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Senior&nbsp;JazminZamorano&nbsp;won the&nbsp;<a href="https://colleges.wearecollegetennis.com/Competitions/ITA/Tournaments/Overview/0c1aca15-5549-4c2d-9dc7-d7e2ef09f138" target="_blank">2023 ITA Central Regional</a>&nbsp;singles title Sunday afternoon in Edmond, Okla. Going 6-0 in the three-day tournament and winning each match in straight sets, she now advances to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/championships/ita-cup/" target="_blank">ITA Cup</a>&nbsp;(formerly known as the ITA Small College Championships). That event is Oct. 12-16 in Rome, Ga., with seeding to be done later. Zamorano&nbsp;(Mexico) joins Vanessa&nbsp;Gunawan&nbsp;(2011) as Loper women to win a regional singles title;&nbsp;Gunawan&nbsp;went onto finish seventh.&nbsp; &nbsp;The three-day event was hosted by Central Oklahoma and featured "A", "B" and "C" singles and doubles draws, both championship and consolation. The "A" doubles winner also advances to Georgia. &nbsp;Zamorano&nbsp;didn't allow more than three points in any set, and it was a Loper party in the quarterfinals. Joining here there were freshman&nbsp;Fabiana Gamboa&nbsp;(Venezuela), junior&nbsp;Alexis Bernthal&nbsp;(Boulder, Colo.) and senior&nbsp;Melisa Becerra&nbsp;(Colombia).Gamboa beat Bernthal but then fell to Zamorano in the semis. On the other side of the bracket, Becerra lost 2-6, 7-5 (7-5), 3-10 to Augustana senior Florentia Hadjigeorgiou. Two rounds later, Zamorano beat Hadjigeorgiou 6-2, 6-0 in the finals. Next, freshman&nbsp;Julia Wartecka&nbsp;(Poland) was the "C" consolation singles champ by winning each of her final three matches in straight sets. Her one loss came in a third-set tiebreaker, 10-3. In doubles, Becerra and junior&nbsp;Narindra Ranaivo&nbsp;(Madagascar) upset the top seed, 8-4, in round one with Zamorano and junior&nbsp;Masha Hatouka&nbsp;(Belarus) winning twice before withdrawing. UNK hosts the Minnesota State Mavericks on Oct. 7 at a time to be announced. That dual will be outside, weather permitting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsSenior&nbsp;JazminZamorano&nbsp;won the&nbsp;<a href="https://colleges.wearecollegetennis.com/Competitions/ITA/Tournaments/Overview/0c1aca15-5549-4c2d-9dc7-d7e2ef09f138" target="_blank">2023 ITA Central Regional</a>&nbsp;singles title Sunday afternoon in Edmond, Okla. Going 6-0 in the three-day tournament and winning each match in straight sets, she now advances to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/championships/ita-cup/" target="_blank">ITA Cup</a>&nbsp;(formerly known as the ITA Small College Championships). That event is Oct. 12-16 in Rome, Ga., with seeding to be done later. Zamorano&nbsp;(Mexico) joins Vanessa&nbsp;Gunawan&nbsp;(2011) as Loper women to win a regional singles title;&nbsp;Gunawan&nbsp;went onto finish seventh.&nbsp; &nbsp;The three-day event was hosted by Central Oklahoma and featured "A", "B" and "C" singles and doubles draws, both championship and consolation. The "A" doubles winner also advances to Georgia. &nbsp;Zamorano&nbsp;didn't allow more than three points in any set, and it was a Loper party in the quarterfinals. Joining here there were freshman&nbsp;Fabiana Gamboa&nbsp;(Venezuela), junior&nbsp;Alexis Bernthal&nbsp;(Boulder, Colo.) and senior&nbsp;Melisa Becerra&nbsp;(Colombia).Gamboa beat Bernthal but then fell to Zamorano in the semis. On the other side of the bracket, Becerra lost 2-6, 7-5 (7-5), 3-10 to Augustana senior Florentia Hadjigeorgiou. Two rounds later, Zamorano beat Hadjigeorgiou 6-2, 6-0 in the finals. Next, freshman&nbsp;Julia Wartecka&nbsp;(Poland) was the "C" consolation singles champ by winning each of her final three matches in straight sets. Her one loss came in a third-set tiebreaker, 10-3. In doubles, Becerra and junior&nbsp;Narindra Ranaivo&nbsp;(Madagascar) upset the top seed, 8-4, in round one with Zamorano and junior&nbsp;Masha Hatouka&nbsp;(Belarus) winning twice before withdrawing. UNK hosts the Minnesota State Mavericks on Oct. 7 at a time to be announced. That dual will be outside, weather permitting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lopers having strong showing at ITA’s

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The North Platte Community College volleyball team used a home court advantage to defeat the Northeast Community College Hawks in five sets Saturday afternoon. Northeast is currently ranked 20th in NJCAA Division II standings.

The Knights took the lead initially in the first set. They lost it for good after Northeast tied the game 8-8 then went on a six-point run. Emily Johnson slowed the charge briefly with a kill. It wasn’t enough to quell the Hawks’ momentum completely, however, and they forged on, claiming a nine-point lead and eventually closing out the frame 25-15.

North Platte bounced back in the second set, powered early on with kills by Vanessa Wood and Shamia Grandison. The teams tied twice before the Knights went on a five-point run of their own bringing the score to 10-5.

The Hawks slowly inched their way back until they were only a point behind. A scuffle at the net resulted in a replay at the 16-12 mark. North Platte took the lead thereafter and held onto it to the end when Sam Riggles won with a kill, 25-20.

Northeast scored the first couple of points in the third set. North Platte caught up to tie the game 4-4 then remained neck-and-neck with the Hawks until about the halfway mark. Northeast then pushed past the Knights and cruised to a 25-20 win.

North Platte jumped out to a 7-0 run in the fourth set, and the resurgence didn’t stop there. Unable to contain the Knights’ offense, the Hawks fell behind by seven points. A block by Riggles brought the score to 24-15. The Knights were stopped as Northeast staged a comeback, gaining five points in the process. North Platte was finally able to close out the set 25-20.

Wood scored the first point in the fifth set, but the victory was short-lived, and Northeast pulled ahead 4-3. A block by Grandison tied the game, and a subsequent ace on the part of Aubrey Grant put the Knights out in front. Back-to-back kills by Wood and Grandison helped NPCC reach a six-point lead. The Knights ultimately won the set 15-9.

“I’m really pleased with how we played today,” said NPCC Head Volleyball Coach Alexa McCall. “I thought we stayed aggressive and, after our first defense, really stepped up. This was a great win against a good team and just what we needed.”

Wood led the team with 22 kills and 21 digs.&nbsp;Grandison had nine kills and four solo blocks. Elsie Ottun recorded 19 assists, while Grant contributed 17. Altogether, Jaelyn Dicke went for 23 digs.

The win brings North Platte to 6-12 on the season.

They will take to the road for their next game. NPCC plays McCook Community College in McCook at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsThe North Platte Community College volleyball team used a home court advantage to defeat the Northeast Community College Hawks in five sets Saturday afternoon. Northeast is currently ranked 20th in NJCAA Division II standings.The Knights took the lead initially in the first set. They lost it for good after Northeast tied the game 8-8 then went on a six-point run. Emily Johnson slowed the charge briefly with a kill. It wasn’t enough to quell the Hawks’ momentum completely, however, and they forged on, claiming a nine-point lead and eventually closing out the frame 25-15.North Platte bounced back in the second set, powered early on with kills by Vanessa Wood and Shamia Grandison. The teams tied twice before the Knights went on a five-point run of their own bringing the score to 10-5.The Hawks slowly inched their way back until they were only a point behind. A scuffle at the net resulted in a replay at the 16-12 mark. North Platte took the lead thereafter and held onto it to the end when Sam Riggles won with a kill, 25-20.Northeast scored the first couple of points in the third set. North Platte caught up to tie the game 4-4 then remained neck-and-neck with the Hawks until about the halfway mark. Northeast then pushed past the Knights and cruised to a 25-20 win.North Platte jumped out to a 7-0 run in the fourth set, and the resurgence didn’t stop there. Unable to contain the Knights’ offense, the Hawks fell behind by seven points. A block by Riggles brought the score to 24-15. The Knights were stopped as Northeast staged a comeback, gaining five points in the process. North Platte was finally able to close out the set 25-20.Wood scored the first point in the fifth set, but the victory was short-lived, and Northeast pulled ahead 4-3. A block by Grandison tied the game, and a subsequent ace on the part of Aubrey Grant put the Knights out in front. Back-to-back kills by Wood and Grandison helped NPCC reach a six-point lead. The Knights ultimately won the set 15-9.“I’m really pleased with how we played today,” said NPCC Head Volleyball Coach Alexa McCall. “I thought we stayed aggressive and, after our first defense, really stepped up. This was a great win against a good team and just what we needed.”Wood led the team with 22 kills and 21 digs.&nbsp;Grandison had nine kills and four solo blocks. Elsie Ottun recorded 19 assists, while Grant contributed 17. Altogether, Jaelyn Dicke went for 23 digs.The win brings North Platte to 6-12 on the season.They will take to the road for their next game. NPCC plays McCook Community College in McCook at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Knights slay Hawks in hard fought win

