="Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell (23) runs through defenders while Illinois defender Gabe Jacas (17) attempts to pull him down/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell (23) runs through defenders while Illinois defender Gabe Jacas (17) attempts to pull him down/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>University of Nebraska Board of RegentsThe University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in Room 120 of the Regional Engagement Center, located just south of U.S. Highway 30 on the UNK campus.The meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nebraska.edu/">www.nebraska.edu</a>.A detailed agenda for the Board meeting is available&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://nebraska.edu/regents/agendas-minutes">here</a>.The Board will consider allowing alcohol sales and consumption at all University of Nebraska athletic events. If approved, university leaders would be able to move forward with selling alcohol at athletic events once they have a plan in place to do so, without coming back to the Board for case-by-case approvals.Contingent on Board approval next week, Husker Athletics intends to move forward with plans to offer alcohol at athletic events for the 2025-26 season, including football and volleyball games beginning next fall.“The University of Nebraska has put a great deal of thought and care into how we approach alcohol at our athletic events. I’m very pleased that we have shown we can do this safely, responsibly and in a way that makes sense for our fans, our student-athletes and the institution as a whole,” said President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. “This is the next step as we consider how best to meet our fans’ expectations, carefully monitor safety and at the same time bring Nebraska in line with our peers in today’s changing college athletics landscape.”Dr. Gold added that the university will use a portion of the revenues generated from alcohol sales to increase its investment in alcohol safety programs.Athletic Director Troy Dannen said: “We are committed to providing a first-class game-day experience and amenities in all our athletic venues. Alcohol sales have been successfully and safely implemented at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Haymarket Park in recent years. Our success in those venues with alcohol sales, combined with our recent and planned infrastructure upgrades, has informed us we are prepared to provide the same opportunity at Memorial Stadium, the Bob Devaney Sports Center, and our other facilities, beginning with the 2025-26 athletic season.”In 2022, the Board amended its policy regarding alcohol on university property to allow alcohol at designated athletic events, with the caveat that the administration would come back to the Board for approval for each individual event or venue.Since that time, the Board has approved alcohol sales at Pinnacle Bank Arena for Husker men’s and women’s basketball, as well as Haymarket Park for Husker baseball and softball. In addition, regents approved alcohol sales at the 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and at Volleyball Day in Memorial Stadium in 2023. No major alcohol-related incidents have occurred at any of these events. Alcohol has also long been sold safely at Maverick hockey games.Nebraska is the only Big Ten institution that is not currently approved to sell alcohol at football games.Other items for the Board’s consideration include:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Creation of a bachelor’s degree in applied leadership studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. (Addendum XI-A-3)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowing the president to finalize a contract to replace two grass practice fields for Husker Football located north of the Osborne Legacy Complex. The project will result in improved safety for student-athletes and overall maintenance of the practice fields. (Addendum XI-B-2)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A budget increase for the outdoor track replacement project at Husker Athletics which would allow for phase II of work to proceed. The second phase includes a press box, stadium seating, restrooms, concessions and IT infrastructure work. (Addendum XI-B-3)Dr. Gold will also offer remarks, expanding on the opportunities he discussed when he was installed as NU’s ninth president earlier this month and updating the Board on current priorities.

University of Nebraska Board of Regents to vote on alcohol sales and consumption at football/volleyball for 2025-2026 year

 Volleyball - Hastings @ NPHS Bulldogs

Earlier this morning, it was confirmed to the North Platte Post in a statement sent by the school that Head Coach of the North Platte Bulldogs Softball team Leah O'Donnell-Greeno was no longer coaching the team.&nbsp;

"Due to unforeseen circumstances in our staff, Laura Johnson will be the Interim Head Coach for the North Platte Softball Team." The statement read.

Coach O'Donnell-Greeno helped lead the Bulldogs to a 15-19 record last season before ultimately falling one game shy of a State Tournament bid by losing to Papillion La-Vista in the Championship match of the A-3 District Tournament.

New interim Coach Laura Johnson took over the reins last night against McCook in which the Bulldogs fell 8-0 on Senior Night.&nbsp;

Story by North Platte PostEarlier this morning, it was confirmed to the North Platte Post in a statement sent by the school that Head Coach of the North Platte Bulldogs Softball team Leah O'Donnell-Greeno was no longer coaching the team.&nbsp;"Due to unforeseen circumstances in our staff, Laura Johnson will be the Interim Head Coach for the North Platte Softball Team." The statement read.Coach O'Donnell-Greeno helped lead the Bulldogs to a 15-19 record last season before ultimately falling one game shy of a State Tournament bid by losing to Papillion La-Vista in the Championship match of the A-3 District Tournament.New interim Coach Laura Johnson took over the reins last night against McCook in which the Bulldogs fell 8-0 on Senior Night.&nbsp;

North Platte High Softball Coach Leah O'Donnell-Greeno no longer on the staff

2024-2025 Girls Golf District Assignments

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Lincoln - Hamish Murray closed a strong tournament with a 72 to tie for seventh individually and lead the Nebraska men's golf team to a fifth-place finish at the Git-R-Done Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club on Tuesday.

Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, added his final-round 72 (+1) on Tuesday to rounds of 70 (-1) and 67 (-4) Monday to close with a 54-hole total of 209 (-4) on the par-71, 7,003-yard championship layout at Firethorn.

Fellow Husker Evan McDermott just missed a top-10 finish, tying for 11th with three solid rounds of his own, including a team-best 70 (-1) on Tuesday. The redshirt sophomore from Spring Lake, Mich., ended the tournament with a career-best 54-hole total of 211 (-2).

With Murray and McDermott leading the way, Nebraska produced its second straight top-five team finish to open the 2024-25 season. The Huskers closed their home tournament at 859 (+7) after a final-round 293 (+9). NU finished just one shot back of fourth-place Xavier (858) and two shots behind third-place Louisiana (857).

Sam Houston State fired its way to the team title with a three-round total of 830 (-22), led by individual champion Hugo Trommetter's 202 (-11).&nbsp;

South Alabama took runner-up honors at 838 (-14) behind the strong play of individual runner-up Filip Svendsen (204) and teammate Joshua Hill, who took third at 205.

In addition to the strong tournaments for Murray and McDermott, freshman Brodie Cunningham performed well in his collegiate debut, tying for 13th at 212 (-1) to lead Nebraska's "B" lineup of individuals. The youngster from Glasgow, Scotland capped his tournament with an even-par 71 Tuesday after rounds of 70 and 71 Monday.

Junior Quinn Yost produced Nebraska's No. 4 individual finish, taking 28th at 216 (+3), while graduate Reed Malleck and true freshman James Ackerman tied for 31st at 218 (+5). Ackerman and Yost both helped the Husker "B" lineup with rounds of 73 on Tuesday.

Nebraska will be back in action this weekend at the Badger Invitational. The Huskers open the three-day event on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. (CT). Live scoring will be available at Huskers.com from Scoreboard.clippd.com.

