106: Carter Keasling (AUR) over (GOTH) (For.)

113: Brecken Carlson (GOTH) over Christian Jividen (AUR) (Fall 3:42)

120: Lucas Therrien (GOTH) over Trevor Peard (AUR) (Fall 2:36)

126: Colton Sigler (AUR) over Jackson Reidy (GOTH) (Fall 0:23)

132: Carson Krejci (AUR) over Gabe Hagan (GOTH) (Fall 0:42)

138: Logan Svoboda (AUR) over Brigham Ricley (GOTH) (Fall 1:19)

144: Jacobi Thomas (AUR) over Reid Wahlgren (GOTH) (Fall 0:18)

150: Maddox Gilligan (GOTH) over Stone Ott (AUR) (Fall 2:18)

157: Jaxon Earll (GOTH) over Cristian Lopez (AUR) (Fall 1:02)

165: Cooper Hudson (AUR) over Beck Groene (GOTH) (Fall 5:14)

175: Peter Russel (AUR) over Grady Therrien (GOTH) (Fall 0:47)

190: Owen Jacobsen (AUR) over Harlan Brockevelt (GOTH) (Fall 2:12)

215: A.J. Holsten (GOTH) over (AUR) (For.)

285: Kyser Tiede (GOTH) over Cort Walters (AUR) (Fall 0:17)

113: Hunter Schaeffer (MAXW) over (HILI) (For.)

126: Connor Edwards (HILI) over (MAXW) (For.)

132: Chase Beitler (HILI) over Dallas Hobbs (MAXW) (Fall 0:30)

138: Will Oaklund (HILI) over (MAXW) (For.)

144: Beau Kerznar (HILI) over (MAXW) (For.)

150: Jakob Redwine (HILI) over (MAXW) (For.)

157: Parker Schutz (HILI) over Griffin Flock (MAXW) (Fall 2:41)

165: Gage Rupp (HILI) over Brodee Brestel (MAXW) (Fall 2:39)

175: Traevyn Koch (HILI) over (MAXW) (For.)

215: Trevor Manka (MAXW) over (HILI) (For.)

285: Colt Gosnell (MAXW) over Tucker Viter (HILI) (TF 18-2 5:25)

215: Colt Gosnell (MAXW) over (ANMR) (For.)

285: Austin Hasenauer (MAXW) over (ANMR) (For.)

113: Hunter Schaeffer (MAXW) over (ANMR) (For.)

126: Isaiah Hoyt (ANMR) over Dallas Hobbs (MAXW) (Fall 4:40)

132: Caleb Walters (ANMR) over (MAXW) (For.)

157: Jarrett Wells (ANMR) over Brodee Brestel (MAXW) (Fall 1:54)

165: Griffin Flock (MAXW) over (ANMR) (For.)

175: Jackson Christen (ANMR) over (MAXW) (For.)

190: Trevor Manka (MAXW) over Tatum Seevers (ANMR) (TF 17-1 4:55)

120: Coy Bernhardt (MORL) over (BRDY) (For.)

165: Andrew Karchner (BRDY) over Laurence Keller (MORL) (MD 20-7)

215: Cleland Robison (BRDY) over Jose Chavez (MORL) (Fall 3:54)

106: Dane Little Eagle (MORL) over (BRDY) (For.)

Dundy County Stratton vs. Crawford

120: Treye Gibbons (CRAW) over (DCS) (For.)

144: Ty Anders (CRAW) over Dustin Stamm (DCS) (Fall 1:52)

150: Carson Gibbons (CRAW) over (DCS) (For.)

157: Isayah Anderson (CRAW) over (DCS) (For.)

165: Klinton Rinne (DCS) over Mason Horan (CRAW) (Fall 3:37)

175: Aiden Kane (DCS) over Dalton Norman (CRAW) (Fall 6:00)

190: Cody Holmgren (CRAW) over (DCS) (For.)

215: Lukes Allen (CRAW) over (DCS) (For.)

Wauneta-Palisade vs. Dundy County Stratton

132: Andrew Mackety (WAPA) over (DCS) (For.)

138: Bobby Chism (WAPA) over (DCS) (For.)

144: Konner McCrumb (WAPA) over Dustin Stamm (DCS) (Fall 1:39)

165: Klinton Rinne (DCS) over Liam Dinnel (WAPA) (MD 12-2)

175: David Bryner (WAPA) over Aiden Kane (DCS) (Fall 1:41)

215: Kreyton Wiese (WAPA) over (DCS) (For.)

285: Colton Koetter (WAPA) over (DCS) (For.)

120: Treye Gibbons (CRAW) over (WAPA) (For.)

132: Andrew Mackety (WAPA) over (CRAW) (For.)

144: Ty Anders (CRAW) over Bobby Chism (WAPA) (Fall 2:00)

150: Carson Gibbons (CRAW) over Konner McCrumb (WAPA) (Fall 1:57)

Area NSAA Wrestling results from 12-18

Dundy County Stratton 52 @ Wauneta-Palisade 24

Ogallala 72 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 18

Dundy County Stratton 57 @ Wauneta-Palisade 17

Ogallala 83 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 53

<h2>Girls</h2>Brady 49 vs Sandhills/Thedford 36Dundy County Stratton 52 @ Wauneta-Palisade 24Maxwell 44 @ Loomis 49Maywood-Hayes Center 59 @ Sutherland 11McCook 45 @ Cozad 28Ogallala 72 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 18Paxton 60 @ Perkins County 40Southern Valley 43 @ Norton, KS 40<h2>Boys</h2>Dundy County Stratton 57 @ Wauneta-Palisade 17Loomis 73 vs Maxwell 41Maywood-Hayes Center 61 @ Sutherland 39Ogallala 83 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 53Perkins County 53 vs Paxton 50Southern Valley 59 @ Norton, KS 71

Area NSAA Basketball results from 12-16

Story by UNK Athletic Communications

Kearney, Neb. – Redshirt senior point guard Jillian Aschoff recorded the second triple double in school history as Nebraska Kearney blasted Chadron State, 90-46, Tuesday night at the Health &amp; Sports Center.

The Lopers (6-6) now have a healthy 63-13 series lead over the Eagles (0-8).

Aschoff (Lincoln Pius X) began the year on pace to break UNK's career assist record (390, Alex Hogberg, '17) in early 2026. That timeline has moved a bit after a 15-point, 13-assist, 12-rebound effort tonight. Aschoff moves past Tami Tully (373; '95) into second place (383) and will need just eight more dimes on Sunday afternoon vs. South Dakota Mines.

Last year, senior wing Samantha Moore had UNK's first-ever triple double (16 points/10 rebounds/10 assists) in a home win over York. Tonight, Aschoff had a double double (11 points/10 rebounds/seven assists) at the break. Finally, Darcy Stracke holds the single game assist record with 14 in a Feb. 1998 win over Fort Hays State.

The two teams combined for just nine points over the first five minutes, but eventually the Lopers warmed up. They tallied at least 19 points in each quarter and ended up shooting 61% (36 of 59) from the field, the 10th best effort in school history. UNK also tallied 40 points off 29 Eagle miscues and was 10 of 12 at the line.

Diller freshman guard Myleigh Weers (22), Polish senior wing Malgorzata Byczkowska (11) and Kansas senior reserve point guard Saniya Simmons (10) all joined Aschoff as Lopers in double figures. Weers and Byczkowska each hit three triples with Simmons having seven of UNK's 19 steals. Finally, Blair true freshman Addie Sullivan tallied her first collegiate bucket as all 11 healthy Lopers played and scored.

A young Eagles team was led by junior guard Audrey Quintana who went 3 of 7 from behind the arc to score 16.

The Lopers and SDMT Hardrockers (4-6) battle Sunday at 1 p.m. to finish the fall semester.

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsKearney, Neb. – Redshirt senior point guard Jillian Aschoff recorded the second triple double in school history as Nebraska Kearney blasted Chadron State, 90-46, Tuesday night at the Health &amp; Sports Center.The Lopers (6-6) now have a healthy 63-13 series lead over the Eagles (0-8).Aschoff (Lincoln Pius X) began the year on pace to break UNK's career assist record (390, Alex Hogberg, '17) in early 2026. That timeline has moved a bit after a 15-point, 13-assist, 12-rebound effort tonight. Aschoff moves past Tami Tully (373; '95) into second place (383) and will need just eight more dimes on Sunday afternoon vs. South Dakota Mines.Last year, senior wing Samantha Moore had UNK's first-ever triple double (16 points/10 rebounds/10 assists) in a home win over York. Tonight, Aschoff had a double double (11 points/10 rebounds/seven assists) at the break. Finally, Darcy Stracke holds the single game assist record with 14 in a Feb. 1998 win over Fort Hays State.The two teams combined for just nine points over the first five minutes, but eventually the Lopers warmed up. They tallied at least 19 points in each quarter and ended up shooting 61% (36 of 59) from the field, the 10th best effort in school history. UNK also tallied 40 points off 29 Eagle miscues and was 10 of 12 at the line.Diller freshman guard Myleigh Weers (22), Polish senior wing Malgorzata Byczkowska (11) and Kansas senior reserve point guard Saniya Simmons (10) all joined Aschoff as Lopers in double figures. Weers and Byczkowska each hit three triples with Simmons having seven of UNK's 19 steals. Finally, Blair true freshman Addie Sullivan tallied her first collegiate bucket as all 11 healthy Lopers played and scored.A young Eagles team was led by junior guard Audrey Quintana who went 3 of 7 from behind the arc to score 16.The Lopers and SDMT Hardrockers (4-6) battle Sunday at 1 p.m. to finish the fall semester.