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The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 sweep of No. 12 Minnesota on Sunday night in front of 8,591 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.&nbsp;

The Huskers (11-0, 2-0 Big Ten) have won four straight matches against ranked opponents and will face a fifth ranked foe in a row at No. 19 Purdue on Friday night. Nebraska earned its sweep on Sunday behind 13 kills and eight digs by Harper Murray and 11 kills and 10 digs by Merritt Beason.&nbsp;

Ally Batenhorst hit .333 on the night and finished with nine kills, and Andi Jackson posted seven kills and hit .357. Bekka Allick added five kills and three blocks.&nbsp;

Bergen Reilly set the Huskers to a .223 hitting percentage with 39 assists and added eight digs and a team-high four blocks.&nbsp;

The Huskers outkilled the Golden Gophers 47-32 and had a decisive advantage in digs, 52-36. Lexi Rodriguez had a match-high 12. Laney Choboy added eight. Minnesota had nine blocks to seven for the Huskers.&nbsp;

Mckenna Wucherer had 11 kills to pace Minnesota (5-5, 1-1 Big Ten). All five of Minnesota's losses are to teams currently ranked in the top 11 of the AVCA Coaches Poll.&nbsp;

Set 1: The Huskers were behind 8-4 before a 4-0 run to tie it. Reilly had two blocks and Murray had two kills to make it 8-8. The Huskers went up 12-10 after two kills by Allick and one by Beason. Nebraska pushed its lead to five, 18-13, after two aces by Beason and kills by Jackson and Batenhorst. But the Golden Gophers answered with a 9-3 run to claim a 22-21 lead. A service error by Minnesota tied it, and Beason posted a solo stuff before a Murray kill made it 24-22 NU. A service error by the Huskers gave the serve back to Minnesota, but Batenhorst put the set away with her fourth kill that made it 25-23.&nbsp;

Set 2: NU held a 5-2 lead early but Minnesota came back to tie it at 6-6. A kill by Batenhorst started an 8-0 run that put the Huskers up 14-6. Beason and Murray had kills during that stretch. However, Minnesota went on a 5-0 run to cut Nebraska's lead to 16-14 on the strength of three straight blocks. But the Huskers settled down after Murray earned a sideout kill. Beason followed with a kill, and Batenhorst added one between two Minnesota hitting errors, and the Huskers rebuilt their lead to 21-14. Another Batenhorst kill pushed the Huskers' lead to 22-15, but Minnesota chipped away to get within 23-19. After a timeout, Reilly dumped a kill for set point, and a kill by Murray ended the set at 25-20.&nbsp;

Set 3: Nebraska led 8-5 before Minnesota rallied back to go up 10-8. The teams went back and forth and were tied 15-15 before a Nebraska service error and hitting error made it 17-15 Minnesota. The Golden Gophers led 20-18 before back-to-back kills by Beason off of assists from Rodriguez tied the set at 20-20. Murray then served an ace to make it 21-20 Huskers. After a Minnesota timeout, the Golden Gophers won a long rally to tie the score at 21-21 but then committed a hitting error for a 22-21 Husker lead. Reilly then set Jackson for a kill and a 23-21 advantage, and Minnesota used its final timeout. Taylor Landfair terminated for the Golden Gophers out of the break, but Beason won a joust to earn match point at 24-22, and Jackson put the match away with her seventh kill for a 25-22 win.&nbsp;

Up Next: Nebraska hits the road for two matches next weekend. The Huskers play at No. 19 Purdue on Friday at 6 p.m. (CT) and at Indiana on Saturday at 6 p.m. (CT). Both matches are set for Big Ten Network broadcasts.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 sweep of No. 12 Minnesota on Sunday night in front of 8,591 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.&nbsp;The Huskers (11-0, 2-0 Big Ten) have won four straight matches against ranked opponents and will face a fifth ranked foe in a row at No. 19 Purdue on Friday night. Nebraska earned its sweep on Sunday behind 13 kills and eight digs by Harper Murray and 11 kills and 10 digs by Merritt Beason.&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst hit .333 on the night and finished with nine kills, and Andi Jackson posted seven kills and hit .357. Bekka Allick added five kills and three blocks.&nbsp;Bergen Reilly set the Huskers to a .223 hitting percentage with 39 assists and added eight digs and a team-high four blocks.&nbsp;The Huskers outkilled the Golden Gophers 47-32 and had a decisive advantage in digs, 52-36. Lexi Rodriguez had a match-high 12. Laney Choboy added eight. Minnesota had nine blocks to seven for the Huskers.&nbsp;Mckenna Wucherer had 11 kills to pace Minnesota (5-5, 1-1 Big Ten). All five of Minnesota's losses are to teams currently ranked in the top 11 of the AVCA Coaches Poll.&nbsp;Set 1: The Huskers were behind 8-4 before a 4-0 run to tie it. Reilly had two blocks and Murray had two kills to make it 8-8. The Huskers went up 12-10 after two kills by Allick and one by Beason. Nebraska pushed its lead to five, 18-13, after two aces by Beason and kills by Jackson and Batenhorst. But the Golden Gophers answered with a 9-3 run to claim a 22-21 lead. A service error by Minnesota tied it, and Beason posted a solo stuff before a Murray kill made it 24-22 NU. A service error by the Huskers gave the serve back to Minnesota, but Batenhorst put the set away with her fourth kill that made it 25-23.&nbsp;Set 2: NU held a 5-2 lead early but Minnesota came back to tie it at 6-6. A kill by Batenhorst started an 8-0 run that put the Huskers up 14-6. Beason and Murray had kills during that stretch. However, Minnesota went on a 5-0 run to cut Nebraska's lead to 16-14 on the strength of three straight blocks. But the Huskers settled down after Murray earned a sideout kill. Beason followed with a kill, and Batenhorst added one between two Minnesota hitting errors, and the Huskers rebuilt their lead to 21-14. Another Batenhorst kill pushed the Huskers' lead to 22-15, but Minnesota chipped away to get within 23-19. After a timeout, Reilly dumped a kill for set point, and a kill by Murray ended the set at 25-20.&nbsp;Set 3: Nebraska led 8-5 before Minnesota rallied back to go up 10-8. The teams went back and forth and were tied 15-15 before a Nebraska service error and hitting error made it 17-15 Minnesota. The Golden Gophers led 20-18 before back-to-back kills by Beason off of assists from Rodriguez tied the set at 20-20. Murray then served an ace to make it 21-20 Huskers. After a Minnesota timeout, the Golden Gophers won a long rally to tie the score at 21-21 but then committed a hitting error for a 22-21 Husker lead. Reilly then set Jackson for a kill and a 23-21 advantage, and Minnesota used its final timeout. Taylor Landfair terminated for the Golden Gophers out of the break, but Beason won a joust to earn match point at 24-22, and Jackson put the match away with her seventh kill for a 25-22 win.&nbsp;Up Next: Nebraska hits the road for two matches next weekend. The Huskers play at No. 19 Purdue on Friday at 6 p.m. (CT) and at Indiana on Saturday at 6 p.m. (CT). Both matches are set for Big Ten Network broadcasts.&nbsp;