Git-R-Done InvitationalSeptember 23-24, 2024Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,003 Yards )Final Team Results 1. Sam Houston State - 279-272-279=830 (-22) 2. South Alabama - 281-280-277=838 (-14) 3. Louisiana - 275-294-288=857 (+5) 4. Xavier - 288-284-286=858 (+6) 5. Nebraska - 286-280-293=859 (+7) 6. South Dakota State - 293-283-284=860 (+8) 7. Minnesota - 295-284-283=862 (+10) 8. Kansas City - 288-290-286=864 (+12) 9. Nebraska (B) - 288-286-292=866 (+14) 10. Wichita State - 293-283-291=867 (+15) 11. Omaha - 295-284-303=882 (+30) 12. Creighton - 294-300-298=892 (+40) Final Individual Results 1. Hugo Trommetter, Sam Houston State - 68-65-69=202 (-11 )2. Filip Svendsen, South Alabama - 70-68-66=204 (-9) 3. Joshua Hill, South Alabama - 68-71-66=205 (-8) 4. AJ Wilhelm, Xavier - 69-72-66=207 (-6) T5. Bret Gray, Sam Houston State - 67-66-75=208 (-5) T5. Eli Ortego, Louisiana - 64-74-70=208 (-5) T7. Hamish Murray, Nebraska - 70-67-72=209 (-4) T7. Hugo Thyr, South Alabama - 69-70-70=209 (-4) T9. Bennett Swavely, Minnesota - 69-70-71=210 (-3) T9. Carson Bellish, Xavier - 70-69-71=210 (-3) Nebraska Lineup (A) T7. Hamish Murray - 70-67-72=209 (-4) T11. Evan McDermott - 74-67-70=211 (-2) T31. Reed Malleck - 71-71-76=218 (+5) 38. Rudy Sautron - 71-75-75=221 (+8) T60. Davis Johnson - 74-76-81=231 (+18) Nebraska Lineup (B) *T13. Brodie Cunningham - 70-71-71=212 (-1) *28. Quinn Yost - 69-74-73=216 (+3) *T31. James Ackerman - 75-70-73=218 (+5) *T35. Grant Jabenis - 74-71-75=220 (+6) *T57. Jackson Benge - 75-75-79=229 (+16)

Nebraska Individual*T48. Rhett Hughes - 80-72-73=225 (+12)*competing as an individual outside Nebraska's top lineup

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln - Hamish Murray closed a strong tournament with a 72 to tie for seventh individually and lead the Nebraska men's golf team to a fifth-place finish at the Git-R-Done Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club on Tuesday.Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, added his final-round 72 (+1) on Tuesday to rounds of 70 (-1) and 67 (-4) Monday to close with a 54-hole total of 209 (-4) on the par-71, 7,003-yard championship layout at Firethorn.Fellow Husker Evan McDermott just missed a top-10 finish, tying for 11th with three solid rounds of his own, including a team-best 70 (-1) on Tuesday. The redshirt sophomore from Spring Lake, Mich., ended the tournament with a career-best 54-hole total of 211 (-2).With Murray and McDermott leading the way, Nebraska produced its second straight top-five team finish to open the 2024-25 season. The Huskers closed their home tournament at 859 (+7) after a final-round 293 (+9). NU finished just one shot back of fourth-place Xavier (858) and two shots behind third-place Louisiana (857).Sam Houston State fired its way to the team title with a three-round total of 830 (-22), led by individual champion Hugo Trommetter's 202 (-11).&nbsp;South Alabama took runner-up honors at 838 (-14) behind the strong play of individual runner-up Filip Svendsen (204) and teammate Joshua Hill, who took third at 205.In addition to the strong tournaments for Murray and McDermott, freshman Brodie Cunningham performed well in his collegiate debut, tying for 13th at 212 (-1) to lead Nebraska's "B" lineup of individuals. The youngster from Glasgow, Scotland capped his tournament with an even-par 71 Tuesday after rounds of 70 and 71 Monday.Junior Quinn Yost produced Nebraska's No. 4 individual finish, taking 28th at 216 (+3), while graduate Reed Malleck and true freshman James Ackerman tied for 31st at 218 (+5). Ackerman and Yost both helped the Husker "B" lineup with rounds of 73 on Tuesday.Nebraska will be back in action this weekend at the Badger Invitational. The Huskers open the three-day event on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. (CT). Live scoring will be available at Huskers.com from Scoreboard.clippd.com.Git-R-Done InvitationalSeptember 23-24, 2024Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,003 Yards )Final Team Results 1. Sam Houston State - 279-272-279=830 (-22) 2. South Alabama - 281-280-277=838 (-14) 3. Louisiana - 275-294-288=857 (+5) 4. Xavier - 288-284-286=858 (+6) 5. Nebraska - 286-280-293=859 (+7) 6. South Dakota State - 293-283-284=860 (+8) 7. Minnesota - 295-284-283=862 (+10) 8. Kansas City - 288-290-286=864 (+12) 9. Nebraska (B) - 288-286-292=866 (+14) 10. Wichita State - 293-283-291=867 (+15) 11. Omaha - 295-284-303=882 (+30) 12. Creighton - 294-300-298=892 (+40) Final Individual Results 1. Hugo Trommetter, Sam Houston State - 68-65-69=202 (-11 )2. Filip Svendsen, South Alabama - 70-68-66=204 (-9) 3. Joshua Hill, South Alabama - 68-71-66=205 (-8) 4. AJ Wilhelm, Xavier - 69-72-66=207 (-6) T5. Bret Gray, Sam Houston State - 67-66-75=208 (-5) T5. Eli Ortego, Louisiana - 64-74-70=208 (-5) T7. Hamish Murray, Nebraska - 70-67-72=209 (-4) T7. Hugo Thyr, South Alabama - 69-70-70=209 (-4) T9. Bennett Swavely, Minnesota - 69-70-71=210 (-3) T9. Carson Bellish, Xavier - 70-69-71=210 (-3) Nebraska Lineup (A) T7. Hamish Murray - 70-67-72=209 (-4) T11. Evan McDermott - 74-67-70=211 (-2) T31. Reed Malleck - 71-71-76=218 (+5) 38. Rudy Sautron - 71-75-75=221 (+8) T60. Davis Johnson - 74-76-81=231 (+18) Nebraska Lineup (B) *T13. Brodie Cunningham - 70-71-71=212 (-1) *28. Quinn Yost - 69-74-73=216 (+3) *T31. James Ackerman - 75-70-73=218 (+5) *T35. Grant Jabenis - 74-71-75=220 (+6) *T57. Jackson Benge - 75-75-79=229 (+16)Nebraska Individual*T48. Rhett Hughes - 80-72-73=225 (+12)*competing as an individual outside Nebraska's top lineup

Murray takes Top 10 finish at Git-R-Done Invitational

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications

McCook, Neb. – North Platte Community College volleyball fell to rival McCook Community College in straight sets at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center on Tuesday night.

Jaelyn Dicke&nbsp;led the way with nine kills on 41 swigs and 10 digs, while&nbsp;Kylie Rose&nbsp;tallied eight digs and three aces in the match.

North Platte matched the Indians early by knotting the game up three times in the opening moments of the first set. A Romina Martinez kill ignited the McCook offense as the deficit grew to ten. North Platte fired back behind three aces from Rose to pull back within five, but McCook extinguished the rally to take a one set advantage.

McCook surged out to a 10-4 lead in the second set, which led to a North Platte timeout. A brief 2-0 spurt halted the momentum, but McCook responded to stretch their lead to nine midway through the set. North Platte slowly erased the margin, before an attacking error narrowed the deficit to three. McCook held the Knights at bay as they took the 25-19 set win.

The third set featured 12 ties as the Knights were determined to take a set from the Indians. McCook would build a three-point lead, but North Platte evened the match at 22-22 on an attacking error. The margin remained tight until a kill by Caylin Barnett and a block by Ella Verts closed out the match.