Aschoff has Triple Double as Lopers roll past the Eagles, 90-46

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post

Terence “Bud” Crawford, the undefeated boxing champion from Omaha, Nebraska, has announced his retirement from professional boxing at age 38, bringing an end to one of the most remarkable careers in the sport’s modern era.

Crawford’s decision comes amid recent controversy involving a world title and a dispute over sanctioning fees, but his retirement announcement focused less on belts and business and more on legacy, family, and walking away on his own terms.

Earlier this month, the World Boxing Council (WBC) stripped Omaha native Terence “Bud” Crawford of its super-middleweight world title, citing unpaid sanctioning fees tied to his recent fights. The organization said it made multiple attempts to contact Crawford and his representatives before taking action.

Crawford responded forcefully in a video posted to Instagram, using strong language to criticize the WBC and its leadership. In the video, Crawford rejected the fee demand outright, saying, “I ain’t paying your ass s**t.”

He questioned why the WBC’s fees differed from those of other sanctioning bodies, saying, “What makes you so [better] than any of the other sanctioning bodies? … everybody accepted what I was giving them — but you.”

Crawford also downplayed the importance of the title itself, stating, “You can take the f**king belt. It’s a trophy anyway.”

In the same video, Crawford challenged the broader financial structure of boxing’s sanctioning system, saying, “I'm paying you every time I step foot in the [ring]? I’m [putting] my life on the line — not you.”

He additionally took aim at WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán, suggesting favoritism and frustration with the organization’s response following his most recent fight. “Mauricio, everybody in the world know you was going for Canelo… Say congratulations instead of having that little smirk on your face,” Crawford said.

While the comments fueled widespread debate within the boxing world, the dispute did not affect the outcome of Crawford’s fights or his undefeated professional record. The controversy marked a rare public rift between one of boxing’s most accomplished champions and a major sanctioning body — and became a notable moment in the closing chapter of Crawford’s career.

In a video announcement shared publicly, Crawford confirmed he is stepping away from the sport, saying, “Every fighter know this moment will come. We just never know when.”

Crawford reflected on his journey, emphasizing that his motivation was never about titles or money. “I spent my whole life chasing something — not belts, not money, not headlines — but that feeling… when the world doubts you but you keep showing up,” he said.

Throughout the message, Crawford repeatedly tied his career to his roots. “This sport gave me everything. I fought for my family. I fought for my city. I fought for the kid I used to be — the one who had nothing but a dream and a pair of gloves,” he said.

Crawford said he is leaving with peace, stating, “I’ve made peace with what’s next. And now it’s time.”

He made clear that his retirement was not due to decline, saying, “I’m stepping away from competition not because I’m done fighting, but because I’ve won a different kind of battle — the one where you walk away on your own terms.”

Crawford added, “This isn’t goodbye. It’s just the end of one fight and the beginning of another.”

For Omaha and the state of Nebraska, Crawford’s retirement marks the end of a career that brought international attention to the city he proudly represented throughout his rise.

From local gyms to championship bouts on the world stage, Crawford consistently credited Omaha as part of his identity. His journey from a kid with “nothing but a dream and a pair of gloves” to an undefeated, multi-division champion has made him one of the most accomplished athletes Nebraska has ever produced.

While the recent title dispute adds a complicated final chapter, Crawford’s legacy — in boxing and in Omaha — remains firmly intact.

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765979419694.png" alt="Terance "Bud" Crawford stands with his title belts from his career, shared in an Instagram post that turned out to tease his retirement. (Courtesy Terrance Crawford Instagram)" />
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 </figure>Terence “Bud” Crawford, the undefeated boxing champion from Omaha, Nebraska, has announced his retirement from professional boxing at age 38, bringing an end to one of the most remarkable careers in the sport’s modern era.Crawford’s decision comes amid recent controversy involving a world title and a dispute over sanctioning fees, but his retirement announcement focused less on belts and business and more on legacy, family, and walking away on his own terms.<h2>Title Dispute Draws National Attention</h2>Earlier this month, the World Boxing Council (WBC) stripped Omaha native Terence “Bud” Crawford of its super-middleweight world title, citing unpaid sanctioning fees tied to his recent fights. The organization said it made multiple attempts to contact Crawford and his representatives before taking action.Crawford responded forcefully in a video posted to Instagram, using strong language to criticize the WBC and its leadership. In the video, Crawford rejected the fee demand outright, saying, “I ain’t paying your ass s**t.”He questioned why the WBC’s fees differed from those of other sanctioning bodies, saying, “What makes you so [better] than any of the other sanctioning bodies? … everybody accepted what I was giving them — but you.”Crawford also downplayed the importance of the title itself, stating, “You can take the f**king belt. It’s a trophy anyway.”In the same video, Crawford challenged the broader financial structure of boxing’s sanctioning system, saying, “I'm paying you every time I step foot in the [ring]? I’m [putting] my life on the line — not you.”He additionally took aim at WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán, suggesting favoritism and frustration with the organization’s response following his most recent fight. “Mauricio, everybody in the world know you was going for Canelo… Say congratulations instead of having that little smirk on your face,” Crawford said.While the comments fueled widespread debate within the boxing world, the dispute did not affect the outcome of Crawford’s fights or his undefeated professional record. The controversy marked a rare public rift between one of boxing’s most accomplished champions and a major sanctioning body — and became a notable moment in the closing chapter of Crawford’s career.<h2>Crawford Announces Retirement at 38</h2>In a video announcement shared publicly, Crawford confirmed he is stepping away from the sport, saying, “Every fighter know this moment will come. 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<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>Throughout the message, Crawford repeatedly tied his career to his roots. “This sport gave me everything. I fought for my family. I fought for my city. I fought for the kid I used to be — the one who had nothing but a dream and a pair of gloves,” he said.Crawford said he is leaving with peace, stating, “I’ve made peace with what’s next. And now it’s time.”He made clear that his retirement was not due to decline, saying, “I’m stepping away from competition not because I’m done fighting, but because I’ve won a different kind of battle — the one where you walk away on your own terms.”Crawford added, “This isn’t goodbye. It’s just the end of one fight and the beginning of another.”<h2>A Nebraska Legacy</h2>For Omaha and the state of Nebraska, Crawford’s retirement marks the end of a career that brought international attention to the city he proudly represented throughout his rise.From local gyms to championship bouts on the world stage, Crawford consistently credited Omaha as part of his identity. His journey from a kid with “nothing but a dream and a pair of gloves” to an undefeated, multi-division champion has made him one of the most accomplished athletes Nebraska has ever produced.While the recent title dispute adds a complicated final chapter, Crawford’s legacy — in boxing and in Omaha — remains firmly intact.

Omaha’s Terence Crawford Announces Retirement Amid WBC Sanctioning Fee Controversy

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Nebraska junior setter Bergen Reilly is one of four finalists for the AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Player of the Year Award.&nbsp;

The other three finalists are Olivia Babcock (Pittsburgh), Mimi Colyer (Wisconsin) and Eva Hudson (Kentucky). The announcement of the Player of the Year takes place on Friday, Dec. 19 at the AVCA Awards Banquet in Kansas City.&nbsp;

Reilly set the Huskers to a school-record .351 hitting percentage, as the Big Red concluded their season with a 33-1 overall record and 20-0 mark in Big Ten play en route to a third straight conference title.&nbsp;

Reilly averaged 10.47 assists per set and 2.70 digs per set. She also totaled 73 kills, 67 blocks and 19 aces.&nbsp;

Reilly was named Big Ten Player of the Year, as well as Big Ten Setter of the Year and All-Big Ten First Team for the third time. NU's .351 hitting percentage ranks first nationally and is the best hitting percentage by a Big Ten team since 2009 Penn State.

Reilly set Nebraska to a .400 or better hitting percentage nine times this season, a school record in the rally-scoring era. Reilly had double-doubles in all six of the Husker matches that went longer than three sets, and she had four double-doubles in sweeps.

A two-time AVCA All-American, Reilly ranks&nbsp;No. 3 in school history in career assists in the rally-scoring era with 3,723. Her&nbsp;career assists per set average of 10.70 ranks No. 4 among active Division I players and No. 2 in school history in the rally-scoring era.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska junior setter Bergen Reilly is one of four finalists for the AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Player of the Year Award.&nbsp;The other three finalists are Olivia Babcock (Pittsburgh), Mimi Colyer (Wisconsin) and Eva Hudson (Kentucky). The announcement of the Player of the Year takes place on Friday, Dec. 19 at the AVCA Awards Banquet in Kansas City.&nbsp;Reilly set the Huskers to a school-record .351 hitting percentage, as the Big Red concluded their season with a 33-1 overall record and 20-0 mark in Big Ten play en route to a third straight conference title.&nbsp;Reilly averaged 10.47 assists per set and 2.70 digs per set. She also totaled 73 kills, 67 blocks and 19 aces.&nbsp;Reilly was named Big Ten Player of the Year, as well as Big Ten Setter of the Year and All-Big Ten First Team for the third time. NU's .351 hitting percentage ranks first nationally and is the best hitting percentage by a Big Ten team since 2009 Penn State.Reilly set Nebraska to a .400 or better hitting percentage nine times this season, a school record in the rally-scoring era. Reilly had double-doubles in all six of the Husker matches that went longer than three sets, and she had four double-doubles in sweeps.A two-time AVCA All-American, Reilly ranks&nbsp;No. 3 in school history in career assists in the rally-scoring era with 3,723. Her&nbsp;career assists per set average of 10.70 ranks No. 4 among active Division I players and No. 2 in school history in the rally-scoring era.