Huskers fight past No. 12 Golden Gophers, 

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Nebraska men’s tennis is set to open its fall season in Milwaukee, Wis., at the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. Play will begin Sept. 22 and go through Sept. 24. Two Huskers are set to compete, sophomore Leo Linquet and junior Calvin Mueller, in both doubles and singles.Linquet will enter the tournament coming off a successful freshman season with the Big Red. Linquet spent the majority of the season in the No. 2 singles spot, where he finished the year with a 7-10 record. In doubles, Linquet posted an 8-7 record and played in the No. 1 doubles spot for the last seven matches going 4-2.Mueller will also be competing in Milwaukee, after his best collegiate season to date. In the 2022-23 season, Mueller had career highs in both singles wins (12) and doubles wins (14).Nebraska has seven returning letterwinners, including Rudi Christiansen, Roni Hietaranta, Lars Johann, Leo Linquet, Shunya Maruyama, Calvin Mueller and Nic Wiedenhorn. NU welcomes four newcomers, transfers Henry Bilicic, Anton Shepp and Nikolay Sysoev, and freshman Colson Wells, for the 2023-24 season.The Milwaukee Tennis Classic is hosting players from 12 D1 schools; Mississippi State, Virginia Commonwealth, Denver, Marquette, Wisconsin, Yale, Southern Methodist, Western Michigan, Toledo, Michigan State, Illinois and Navy, in addition to the Cornhuskers. Play is set to start at 10 a.m. (CT) each day.Stay tuned to the Milwaukee Tennis Classic Instagram and Nebraska Men’s Tennis social channels to keep up with Milwaukee Tennis Classic updates and content.ITA Milwaukee Tennis Classic Tournament Schedule:

Doubles – Main Draw – Round of 16&nbsp;

Singles – Main Draw – Round of 32, Round of 16&nbsp;

Singles – Consolation – Round of 16&nbsp;

Doubles – Main Draw – Quarterfinals, Semifinals&nbsp;

Singles – Main Draw – Quarterfinals, Semifinals&nbsp;

Singles – Consolation – Quarterfinal, Semifinals&nbsp;

Men’s location: Milwaukee Country Club8000 North Range Line Road, River Hills Finals venue: Western Racquet Club1800 Highland Drive, Elm Grove



Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Nebraska men’s tennis is set to open its fall season in Milwaukee, Wis., at the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. Play will begin Sept. 22 and go through Sept. 24. Two Huskers are set to compete, sophomore Leo Linquet and junior Calvin Mueller, in both doubles and singles.Linquet will enter the tournament coming off a successful freshman season with the Big Red. Linquet spent the majority of the season in the No. 2 singles spot, where he finished the year with a 7-10 record. In doubles, Linquet posted an 8-7 record and played in the No. 1 doubles spot for the last seven matches going 4-2.Mueller will also be competing in Milwaukee, after his best collegiate season to date. In the 2022-23 season, Mueller had career highs in both singles wins (12) and doubles wins (14).Nebraska has seven returning letterwinners, including Rudi Christiansen, Roni Hietaranta, Lars Johann, Leo Linquet, Shunya Maruyama, Calvin Mueller and Nic Wiedenhorn. NU welcomes four newcomers, transfers Henry Bilicic, Anton Shepp and Nikolay Sysoev, and freshman Colson Wells, for the 2023-24 season.The Milwaukee Tennis Classic is hosting players from 12 D1 schools; Mississippi State, Virginia Commonwealth, Denver, Marquette, Wisconsin, Yale, Southern Methodist, Western Michigan, Toledo, Michigan State, Illinois and Navy, in addition to the Cornhuskers. Play is set to start at 10 a.m. (CT) each day.Stay tuned to the Milwaukee Tennis Classic Instagram and Nebraska Men’s Tennis social channels to keep up with Milwaukee Tennis Classic updates and content.ITA Milwaukee Tennis Classic Tournament Schedule:Sept. 22&nbsp;Doubles – Main Draw – Round of 16&nbsp;Singles – Main Draw – Round of 32, Round of 16&nbsp;Singles – Consolation – Round of 16&nbsp;Sept. 23&nbsp;Doubles – Main Draw – Quarterfinals, Semifinals&nbsp;Singles – Main Draw – Quarterfinals, Semifinals&nbsp;Singles – Consolation – Quarterfinal, Semifinals&nbsp;Sept. 24&nbsp;Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles&nbsp;Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles&nbsp;Men’s location: Milwaukee Country Club8000 North Range Line Road, River Hills Finals venue: Western Racquet Club1800 Highland Drive, Elm Grove

Huskers open season with Milwaukee Tennis Classic

Junior Sarah Weber netted a goal in each half, as the Nebraska soccer team defeated Ohio State 2-1 on Thursday evening.

The Huskers, who improved to 7-1-2 (1-0-1 Big Ten) on the season, held the Buckeyes to just one shot on goal as they fell to 4-3-2 (0-1-1 Big Ten) on the year.

In the first half, Weber sparked the offense with her fifth goal of the season in the 25th minute. Junior Florence Belzile won the battle to keep the possession before passing the ball to forward Abbey Schwarz. The Bennington, Neb., native sent a cross into the 18-yard box which Eleanor Dale jumped over before Weber met the cross and found the back of the net for the score.

The Huskers controlled the first 45 minutes offensively and entered halftime with the 1-0 advantage. NU also led in shots (14-4), shots on goal (3-0) and corner kicks (4-0).

In the 55th minute, Weber had a chance to score but her shot hit the crossbar, and the teams reminded scoreless in the opening minutes of the second half. NU continued to apply the pressure offensively until Ohio State’s Emma Sears scored the equalizer in the 76th minute.

Then in the 78th minute, Weber responded with the game winner to tally her second brace of the season and 22nd career goal. Schwarz recorded her second assist of the game as she dribbled downfield and passed the ball to Belzile who sent a cross just outside the goalbox which Weber met and scored.

OSU was unable to score again as NU tallied its first conference win of the season. Overall, the Huskers held the advantage in shots (29-13), shots on goal (7-1) and corners (11-2).

In the goal, senior Sami Hauk played the entire game and earned her 18th career win. Hauk was joined by defenders Nicola Hauk and Lauryn Anglim, and forward Dale who also played 90 minutes. Additionally, senior Gwen Lane, a starter for all 20 games last season, saw her first action of the season as she played 25 minutes.

The Big Red returns to action at 12 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, Sept. 24 in University Park, Pa., against Penn State. Action will be streamed on B1G+.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsJunior Sarah Weber netted a goal in each half, as the Nebraska soccer team defeated Ohio State 2-1 on Thursday evening.The Huskers, who improved to 7-1-2 (1-0-1 Big Ten) on the season, held the Buckeyes to just one shot on goal as they fell to 4-3-2 (0-1-1 Big Ten) on the year.In the first half, Weber sparked the offense with her fifth goal of the season in the 25th minute. Junior Florence Belzile won the battle to keep the possession before passing the ball to forward Abbey Schwarz. The Bennington, Neb., native sent a cross into the 18-yard box which Eleanor Dale jumped over before Weber met the cross and found the back of the net for the score.The Huskers controlled the first 45 minutes offensively and entered halftime with the 1-0 advantage. NU also led in shots (14-4), shots on goal (3-0) and corner kicks (4-0).In the 55th minute, Weber had a chance to score but her shot hit the crossbar, and the teams reminded scoreless in the opening minutes of the second half. NU continued to apply the pressure offensively until Ohio State’s Emma Sears scored the equalizer in the 76th minute.Then in the 78th minute, Weber responded with the game winner to tally her second brace of the season and 22nd career goal. Schwarz recorded her second assist of the game as she dribbled downfield and passed the ball to Belzile who sent a cross just outside the goalbox which Weber met and scored.OSU was unable to score again as NU tallied its first conference win of the season. Overall, the Huskers held the advantage in shots (29-13), shots on goal (7-1) and corners (11-2).In the goal, senior Sami Hauk played the entire game and earned her 18th career win. Hauk was joined by defenders Nicola Hauk and Lauryn Anglim, and forward Dale who also played 90 minutes. Additionally, senior Gwen Lane, a starter for all 20 games last season, saw her first action of the season as she played 25 minutes.The Big Red returns to action at 12 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, Sept. 24 in University Park, Pa., against Penn State. Action will be streamed on B1G+.

Weber nets two in NU’s victory over OSU

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; A former Husker basketball player will make his debut for Team USA, as Trey McGowens has been selected to play in the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup next week.

The event, which takes place in&nbsp;Lublin, Poland, from Sept. 27-Oct. 1, marks the first time the USA has played in the&nbsp;FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup&nbsp;since 2019. McGowens is one of four NBA G League players to represent the USA in the event.&nbsp; This will be McGowens’ first appearance in USA Basketball and his 3x3 debut.

Pool play takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Sept. 29.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2023 3x3 U23 World Cup will stream live on YouTube at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/fiba3x3" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/fiba3x3</a>.&nbsp; Joining McGowens on the four-member USA team includes Matthew Hurt, Jalen Lecque and Bryce Wills.