Knights (5-16) will return to the road as they travel to Norfolk for the Northeast Community College triangular. First serve is set for 4 p.m. against North Iowa Area Community College.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsMcCook, Neb. – North Platte Community College volleyball fell to rival McCook Community College in straight sets at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center on Tuesday night.Jaelyn Dicke&nbsp;led the way with nine kills on 41 swigs and 10 digs, while&nbsp;Kylie Rose&nbsp;tallied eight digs and three aces in the match.North Platte matched the Indians early by knotting the game up three times in the opening moments of the first set. A Romina Martinez kill ignited the McCook offense as the deficit grew to ten. North Platte fired back behind three aces from Rose to pull back within five, but McCook extinguished the rally to take a one set advantage.McCook surged out to a 10-4 lead in the second set, which led to a North Platte timeout. A brief 2-0 spurt halted the momentum, but McCook responded to stretch their lead to nine midway through the set. North Platte slowly erased the margin, before an attacking error narrowed the deficit to three. McCook held the Knights at bay as they took the 25-19 set win.The third set featured 12 ties as the Knights were determined to take a set from the Indians. McCook would build a three-point lead, but North Platte evened the match at 22-22 on an attacking error. The margin remained tight until a kill by Caylin Barnett and a block by Ella Verts closed out the match.Knights (5-16) will return to the road as they travel to Norfolk for the Northeast Community College triangular. First serve is set for 4 p.m. against North Iowa Area Community College.

McCook tops Knights in straight sets

Anselmo-Merna def. South Loup (Callaway/Arnold), 27-25, 25-21 (2-0)

Cambridge def. Southern Valley, 25-23, 25-13, 18-25, 22-25, 15-10 (3-2)

Chase County def. Sidney, 25-23, 25-17, 26-24 (3-0)

Elm Creek def. Anselmo-Merna, 25-20, 25-16 (2-0)

Elm Creek def. South Loup (Callaway/Arnold), 25-10, 25-15 (2-0)

Garden County def. Bayard, 25-11, 25-12 (2-0)

Hershey def. Kimball, 25-8, 25-13, 25-20 (3-0)

Hi-Line def. Arthur County, 25-18, 19-25, 25-14 (2-1)

Holdrege def. Ogallala, 25-21, 25-14 (2-0)

Leyton def. Garden County, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19 (2-1)

Maywood-Hayes Center def. Hi-Line, 25-12, 25-19 (2-0)

Maywood-Hayes Center def. South Platte, 25-12, 25-14 (2-0)

Potter-Dix def. Wallace, 18-25, 25-21, 25-20 (2-1)

Wauneta-Palisade def. Paxton, 25-14, 25-17 (2-0)

Wauneta-Palisade def. Potter-Dix, 25-6, 25-21 (2-0)

Area Sports results from 9-24

PAPILLION, NEB.&nbsp;– Sept. 24, 2024 – Alliance Sports, owner of the Omaha Storm Chasers, announced today they have entered into an agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a company that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Storm Chasers will remain in Omaha, and the team’s front office staff, led by President&nbsp;Martie Cordaro, will also remain in place and continue to operate the club under DBH. The club will continue playing at Werner Park as the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.

The Storm Chasers proudly own the longest-standing affiliation of all 30 Triple-A teams and the third oldest in all of MiLB; their relationship with the Royals began in 1969 and has remained steady for 55 years. Alliance Sports co-founders&nbsp;Gary Green&nbsp;and&nbsp;Larry Botel, who purchased the club in 2012, are entrusting DBH to further strengthen its connection with Sarpy County. DBH is committed to enhancing both the fan and player experience at Werner Park, home to the seven-time league champions since 2011.

“Larry and I are incredibly proud of the Storm Chasers' impact on the Omaha community over the past 12 years," Green said. "As we shift our focus full time to Union Omaha and look to grow Omaha's sports landscape, we are confident the Storm Chasers are in great hands with DBH. They have a strong reputation for honoring each club's unique identity while making a positive impact on the local community.”

“The Omaha Storm Chasers are significantly better for having had Gary and Larry leading the way with an unwavering commitment to the community and fan experience for the past 12 years,” Cordaro said. “As the torch is passed to DBH, I’m thrilled about the future of the Storm Chasers. DBH knows how special this club is to Sarpy County and the Omaha metro community, and our staff and I look forward to working with them to raise the bar at Werner Park even further.”

“Diamond Baseball Holdings has a long track record of using its business expertise and innovative approach to help its clubs maximize their positive impact on the community, and we’re thrilled that the Storm Chasers are joining their lineup and remaining in Sarpy County,” said&nbsp;Angi Burmeister, chair of the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners. “I’m confident that DBH will take our club to new heights in this next chapter of pro baseball in Nebraska and will remain a staple in Sarpy County.”

The Storm Chasers, who earned the best record in the first half of the International League season this year to clinch home-field advantage in the league playoffs, represent the first Royals-affiliated club on DBH’s roster.

“On behalf of the Royals, we’d like to extend our gratitude to Gary and Larry for their dedication to the Storm Chasers staff, players and fans,” said&nbsp;JJ Picollo, Executive VP of Baseball Operations &amp; General Manager for the Kansas City Royals. “We’re excited to have a new partner in DBH, whose extensive experience will be invaluable in allowing the Storm Chasers to thrive in Sarpy County and Omaha for many years to come.”

With a growing portfolio of affiliated clubs across the country, DBH works to support local passions and priorities with national reach and scale, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into club operations as well as providing new value-generating opportunities.

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“The Storm Chasers have spent decades as an indispensable pillar of the community and exemplary affiliate partner while showcasing the best attributes of Minor League Baseball,” said&nbsp;Pat Battle&nbsp;and&nbsp;Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of DBH, respectively. “We’re grateful to Gary Green, Larry Botel, Sarpy County and the Kansas City Royals for their trust as we aim to build on the legacy of this storied franchise. We look forward to working hand in hand with Sarpy County to elevate the already terrific experience for fans and players at Werner Park.”

Subject to obtaining the consent of the league and satisfying other standard closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed promptly.

ABOUT THE OMAHA STORM CHASERSThe Omaha Storm Chasers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. Omaha has served as Kansas City’s Triple-A affiliate since 1969, the third-longest active affiliation in Minor League Baseball and the club has sent over 330 players to play for various Major League teams since its inception. For more information, including tickets, promotions, stats, news and more, visit omahastormchasers.com, and follow the team on X @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.

ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGSDiamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.

Alliance Sports was founded in 2008 by Gary Green and Larry Botel. Since inception, Alliance has acquired and managed three MLB affiliated minor league baseball teams (the Storm Chasers, the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Montgomery Biscuits), a USL League One soccer team (Union Omaha) and Baseball America Magazine.

Omaha Storm ChasersPAPILLION, NEB.&nbsp;– Sept. 24, 2024 – Alliance Sports, owner of the Omaha Storm Chasers, announced today they have entered into an agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a company that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Storm Chasers will remain in Omaha, and the team’s front office staff, led by President&nbsp;Martie Cordaro, will also remain in place and continue to operate the club under DBH. The club will continue playing at Werner Park as the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.The Storm Chasers proudly own the longest-standing affiliation of all 30 Triple-A teams and the third oldest in all of MiLB; their relationship with the Royals began in 1969 and has remained steady for 55 years. Alliance Sports co-founders&nbsp;Gary Green&nbsp;and&nbsp;Larry Botel, who purchased the club in 2012, are entrusting DBH to further strengthen its connection with Sarpy County. DBH is committed to enhancing both the fan and player experience at Werner Park, home to the seven-time league champions since 2011.“Larry and I are incredibly proud of the Storm Chasers' impact on the Omaha community over the past 12 years," Green said. "As we shift our focus full time to Union Omaha and look to grow Omaha's sports landscape, we are confident the Storm Chasers are in great hands with DBH. They have a strong reputation for honoring each club's unique identity while making a positive impact on the local community.”“The Omaha Storm Chasers are significantly better for having had Gary and Larry leading the way with an unwavering commitment to the community and fan experience for the past 12 years,” Cordaro said. “As the torch is passed to DBH, I’m thrilled about the future of the Storm Chasers. 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We look forward to working hand in hand with Sarpy County to elevate the already terrific experience for fans and players at Werner Park.”Subject to obtaining the consent of the league and satisfying other standard closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed promptly.ABOUT THE OMAHA STORM CHASERSThe Omaha Storm Chasers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. Omaha has served as Kansas City’s Triple-A affiliate since 1969, the third-longest active affiliation in Minor League Baseball and the club has sent over 330 players to play for various Major League teams since its inception. For more information, including tickets, promotions, stats, news and more, visit omahastormchasers.com, and follow the team on X @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGSDiamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.ABOUT ALLIANCE SPORTSAlliance Sports was founded in 2008 by Gary Green and Larry Botel. Since inception, Alliance has acquired and managed three MLB affiliated minor league baseball teams (the Storm Chasers, the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Montgomery Biscuits), a USL League One soccer team (Union Omaha) and Baseball America Magazine.