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Lincoln&nbsp;- Petra Bozan scored 14 points to lead four Huskers in double figures, as No. 24 Nebraska remained unbeaten with a dominant 85-44 women’s basketball win over Illinois State on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Bozan, who added six rebounds and a career-high-tying three blocks, was joined in double figures by Britt Prince (13), Amiah Hargrove (11) and Eliza Maupin (11) to help the Huskers improve to 11-0 by scoring 80 or more points for the school-record 11th consecutive game.

While Nebraska's offense continued to operate with efficiency against a stingy Redbird defense that had not allowed an opponent to score 80 points on the season, the Big Red defense was tremendous.&nbsp;

The Huskers held Illinois State (5-6) to just two points in the first period - the fewest ever allowed by the Big Red in an opening quarter - as the Huskers ran to a 21-2 lead.

Hargrove led the Huskers with seven off the bench in the quarter, while Prince added four points, and Logan Nissley and Kennadi Williams pitched in three-pointers for the Big Red in the period.

Nebraska kept the lead at 40-21 at halftime thanks to seven second-quarter points from Maupin and six from Callin Hake.

Hargrove led the Huskers with nine points and three rebounds in the half, while Maupin added seven and Hake six. Nebraska hit 17-of-32 shots from the floor (.531), including 4-of-11 threes (.364), while outworking Illinois State 21-16 on the glass. The Huskers also won the first-half turnover battle, 9-6.

Nebraska held Illinois State to just 25 percent (7-28) shooting in the half, including 1-of-6 from long range. Addison Martin led ISU with six points while Kya Hurt and Trista Fayta added five points apiece.

The Huskers extended the margin to 62-35 after three periods by outscoring the Redbirds, 22-14, before a dominant 23-9 fourth quarter sealed the 41-point win for Nebraska.

Prince was outstanding throughout the game, matching Bozan with a team-high six rebounds while leading NU with six assists and no turnovers. The 5-11 point guard from Omaha added a steal and a blocked shot.

Hargrove and Maupin each added five rebounds and a block to their 11 points apiece, while Jessica Petrie, Claire Johnson and Williams each contributed seven points. Hake also contributed six points and five assists.

For the game, Nebraska hit 52.9 percent (37-70) of its shots, including 6-of-20 threes, while connecting on 5-of-6 free throws. The Huskers won the battle of the boards, 42-30, and dominated the turnover department, 20-10.&nbsp;

Nebraska held Illinois State to just 29.6 percent (16-54) shooting, including 1-of-10 threes. The Redbirds did hit 11-of-13 free throws.

Hurt led ISU with 18 points, while Martin added 12 points and five rebounds. Lincoln native Doneelah Washington led all players with nine rebounds and five blocked shots but was held scoreless by the Big Red.

Nebraska will take the week off from competition to complete final exams before closing non-conference action against Cal Baptist. Tip-off between the Huskers and Lancers next Sunday (Dec. 21) at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 11 a.m. (CT) as part of a men's and women's basketball double-header. The unbeaten and nationally ranked Husker men's team will face North Dakota at 7 p.m.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationLincoln&nbsp;- Petra Bozan scored 14 points to lead four Huskers in double figures, as No. 24 Nebraska remained unbeaten with a dominant 85-44 women’s basketball win over Illinois State on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Bozan, who added six rebounds and a career-high-tying three blocks, was joined in double figures by Britt Prince (13), Amiah Hargrove (11) and Eliza Maupin (11) to help the Huskers improve to 11-0 by scoring 80 or more points for the school-record 11th consecutive game.While Nebraska's offense continued to operate with efficiency against a stingy Redbird defense that had not allowed an opponent to score 80 points on the season, the Big Red defense was tremendous.&nbsp;The Huskers held Illinois State (5-6) to just two points in the first period - the fewest ever allowed by the Big Red in an opening quarter - as the Huskers ran to a 21-2 lead.Hargrove led the Huskers with seven off the bench in the quarter, while Prince added four points, and Logan Nissley and Kennadi Williams pitched in three-pointers for the Big Red in the period.Nebraska kept the lead at 40-21 at halftime thanks to seven second-quarter points from Maupin and six from Callin Hake.Hargrove led the Huskers with nine points and three rebounds in the half, while Maupin added seven and Hake six. Nebraska hit 17-of-32 shots from the floor (.531), including 4-of-11 threes (.364), while outworking Illinois State 21-16 on the glass. The Huskers also won the first-half turnover battle, 9-6.Nebraska held Illinois State to just 25 percent (7-28) shooting in the half, including 1-of-6 from long range. Addison Martin led ISU with six points while Kya Hurt and Trista Fayta added five points apiece.The Huskers extended the margin to 62-35 after three periods by outscoring the Redbirds, 22-14, before a dominant 23-9 fourth quarter sealed the 41-point win for Nebraska.Prince was outstanding throughout the game, matching Bozan with a team-high six rebounds while leading NU with six assists and no turnovers. The 5-11 point guard from Omaha added a steal and a blocked shot.Hargrove and Maupin each added five rebounds and a block to their 11 points apiece, while Jessica Petrie, Claire Johnson and Williams each contributed seven points. Hake also contributed six points and five assists.For the game, Nebraska hit 52.9 percent (37-70) of its shots, including 6-of-20 threes, while connecting on 5-of-6 free throws. The Huskers won the battle of the boards, 42-30, and dominated the turnover department, 20-10.&nbsp;Nebraska held Illinois State to just 29.6 percent (16-54) shooting, including 1-of-10 threes. The Redbirds did hit 11-of-13 free throws.Hurt led ISU with 18 points, while Martin added 12 points and five rebounds. Lincoln native Doneelah Washington led all players with nine rebounds and five blocked shots but was held scoreless by the Big Red.Nebraska will take the week off from competition to complete final exams before closing non-conference action against Cal Baptist. Tip-off between the Huskers and Lancers next Sunday (Dec. 21) at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 11 a.m. (CT) as part of a men's and women's basketball double-header. The unbeaten and nationally ranked Husker men's team will face North Dakota at 7 p.m.

No. 24 Huskers storm past Illinois State

LINCOLN, Neb. - A memorable comeback attempt fell just short for the Nebraska volleyball team Sunday afternoon in a five-set loss to No. 6 Texas A&amp;M in front of 8,650 fans at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Texas A&amp;M won the first two sets to become just the third team this season to win two sets against the Huskers. Facing a 2-0 deficit, Nebraska fought back to win the third set then fought off three match points en route to winning the fourth set, 37-35. But the Huskers were unable to complete the comeback as the Aggies were victorious in the fifth set by a 15-13 margin.

Nebraska ended its season with a 33-1 record while Texas A&amp;M (27-4) advanced to the NCAA Semifinals. Kyndal Stowers (25) and Logan Lednicky (24) each finished with more than 20 kills for Texas A&amp;M, while Morgan Perkins had nine blocks.

Harper Murray paced the Husker offense with a career-high 25 kills, but Texas A&amp;M had more kills (75 to 73) and a higher attack percentage (.275 to .270) than Nebraska. The Aggies also out-blocked Nebraska, 17-8. Bergen Reilly had 58 assists and 13 digs to post a double-double. Rebekah Allick had 15 kills on 25 swings and hit .480 in the match with four blocks. Reilly (13), Olivia Mauch (13) and Laney Choboy (10) each had double-figure digs for the Big Red.

Set 1:&nbsp;Murray had a block, a kill and an ace as the Huskers built a 6-2 lead. Kills by Reilly, Murray and Allick made it 10-3 Big Red. The Aggies pulled within 11-8 after a 5-1 spurt. Allick produced a pair of kills and Adriano tallied another to put NU up 15-10. But a 10-0 run by the Aggies gave them a 20-15 lead. Manaia Ogbechie subbed in and terminated a sideout kill, and Landfair found the corner before Ogbechie connected again to make it 20-18. After a Logan Lednicky kill, the Huskers won a challenge that resulted in a kill for Murray, and a block by Allick and Reilly cut it to 21-20. But Stowers tipped a kill for set point and the Aggies won 25-22 with their fourth ace of the set. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Set 2:&nbsp;NU rallied from down 6-4 to go up 8-6 with kills by Jackson and Landfair and an ace by Murray. But A&amp;M went back in front 14-11 after a 4-0 run. Murray tooled a block for a sideout kill, but the Aggies answered with back-to-back blocks for a 16-12 advantage. Consecutive A&amp;M kills put the Aggies up 19-15 as Nebraska took a timeout. The Aggies earned set point at 24-20. An Ogbechie kill and Aggie hitting error gave NU hope, but the Aggies won 25-22 on a Lednicky kill.&nbsp;

Set 3:&nbsp;The Huskers claimed a 10-5 lead with Murray tallying three kills out of the gate. But Texas A&amp;M cut it to 10-9 with four straight kills. An ace by Sigler, and kills by Allick and Jackson put NU ahead 15-12. NU led 18-17 when Allick and Murray posted kills for a 20-17 lead. Adriano added one, and A&amp;M committed three errors down the stretch as the Huskers won 25-20 on a Murray kill.&nbsp;

Set 4:&nbsp;A&amp;M grabbed a 5-2 lead, but two Murray kills helped the Big Red get back even at 5-5. The Aggies rebuilt an 11-7 lead after a 4-0 run. Landfair ended it with a kill, but A&amp;M went up 12-8 on a Stowers kill. The Aggies increased their lead to 18-11. NU roared back with an 8-1 run to tie it 19-19. Kills by Allick and Murray put NU in front, 21-20. Ogbechie recorded a kill for a 23-22 advantage, but an A&amp;M block tied the score. Adriano terminated to grab set point for the Big Red, but Lednicky answered for A&amp;M. Sigler found the floor for a kill, but Lednicky answered again. Reilly dumped a kill for a third set point try for the Big Red, but NU served out. A&amp;M returned the favor, but Stowers terminated to keep it tied 27-27. Allick sided out once again for the Huskers to make it 28-27, but a block error by the Huskers tied it 28-28. Allick and Adriano teamed up for a block on the ensuing rally to make it 29-29 NU, but the Aggies came right back with a block. A&amp;M committed an attacking error but followed with a kill to keep it tied. Ogbechie terminated, but so did Lednicky. The Huskers then hit wide to give the Aggies match point at 32-31. But A&amp;M served into the net to keep NU alive. The teams then traded service errors to a 33-33 tie. Stowers and Allick traded kills for a 34-34 tie. A&amp;M attacked wide to make it 35-34 NU, but Stowers got a kill off of NU's fingertips to make it 35-35. Murray's career-high 24th kill put NU ahead 36-35, and Adriano finally finished off the set in NU's favor, 37-35.