McGowens, who was with the New Jersey Nets Summer League roster, spent the 2022-23 season with the Long Island Nets in the G League, appearing in 23 games as a rookie.&nbsp;

At Nebraska, McGowens was a two-year starter for the Huskers (2020-22). He averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game at NU while he was often assigned to the opponent’s top perimeter scoring threat.

His best season at NU was in 2020-21 when he averaged 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He finished fifth in the Big Ten Conference in steals per game and ranked second on the squad in both scoring and assists in 2020-21. McGowens played in just 15 games in 2021-22 after suffering a broken foot early in the season. As a collegian, he totaled nearly 1,200 points, 200 steals and 400 rebounds including his two seasons at Pittsburgh (2018-20).

He is the third Husker to represent his country in 3x3 in international play, joining Tai Webster (New Zealand) and Keisei Tominaga (Japan), as Tominaga played in the Tokyo Olympics in the event.

Preliminary Round: Pool DSept. 27vs. Japan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:50 a.m.vs. Italy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:05 a.m.

Sept. 29vs. Egypt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4:15 a.m.vs. Lithuania&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:05 a.m.

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; A former Husker basketball player will make his debut for Team USA, as Trey McGowens has been selected to play in the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup next week.The event, which takes place in&nbsp;Lublin, Poland, from Sept. 27-Oct. 1, marks the first time the USA has played in the&nbsp;FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup&nbsp;since 2019. McGowens is one of four NBA G League players to represent the USA in the event.&nbsp; This will be McGowens’ first appearance in USA Basketball and his 3x3 debut.Pool play takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Sept. 29.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2023 3x3 U23 World Cup will stream live on YouTube at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/fiba3x3" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/fiba3x3</a>.&nbsp; Joining McGowens on the four-member USA team includes Matthew Hurt, Jalen Lecque and Bryce Wills.McGowens, who was with the New Jersey Nets Summer League roster, spent the 2022-23 season with the Long Island Nets in the G League, appearing in 23 games as a rookie.&nbsp;At Nebraska, McGowens was a two-year starter for the Huskers (2020-22). He averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game at NU while he was often assigned to the opponent’s top perimeter scoring threat.His best season at NU was in 2020-21 when he averaged 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He finished fifth in the Big Ten Conference in steals per game and ranked second on the squad in both scoring and assists in 2020-21. McGowens played in just 15 games in 2021-22 after suffering a broken foot early in the season. As a collegian, he totaled nearly 1,200 points, 200 steals and 400 rebounds including his two seasons at Pittsburgh (2018-20).He is the third Husker to represent his country in 3x3 in international play, joining Tai Webster (New Zealand) and Keisei Tominaga (Japan), as Tominaga played in the Tokyo Olympics in the event.Preliminary Round: Pool DSept. 27vs. Japan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:50 a.m.vs. Italy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:05 a.m.Sept. 29vs. Egypt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4:15 a.m.vs. Lithuania&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:05 a.m.

Trey McGowens named to USA 3x3 U23 World Cup Team

On a night where Nebraska's pitchers impressed, it was a three-run blast from Emmerson Cope that powered the Scarlet team to a 4-0 win over the Cream team Thursday in the second of three fall scrimmages for the Husker softball team.

Cope not only drove in three of the game's four runs, she also contributed to the strong night for Nebraska's pitching staff. Cope finished 1-for-3 at the plate and tossed three scoreless innings in the circle to close out the game. She struck out two and did not walk a batter while scattering three hits, needing only 32 pitchers to get through her 3.0 innings.

Nebraska’s starting pitchers were effective and efficient. Sarah Harness was credited with the win, earning the start and pitching 4.0 perfect innings for the Scarlet with one strikeout. Jordy Bahl started for the Cream and allowed only one hit with five strikeouts in 4.0 innings, and each of the three runs she allowed were unearned. Combined, Harness and Bahl pitched 8.0 innings and allowed just one hit. Neither pitcher went to a three-ball count and Bahl threw just 43 pitches (33 strikes), while Harness needed only 45 pitches (31 strikes).

Offensively, freshmen had all four RBIs in the game. In addition to Cope's three RBIs, Samantha Bland drove in the fourth and final run for the Scarlet, which out-hit the Cream, 4-3.

The Scarlet team took advantage of a pair of Husker errors to grab a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. The first three balls were all put in play – all ground balls to an infielder – but a pair of misplays put runners on first and third for Cope, who blasted the first pitch she saw well over the fence in left for a three-run homer.

The Cream team nearly found the scoreboard in the top of the fifth. Smetter led off with a single and a one-out single from Mckinley Malecha put runners at first and third with one out. But Cope – in her first inning in the circle – escaped the jam by coaxing a pair of ground outs.

The Scarlet then added to their lead with a run in the bottom of the fifth. Assistant coach Olivia Ferrell came on in the circle and walked a pair of batters ahead of Bland, who delivered an RBI single that scored Ava Bredwell and made it a 4-0 final.

Nebraska will host its final intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsOn a night where Nebraska's pitchers impressed, it was a three-run blast from Emmerson Cope that powered the Scarlet team to a 4-0 win over the Cream team Thursday in the second of three fall scrimmages for the Husker softball team.Cope not only drove in three of the game's four runs, she also contributed to the strong night for Nebraska's pitching staff. Cope finished 1-for-3 at the plate and tossed three scoreless innings in the circle to close out the game. She struck out two and did not walk a batter while scattering three hits, needing only 32 pitchers to get through her 3.0 innings.Nebraska’s starting pitchers were effective and efficient. Sarah Harness was credited with the win, earning the start and pitching 4.0 perfect innings for the Scarlet with one strikeout. Jordy Bahl started for the Cream and allowed only one hit with five strikeouts in 4.0 innings, and each of the three runs she allowed were unearned. Combined, Harness and Bahl pitched 8.0 innings and allowed just one hit. Neither pitcher went to a three-ball count and Bahl threw just 43 pitches (33 strikes), while Harness needed only 45 pitches (31 strikes).Offensively, freshmen had all four RBIs in the game. In addition to Cope's three RBIs, Samantha Bland drove in the fourth and final run for the Scarlet, which out-hit the Cream, 4-3.The Scarlet team took advantage of a pair of Husker errors to grab a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. The first three balls were all put in play – all ground balls to an infielder – but a pair of misplays put runners on first and third for Cope, who blasted the first pitch she saw well over the fence in left for a three-run homer.The Cream team nearly found the scoreboard in the top of the fifth. Smetter led off with a single and a one-out single from Mckinley Malecha put runners at first and third with one out. But Cope – in her first inning in the circle – escaped the jam by coaxing a pair of ground outs.The Scarlet then added to their lead with a run in the bottom of the fifth. Assistant coach Olivia Ferrell came on in the circle and walked a pair of batters ahead of Bland, who delivered an RBI single that scored Ava Bredwell and made it a 4-0 final.Nebraska will host its final intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m.

Scarlet shuts out cream, 4-0

Story by UNK Athletic Communications&nbsp;

The 10th-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team out hit 21st-ranked Central Oklahoma by 104 points and got big contributions from several players to win in four sets (<a href="https://lopers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2023/central-oklahoma/boxscore/7511" target="_blank">-16, 20-25, -23, -20</a>) Thursday night at the Health &amp; Sports Center.UNK moves to 12-1 (2-1) while UCO falls to 11-2 (2-1). The two teams will meet again October 20 in Edmond.Returning All-Americans&nbsp;Jaden Ferguson&nbsp;(Lincoln SW) and&nbsp;Emersen Cyza&nbsp;(Alliance) had 15 kills apiece with Cyza hitting .405 and Ferguson also providing 16 digs, six blocks (four solo) and three aces. Next, young middles&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(Eureka, Mo.) and&nbsp;Trista Marx&nbsp;(Limon, Colo.) combined for 17 kills, three block assists and only one error in 34 swings."We talked a little bit about that coming into this match. We were going to need a contribution from everybody … we could not just go pin-to-pin, ride our outsides and Jaden (right side). It was important we got our middles going," said UNK head coach&nbsp;Rick Squiers. "They both played well, hit efficiently and got some quality block touches."&nbsp;