Omaha Storm Chasers Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner

Lincoln&nbsp;- Hamish Murray fired a four-under-par 67 in the second round to finish the first 36 holes of the Git-R-Done Invitational at 137 (-5) to lead the Nebraska men's golf team at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday.

Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, closed the second round tied for third in the 65-player field, while the Huskers sat in third place among the 11 schools in the tournament. As a team, Nebraska ended the day at 566 (-2), including a season-best 280 (-4) in the second round.

Fellow Husker Evan McDermott matched Murray with a career-best-tying 67 (-4) of his own in the second round to enter Tuesday's final round in a tie for 12th at 140 (-2). The sophomore from Spring Lake, Mich., opened the day with a 73 (+2) on the 7,003-yard, par-71 layout at Firethorn. McDermott's second round featured seven birdies to overcome a bogey on No. 9 and a double-bogey on No. 16 as the only blemishes in his round.

While McDermott and Murray surged in the second round, Reed Malleck produced back-to-back even-par 71 (E), including a 33 (-2) on the back nine in the second round, to end his day in a tie for 16th (142).

Sophomore Rudy Sautron matched Malleck with an even-par 71 in the opening round, but settled for a 75 in the second round. He heads to the final round in a tie for 32nd at 146 (+4).

Junior Davis Johnson rounded out Nebraska's top lineup with a 76 (+5) to close his day in a tie for 48th at 150 (+8).

Overall, four Huskers finished the day among the top-20 golfers in the tournament, including Brodie Cunningham. The freshman from Glasgow, Scotland, performed well in his collegiate debut with a 141 (-1) through 36 holes that included a 70 (-1) in the opening round. Cunningham is tied for 12th to lead Nebraska's "B" lineup in the tournament. The Husker "B" team sits in sixth place at 574 (+6) after rounds of 288 and 286.&nbsp;

Quinn Yost, a junior from Farmington, N.M., sits in a tie for 22nd with a 36-hole total of 143 (+1), including an opening-round 69 (-2). Senior Grant Jabenis (Omaha, Neb.) freshman James Ackerman (Leawood, Kan.) also are hunting top-20 finishes after tying for 28th at 145 (+3) through two rounds.

Jackson Benge and Rhett Hughes rounded out the 11 Huskers in the field.

Sam Houston State took control of the team standings with a 272 (-12) in the second round to finish the day at 551 (-17). Bearkats Bret Gray and Hugo Trommetter enter the final round tied atop the individual leaderboard at 133 (-9), four shots ahead of Nebraska's Murray.

South Alabama sits 10 strokes behind Sam Houston State heading to the final round, as a trio of Jaguars - Filip Svendsen, Joshua Hill and Hugo Thyr - are among the top six in the tournament. Svenden is tied for fourth at 138 (-4), while Hill and Thyr are one shot back in a tie for sixth at 139 (-3).

Louisiana sits in fourth place as a team at 569 (+1) three shots behind the Huskers, behind the strong play of Eli Ortego, who is tied for fourth at 138 (-4).

The 2024 Git-R-Done Invitational concludes with Tuesday's final round beginning with tee times off No. 1 and No. 10 at 8 a.m. (CT). Live scoring will be available at Huskers.com from Scoreboard.clippd.com.

Git-R-Done InvitationalSeptember 23-24, 2024Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,003 Yards)Team Standings (Two Rounds)1. Sam Houston State - 279-272=551 (-17)2. South Alabama - 281-280=561 (-7)3. Nebraska - 286-280=566 (-2)4. Louisiana - 275-294=569 (+1)5. Xavier - 288-284=572 (+4)6. Nebraska (B) - 288-286=574 (+6)T7. Wichita State - 293-283=576 (+8)T7. South Dakota State - 293-283=576 (+8)9. Kansas City - 288-290=578 (+10)T10. Minnesota - 295-284=579 (+11)T10. Omaha - 295-284=579 (+11)12. Creighton - 294-300=594 (+26)&nbsp;Individual Leaderboard (Two Rounds)T1. Bret Gray, Sam Houston State - 67-66=133 (-9)T1. Hugo Trommetter, Sam Houston State - 68-65=133 (-9)3. Hamish Murray, Nebraska - 70-67=137 (-5)T4. Eli Ortego, Louisiana - 64-74=138 (-4)T4. Filip Svendsen, South Alabama - 70-68=138 (-4)T6. Ty Kretz, South Dakota State - 69-70=139 (-3)T6. Bennett Swavely, Minnesota - 69-70=139 (-3)T6. Carson Bellish, Xavier - 70-69=139 (-3)T6. Joshua Hill, South Alabama - 68-71=139 (-3)T6. Hugo Thyr, South Alabama - 69-70=139 (-3)Nebraska Lineup (A)T3. Hamish Murray - 70-67=137 (-5)T12. Evan McDermott - 74-67=141 (-1)T16. Reed Malleck - 71-71=142 (E)T32. Rudy Sautron - 71-75=146 (+4)T48. Davis Johnson - 74-76=150 (+8)Nebraska Lineup (B)*T12. Brodie Cunningham - 70-71=141 (-1)*T22. Quinn Yost - 69-74=143 (+1)*T28. Grant Jabenis - 74-71=145 (+3)*T28. James Ackerman - 75-70=145 (+3)*T48. Jackson Benge - 75-75=150 (+8)

Nebraska Individual*T56. Rhett Hughes - 80-72=152 (+10)*competing as an individual outside Nebraska's top lineup