Set 5:&nbsp;Allick and Adriano had early kills, and Ogbechie and Murray combined for a block, as the Huskers went up 3-2. But the Aggies gained a 5-3 advantage with a kill, a Husker hitting error, and a block. The Aggies hit long before a Murray ace tied it 5-5. A&amp;M went ahead 7-5 when Reilly won a joust at the net to make it 7-6. But A&amp;M scored the next three to go up 10-6. A service error ended the run, but A&amp;M claimed a 12-7 lead after a kill and Husker hitting error. After a timeout, Allick posted her 14th kill to make it 12-8, and A&amp;M hit into the net to cut the deficit to 12-9. Stowers answered with a kill to go up 13-9, but Allick answered for the Big Red with a kill. Choboy served an ace to make it 13-11, and A&amp;M called timeout. Adriano and Ogbechie stuffed an A&amp;M attack to make it 13-12, but Lednicky tooled a block for match point at 14-12. Murray stepped up with her 25th kill, but the Aggies got a kill from Lednicky to win 15-13.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLINCOLN, Neb. - A memorable comeback attempt fell just short for the Nebraska volleyball team Sunday afternoon in a five-set loss to No. 6 Texas A&amp;M in front of 8,650 fans at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.Texas A&amp;M won the first two sets to become just the third team this season to win two sets against the Huskers. Facing a 2-0 deficit, Nebraska fought back to win the third set then fought off three match points en route to winning the fourth set, 37-35. But the Huskers were unable to complete the comeback as the Aggies were victorious in the fifth set by a 15-13 margin.Nebraska ended its season with a 33-1 record while Texas A&amp;M (27-4) advanced to the NCAA Semifinals. Kyndal Stowers (25) and Logan Lednicky (24) each finished with more than 20 kills for Texas A&amp;M, while Morgan Perkins had nine blocks.Harper Murray paced the Husker offense with a career-high 25 kills, but Texas A&amp;M had more kills (75 to 73) and a higher attack percentage (.275 to .270) than Nebraska. The Aggies also out-blocked Nebraska, 17-8. Bergen Reilly had 58 assists and 13 digs to post a double-double. Rebekah Allick had 15 kills on 25 swings and hit .480 in the match with four blocks. Reilly (13), Olivia Mauch (13) and Laney Choboy (10) each had double-figure digs for the Big Red.Set 1:&nbsp;Murray had a block, a kill and an ace as the Huskers built a 6-2 lead. Kills by Reilly, Murray and Allick made it 10-3 Big Red. The Aggies pulled within 11-8 after a 5-1 spurt. Allick produced a pair of kills and Adriano tallied another to put NU up 15-10. But a 10-0 run by the Aggies gave them a 20-15 lead. Manaia Ogbechie subbed in and terminated a sideout kill, and Landfair found the corner before Ogbechie connected again to make it 20-18. After a Logan Lednicky kill, the Huskers won a challenge that resulted in a kill for Murray, and a block by Allick and Reilly cut it to 21-20. But Stowers tipped a kill for set point and the Aggies won 25-22 with their fourth ace of the set. &nbsp; &nbsp;Set 2:&nbsp;NU rallied from down 6-4 to go up 8-6 with kills by Jackson and Landfair and an ace by Murray. But A&amp;M went back in front 14-11 after a 4-0 run. Murray tooled a block for a sideout kill, but the Aggies answered with back-to-back blocks for a 16-12 advantage. Consecutive A&amp;M kills put the Aggies up 19-15 as Nebraska took a timeout. The Aggies earned set point at 24-20. An Ogbechie kill and Aggie hitting error gave NU hope, but the Aggies won 25-22 on a Lednicky kill.&nbsp;Set 3:&nbsp;The Huskers claimed a 10-5 lead with Murray tallying three kills out of the gate. But Texas A&amp;M cut it to 10-9 with four straight kills. An ace by Sigler, and kills by Allick and Jackson put NU ahead 15-12. NU led 18-17 when Allick and Murray posted kills for a 20-17 lead. Adriano added one, and A&amp;M committed three errors down the stretch as the Huskers won 25-20 on a Murray kill.&nbsp;Set 4:&nbsp;A&amp;M grabbed a 5-2 lead, but two Murray kills helped the Big Red get back even at 5-5. The Aggies rebuilt an 11-7 lead after a 4-0 run. Landfair ended it with a kill, but A&amp;M went up 12-8 on a Stowers kill. The Aggies increased their lead to 18-11. NU roared back with an 8-1 run to tie it 19-19. Kills by Allick and Murray put NU in front, 21-20. Ogbechie recorded a kill for a 23-22 advantage, but an A&amp;M block tied the score. Adriano terminated to grab set point for the Big Red, but Lednicky answered for A&amp;M. Sigler found the floor for a kill, but Lednicky answered again. Reilly dumped a kill for a third set point try for the Big Red, but NU served out. A&amp;M returned the favor, but Stowers terminated to keep it tied 27-27. Allick sided out once again for the Huskers to make it 28-27, but a block error by the Huskers tied it 28-28. Allick and Adriano teamed up for a block on the ensuing rally to make it 29-29 NU, but the Aggies came right back with a block. A&amp;M committed an attacking error but followed with a kill to keep it tied. Ogbechie terminated, but so did Lednicky. The Huskers then hit wide to give the Aggies match point at 32-31. But A&amp;M served into the net to keep NU alive. The teams then traded service errors to a 33-33 tie. Stowers and Allick traded kills for a 34-34 tie. A&amp;M attacked wide to make it 35-34 NU, but Stowers got a kill off of NU's fingertips to make it 35-35. Murray's career-high 24th kill put NU ahead 36-35, and Adriano finally finished off the set in NU's favor, 37-35.Set 5:&nbsp;Allick and Adriano had early kills, and Ogbechie and Murray combined for a block, as the Huskers went up 3-2. But the Aggies gained a 5-3 advantage with a kill, a Husker hitting error, and a block. The Aggies hit long before a Murray ace tied it 5-5. A&amp;M went ahead 7-5 when Reilly won a joust at the net to make it 7-6. But A&amp;M scored the next three to go up 10-6. A service error ended the run, but A&amp;M claimed a 12-7 lead after a kill and Husker hitting error. After a timeout, Allick posted her 14th kill to make it 12-8, and A&amp;M hit into the net to cut the deficit to 12-9. Stowers answered with a kill to go up 13-9, but Allick answered for the Big Red with a kill. Choboy served an ace to make it 13-11, and A&amp;M called timeout. Adriano and Ogbechie stuffed an A&amp;M attack to make it 13-12, but Lednicky tooled a block for match point at 14-12. Murray stepped up with her 25th kill, but the Aggies got a kill from Lednicky to win 15-13.Lincoln All-Regional Team<ul>
 <li>Chloe Chicoine, Louisville</li><li>Rebekah Allick, Nebraska</li><li>Harper Murray, Nebraska</li><li>Ava Underwood, Texas A&amp;M</li><li>Kyndal Stowers, Texas A&amp;M</li><li>Maddie Waak, Texas A&amp;M</li><li>Logan Lednicky, Texas A&amp;M (Most Outstanding Player)</li>
 </ul>Nebraska Post-Match Notes<ul>
 <li>With the loss, Nebraska fell to 137-39 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers rank second in NCAA history in postseason wins and winning percentage (.778).</li><li>The loss snapped Nebraska’s 33-match winning streak, as the Huskers ended the year with a 33-1 record.</li><li>Nebraska fell to 18-16 all-time in NCAA Regional Final matches.</li><li>The Huskers fell to 90-8 all-time in home NCAA Tournament matches, including a 35-3 record at the Devaney Center.</li><li>Nebraska saw its 29-match home winning streak in the NCAA Tournament snapped.</li><li>Overall, Nebraska saw its 63-match home winning streak snapped, suffering their first home loss since Dec. 1, 2022.</li><li>Nebraska lost the first set, snapping its streak of 48 consecutive sets won at home. The streak was the second-longest in school history and the longest in a single season.</li><li>The Huskers fell behind 0-2, losing two sets for just the third time this season and falling behind 0-2 for only the second time this year (also against Kentucky).</li><li>Nebraska was the first to 20 points in only one of the first four sets. The Huskers won the third set when they were the first two 20 points, and NU ended its season 96-0 when it was the first to 20 points in a set.</li><li>Rebekah Allick finished with a career-high 15 kills, eclipsing her previous high of 13 kills.</li><li>In Nebraska’s four NCAA Tournament matches, Allick had 40 kills and hit .576.</li><li>Rebekah Allick finished her career with a .441 attack percentage and 88 blocks in the NCAA Tournament. Her postseason career attack percentage is the highest by a Husker in school history, while Allick’s 88 blocks rank No. 5 in Nebraska postseason history.</li><li>Harper Murray had a career-high 25 kills in the match, eclipsing her previous high of 23. That marked the second time this season and fifth time in her career she had at least 20 kills in a match.</li><li>Harper Murray had three service aces in the match. She increased her career total to 109 aces and passed Jennifer Saleaumua for the sixth-most aces by a Husker in the rally-scoring era.</li><li>Bergen Reilly had a double-double with 58 assists and 13 digs, and she tied her season high with five kills and two aces.</li><li>Nebraska ended its season with a team attack percentage of .351. That is a school record, breaking the previous record of .331 in 1986.</li><li>Andi Jackson finished the 2025 season with a .467 attack percentage. That ranks as the third-highest season attack percentage in school history.</li><li>Texas A&amp;M hit .275 in the match, the highest attack percentage by a Husker opponent in 2025. The Aggies were also the only team to have a higher attack percentage in a match than Nebraska in 2025.</li><li>Texas A&amp;M also had 17 blocks, the most by a Husker opponent in 2025.</li><li>The Huskers' 37-35 victory in the fourth set marked the highest-scoring set in Nebraska's NCAA Tournament history.</li>
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NU's perfect season ends in Regional Final