The Lopers rolled in the first set as the out hit the 'Chos by a .368-.122 margin. Cyza had six kills in 12 swings in this set with seven different players recording a dig. That included six from libero&nbsp;Lauren Taubenheim&nbsp;(Lincoln Pius X)."At the end of the set, I was thinking that's about as well as we can play. We did everything right," said Squiers. "We dug 21 balls which is something we've been really working on. We made it difficult for them, didn't error and scored at a high clip."UCO roared back as they controlled the second set before a late Loper push. UCO hit .394 with both Addison Wimmer and Jenna Karp each providing four kills. UNK almost came back from holes of 15-8 and 19-13 but a serve just went long near the left corner. A video review confirmed the call and made it 22-20 'Chos. They then scored the next three points to knot things at one.That momentum carried over as UCO held leads of 11-7, 15-11 and 18-17 in the third. However, the Lopers closed on an 8-5 run that featured three Cyza kills and two from Ferguson. The 'Chos were limited to just an .080 efficiency in this set as UNK dug up 18 balls, five from Ferguson, and registered 3.0 team blocks. &nbsp;"We got off to rough starts over the last three sets. But we battled our way back (each time), even in the second when we gave ourselves a chance to go get it," said Squiers. "Jaden is just an absolute volleyball player. She can do a little bit of everything; she can play defense, she can block, she can hit and I'm sure she can set a ball. She's just a do-it-all player and a winner."UNK hit an even .300 in the fourth to erase another 15-11 deficit. An 8-3 run closing run included two more Cyza kills, one from setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;(North Platte), a block by Ferguson and a match-closing Cyza ace. The Lopers ended the night with seven aces and 11 service errors, its' highest total since the 2015 opener (12).Taubenheim paced the defense with 18 digs with Neff at 47 assists, 13 digs, six kills, two aces, a block and a .400 efficiency. Next, junior DS&nbsp;Addyson Mock&nbsp;(Stilwell, Kan.) came off the bench and had five digs and two assists over the final two sets. Finally, UNK took advantage of 19 unforced UCO attack errors."We made a little switch with the (defensive specialists) and got&nbsp;Jensen (Rowse)&nbsp;in the other spot. I thought Jensen played one of her best matches," said Squiers.UCO was led by Wimmer (16 kills, 13 digs), Karp (!2 kills, three blocks) and Sydney Huck (10 kills, 16 digs).The Lopers host Pittsburg State (5-5, 1-1) on Friday night to close out the weekend.

Story by UNK Athletic Communications&nbsp;The 10th-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team out hit 21st-ranked Central Oklahoma by 104 points and got big contributions from several players to win in four sets (<a href="https://lopers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2023/central-oklahoma/boxscore/7511" target="_blank">-16, 20-25, -23, -20</a>) Thursday night at the Health &amp; Sports Center.UNK moves to 12-1 (2-1) while UCO falls to 11-2 (2-1). The two teams will meet again October 20 in Edmond.Returning All-Americans&nbsp;Jaden Ferguson&nbsp;(Lincoln SW) and&nbsp;Emersen Cyza&nbsp;(Alliance) had 15 kills apiece with Cyza hitting .405 and Ferguson also providing 16 digs, six blocks (four solo) and three aces. Next, young middles&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(Eureka, Mo.) and&nbsp;Trista Marx&nbsp;(Limon, Colo.) combined for 17 kills, three block assists and only one error in 34 swings."We talked a little bit about that coming into this match. We were going to need a contribution from everybody … we could not just go pin-to-pin, ride our outsides and Jaden (right side). It was important we got our middles going," said UNK head coach&nbsp;Rick Squiers. "They both played well, hit efficiently and got some quality block touches."&nbsp;The Lopers rolled in the first set as the out hit the 'Chos by a .368-.122 margin. Cyza had six kills in 12 swings in this set with seven different players recording a dig. That included six from libero&nbsp;Lauren Taubenheim&nbsp;(Lincoln Pius X)."At the end of the set, I was thinking that's about as well as we can play. We did everything right," said Squiers. "We dug 21 balls which is something we've been really working on. We made it difficult for them, didn't error and scored at a high clip."UCO roared back as they controlled the second set before a late Loper push. UCO hit .394 with both Addison Wimmer and Jenna Karp each providing four kills. UNK almost came back from holes of 15-8 and 19-13 but a serve just went long near the left corner. A video review confirmed the call and made it 22-20 'Chos. They then scored the next three points to knot things at one.That momentum carried over as UCO held leads of 11-7, 15-11 and 18-17 in the third. However, the Lopers closed on an 8-5 run that featured three Cyza kills and two from Ferguson. The 'Chos were limited to just an .080 efficiency in this set as UNK dug up 18 balls, five from Ferguson, and registered 3.0 team blocks. &nbsp;"We got off to rough starts over the last three sets. But we battled our way back (each time), even in the second when we gave ourselves a chance to go get it," said Squiers. "Jaden is just an absolute volleyball player. She can do a little bit of everything; she can play defense, she can block, she can hit and I'm sure she can set a ball. She's just a do-it-all player and a winner."UNK hit an even .300 in the fourth to erase another 15-11 deficit. An 8-3 run closing run included two more Cyza kills, one from setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;(North Platte), a block by Ferguson and a match-closing Cyza ace. The Lopers ended the night with seven aces and 11 service errors, its' highest total since the 2015 opener (12).Taubenheim paced the defense with 18 digs with Neff at 47 assists, 13 digs, six kills, two aces, a block and a .400 efficiency. Next, junior DS&nbsp;Addyson Mock&nbsp;(Stilwell, Kan.) came off the bench and had five digs and two assists over the final two sets. Finally, UNK took advantage of 19 unforced UCO attack errors."We made a little switch with the (defensive specialists) and got&nbsp;Jensen (Rowse)&nbsp;in the other spot. I thought Jensen played one of her best matches," said Squiers.UCO was led by Wimmer (16 kills, 13 digs), Karp (!2 kills, three blocks) and Sydney Huck (10 kills, 16 digs).The Lopers host Pittsburg State (5-5, 1-1) on Friday night to close out the weekend.

Lopers overcome 11 service errors, slow set starts to win in Four

Dundy County Stratton 66, Medicine Valley 14

North Platte St. Patrick's 71, Sandhills Valley 14

Broken Bow def. Centennial, 25-21, 25-23 (2-0)

Broken Bow def. Centura, 25-11, 25-15 (2-0)

Cambridge def. Medicine Valley, 25-15, 25-8, 25-16 (3-0)

Hastings def. North Platte, 25-22, 25-10, 25-19 (3-0)

Hitchcock County def. Cheylin-Bird City, KS, 25-18, 25-19, 25-15 (3-0)

Maxwell def. Cozad, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22 (2-1)

Maxwell def. Sutherland, 25-15, 25-16 (2-0)

Minden def. Gothenburg, 27-25, 26-24, 25-17 (3-0)

Morrill def. Garden County, 25-20, 25-22, 15-25, 25-17 (3-1)

Ogallala def. Alliance, 21-25, 25-13, 25-13, 25-18 (3-1)

Perkins County def. Holyoke, CO, 25-23, 25-22, 22-25, 25-23 (3-1)

St. Francis, KS def. Dundy County Stratton, 25-15, 25-21, 25-9 (3-0)

<h2>Football</h2>Dundy County Stratton 66, Medicine Valley 14North Platte St. Patrick's 71, Sandhills Valley 14Wallace 64, Brady 7<h2>Softball</h2>Chadron 7, Hershey 4Cozad 12, Chase County 0Gering 13, Cozad 4Gothenburg 20, Chase County 0Scottsbluff 12, Hershey 1<h2>Volleyball</h2>Broken Bow def. Centennial, 25-21, 25-23 (2-0)Broken Bow def. Centura, 25-11, 25-15 (2-0)Cambridge def. Medicine Valley, 25-15, 25-8, 25-16 (3-0)Hastings def. North Platte, 25-22, 25-10, 25-19 (3-0)Hitchcock County def. Cheylin-Bird City, KS, 25-18, 25-19, 25-15 (3-0)Maxwell def. Cozad, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22 (2-1)Maxwell def. Sutherland, 25-15, 25-16 (2-0)Minden def. Gothenburg, 27-25, 26-24, 25-17 (3-0)Morrill def. Garden County, 25-20, 25-22, 15-25, 25-17 (3-1)Ogallala def. Alliance, 21-25, 25-13, 25-13, 25-18 (3-1)Perkins County def. Holyoke, CO, 25-23, 25-22, 22-25, 25-23 (3-1)St. Francis, KS def. Dundy County Stratton, 25-15, 25-21, 25-9 (3-0)

Area scores from 9-21

OGALLALA, NEB. - Our week 5 Sandhills Area Game of the Week takes us to Alliance as this weeks matchup features the 2-2 Ogallala Indians taking on the 2-2 Alliance Bulldogs. Ogallala is heading into this contest riding a 2 game winning streak after they defeated Cozad in Week 3 28-26 than last week winning at home against Gering 38-28 last Friday.