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Hamish Murray fired a four-under-par 67 in the second round to finish the first 36 holes of the Git-R-Done Invitational at 137 (-5) to lead the Nebraska men's golf team at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday.Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, closed the second round tied for third in the 65-player field, while the Huskers sat in third place among the 11 schools in the tournament. As a team, Nebraska ended the day at 566 (-2), including a season-best 280 (-4) in the second round.Fellow Husker Evan McDermott matched Murray with a career-best-tying 67 (-4) of his own in the second round to enter Tuesday's final round in a tie for 12th at 140 (-2). The sophomore from Spring Lake, Mich., opened the day with a 73 (+2) on the 7,003-yard, par-71 layout at Firethorn. McDermott's second round featured seven birdies to overcome a bogey on No. 9 and a double-bogey on No. 16 as the only blemishes in his round.While McDermott and Murray surged in the second round, Reed Malleck produced back-to-back even-par 71 (E), including a 33 (-2) on the back nine in the second round, to end his day in a tie for 16th (142).Sophomore Rudy Sautron matched Malleck with an even-par 71 in the opening round, but settled for a 75 in the second round. He heads to the final round in a tie for 32nd at 146 (+4).Junior Davis Johnson rounded out Nebraska's top lineup with a 76 (+5) to close his day in a tie for 48th at 150 (+8).Overall, four Huskers finished the day among the top-20 golfers in the tournament, including Brodie Cunningham. The freshman from Glasgow, Scotland, performed well in his collegiate debut with a 141 (-1) through 36 holes that included a 70 (-1) in the opening round. Cunningham is tied for 12th to lead Nebraska's "B" lineup in the tournament. The Husker "B" team sits in sixth place at 574 (+6) after rounds of 288 and 286.&nbsp;Quinn Yost, a junior from Farmington, N.M., sits in a tie for 22nd with a 36-hole total of 143 (+1), including an opening-round 69 (-2). Senior Grant Jabenis (Omaha, Neb.) freshman James Ackerman (Leawood, Kan.) also are hunting top-20 finishes after tying for 28th at 145 (+3) through two rounds.Jackson Benge and Rhett Hughes rounded out the 11 Huskers in the field.Sam Houston State took control of the team standings with a 272 (-12) in the second round to finish the day at 551 (-17). Bearkats Bret Gray and Hugo Trommetter enter the final round tied atop the individual leaderboard at 133 (-9), four shots ahead of Nebraska's Murray.South Alabama sits 10 strokes behind Sam Houston State heading to the final round, as a trio of Jaguars - Filip Svendsen, Joshua Hill and Hugo Thyr - are among the top six in the tournament. Svenden is tied for fourth at 138 (-4), while Hill and Thyr are one shot back in a tie for sixth at 139 (-3).Louisiana sits in fourth place as a team at 569 (+1) three shots behind the Huskers, behind the strong play of Eli Ortego, who is tied for fourth at 138 (-4).The 2024 Git-R-Done Invitational concludes with Tuesday's final round beginning with tee times off No. 1 and No. 10 at 8 a.m. (CT). Live scoring will be available at Huskers.com from Scoreboard.clippd.com.Git-R-Done InvitationalSeptember 23-24, 2024Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,003 Yards)Team Standings (Two Rounds)1. Sam Houston State - 279-272=551 (-17)2. South Alabama - 281-280=561 (-7)3. Nebraska - 286-280=566 (-2)4. Louisiana - 275-294=569 (+1)5. Xavier - 288-284=572 (+4)6. Nebraska (B) - 288-286=574 (+6)T7. Wichita State - 293-283=576 (+8)T7. South Dakota State - 293-283=576 (+8)9. Kansas City - 288-290=578 (+10)T10. Minnesota - 295-284=579 (+11)T10. Omaha - 295-284=579 (+11)12. Creighton - 294-300=594 (+26)&nbsp;Individual Leaderboard (Two Rounds)T1. Bret Gray, Sam Houston State - 67-66=133 (-9)T1. Hugo Trommetter, Sam Houston State - 68-65=133 (-9)3. Hamish Murray, Nebraska - 70-67=137 (-5)T4. Eli Ortego, Louisiana - 64-74=138 (-4)T4. Filip Svendsen, South Alabama - 70-68=138 (-4)T6. Ty Kretz, South Dakota State - 69-70=139 (-3)T6. Bennett Swavely, Minnesota - 69-70=139 (-3)T6. Carson Bellish, Xavier - 70-69=139 (-3)T6. Joshua Hill, South Alabama - 68-71=139 (-3)T6. Hugo Thyr, South Alabama - 69-70=139 (-3)Nebraska Lineup (A)T3. Hamish Murray - 70-67=137 (-5)T12. Evan McDermott - 74-67=141 (-1)T16. Reed Malleck - 71-71=142 (E)T32. Rudy Sautron - 71-75=146 (+4)T48. Davis Johnson - 74-76=150 (+8)Nebraska Lineup (B)*T12. Brodie Cunningham - 70-71=141 (-1)*T22. Quinn Yost - 69-74=143 (+1)*T28. Grant Jabenis - 74-71=145 (+3)*T28. James Ackerman - 75-70=145 (+3)*T48. Jackson Benge - 75-75=150 (+8)Nebraska Individual*T56. Rhett Hughes - 80-72=152 (+10)*competing as an individual outside Nebraska's top lineup

Murray leads Huskers on first day at Firethorn

Las Vegas, NV - Former Tri-City Storm owner Kirk Brooks has passed away in a statement made by the Brook's family over the weekend. Brooks had been dealing with medical issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brooks became the third owner of the Storm when he bought the team/arena in 2009 for $4.3 million from Joel Wiens. During his time as the owner, many players including current Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz went on to play at the collegiate and professional level. Tri-City would capture their first ever Clark Cup during the 2015-2016 season in front of a packed Viaero Center.&nbsp;

During his time as owner, the Storm made the playoffs six times and captured the 2018-2019 Anderson Cup which is awarded to the best team in the league during the regular season.&nbsp;

Brooks sold off the team/arena in 2019 to a new ownerships group from Chicago while remained involved with the team for the first few years of the transition. Brooks is a businessman from Las Vegas and was heavily involved with youth hockey in Vegas. Brooks owned the Las Vegas Ice Center where the Storm would hold their yearly camp.&nbsp;

The Tri-City Storm is a member of the United States Hockey League (USHL) which is the only tier 1 league in the United States. The USHL is an amateur league which allows players to move on to play NCAA hockey. This season marks the Storm 25th season in franchise history.&nbsp;

***Official statement from the Brooks family below

By Canon RathNorth Platte Post&nbsp;Las Vegas, NV - Former Tri-City Storm owner Kirk Brooks has passed away in a statement made by the Brook's family over the weekend. Brooks had been dealing with medical issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooks became the third owner of the Storm when he bought the team/arena in 2009 for $4.3 million from Joel Wiens. During his time as the owner, many players including current Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz went on to play at the collegiate and professional level. Tri-City would capture their first ever Clark Cup during the 2015-2016 season in front of a packed Viaero Center.&nbsp;During his time as owner, the Storm made the playoffs six times and captured the 2018-2019 Anderson Cup which is awarded to the best team in the league during the regular season.&nbsp;Brooks sold off the team/arena in 2019 to a new ownerships group from Chicago while remained involved with the team for the first few years of the transition. Brooks is a businessman from Las Vegas and was heavily involved with youth hockey in Vegas. Brooks owned the Las Vegas Ice Center where the Storm would hold their yearly camp.&nbsp;The Tri-City Storm is a member of the United States Hockey League (USHL) which is the only tier 1 league in the United States. The USHL is an amateur league which allows players to move on to play NCAA hockey. This season marks the Storm 25th season in franchise history.&nbsp;***Official statement from the Brooks family below<figure>
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Former Tri-City Storm Owner Kirk Brooks passes away 

Receiving Votes: Millard West (0-4), RV; Lincoln Southeast (3-1), NR

Receiving Votes: York (3-1), NR; Gretna (2-2), 8

Class C-1&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking

Receiving Votes: Auburn (3-1), 3; Roncalli Catholic (2-2), NR

Class C-2&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking

10. Grand Island Central Catholic (3-1), RV

Eight Man-1&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking

Eight Man-2&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking

Receiving Votes: High Plains (3-1), RV; Ainsworth (1-3), RV; Weeping Water (4-0), 9; Lawrence-Nelson (2-2), RV; Fullerton (4-0), NR

Receiving Votes: Silver Lake (2-1), RV; Sioux County (2-1), 10; Southwest (2-1), RV; Wauneta-Palisade (2-1), NR