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The No. 23/22 Nebraska men's basketball team gets ready for its toughest test of the season Saturday, as the Huskers travel to No. 13 Illinois. Tipoff at State Farm Center is set for 3 p.m. (central) and the game will be carried on Peacock, broadcast on the Huskers Radio Network, as well as on Huskers.com and on the official Huskers app. In addition, YouTube TV subscribers can also find the game on the NBC Sports Network.

The Huskers head to Champaign with a 10-0 record following a 90-60 victory over Wisconsin Wednesday evening in NU's Big Ten opener. Rienk Mast's 17 points and 10 rebounds led a balanced attack which featured five players in double figures. Nebraska shot 54 percent from the field against a Wisconsin defense which had held its last 15 opponents to under 50 percent shooting dating back to last year. The Huskers held Wisconsin to 60 points after the Badgers entered the game averaging nearly 88 points per contest.

The Huskers have relied on a strong defense, ranking second in the Big Ten and in the top 20 nationally in field goal defense (.375) entering Saturday's game. NU has held five of its last six opponents to under 40 percent shooting.&nbsp;The Huskers have a chance to set two longstanding program records on Saturday. NU's 10-0 start matches the 1977-78 team for best start in program history while the 14-game win streak dating back to last season matches the longest win streak in school history. That was set two other times, most recently by the 1990-91 Huskers, who won a school-record 14 games on their way to a school-record 26-win season.

No. 13 Illinois (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) comes off an impressive 88-80 win at Ohio State on Tuesday. Freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler combined for 45 points in the win, while the Illini went 29-of-32 from the line against the Buckeyes. Illinois averages 88.6 points per game and outrebounds opponents by 10.4 rebounds per game to rank 19th nationally in rebounding margin.

Numbers to Know30 -Nebraska's 30-point win over Wisconsin on Wednesday was the largest in series history (41 games) and NU's biggest winning margin in conference action since 2016.

32 - Fred Hoiberg has 32 wins over ranked opponents, including 11 career wins against top-10 teams,&nbsp;in his collegiate coaching career. In addition, his five road wins against ranked opponents is second only to Danny Nee (seven) all-time among NU men's basketball coaches.

3.8 - Over the last 14 games dating back to the College Basketball Crown, Sam Hoiberg is averaging 3.8 assists per game with a 3.8-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Hoiberg has nearly double the number of steals (27) than turnovers (14) in that stretch.

2014 - Before this week, the last time that both Husker basketball programs were ranked in the top 25 was Nov. 17, 2014. &nbsp;

54.1 - Nebraska's top four scorers are combining for 54.1 points per game. None of them were in the Husker lineup last season.&nbsp;

Huskers Move into National Polls For the First Time Since 2018For the first time since 2018, the Nebraska men’s basketball team is in the Associated Press poll, as the unbeaten Huskers are ranked No. 23 in Monday’s poll. Nebraska also is ranked No. 22 in the Coaches poll. Nebraska’s No. 23 ranking in the AP is the program’s highest ranking since Nov. 17, 2014, when the Huskers were ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll. The Huskers are now 39-22 (.639) all-time when ranked in the AP poll following the win over Wisconsin.Unbeaten x2&nbsp;The Husker men and women enter the weekend with 10-0 records, marking the first time in school history they have accomplished the feat. &nbsp;As of Dec. 12, only three schools - Iowa State, Nebraska, and Vanderbilt - have both their men's and women's teams unbeaten. The 2025-26 Huskers join an elite list of programs who have had both their men's and women's teams start the year with 10 straight wins. While the Husker men play Saturday, the Husker women will look to improve to 11-0 on Sunday against Illinois State.

Worth Noting• Nebraska enters the weekend riding a 14-game win streak dating back to last season's College Basketball Crown. It is the longest active streak in the nation and matches the longest win streak in school history (also 1990-91 and 1912-13). Before the current win streak, NU's longest streak under Fred Hoiberg was a seven-game streak to start the 2023-24 season. &nbsp; Nebraska is averaging 83 ppg on 48.2 percent shooting during its 14-game win streak and has scored at least 1.00 point per possession in all 14 contests.

• Nebraska takes on its first ranked team of the year when the Huskers face No. 13 Illinois. Since March 1, 2023, when Nebraska snapped a 24-game losing streak against ranked teams, the Huskers are 9-11 in the last 20 games against ranked teams, including a 5-6 mark in true road games. Last season, Nebraska went 4-4 against ranked teams, matching a school record for most wins over ranked opponents in a season.&nbsp;• Saturday's matchup with No. 13 Illinois will be the 10th game in program history where the Huskers have faced a ranked team while ranked. NU is 3-6 in the previous nine games, as eight of the nine games were away from home (6 road, 2 neutral).• The Huskers lead the Big Ten and are 20th nationally with 11.1 3-pointers made per game as of Dec. 11. Nebraska's 11.1 3-pointers per game are 4.3 more per game than last season after 10 games and marks is the best early-season start for a Fred Hoiberg team at Nebraska.• Nebraska has made 10-or-more 3-pointers seven times in 10 games, including 17 against FIU and 15 vs. Oklahoma. &nbsp;It marked only the seventh and eighth time in school history that NU had at least 15 3-pointers in a game. Last year, the Huskers hit 10-or-more 3-pointers just seven times in 35 contests.&nbsp;• Nebraska comes into the Illinois game averaging 83.9 ppg, which is the Huskers' highest scoring average thru 10 games since the 1995-96 season (91.4 ppg). The 1995-96 team marked the last time Nebraska averaged 80.0 ppg in a season.&nbsp;• Nebraska enters the weekend ranked No. 14 in the NET on Dec. 11. &nbsp;The Huskers are one of five Big Ten teams in the top 15 of the NET (No. 1 Michigan, No. 8 Purdue, No. 11 Michigan State, No. 12 Illinois and No. 14 Nebraska). In addition, five other teams are ranked in the top 50 of the NET.&nbsp;• NU's team 1.83-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 16th nationally as of Dec. 11. It is on track to be NU's best total in Fred Hoiberg's seven seasons. NU's best assist-to-turnover ratio under Hoiberg was 1.38-to-1 in 2023-24. The school record in that category is 1.81-to-1 in 1984-85. Nebraska has two games with at least 20 assists and five turnovers or less (Winthrop, vs. Oklahoma).&nbsp;• Nebraska enters Saturday's game at Illinois ranked fifth in the Big Ten and 27th nationally with 18.7 assists per game. It is an increase of 4.5 assists per game from last season. NU has averaged 20 assists only two times in school history (1990-91 and 1984-85) and Nebraska's highest assist per game total under Hoiberg is 15.3 per game in 2023-24.• Eight Huskers have posted double-figure efforts this season, while four players have had at least one 20-point performance (Pryce Sandfort-4; Rienk Mast-4; Braden Frager-2; Jamarques Lawrence-1).• The Huskers posted their second double-digit comeback of the season against USC Upstate on Nov. 29, overcoming a 12-point first-half deficit. During its 14-game win streak, NU now has four comebacks from 10+ points (Arizona State, UCF, Oklahoma and USC Upstate).• Over the last three-plus seasons, NU is 46-3 (.939) when holding foes to under 1.00 PPP and 47-5 when holding opponents to under 70 points. Nebraska has improved its KenPom defensive efficiency in each of the past three seasons and is on track to continue that trend early in 2025-26.• Nebraska has held seven of its 10 opponents to under 1.0 point per possession, including each of the last three foes. The Huskers will be tested by an Illinois offense which is fifth nationally in offensive efficiency.• After going 24 seasons without an in-season tournament championship, Nebraska has won two since last Christmas, taking home the Diamond Head Invitational last December and the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City last month. NU's Hall of Fame Classic title marked the first time a Big Ten team won the event since 2014.• Rienk Mast is one of 20 players nationally - and 10 from power conference teams - averaging at least 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game as of Dec. 10. Mast comes into the Illinois game averaging a career-high 18.0 points per game on 55 percent shooting, including 42 percent from 3-point range.&nbsp;• Mast (1,576 points, 963 rebounds) is one of two active Division I players with at least 1,500 points and 900 rebounds as of Dec. 11, joining Gonzaga's Graham Ike (2,107 points, 968 rebounds). Mast also ranks in the top 15 among active NCAA players in points, rebounds and games played.&nbsp;• Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.0 ppg, 5.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game over the past eight contests dating back to Nov. 8. He also has an 8.3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio in that span. Sandfort has scored 20+ points four times in that stretch after posting one 20-point game in his two seasons at Iowa.&nbsp;• Braden Frager has emerged as one of the top freshmen in the Big Ten as he comes into Saturday's game with Illinois averaging 11.9 points per game. He is seventh among Big Ten freshmen in scoring despite starting just one of NU's first 10 contests. He was named MVP of the Hall of Fame Classic and Big Ten Freshman of the Week last month after averaging 18.0 points on 72 percent shooting and 7.0 rebounds per game in wins over K-State and New Mexico. In the Big Ten era, only one Husker freshman has averaged double figures - Bryce McGowens in 2021-22 (16.8 ppg).• Nebraska is 44-14 (.758) over the past three-plus seasons when Sam Hoiberg plays at least 20 minutes. The senior is setting career bests in nearly every category, including scoring (8.2 ppg), rebounding (4.5 rpg), assists (3.9 apg) and steals (1.9 spg). He is second in the Big Ten and eighth nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio.• NU has 13 double-digit scoring runs this season, including a pair against Wisconsin on Wednesday.• Following the win over Creighton, Nebraska has now won a school-record 20 straight non-conference games dating back to Nov. 22, 2024. It is also the nation's longest non-conference win streak. NU has also won 14 straight home games against non-conference foes dating back to the 2023-24 season. The Huskers' next non-conference game is Dec. 21 against North Dakota.Scouting Illinois&nbsp;No. 13 Illinois comes into Saturday's game with an 8-2 record after going on the road to beat Ohio State, 88-80, Tuesday night in its Big Ten opener. The Illini have posted two of the most impressive wins by the Big Ten in non-conference play, as Illinois beat Texas Tech, 81-77, on Nov. 11 and won against Tennessee in Nashville, 75-62, last Saturday. The two losses have come on neutral sites to Alabama and UConn.&nbsp;Despite losing a pair of first-round picks in the NBA Draft, Illinois returned a trio of starters from a team that won 22 games and reached the second round of last year's NCAA Tournament. &nbsp;Brad Underwood is in his ninth year at Illinois after previous coaching stops at Oklahoma State and Stephen F. Austin. Underwood has guided the Illini to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2024.