Last week, Ogallala rushed for 294 yards and leading the way was the senior Caden Rezac. Rezac had 13 carries for 178 yards and 4 touchdowns. Air Force commit Harry Caskey had carried the rock 15 times for 95 yards and 1 touchdown. The Indians, who switched to a heavy rush offense has ran for 967 yards through 4 weeks, averaging 242 rushing yards a game. Caskey and Rezac both have a team high 418 rushing yards.

Alliance is led by first year head coach TD Stein, the former Chadron High Standout and two-time all state honorable mention. Stein would snap Alliance's 23 game losing streak in their week 2 matchup against Gordon-Rushville, where the Bulldogs won 24-20. Alliance would win the following week against Valentine before falling to Gothenburg last week 46-12.

Stein runs an air raid offense led by senior quarterback Landen Crowe. Through 4 games, Crowe has thrown for 990 yards, 10 touchdowns, and been picked off 8 times. Crowe's top weapon this season is senior wideout Tristen Timbers. Timbers has a team high 508 receiving yards and 29 catches and has found the end zone 5 times. Through 4 games, the Bulldogs have thrown for 996 yards.

This week 5 Sandhills Area Game of the Week features a smashmouth run offense from Ogallala vs an air raid offense from Alliance. We will have all the action live from Alliance high school with our Kwik Stop pregame coverage set to begin at 6:30 pm mountain/7:30 pm central with kickoff set for 7:00pm mountain/8:00 central. You can tag along for the action with Canon Rath on Flatrock 100.7 or you can stream the game on at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">https://flatrock1007.com/</a>.&nbsp;

There is chance of rain tomorrow night in Alliance so follow along with the Sandhills Post to get you weather updates heading into tomorrow evenings contest.

Sandhills PostOGALLALA, NEB. - Our week 5 Sandhills Area Game of the Week takes us to Alliance as this weeks matchup features the 2-2 Ogallala Indians taking on the 2-2 Alliance Bulldogs. Ogallala is heading into this contest riding a 2 game winning streak after they defeated Cozad in Week 3 28-26 than last week winning at home against Gering 38-28 last Friday.Last week, Ogallala rushed for 294 yards and leading the way was the senior Caden Rezac. Rezac had 13 carries for 178 yards and 4 touchdowns. Air Force commit Harry Caskey had carried the rock 15 times for 95 yards and 1 touchdown. The Indians, who switched to a heavy rush offense has ran for 967 yards through 4 weeks, averaging 242 rushing yards a game. Caskey and Rezac both have a team high 418 rushing yards.Alliance is led by first year head coach TD Stein, the former Chadron High Standout and two-time all state honorable mention. Stein would snap Alliance's 23 game losing streak in their week 2 matchup against Gordon-Rushville, where the Bulldogs won 24-20. Alliance would win the following week against Valentine before falling to Gothenburg last week 46-12.Stein runs an air raid offense led by senior quarterback Landen Crowe. Through 4 games, Crowe has thrown for 990 yards, 10 touchdowns, and been picked off 8 times. Crowe's top weapon this season is senior wideout Tristen Timbers. Timbers has a team high 508 receiving yards and 29 catches and has found the end zone 5 times. Through 4 games, the Bulldogs have thrown for 996 yards.This week 5 Sandhills Area Game of the Week features a smashmouth run offense from Ogallala vs an air raid offense from Alliance. We will have all the action live from Alliance high school with our Kwik Stop pregame coverage set to begin at 6:30 pm mountain/7:30 pm central with kickoff set for 7:00pm mountain/8:00 central. You can tag along for the action with Canon Rath on Flatrock 100.7 or you can stream the game on at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">https://flatrock1007.com/</a>.&nbsp;There is chance of rain tomorrow night in Alliance so follow along with the Sandhills Post to get you weather updates heading into tomorrow evenings contest.

Sandhills Area Game of the Week: Ogallala Vs Cozad

The Tri-City Storm opened the 2023-2024 Regular Season with a 2-1 victory over the defending Clark Cup Champions at the 2023 DICK’s Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic. Nolan Roed, and Dallas Vieau each scored their first career USHL goals for the Storm in the victory. Cameron Korpi backstopped Tri-City to the win in net. The Storm returns to action tomorrow night in the team’s second and final game of the Fall Classic. Tri-City will battle the Sioux Falls Stampede on FedEx Rink #1 in tomorrow’s matchup. Puck drop is set for 7:30pm CT.

Nolan Roed netted the first goal scored by any player in the USHL this season at 15:59 of Wednesday’s opening period. The goal was scored even strength, and was assisted by Nick Peluso, and Trevor Connelly. The Storm heavily outshot the Phantoms by a 12-2 margin in the 1st&nbsp;period.

Dallas Vieau scored his first goal with the Storm at 8:41 of Wednesday’s middle period. The goal was assisted by Ryan Smith, and Trevor Connelly. Tri-City outshot Youngstown 8-7 in the 2nd&nbsp;period, and the Storm carried a two-goal advantage into Wednesday’s final period.

The lone goal of the 3rd&nbsp;period was netted with less than a minute to play by Youngstown’s Sascha Boumedienne. The Phantoms lifted goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz for an extra attacker, and fired a slapshot past Cameron Korpi for the team’s only scoring play of the evening. The goal was assisted by Andrew Strathmann, and Charlie Cerrato. The Storm was outshot 15-11 in the 3rd&nbsp;period, but outshot the Phantoms 31-24 overall in a winning effort in the team’s opening contest of this year’s sixty-two-game regular season.

Cameron Korpi recorded his first win of the season in net for Tri-City after turning away 23 of Youngstown’s 24 shots on goal during the battle. Korpi also denied Youngstown’s Charlie Cerrato on a penalty shot attempt at 12:17 of Wednesday’s 3rd&nbsp;period. Owen Bartoszkiewicz dropped the game in goal for the Phantoms. He made 29 saves on 31 shots in Youngstown’s one-goal loss to Tri-City.

Tri-City hits the ice again on Thursday, September 21st, in a neutral-site game against the Sioux Falls Stampede at the 2023 DICK’s Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30pm CT. Skate to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stormhockey.com/" target="_blank">www.StormHockey.com</a>&nbsp;for individual game tickets and more information regarding the Tri-City Storm organization.

Story by Tri-City CommunicationsThe Tri-City Storm opened the 2023-2024 Regular Season with a 2-1 victory over the defending Clark Cup Champions at the 2023 DICK’s Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic. Nolan Roed, and Dallas Vieau each scored their first career USHL goals for the Storm in the victory. Cameron Korpi backstopped Tri-City to the win in net. The Storm returns to action tomorrow night in the team’s second and final game of the Fall Classic. Tri-City will battle the Sioux Falls Stampede on FedEx Rink #1 in tomorrow’s matchup. Puck drop is set for 7:30pm CT.Nolan Roed netted the first goal scored by any player in the USHL this season at 15:59 of Wednesday’s opening period. The goal was scored even strength, and was assisted by Nick Peluso, and Trevor Connelly. The Storm heavily outshot the Phantoms by a 12-2 margin in the 1st&nbsp;period.Dallas Vieau scored his first goal with the Storm at 8:41 of Wednesday’s middle period. The goal was assisted by Ryan Smith, and Trevor Connelly. Tri-City outshot Youngstown 8-7 in the 2nd&nbsp;period, and the Storm carried a two-goal advantage into Wednesday’s final period.The lone goal of the 3rd&nbsp;period was netted with less than a minute to play by Youngstown’s Sascha Boumedienne. The Phantoms lifted goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz for an extra attacker, and fired a slapshot past Cameron Korpi for the team’s only scoring play of the evening. The goal was assisted by Andrew Strathmann, and Charlie Cerrato. The Storm was outshot 15-11 in the 3rd&nbsp;period, but outshot the Phantoms 31-24 overall in a winning effort in the team’s opening contest of this year’s sixty-two-game regular season.Cameron Korpi recorded his first win of the season in net for Tri-City after turning away 23 of Youngstown’s 24 shots on goal during the battle. Korpi also denied Youngstown’s Charlie Cerrato on a penalty shot attempt at 12:17 of Wednesday’s 3rd&nbsp;period. Owen Bartoszkiewicz dropped the game in goal for the Phantoms. He made 29 saves on 31 shots in Youngstown’s one-goal loss to Tri-City.Tri-City hits the ice again on Thursday, September 21st, in a neutral-site game against the Sioux Falls Stampede at the 2023 DICK’s Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30pm CT. Skate to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stormhockey.com/" target="_blank">www.StormHockey.com</a>&nbsp;for individual game tickets and more information regarding the Tri-City Storm organization.