Story by Hurrdat Sports<h2>Class A&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking</h2>1. Millard South (3-1), 12. Omaha Westside (4-0), 23. Elkhorn South (4-0), 34. Kearney (3-1), 65. Papillion-La Vista (4-0), 86. Millard North (2-2), 57. Creighton Prep (3-1), 98. Omaha North (2-2), 49. Bellevue West (2-2), 710. Lincoln East (3-1), NRReceiving Votes: Millard West (0-4), RV; Lincoln Southeast (3-1), NR<h2>Class B&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking</h2>1. Bennington (4-0), 12. Skutt Catholic (4-0), 23. Seward (4-0), 34. Elkhorn North (4-0), 45. Scottsbluff (3-1), 56. Waverly (2-2), 67. Norris (2-2), NR8. Lincoln Pius X (2-2), 99. Blair (2-2), 710. McCook (3-1), NRReceiving Votes: York (3-1), NR; Gretna (2-2), 8<h2>Class C-1&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking</h2>1. Wahoo (4-0), 12. Sidney (4-0), 23. Ashland-Greenwood (3-1), 44. Columbus Lakeview (4-0), 55. Cozad (3-1), 106. Boys Town (4-0), 87. Central City (3-1), 78. Chadron (4-0), 99. Fort Calhoun (3-1), NR10. Scotus Central Catholic (3-1), RVReceiving Votes: Auburn (3-1), 3; Roncalli Catholic (2-2), NR<h2>Class C-2&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking</h2>1. Norfolk Catholic (4-0), 12. Battle Creek (4-0), 23. Bishop Neumann (3-1), 34. Oakland-Craig (4-0), 45. Boone Central (2-2), 66. Hartington Cedar Catholic (3-1), 77. Malcolm (3-1), 58. Kearney Catholic (4-0), 89. Raymond Central (4-0), 910. Grand Island Central Catholic (3-1), RVReceiving Votes: Wood River (3-1), 10<h2>Eight Man-1&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking</h2>1. Stanton (4-0), 12. Sandy Creek (4-0), 23. Summerland (3-1), 34. Arapahoe (4-0), 45. Crofton (3-1), 56. Dundy County Stratton (4-0), 67. North Platte St. Patrick’s (4-0), 88. Shelby-Rising City (3-1), 99. Plainview (3-1), 710. Hartington-Newcastle (4-0), 10Receiving Votes: West Hold (3-1), RV<h2>Eight Man-2&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking</h2>1. Sandhills/Thedford (4-0), 12. Central Valley (3-1), 23. Archangels Catholic (4-0), 34. Bruning-Davenport/Schickley (4-0), 45. Howells-Dodge (4-0), 66. Riverside (2-2), 57. Overton (4-0), RV8. Loomis (4-0), 89. Kenesaw (3-1), 1010. Hitchcock County (3-1), 7Receiving Votes: High Plains (3-1), RV; Ainsworth (1-3), RV; Weeping Water (4-0), 9; Lawrence-Nelson (2-2), RV; Fullerton (4-0), NR<h2>Six Man&nbsp;(Record), Previous Ranking</h2>1. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller (3-0), 12. Hay Springs (3-0), 23. Pawnee City (3-0), 34. Arthur County (3-0), 45. Stuart (2-1), 56. Red Cloud (3-0), 77. Garden County (3-0), 88. Potter-Dix (2-1), RV9. Hampton (2-1), 610. Sterling (2-1), 9Receiving Votes: Silver Lake (2-1), RV; Sioux County (2-1), 10; Southwest (2-1), RV; Wauneta-Palisade (2-1), NR

Football Coaches Poll 9.22.24

Ann Arbor, Mich.&nbsp;- Despite two finishes off corner kicks in the first half, the Nebraska soccer team was held scoreless in the second half and fell to Michigan 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

With the win, Michigan claimed its first conference victory of the season, improving to 2-7-1 overall and 1-2-0 in conference play. The Huskers fell to 3-6-0 on the year and 0-3-0 in Big Ten competition.&nbsp;

NU was aggressive early to open the match earning a corner kick resulting in the first score for either team. In the seventh minute, Lauryn Anglim sent the corner into the top of the goalbox, which Abbey Schwarz met with a header sent into the back of the net. This finish marked Schwarz' first points of the season and her 11th career goal, and for Anglim, this is her 11th career match with at least one assist.&nbsp;

Michigan then got rolling, tallying two quick goals in both the eighth and ninth minutes, as Abby Zugay and Jenna Lang helped the Wolverines take the 2-1 lead. The advantage didn’t last long though, as Nebraska evened the score in the 17th minute off another corner kick from Anglim. The corner from the Nebraska native was bounced around in the box before Haley Peterson earned her first goal of the season as she slid the ball past the Michigan defense.&nbsp;

The score remained 2-2 for the rest of the first half, but NU held the advantage in shots (7-4) and shots on goal (5-4).&nbsp;

The Michigan defense played an impressive second half, holding Nebraska to just one shot on goal, and shutting out the Huskers. The Wolverines were able to find the back of the net however, as Taylor Brenna scored for their third finish of the game in the 63rd minute and went on to claim the 3-2 victory.&nbsp;

Sami Hauk earned her second start of the season, recording five saves and playing the complete game. Lauryn Anglim, Reese Borer, Jordan Zade and Sadie Waite joined her in playing the entire 90 minutes.&nbsp;

Up next, the Huskers return home to host Illinois on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:05 p.m. (CT) on Big Ten Plus and #9 Penn State on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1:05 p.m. (CT) on BTN.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsAnn Arbor, Mich.&nbsp;- Despite two finishes off corner kicks in the first half, the Nebraska soccer team was held scoreless in the second half and fell to Michigan 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.With the win, Michigan claimed its first conference victory of the season, improving to 2-7-1 overall and 1-2-0 in conference play. The Huskers fell to 3-6-0 on the year and 0-3-0 in Big Ten competition.&nbsp;NU was aggressive early to open the match earning a corner kick resulting in the first score for either team. In the seventh minute, Lauryn Anglim sent the corner into the top of the goalbox, which Abbey Schwarz met with a header sent into the back of the net. This finish marked Schwarz' first points of the season and her 11th career goal, and for Anglim, this is her 11th career match with at least one assist.&nbsp;Michigan then got rolling, tallying two quick goals in both the eighth and ninth minutes, as Abby Zugay and Jenna Lang helped the Wolverines take the 2-1 lead. The advantage didn’t last long though, as Nebraska evened the score in the 17th minute off another corner kick from Anglim. The corner from the Nebraska native was bounced around in the box before Haley Peterson earned her first goal of the season as she slid the ball past the Michigan defense.&nbsp;The score remained 2-2 for the rest of the first half, but NU held the advantage in shots (7-4) and shots on goal (5-4).&nbsp;The Michigan defense played an impressive second half, holding Nebraska to just one shot on goal, and shutting out the Huskers. The Wolverines were able to find the back of the net however, as Taylor Brenna scored for their third finish of the game in the 63rd minute and went on to claim the 3-2 victory.&nbsp;Sami Hauk earned her second start of the season, recording five saves and playing the complete game. Lauryn Anglim, Reese Borer, Jordan Zade and Sadie Waite joined her in playing the entire 90 minutes.&nbsp;Up next, the Huskers return home to host Illinois on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:05 p.m. (CT) on Big Ten Plus and #9 Penn State on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1:05 p.m. (CT) on BTN.

Huskers fall in second half 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team earned its second win of the week against a top-five opponent with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 win over No. 4 Louisville in front of a crowd of 14,126 at the KFC Yum! Center on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;

The Huskers improved to 10-1 on the season after picking up their first sweep against a top-five team on the road since Feb. 21, 2021 (Minnesota). Louisville fell to 8-2.

Nebraska dominated the serve game with seven aces to none for Louisville. The Huskers were also stout defensively, posting nine blocks and holding Louisville to .133 hitting.&nbsp;

On the attack, Nebraska hit .305. Harper Murray had 11 kills to lead the Big Red, while Merritt Beason had nine kills and hit .364 with four blocks. Andi Jackson added six kills on .545 hitting with four blocks, and Lindsay Krause added five kills.