Illinois features a balanced attack that has five players averaging double figures and two others at over 6.7 points per game. Senior Kylan Boswell leads Illinois in both scoring (15.7 ppg) and assists (3.5 apg) while newcomers Andrej Stojakovic (15.1 ppg), Keaton Wagler (14.7) and David Mirkovic (14.6) all average over 14.5 ppg. Illinois averages 88.6 ppg and is one of the nation's leaders in rebounding margin, posting an +10.4 advantage on the glass.&nbsp;Series History:&nbsp;Illinois leads the all-time series, 23-9, over Nebraska in a series that dates back to 1921. Nebraska is 7-16 against Illinois since joining the Big Ten, snapping a nine-game losing streak to the Illini that dated back to 2019 with an 80-74 overtime win last season. &nbsp;Prior to Nebraska joining the conference in 2011-12, the Huskers and Illini had played only once since 1976 - a 100-73 Husker victory in the 1990 San Juan Shootout.Last season: Brice Williams scored eight of his game-high 27 points in overtime, as Nebraska posted an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois on Jan. 30, 2025.&nbsp; Williams broke a 72-all deadlock with a jumper with 2:28 remaining in OT. That started a personal 8-0 run for the senior, as Nebraska outscored the Illini, 10-4 in the extra session. Connor Essegian finished with 14 points off the bench while Juwan Gary had 13 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks, as the Huskers forced 17 turnovers and held Illinois to 35.6 percent shooting. Kasparas Jakucionis led Illinois with 18 points and 13 rebounds while Riley added 16 points off the bench.&nbsp;

Wisconsin RecapThe No. 23 Nebraska men’s basketball team emphatically opened Big Ten play with a 90-60 rout of Wisconsin Wednesday evening at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Dec. 10.The Huskers shot 54 percent from the field and put five players in double figures, led by Rienk Mast’s 17 points and 10 rebounds. &nbsp;Braden Frager had 15 points off the bench while Berke Buyuktuncel and Pryce Sandfort chipped in 14 apiece. Sam Hoiberg added 12 points as Nebraska (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) became the first team to shoot 50 percent against Wisconsin this season.&nbsp;Wisconsin led 21-19 with just under 11 minutes left in the half before the Husker defense took control of the contest. NU held Wisconsin to 3-of-16 shooting the rest of the half, outscoring the Badgers 28-10 in that span. Two straight baskets by Mast and a Hoiberg layup keyed a 6-0 run that put the Huskers ahead for good.&nbsp;Nebraska, which shot 55 percent in the first half, led 37-31 before Buyuktuncel’s first 3-pointer since Nov. 15 ignited the PBA crowd and started a 10-0 run to close the first half. The junior, who added five rebounds and a pair of blocked shots, scored five of his 14 points in the run as the Huskers took a 47-31 lead into the locker room.&nbsp;Wisconsin closed to within 14 in the opening minute of the second half, but a 3-pointer from Jamarques Lawrence, who tied his career high with seven assists, and a basket by Mast quickly got the lead back to 19 at 52-33. From there, the Huskers were in control, using an 11-0 run keyed by six points from Jared Garcia, to extend the lead to 77-48 with 8:52 remaining.&nbsp;