Storm opens regular season with win over Phantoms

Berlyn Schutz was honored as the Big Ten Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

The freshman from Lincoln opened her first season as a Husker with back-to-back meet titles. On Saturday, Schutz won her division at the Greeno/Dirksen Invite, covering the course in 17:10.66. She finished eight seconds before the next finisher and helped Nebraska to a second-place team finish. A week prior, Schutz crossed the line first in 17:17.18, propelling the NU women to a team title at the Augustana Twilight.

Alea Hardie was the last Husker to earn a cross country weekly award, with the announcement from the Big Ten on Oct. 5, 2022. As the second honor of her freshman season, Hardie became the first Nebraska cross country athlete to win multiple weekly honors in one season.

The Huskers return to action on Sept. 29 at the Gans Creek Classic, hosted by Mizzou. Races begin at 9 a.m. (CT) on the Gans Creek Cross Country Course.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsBerlyn Schutz was honored as the Big Ten Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference on Wednesday, Sept. 20.The freshman from Lincoln opened her first season as a Husker with back-to-back meet titles. On Saturday, Schutz won her division at the Greeno/Dirksen Invite, covering the course in 17:10.66. She finished eight seconds before the next finisher and helped Nebraska to a second-place team finish. A week prior, Schutz crossed the line first in 17:17.18, propelling the NU women to a team title at the Augustana Twilight.Alea Hardie was the last Husker to earn a cross country weekly award, with the announcement from the Big Ten on Oct. 5, 2022. As the second honor of her freshman season, Hardie became the first Nebraska cross country athlete to win multiple weekly honors in one season.The Huskers return to action on Sept. 29 at the Gans Creek Classic, hosted by Mizzou. Races begin at 9 a.m. (CT) on the Gans Creek Cross Country Course.

Schutz Claims Big Ten Weekly Honor

The Tri-City Storm is set for the team’s final game of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic tonight in a matchup against the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Storm opened the event with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night over the defending Clark Cup Champion Youngstown Phantoms.

Tri-City (1-0-0-0) recorded scoring plays from first-time goal scorers Nolan Roed and Dallas Vieau during yesterday’s season-opening victory. Nick Peluso and Trevor Connelly each notched an assist on Roed’s opening goal of the USHL season at 15:59 of the 1st&nbsp;period, and Ryan Smith and Trevor Connelly each recorded an assist on Dallas Vieau’s goal at 8:41 of the 2nd&nbsp;period. Cameron Korpi shined in net for the Storm, stopping 23 of Youngstown’s 24 shots on goal. He turned away a critical penalty shot attempt by Youngstown’s Charlie Cerrato during the 3rd&nbsp;period. The Storm opened the season 0/7 on the powerplay, and Tri-City’s penalty kill finished last night’s game 4/4. Tri-City outshot Youngstown 12-2 in the 1st&nbsp;period, 8-7 in the 2nd&nbsp;period, and was outshot by a 15-11 margin during the 3rd&nbsp;period. The Storm outshot the Phantoms by an overall margin of 31-24. Tri-City finished the 2022-2023 regular season with a final record of 21-9-3-3 when outshooting opponents. The Storm was 21-2-1-2 when leading after the 1st&nbsp;period, and 29-0-1-0 when leading after the 2nd&nbsp;period last season. Tri-City also finished the regular season with an 11-2-4-4 record in one-goal games. The Storm posted back-to-back wins at the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Fall Classic with a 4-1 win over the Madison Capitols, and a 6-4 win over the Muskegon Lumberjacks. Tri-City is now on a five-game winning streak at the Fall Classic following last night’s result in the sixty-two-game-season-opener.

Sioux Falls (1-0-0-0) matched Tri-City with an opening-night victory Wednesday at the Fall Classic. The Stampede posted a 5-2 win over the Eastern Conference’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. Sioux Falls’ five goals were netted by different goal scorers. Zach Nehring, Beckett Hendrickson, Egor Barabanov, J.J. Wiebusch, and Tyler Borgula scored goals in the matchup for the Stampede. Caleb Heil turned away 18 of Cedar Rapids’ 20 shots on goal to record the win in net for Sioux Falls. Heil posted a 5-2-1-0 record in goal for the Stampede during the 2022-2023 regular season. Sioux Fall’s powerplay finished the game 0/5 last night, and the team’s penalty kill was 4/4. The Stampede completed the 2022-2023 regular season with a final record of 23-31-5-3. Sioux Falls is 9-21-1-1 in head-to-head battles against Tri-City in the last five years. The powerplay for the Stampede was 4th&nbsp;in the USHL last year with a conversion rate of 24.1%. The Sioux Falls penalty kill ranked 8th&nbsp;in the USHL with a success rate of 78.7%. Goal scorers for the Stampede in this year’s preseason were J.J. Wiebusch (2), Ivan Anoshka, Grant Dillard, Jack Phelan, and Micah Berger.

The Storm will return home to the Viaero Center on Friday, September 29th&nbsp;following the official beginning of the sixty-two games regular season at the Fall Classic. Tri-City will host the Sioux City Musketeers for the organization’s Home Opener. Puck drop for the matchup is scheduled for 7:05pm CT. The battle will feature a rematch of the Tri-City’s opening-round playoff series against Sioux City in the 2023 Clark Cup Playoffs. The Storm will again play host to the Musketeers at 6:05pm CT the following evening on Saturday, September 30th.

Season Tickets, and Single-Game Tickets are on sale now for the 24th&nbsp;season in Tri-City Storm history. The organization will play thirty home games at the Viaero Center throughout the 2023-2024 USHL regular season. Following opening weekend, promotional dates will include Military Appreciation Night, Teddy Bear Toss Night, Concrete Cares Night, a New Year’s Eve Game, Scouting with the Storm, Kool-Aid Night, Puck’s N’ Paw’s Night, Youth Hockey Night, and Fan Appreciation Night. The complete promotional schedule for the 2023-2024 regular season can be found online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stormhockey.com/" target="_blank">www.StormHockey.com</a>.

Tonight’s game is set to begin at&nbsp;7:30pm&nbsp;CT and will be streamed on&nbsp;<a href="https://flosports.link/3pkG3Ge" target="_blank">FloHockey</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/tri-city-storm/" target="_blank">Storm Radio</a>. Tickets to home games at the Viaero Center may be purchased online by skating to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stormhockey.com/" target="_blank">www.StormHockey.com</a>, or by calling the Viaero Center Box Office during Box Office hours at 308-338-8144.