Bergen Reilly finished with 25 assists, six digs, four kills and two blocks. Lexi Rodriguez had a team-high eight digs. Rebekah Allick led the team in blocks with five.&nbsp;

Anna DeBeer had 12 kills for Louisville. Charitie Luper and Sofia Maldonado Diaz each had eight.&nbsp;

Set 1: Louisville led 5-3 before a 4-0 run served by Murray that included kills by Murray and Krause. With NU ahead 9-8, Krause served a 7-0 run that made it 16-8. Allick had a solo block, Beason and Reilly had a block, Murray posted a kill, and Krause served an ace to force two Louisville timeouts during her service run. A kill by Jackson and ace by Beason increased NU's lead to 20-11, and Murray served an ace to make it 22-12. Louisville scored three in a row before Jackson terminated for a sideout, and Reilly dumped a kill for set point. Krause put the set away, 25-16, with a kill. NU outhit Louisville .320 to .105.&nbsp;

Set 2: Krause had a kill, and after a block by Allick and Beason, served three straight aces for a 5-2 Husker lead. After a Murray kill made it 7-3, Rodriguez took the service line and ripped off a 6-0 run for a 12-3 advantage. She served one ace, and Murray had a kill, while Beason and Jackson combined for a block. Nebraska led 17-7 when Louisville scored four points in a row to get within 17-11. Reilly dumped a kill for sideout, and Beason terminated back-to-back kills before Krause added another to restore a double-digit lead, 21-11. Beason tallied two more kills for set point, 24-15, and a Murray kill finished it off, 25-17.&nbsp;

Set 3: Louisville led 10-7 when kills by Beason and Murray cut the deficit to one. A kill by Beason and a block by Jackson and Reilly tied the score at 11-11. Louisville went back ahead 12-11, but Jackson had two kills and a solo block for a 15-12 Husker lead at the media timeout. The Cardinals answered with a 4-1 spurt to tie the score at 16-16, and the Huskers took a timeout. Louisville then committed three straight hitting errors, and Beason terminated for a 20-16 Husker advantage. Krause and Murray tacked on kills to take the lead to 23-19, and Jackson and Reilly stuffed an attack for match point. Murray finished the match, 25-20, with her 11th kill.&nbsp;

Up Next: The Huskers begin Big Ten action at home next weekend. NU welcomes UCLA to the Devaney Center on Friday at 7 p.m. and USC on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Both matches will be televised on the Big Ten Network.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLOUISVILLE, Ky. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team earned its second win of the week against a top-five opponent with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 win over No. 4 Louisville in front of a crowd of 14,126 at the KFC Yum! Center on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;The Huskers improved to 10-1 on the season after picking up their first sweep against a top-five team on the road since Feb. 21, 2021 (Minnesota). Louisville fell to 8-2.Nebraska dominated the serve game with seven aces to none for Louisville. The Huskers were also stout defensively, posting nine blocks and holding Louisville to .133 hitting.&nbsp;On the attack, Nebraska hit .305. Harper Murray had 11 kills to lead the Big Red, while Merritt Beason had nine kills and hit .364 with four blocks. Andi Jackson added six kills on .545 hitting with four blocks, and Lindsay Krause added five kills.Bergen Reilly finished with 25 assists, six digs, four kills and two blocks. Lexi Rodriguez had a team-high eight digs. Rebekah Allick led the team in blocks with five.&nbsp;Anna DeBeer had 12 kills for Louisville. Charitie Luper and Sofia Maldonado Diaz each had eight.&nbsp;Set 1: Louisville led 5-3 before a 4-0 run served by Murray that included kills by Murray and Krause. With NU ahead 9-8, Krause served a 7-0 run that made it 16-8. Allick had a solo block, Beason and Reilly had a block, Murray posted a kill, and Krause served an ace to force two Louisville timeouts during her service run. A kill by Jackson and ace by Beason increased NU's lead to 20-11, and Murray served an ace to make it 22-12. Louisville scored three in a row before Jackson terminated for a sideout, and Reilly dumped a kill for set point. Krause put the set away, 25-16, with a kill. NU outhit Louisville .320 to .105.&nbsp;Set 2: Krause had a kill, and after a block by Allick and Beason, served three straight aces for a 5-2 Husker lead. After a Murray kill made it 7-3, Rodriguez took the service line and ripped off a 6-0 run for a 12-3 advantage. She served one ace, and Murray had a kill, while Beason and Jackson combined for a block. Nebraska led 17-7 when Louisville scored four points in a row to get within 17-11. Reilly dumped a kill for sideout, and Beason terminated back-to-back kills before Krause added another to restore a double-digit lead, 21-11. Beason tallied two more kills for set point, 24-15, and a Murray kill finished it off, 25-17.&nbsp;Set 3: Louisville led 10-7 when kills by Beason and Murray cut the deficit to one. A kill by Beason and a block by Jackson and Reilly tied the score at 11-11. Louisville went back ahead 12-11, but Jackson had two kills and a solo block for a 15-12 Husker lead at the media timeout. The Cardinals answered with a 4-1 spurt to tie the score at 16-16, and the Huskers took a timeout. Louisville then committed three straight hitting errors, and Beason terminated for a 20-16 Husker advantage. Krause and Murray tacked on kills to take the lead to 23-19, and Jackson and Reilly stuffed an attack for match point. Murray finished the match, 25-20, with her 11th kill.&nbsp;Up Next: The Huskers begin Big Ten action at home next weekend. NU welcomes UCLA to the Devaney Center on Friday at 7 p.m. and USC on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Both matches will be televised on the Big Ten Network.&nbsp;

Huskers shine bright in sweep of No. 4 Louisville

Ansley-Litchfield 60 @ Medicine Valley 33

<h2>Football</h2>Ansley-Litchfield 60 @ Medicine Valley 33Arapahoe 67 @ Southern Valley 6Bridgeport 26 @ Perkins County 20Broken Bow 21 @ Ord 14Chadron 22 vs Gothenburg 6Cozad 46 vs Chase County 24Dundy County Stratton 50 vs Hi-Line 7Gering 26 @ Ogallala 8Loomis 46 vs Maywood-Hayes Center 6Mullen 47 vs Brady 8North Platte 47 vs Lincoln Northeast 21North Platte St. Patrick's 1 vs Alma 0Overton 40 vs Hitchcock County 20Sutherland 72 @ Morrill 26

Area Sports scores 9-20

Lincoln - In a prime-time showdown between unbeaten top-25 teams, No. 24 Illinois made plays on both sides of the ball in overtime to hand No. 22 Nebraska its first loss of the season on Friday night.

Playing in front of the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium with 86,936 fans on hand and a FOX national TV audience, the Huskers suffered a 31-24 loss after taking a 24-17 lead on the opening play of the fourth quarter. Nebraska slipped to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten, while Illinois improved to 4-0 and 1-0 in the conference.

Dylan Raiola's one-yard touchdown pass to Janiran Bonner was Raiola's third scoring strike of the night, as the freshman completed 24-of-35 passes for 297 yards, including a pair of touchdowns to Isaiah Neyor. The transfer wide receiver finished with four catches for 90 yards in the game, including a 44-yard catch on NU's final scoring drive. 

Fellow transfer Jahmal Banks led the Big Red with eight catches for 94 yards, while tight end Thomas Fidone II added two catches for a career-high 46 yards, including a career-long 29-yard catch on NU's go-ahead drive to open the final period.

Following Nebraska's go-ahead score, the Illini answered with a nine-play, 75-yard drive that was capped by a six-yard pass from Luke Altmyer to Brandon Harrison with 10:36 left. 