Notes from the Wisconsin Win• Nebraska moved to 10-0 on the season to tie the best start to a year in program history (also 1977-78).• The Huskers extended their nation-leading win streak to 14 games, which ties the longest win streak in program history.&nbsp;• NU held Wisconsin to a season-low 60 points. The Badgers came in averaging 87.9 points per game.• Nebraska’s 30-point margin of victory was its largest in a conference game since a 34-point win at Rutgers in 2016 and largest in the all-time series with Wisconsin.• The 30-point margin marked Wisconsin's largest loss since the 2001-02 season.&nbsp;• Rienk Mast picked up his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.&nbsp;• Nebraska put five players in double figures for the third time this season (FIU, vs. Oklahoma).• Nebraska’s 90 points was its most against the Badgers since joining the Big Ten in 2011-12, and third 90-point effort for the Huskers in 2025-26.• Jamarques Lawrence tied his career high in assists with seven. It was his third career game with seven assists• Nebraska won its Big Ten opener for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 23/22 Nebraska men's basketball team gets ready for its toughest test of the season Saturday, as the Huskers travel to No. 13 Illinois. Tipoff at State Farm Center is set for 3 p.m. (central) and the game will be carried on Peacock, broadcast on the Huskers Radio Network, as well as on Huskers.com and on the official Huskers app. In addition, YouTube TV subscribers can also find the game on the NBC Sports Network.The Huskers head to Champaign with a 10-0 record following a 90-60 victory over Wisconsin Wednesday evening in NU's Big Ten opener. Rienk Mast's 17 points and 10 rebounds led a balanced attack which featured five players in double figures. Nebraska shot 54 percent from the field against a Wisconsin defense which had held its last 15 opponents to under 50 percent shooting dating back to last year. The Huskers held Wisconsin to 60 points after the Badgers entered the game averaging nearly 88 points per contest.The Huskers have relied on a strong defense, ranking second in the Big Ten and in the top 20 nationally in field goal defense (.375) entering Saturday's game. NU has held five of its last six opponents to under 40 percent shooting.&nbsp;The Huskers have a chance to set two longstanding program records on Saturday. NU's 10-0 start matches the 1977-78 team for best start in program history while the 14-game win streak dating back to last season matches the longest win streak in school history. That was set two other times, most recently by the 1990-91 Huskers, who won a school-record 14 games on their way to a school-record 26-win season.No. 13 Illinois (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) comes off an impressive 88-80 win at Ohio State on Tuesday. Freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler combined for 45 points in the win, while the Illini went 29-of-32 from the line against the Buckeyes. Illinois averages 88.6 points per game and outrebounds opponents by 10.4 rebounds per game to rank 19th nationally in rebounding margin.Numbers to Know30 -Nebraska's 30-point win over Wisconsin on Wednesday was the largest in series history (41 games) and NU's biggest winning margin in conference action since 2016.32 - Fred Hoiberg has 32 wins over ranked opponents, including 11 career wins against top-10 teams,&nbsp;in his collegiate coaching career. In addition, his five road wins against ranked opponents is second only to Danny Nee (seven) all-time among NU men's basketball coaches.3.8 - Over the last 14 games dating back to the College Basketball Crown, Sam Hoiberg is averaging 3.8 assists per game with a 3.8-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Hoiberg has nearly double the number of steals (27) than turnovers (14) in that stretch.2014 - Before this week, the last time that both Husker basketball programs were ranked in the top 25 was Nov. 17, 2014. &nbsp;54.1 - Nebraska's top four scorers are combining for 54.1 points per game. None of them were in the Husker lineup last season.&nbsp;Huskers Move into National Polls For the First Time Since 2018For the first time since 2018, the Nebraska men’s basketball team is in the Associated Press poll, as the unbeaten Huskers are ranked No. 23 in Monday’s poll. Nebraska also is ranked No. 22 in the Coaches poll. Nebraska’s No. 23 ranking in the AP is the program’s highest ranking since Nov. 17, 2014, when the Huskers were ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll. The Huskers are now 39-22 (.639) all-time when ranked in the AP poll following the win over Wisconsin.Unbeaten x2&nbsp;The Husker men and women enter the weekend with 10-0 records, marking the first time in school history they have accomplished the feat. &nbsp;As of Dec. 12, only three schools - Iowa State, Nebraska, and Vanderbilt - have both their men's and women's teams unbeaten. The 2025-26 Huskers join an elite list of programs who have had both their men's and women's teams start the year with 10 straight wins. While the Husker men play Saturday, the Husker women will look to improve to 11-0 on Sunday against Illinois State.Worth Noting• Nebraska enters the weekend riding a 14-game win streak dating back to last season's College Basketball Crown. It is the longest active streak in the nation and matches the longest win streak in school history (also 1990-91 and 1912-13). Before the current win streak, NU's longest streak under Fred Hoiberg was a seven-game streak to start the 2023-24 season. &nbsp; Nebraska is averaging 83 ppg on 48.2 percent shooting during its 14-game win streak and has scored at least 1.00 point per possession in all 14 contests.• Nebraska takes on its first ranked team of the year when the Huskers face No. 13 Illinois. Since March 1, 2023, when Nebraska snapped a 24-game losing streak against ranked teams, the Huskers are 9-11 in the last 20 games against ranked teams, including a 5-6 mark in true road games. Last season, Nebraska went 4-4 against ranked teams, matching a school record for most wins over ranked opponents in a season.&nbsp;• Saturday's matchup with No. 13 Illinois will be the 10th game in program history where the Huskers have faced a ranked team while ranked. NU is 3-6 in the previous nine games, as eight of the nine games were away from home (6 road, 2 neutral).• The Huskers lead the Big Ten and are 20th nationally with 11.1 3-pointers made per game as of Dec. 11. Nebraska's 11.1 3-pointers per game are 4.3 more per game than last season after 10 games and marks is the best early-season start for a Fred Hoiberg team at Nebraska.• Nebraska has made 10-or-more 3-pointers seven times in 10 games, including 17 against FIU and 15 vs. Oklahoma. &nbsp;It marked only the seventh and eighth time in school history that NU had at least 15 3-pointers in a game. Last year, the Huskers hit 10-or-more 3-pointers just seven times in 35 contests.&nbsp;• Nebraska comes into the Illinois game averaging 83.9 ppg, which is the Huskers' highest scoring average thru 10 games since the 1995-96 season (91.4 ppg). The 1995-96 team marked the last time Nebraska averaged 80.0 ppg in a season.&nbsp;• Nebraska enters the weekend ranked No. 14 in the NET on Dec. 11. &nbsp;The Huskers are one of five Big Ten teams in the top 15 of the NET (No. 1 Michigan, No. 8 Purdue, No. 11 Michigan State, No. 12 Illinois and No. 14 Nebraska). In addition, five other teams are ranked in the top 50 of the NET.&nbsp;• NU's team 1.83-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 16th nationally as of Dec. 11. It is on track to be NU's best total in Fred Hoiberg's seven seasons. NU's best assist-to-turnover ratio under Hoiberg was 1.38-to-1 in 2023-24. The school record in that category is 1.81-to-1 in 1984-85. Nebraska has two games with at least 20 assists and five turnovers or less (Winthrop, vs. Oklahoma).&nbsp;• Nebraska enters Saturday's game at Illinois ranked fifth in the Big Ten and 27th nationally with 18.7 assists per game. It is an increase of 4.5 assists per game from last season. NU has averaged 20 assists only two times in school history (1990-91 and 1984-85) and Nebraska's highest assist per game total under Hoiberg is 15.3 per game in 2023-24.• Eight Huskers have posted double-figure efforts this season, while four players have had at least one 20-point performance (Pryce Sandfort-4; Rienk Mast-4; Braden Frager-2; Jamarques Lawrence-1).• The Huskers posted their second double-digit comeback of the season against USC Upstate on Nov. 29, overcoming a 12-point first-half deficit. During its 14-game win streak, NU now has four comebacks from 10+ points (Arizona State, UCF, Oklahoma and USC Upstate).• Over the last three-plus seasons, NU is 46-3 (.939) when holding foes to under 1.00 PPP and 47-5 when holding opponents to under 70 points. Nebraska has improved its KenPom defensive efficiency in each of the past three seasons and is on track to continue that trend early in 2025-26.• Nebraska has held seven of its 10 opponents to under 1.0 point per possession, including each of the last three foes. The Huskers will be tested by an Illinois offense which is fifth nationally in offensive efficiency.• After going 24 seasons without an in-season tournament championship, Nebraska has won two since last Christmas, taking home the Diamond Head Invitational last December and the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City last month. NU's Hall of Fame Classic title marked the first time a Big Ten team won the event since 2014.• Rienk Mast is one of 20 players nationally - and 10 from power conference teams - averaging at least 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game as of Dec. 10. Mast comes into the Illinois game averaging a career-high 18.0 points per game on 55 percent shooting, including 42 percent from 3-point range.&nbsp;• Mast (1,576 points, 963 rebounds) is one of two active Division I players with at least 1,500 points and 900 rebounds as of Dec. 11, joining Gonzaga's Graham Ike (2,107 points, 968 rebounds). Mast also ranks in the top 15 among active NCAA players in points, rebounds and games played.&nbsp;• Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.0 ppg, 5.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game over the past eight contests dating back to Nov. 8. He also has an 8.3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio in that span. Sandfort has scored 20+ points four times in that stretch after posting one 20-point game in his two seasons at Iowa.&nbsp;• Braden Frager has emerged as one of the top freshmen in the Big Ten as he comes into Saturday's game with Illinois averaging 11.9 points per game. He is seventh among Big Ten freshmen in scoring despite starting just one of NU's first 10 contests. He was named MVP of the Hall of Fame Classic and Big Ten Freshman of the Week last month after averaging 18.0 points on 72 percent shooting and 7.0 rebounds per game in wins over K-State and New Mexico. In the Big Ten era, only one Husker freshman has averaged double figures - Bryce McGowens in 2021-22 (16.8 ppg).• Nebraska is 44-14 (.758) over the past three-plus seasons when Sam Hoiberg plays at least 20 minutes. The senior is setting career bests in nearly every category, including scoring (8.2 ppg), rebounding (4.5 rpg), assists (3.9 apg) and steals (1.9 spg). He is second in the Big Ten and eighth nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio.• NU has 13 double-digit scoring runs this season, including a pair against Wisconsin on Wednesday.• Following the win over Creighton, Nebraska has now won a school-record 20 straight non-conference games dating back to Nov. 22, 2024. It is also the nation's longest non-conference win streak. NU has also won 14 straight home games against non-conference foes dating back to the 2023-24 season. The Huskers' next non-conference game is Dec. 21 against North Dakota.Scouting Illinois&nbsp;No. 13 Illinois comes into Saturday's game with an 8-2 record after going on the road to beat Ohio State, 88-80, Tuesday night in its Big Ten opener. The Illini have posted two of the most impressive wins by the Big Ten in non-conference play, as Illinois beat Texas Tech, 81-77, on Nov. 11 and won against Tennessee in Nashville, 75-62, last Saturday. The two losses have come on neutral sites to Alabama and UConn.&nbsp;Despite losing a pair of first-round picks in the NBA Draft, Illinois returned a trio of starters from a team that won 22 games and reached the second round of last year's NCAA Tournament. &nbsp;Brad Underwood is in his ninth year at Illinois after previous coaching stops at Oklahoma State and Stephen F. Austin. Underwood has guided the Illini to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2024.Illinois features a balanced attack that has five players averaging double figures and two others at over 6.7 points per game. Senior Kylan Boswell leads Illinois in both scoring (15.7 ppg) and assists (3.5 apg) while newcomers Andrej Stojakovic (15.1 ppg), Keaton Wagler (14.7) and David Mirkovic (14.6) all average over 14.5 ppg. Illinois averages 88.6 ppg and is one of the nation's leaders in rebounding margin, posting an +10.4 advantage on the glass.&nbsp;Series History:&nbsp;Illinois leads the all-time series, 23-9, over Nebraska in a series that dates back to 1921. Nebraska is 7-16 against Illinois since joining the Big Ten, snapping a nine-game losing streak to the Illini that dated back to 2019 with an 80-74 overtime win last season. &nbsp;Prior to Nebraska joining the conference in 2011-12, the Huskers and Illini had played only once since 1976 - a 100-73 Husker victory in the 1990 San Juan Shootout.Last season: Brice Williams scored eight of his game-high 27 points in overtime, as Nebraska posted an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois on Jan. 30, 2025.&nbsp; Williams broke a 72-all deadlock with a jumper with 2:28 remaining in OT. That started a personal 8-0 run for the senior, as Nebraska outscored the Illini, 10-4 in the extra session. Connor Essegian finished with 14 points off the bench while Juwan Gary had 13 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks, as the Huskers forced 17 turnovers and held Illinois to 35.6 percent shooting. Kasparas Jakucionis led Illinois with 18 points and 13 rebounds while Riley added 16 points off the bench.&nbsp;Wisconsin RecapThe No. 23 Nebraska men’s basketball team emphatically opened Big Ten play with a 90-60 rout of Wisconsin Wednesday evening at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Dec. 10.The Huskers shot 54 percent from the field and put five players in double figures, led by Rienk Mast’s 17 points and 10 rebounds. &nbsp;Braden Frager had 15 points off the bench while Berke Buyuktuncel and Pryce Sandfort chipped in 14 apiece. Sam Hoiberg added 12 points as Nebraska (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) became the first team to shoot 50 percent against Wisconsin this season.&nbsp;Wisconsin led 21-19 with just under 11 minutes left in the half before the Husker defense took control of the contest. NU held Wisconsin to 3-of-16 shooting the rest of the half, outscoring the Badgers 28-10 in that span. Two straight baskets by Mast and a Hoiberg layup keyed a 6-0 run that put the Huskers ahead for good.&nbsp;Nebraska, which shot 55 percent in the first half, led 37-31 before Buyuktuncel’s first 3-pointer since Nov. 15 ignited the PBA crowd and started a 10-0 run to close the first half. The junior, who added five rebounds and a pair of blocked shots, scored five of his 14 points in the run as the Huskers took a 47-31 lead into the locker room.&nbsp;Wisconsin closed to within 14 in the opening minute of the second half, but a 3-pointer from Jamarques Lawrence, who tied his career high with seven assists, and a basket by Mast quickly got the lead back to 19 at 52-33. From there, the Huskers were in control, using an 11-0 run keyed by six points from Jared Garcia, to extend the lead to 77-48 with 8:52 remaining.&nbsp;Notes from the Wisconsin Win• Nebraska moved to 10-0 on the season to tie the best start to a year in program history (also 1977-78).• The Huskers extended their nation-leading win streak to 14 games, which ties the longest win streak in program history.&nbsp;• NU held Wisconsin to a season-low 60 points. The Badgers came in averaging 87.9 points per game.• Nebraska’s 30-point margin of victory was its largest in a conference game since a 34-point win at Rutgers in 2016 and largest in the all-time series with Wisconsin.• The 30-point margin marked Wisconsin's largest loss since the 2001-02 season.&nbsp;• Rienk Mast picked up his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.&nbsp;• Nebraska put five players in double figures for the third time this season (FIU, vs. Oklahoma).• Nebraska’s 90 points was its most against the Badgers since joining the Big Ten in 2011-12, and third 90-point effort for the Huskers in 2025-26.• Jamarques Lawrence tied his career high in assists with seven. It was his third career game with seven assists• Nebraska won its Big Ten opener for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