Nebraska's ensuing drive was filled with mistakes, but the Blackshirts stepped up as Ceyair Wright forced a fumble by Altmyer that was recovered by Mikai Gbayor on the Illini's next drive. 

Raiola and the offense moved the ball 41 yards to the Illinois 21, thanks in part to 18 yards on four carries from Dante Dowdell early in the drive. Dowdell led all rushers in the game with 72 yards on 20 totes.

The Huskers faced a 3rd-and-3 at the Illinois 21, when Raiola saw Luke Lindenmeyer come free behind the Illini defense in the end zone, but Raiola's pass was too long for Lindenmeyer to reach. The Huskers attempted a 39-yard field goal, but John Hohl missed the kick wide left to leave the game tied at 24 with just under three minutes remaining.

The Illini took over and picked up two quick first downs on the ground, before the Blackshirts stiffened to force a punt on 4th-and-9 from the NU 48. Nebraska started deep inside its own 10-yard line with 26 seconds left and chose to run out the clock and head to overtime.

Nebraska won the toss and chose to defend, but the Blackshirts surrendered a 21-yard run by Kaden Feagin on the first play of overtime. The next play resulted in Altmyer's fourth touchdown pass of the game with a four-yard connection to Pat Bryant. For Bryant, who led Illinois with five receptions for 74 yards, it was his second touchdown catch of the game. 

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 </figure>Written by Jeff GrieschLincoln - In a prime-time showdown between unbeaten top-25 teams, No. 24 Illinois made plays on both sides of the ball in overtime to hand No. 22 Nebraska its first loss of the season on Friday night.Playing in front of the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium with 86,936 fans on hand and a FOX national TV audience, the Huskers suffered a 31-24 loss after taking a 24-17 lead on the opening play of the fourth quarter. Nebraska slipped to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten, while Illinois improved to 4-0 and 1-0 in the conference.Dylan Raiola's one-yard touchdown pass to Janiran Bonner was Raiola's third scoring strike of the night, as the freshman completed 24-of-35 passes for 297 yards, including a pair of touchdowns to Isaiah Neyor. The transfer wide receiver finished with four catches for 90 yards in the game, including a 44-yard catch on NU's final scoring drive. Fellow transfer Jahmal Banks led the Big Red with eight catches for 94 yards, while tight end Thomas Fidone II added two catches for a career-high 46 yards, including a career-long 29-yard catch on NU's go-ahead drive to open the final period.Following Nebraska's go-ahead score, the Illini answered with a nine-play, 75-yard drive that was capped by a six-yard pass from Luke Altmyer to Brandon Harrison with 10:36 left. Nebraska's ensuing drive was filled with mistakes, but the Blackshirts stepped up as Ceyair Wright forced a fumble by Altmyer that was recovered by Mikai Gbayor on the Illini's next drive. Raiola and the offense moved the ball 41 yards to the Illinois 21, thanks in part to 18 yards on four carries from Dante Dowdell early in the drive. Dowdell led all rushers in the game with 72 yards on 20 totes.The Huskers faced a 3rd-and-3 at the Illinois 21, when Raiola saw Luke Lindenmeyer come free behind the Illini defense in the end zone, but Raiola's pass was too long for Lindenmeyer to reach. The Huskers attempted a 39-yard field goal, but John Hohl missed the kick wide left to leave the game tied at 24 with just under three minutes remaining.The Illini took over and picked up two quick first downs on the ground, before the Blackshirts stiffened to force a punt on 4th-and-9 from the NU 48. Nebraska started deep inside its own 10-yard line with 26 seconds left and chose to run out the clock and head to overtime.Nebraska won the toss and chose to defend, but the Blackshirts surrendered a 21-yard run by Kaden Feagin on the first play of overtime. The next play resulted in Altmyer's fourth touchdown pass of the game with a four-yard connection to Pat Bryant. For Bryant, who led Illinois with five receptions for 74 yards, it was his second touchdown catch of the game. Altmyer finished the game with 215 yards on 21-of-27 passing, while adding 10 carries for 21 yards, despite a pair of Husker sacks. Feagin led the Illinois rushing attack with 69 yards on 12 carries, while Josh McCray contributed 38 yards on nine carries.Nebraska's attempt to answer in overtime was unsuccessful, including a false start and three sacks of Raiola, as the Huskers lost their eighth consecutive overtime game dating back to 2014. Raiola had only been sacked twice in regulation, matching the two sacks suffered by Altmyer and the Illini.After an entertaining first half, Nebraska took a 17-10 lead to the locker room following Raiola's 11-yard touchdown pass to Neyor with 16 seconds left. It was the second touchdown grab of the half by Neyor, who also scored NU's first touchdown in the middle of the end zone to put the Big Red up 10-7 at the end of the first quarter.Neyor's highlight reel catch on the Husker sideline in the end zone capped a nine-play, 70-yard drive that consumed 3:06 and also featured a 27-yard pass from Raiola to Banks to convert a crucial 3rd-and-6 from the Illinois 38. It was the fifth catch of the half by Banks, who finished with 61 receiving yards in the opening 30 minutes. Raiola finished the half with 156 yards while completing 16-of-23 with two touchdowns. He and Neyor both had a third touchdown wiped off the books midway through the second quarter. Raiola hooked up with Neyor on a 36-yard strike that was ruled a touchdown initially on the field after Neyor was in possession of both the ball across the goal line and his foot down in the end zone as he was falling to the turf. However, the Illini's Torrie Cox Jr. continued to fight for the ball as Neyor went to the ground in the middle of the end zone near the Husker sideline. Cox took the ball from Neyor and replay overturned the touchdown, keeping the game tied at 10 until Raiola and Neyor's final connection of the half. Dowdell also had a strong first half, carrying 13 times for 54 yards to power a Nebraska running game that put up 79 yards on the ground, including 13 from Neyor to set up his first touchdown catch. Rahmir Johnson added three carries for 13 yards in the opening half.Illinois looked sharp to open the game, stopping Nebraska's opening drive after allowing one first down, before marching 78 yards in just eight plays capped by Altmyer's 27-yard touchdown pass to Bryant. The scoring strike gave the Fighting Illini a 7-0 lead just over three minutes into the game.Raiola and the Huskers answered with an 18-play, 72-yard drive that chewed up 8:39 on the clock, but Nebraska settled for a 21-yard field goal by Hohl to cut the Illinois lead to 7-3 with 3:15 left in the first period.The Blackshirst then came up with a big play, as John Bullock forced a fumble after Altmyer's 14-yard completion to Hank Beatty. DeShon Singleton recovered the fumble to set Raiola and the offense up at the Illinois 37. Bullock led the Blackshirts with nine tackles, while Singleton, Wright, Gbayor and MJ Sherman all added six stops.Dowdell quickly chewed up 18 yards on two carries, before Neyor's 13-yard run to set up Raiola's six-yard scoring strike to him to give NU a 10-7 lead. Illinois answered with a 26-yard field goal after an eight-play, 62-yard drive to tie the game at 10.For the game, Nebraska finished with 345 total yards, but was set back 25 yards in overtime after closing regulation with 370 yards. The Huskers finished regulation with 86 yards, but the three sacks of Raiola went for minus-38 rushing yards. The Huskers were also flagged nine times for 89 yards in the game, compared to just three penalties for 20 yards by Illinois.Illinois finished with 381 total yards after producing 356 in regulation. The Illini produced 166 rushing yards.Nebraska makes its first road trip of the season next Saturday, when the Huskers travel to West Lafayette, Ind., to face Purdue. Kick-off against the Boilermakers is set for 11 a.m. (CT).