Huskers look to remain perfect at No. 13 Illinois

Maxwell 49 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 34

North Platte St. Patrick's 78 vs Maxwell 42

Eden McPherson (McCook Girls) over Daniella Moss (Cozad Girls) (Fall 0:52)

Madelyn Rork (McCook Girls) over Unknown (For.)

Eden Knowles (McCook Girls) over Unknown (For.)

Andrea Saravia (Cozad Girls) over Stormi Knight (McCook Girls) (Fall 0:56)

Alexis Steinbeck (McCook Girls) over Nevaeh Allen (Cozad Girls) (Fall 1:49)

Maria Rodriguez-Hernandez (McCook Girls) over Graciah Roberts (Cozad Girls) (Fall 0:52)

Kayleigh Steinbeck (McCook Girls) over Unknown (For.)

Betzaida Utrera (Cozad Girls) over Unknown (For.)

Izzie Longberry (McCook Girls) over Audrey Osburn (Cozad Girls) (Fall 0:46)

Abby Negley (Cozad Girls) over Peyton Cock (McCook Girls) (Fall 3:05)

Brecken Carlson (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)

Lucas Therrien (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)

Jackson Reidy (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)

Brigham Ricley (Gothenburg) over Madden Ostergard (Hershey) (Fall 1:00)

Haiden Piel (Hershey) over Reid Wahlgren (Gothenburg) (Fall 1:03)

<h2>Girls</h2>Gothenburg 64 @ Adams Central 31Maxwell 49 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 34Minden 52 vs Broken Bow 27Sandhills/Thedford 65 @ Wallace 26Southern Valley 39 @ Hi-Line 15<h2>Boys</h2>Adams Central 45 vs Gothenburg 41Broken Bow 67 @ Minden 75North Platte St. Patrick's 78 vs Maxwell 42Sutherland 54 vs Sandhills Valley 36Wallace 49 vs Sandhills/Thedford 44<h2>Wrestling</h2>Cozad Vs McCook125Eden McPherson (McCook Girls) over Daniella Moss (Cozad Girls) (Fall 0:52)06130Madelyn Rork (McCook Girls) over Unknown (For.)06135Eden Knowles (McCook Girls) over Unknown (For.)06140Double Forfeit00145Andrea Saravia (Cozad Girls) over Stormi Knight (McCook Girls) (Fall 0:56)60155Double Forfeit00170Alexis Steinbeck (McCook Girls) over Nevaeh Allen (Cozad Girls) (Fall 1:49)06190Maria Rodriguez-Hernandez (McCook Girls) over Graciah Roberts (Cozad Girls) (Fall 0:52)06235Kayleigh Steinbeck (McCook Girls) over Unknown (For.)06100Double Forfeit00105Betzaida Utrera (Cozad Girls) over Unknown (For.)60110Izzie Longberry (McCook Girls) over Audrey Osburn (Cozad Girls) (Fall 0:46)06115Double Forfeit00120Abby Negley (Cozad Girls) over Peyton Cock (McCook Girls) (Fall 3:05)60Team Score:1842Gothenburg Vs. Hershey106Double Forfeit00113Brecken Carlson (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)06120Lucas Therrien (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)06126Jackson Reidy (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)06132Double Forfeit00138Brigham Ricley (Gothenburg) over Madden Ostergard (Hershey) (Fall 1:00)06144Haiden Piel (Hershey) over Reid Wahlgren (Gothenburg) (Fall 1:03)60150Double Forfeit00157Jaxon Earll (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)06165Beck Groene (Gothenburg) over Kale DaMoude (Hershey) (Fall 4:45)06175Tristan Koch (Gothenburg) over Zac Zeller (Hershey) (Fall 0:22)06190Harlan Brockevelt (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)06215Hayden Pesek (Gothenburg) over Unknown (For.)06285A.J. Holsten (Gothenburg) over Brode Denny (Hershey) (Fall 0:44)06Team Score:660

Area NSAA results from 12-12

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed a tough road trip to Wyoming that, in the end, had some positives. And what Coach feels are the small things the team can work on.

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #7 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

Two former North Platte High alumni collect All-American honors

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications

North Platte, Neb. – Breonna Shelby notched her first career double-double, posting 12 points and 11 rebounds to power North Platte to an 84-50 win over Hastings College JV on Tuesday night.

Reece Yahn recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field to accompany her 10 rebounds. Alexa Stevens led all scorers with 21 points, while Dezirae Gonzales rounded out the North Platte players in double figures with 12 points.

"It was nice to see the ball go in tonight," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "I thought we played well defensively in the second half."

The opening quarter was tightly contested, but the Knights broke things open in the second with a 16–2 run sparked by an old-fashioned three-point play from Aliyah Herron. Hastings briefly halted the run with back-to-back threes, but North Platte maintained control and carried a 45–29 lead into halftime.

North Platte kept the pressure on to open the third quarter, stringing together an 8-0 run capped by a deep three from Shelby. Hastings eventually settled in and found some rhythm from long range but still faced a 64-41 deficit headed into the fourth quarter.

In the final quarter, North Platte’s defense clamped down, holding the Broncos to just nine points while stretching their lead to 34 by the final buzzer.

"We need to carry this momentum into this weekend as we travel to Riverton and play two tough Region 9 North teams," Thurman said.

Knights (3-8) return to action on Friday in the Holiday Classic Presented by Hampton Inn in Riverton, Wyo. North Platte opens the tournament with Central Wyoming College at 8 p.m. inside the Rustler Gym.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – Breonna Shelby notched her first career double-double, posting 12 points and 11 rebounds to power North Platte to an 84-50 win over Hastings College JV on Tuesday night.Reece Yahn recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field to accompany her 10 rebounds. Alexa Stevens led all scorers with 21 points, while Dezirae Gonzales rounded out the North Platte players in double figures with 12 points."It was nice to see the ball go in tonight," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "I thought we played well defensively in the second half."The opening quarter was tightly contested, but the Knights broke things open in the second with a 16–2 run sparked by an old-fashioned three-point play from Aliyah Herron. Hastings briefly halted the run with back-to-back threes, but North Platte maintained control and carried a 45–29 lead into halftime.North Platte kept the pressure on to open the third quarter, stringing together an 8-0 run capped by a deep three from Shelby. Hastings eventually settled in and found some rhythm from long range but still faced a 64-41 deficit headed into the fourth quarter.In the final quarter, North Platte’s defense clamped down, holding the Broncos to just nine points while stretching their lead to 34 by the final buzzer."We need to carry this momentum into this weekend as we travel to Riverton and play two tough Region 9 North teams," Thurman said.Knights (3-8) return to action on Friday in the Holiday Classic Presented by Hampton Inn in Riverton, Wyo. North Platte opens the tournament with Central Wyoming College at 8 p.m. inside the Rustler Gym.

Yahn, Shelby post double-doubles in win over Hastings College JV

Hitchcock County 60 vs Wauneta-Palisade 14

Medicine Valley 47 @ Oberlin-Decatur Community, KS 45

North Platte St. Patrick's 53 @ Kearney Catholic 43

Sedgwick County, CO 54 vs South Platte 28

Kearney Catholic 49 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 8

Maywood-Hayes Center 71 vs Medicine Valley 17

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