Story by Tri-City CommunicationsThe Tri-City Storm is set for the team’s final game of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic tonight in a matchup against the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Storm opened the event with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night over the defending Clark Cup Champion Youngstown Phantoms.Tri-City (1-0-0-0) recorded scoring plays from first-time goal scorers Nolan Roed and Dallas Vieau during yesterday’s season-opening victory. Nick Peluso and Trevor Connelly each notched an assist on Roed’s opening goal of the USHL season at 15:59 of the 1st&nbsp;period, and Ryan Smith and Trevor Connelly each recorded an assist on Dallas Vieau’s goal at 8:41 of the 2nd&nbsp;period. Cameron Korpi shined in net for the Storm, stopping 23 of Youngstown’s 24 shots on goal. He turned away a critical penalty shot attempt by Youngstown’s Charlie Cerrato during the 3rd&nbsp;period. The Storm opened the season 0/7 on the powerplay, and Tri-City’s penalty kill finished last night’s game 4/4. Tri-City outshot Youngstown 12-2 in the 1st&nbsp;period, 8-7 in the 2nd&nbsp;period, and was outshot by a 15-11 margin during the 3rd&nbsp;period. The Storm outshot the Phantoms by an overall margin of 31-24. Tri-City finished the 2022-2023 regular season with a final record of 21-9-3-3 when outshooting opponents. The Storm was 21-2-1-2 when leading after the 1st&nbsp;period, and 29-0-1-0 when leading after the 2nd&nbsp;period last season. Tri-City also finished the regular season with an 11-2-4-4 record in one-goal games. The Storm posted back-to-back wins at the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Fall Classic with a 4-1 win over the Madison Capitols, and a 6-4 win over the Muskegon Lumberjacks. Tri-City is now on a five-game winning streak at the Fall Classic following last night’s result in the sixty-two-game-season-opener.Sioux Falls (1-0-0-0) matched Tri-City with an opening-night victory Wednesday at the Fall Classic. The Stampede posted a 5-2 win over the Eastern Conference’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. Sioux Falls’ five goals were netted by different goal scorers. Zach Nehring, Beckett Hendrickson, Egor Barabanov, J.J. Wiebusch, and Tyler Borgula scored goals in the matchup for the Stampede. Caleb Heil turned away 18 of Cedar Rapids’ 20 shots on goal to record the win in net for Sioux Falls. Heil posted a 5-2-1-0 record in goal for the Stampede during the 2022-2023 regular season. Sioux Fall’s powerplay finished the game 0/5 last night, and the team’s penalty kill was 4/4. The Stampede completed the 2022-2023 regular season with a final record of 23-31-5-3. Sioux Falls is 9-21-1-1 in head-to-head battles against Tri-City in the last five years. The powerplay for the Stampede was 4th&nbsp;in the USHL last year with a conversion rate of 24.1%. The Sioux Falls penalty kill ranked 8th&nbsp;in the USHL with a success rate of 78.7%. Goal scorers for the Stampede in this year’s preseason were J.J. Wiebusch (2), Ivan Anoshka, Grant Dillard, Jack Phelan, and Micah Berger.The Storm will return home to the Viaero Center on Friday, September 29th&nbsp;following the official beginning of the sixty-two games regular season at the Fall Classic. Tri-City will host the Sioux City Musketeers for the organization’s Home Opener. Puck drop for the matchup is scheduled for 7:05pm CT. The battle will feature a rematch of the Tri-City’s opening-round playoff series against Sioux City in the 2023 Clark Cup Playoffs. The Storm will again play host to the Musketeers at 6:05pm CT the following evening on Saturday, September 30th.Season Tickets, and Single-Game Tickets are on sale now for the 24th&nbsp;season in Tri-City Storm history. The organization will play thirty home games at the Viaero Center throughout the 2023-2024 USHL regular season. Following opening weekend, promotional dates will include Military Appreciation Night, Teddy Bear Toss Night, Concrete Cares Night, a New Year’s Eve Game, Scouting with the Storm, Kool-Aid Night, Puck’s N’ Paw’s Night, Youth Hockey Night, and Fan Appreciation Night. The complete promotional schedule for the 2023-2024 regular season can be found online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stormhockey.com/" target="_blank">www.StormHockey.com</a>.Tonight’s game is set to begin at&nbsp;7:30pm&nbsp;CT and will be streamed on&nbsp;<a href="https://flosports.link/3pkG3Ge" target="_blank">FloHockey</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/tri-city-storm/" target="_blank">Storm Radio</a>. Tickets to home games at the Viaero Center may be purchased online by skating to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stormhockey.com/" target="_blank">www.StormHockey.com</a>, or by calling the Viaero Center Box Office during Box Office hours at 308-338-8144.

Storm set for final game of Fall Classic

Head coach Will Bolt announced the 2024 baseball schedule Wednesday, which features 27 home games at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park for the Huskers.

“We are really excited about the 2024 season and slate of games on the schedule,” Bolt said. “The Big Ten continues to improve every year and our non-conference matchups will help us get ready for league play. I’m looking forward to our home schedule this year and can’t wait to play in front of our great fans at Hawks Field in six months.”

The 2024 slate includes five 2023 NCAA Tournament participants in Big Ten regular-season and tournament champion Maryland, Southland Conference regular-season and tournament champion Nicholls and at-large selections Indiana, Iowa and Texas Tech.

The Huskers begin the 56-game campaign in one of college baseball’s premier events at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. 16-18) at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Nebraska opens the season against Baylor, before taking on Texas Tech and Oklahoma.

The following two weekends, Nebraska treks to Phoenix and Charleston, S.C., for consecutive four-game series at Grand Canyon (Feb. 22-25) and College of Charleston (Feb. 29-Mar. 3).

NU gets an early jump on its home slate and plays 11 of its next 13 games at Hawks Field. The Huskers open the home schedule with a three-game series against South Alabama (March 8-10). After a quick trip to Wichita for a pair of midweek games at Wichita State (March 12-13), the Big Red return home for an eight-game homestand.

The Huskers begin the homestand with a three-game set against Nicholls (March 15-17) before midweek visits from Omaha (March 19) and North Dakota State (March 20). NU wraps up non-conference action before league play by hosting New Mexico State (March 22-24) and traveling to K-State (March 26).

Nebraska opens Big Ten play on the road at Northwestern (March 28-30) before a midweek visit to Creighton (April 2) and a home series with Ohio State (April 5-7).

The Big Red visit Kansas (April 9) and make the trip to Rutgers (April 12-14), followed by a stretch of eight consecutive home games beginning with Creighton (April 16).

NU welcomes Maryland (April 19-21) to Hawks Field and takes on Kansas (April 23) in a midweek return visit before wrapping up the homestand with Iowa (April 26-28).

The Huskers step out of Big Ten action with midweek contests at Creighton (April 30) and against K-State (May 1) in Lincoln, followed by a trip to Minnesota (May 3-5).

Nebraska hosts South Dakota State (May 8) and concludes the regular-season slate with a home series against Indiana (May 10-12) and a visit to Michigan State (May 16-18) in the final weekend of Big Ten play.&nbsp;

Charles Schwab Field in Omaha will be the setting for the Big Ten Tournament for the seventh time, having previously been the site in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. The 2024 event runs May 21-26, and the tournament champion advances to the NCAA Tournament with the league’s automatic bid.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsHead coach Will Bolt announced the 2024 baseball schedule Wednesday, which features 27 home games at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park for the Huskers.“We are really excited about the 2024 season and slate of games on the schedule,” Bolt said. “The Big Ten continues to improve every year and our non-conference matchups will help us get ready for league play. I’m looking forward to our home schedule this year and can’t wait to play in front of our great fans at Hawks Field in six months.”The 2024 slate includes five 2023 NCAA Tournament participants in Big Ten regular-season and tournament champion Maryland, Southland Conference regular-season and tournament champion Nicholls and at-large selections Indiana, Iowa and Texas Tech.The Huskers begin the 56-game campaign in one of college baseball’s premier events at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. 16-18) at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Nebraska opens the season against Baylor, before taking on Texas Tech and Oklahoma.The following two weekends, Nebraska treks to Phoenix and Charleston, S.C., for consecutive four-game series at Grand Canyon (Feb. 22-25) and College of Charleston (Feb. 29-Mar. 3).NU gets an early jump on its home slate and plays 11 of its next 13 games at Hawks Field. The Huskers open the home schedule with a three-game series against South Alabama (March 8-10). After a quick trip to Wichita for a pair of midweek games at Wichita State (March 12-13), the Big Red return home for an eight-game homestand.The Huskers begin the homestand with a three-game set against Nicholls (March 15-17) before midweek visits from Omaha (March 19) and North Dakota State (March 20). NU wraps up non-conference action before league play by hosting New Mexico State (March 22-24) and traveling to K-State (March 26).Nebraska opens Big Ten play on the road at Northwestern (March 28-30) before a midweek visit to Creighton (April 2) and a home series with Ohio State (April 5-7).The Big Red visit Kansas (April 9) and make the trip to Rutgers (April 12-14), followed by a stretch of eight consecutive home games beginning with Creighton (April 16).NU welcomes Maryland (April 19-21) to Hawks Field and takes on Kansas (April 23) in a midweek return visit before wrapping up the homestand with Iowa (April 26-28).The Huskers step out of Big Ten action with midweek contests at Creighton (April 30) and against K-State (May 1) in Lincoln, followed by a trip to Minnesota (May 3-5).Nebraska hosts South Dakota State (May 8) and concludes the regular-season slate with a home series against Indiana (May 10-12) and a visit to Michigan State (May 16-18) in the final weekend of Big Ten play.&nbsp;Charles Schwab Field in Omaha will be the setting for the Big Ten Tournament for the seventh time, having previously been the site in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. The 2024 event runs May 21-26, and the tournament champion advances to the NCAA Tournament with the league’s automatic bid.

Huskers unveil 2024 Baseball schedule

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Class A Girls Golf District assignments 

Story by NPCC Athletic&nbsp;Communications

North Platte Community College men's golf team returned to the links for the Pinnacle Bank Raider Invitational on Tuesday. The Knights finished eighth amongst eleven teams at the Elks Country Club in Columbus.

David Winkelmann&nbsp;improved upon his best collegiate round, shooting a 79 on the day.&nbsp;Jayden Jones&nbsp;shot eight over through 18 holes, while&nbsp;Cole Kramer&nbsp;rounded out the top three for North Platte with a round of 83.

Taytom Timbers,&nbsp;Caeson Clarke&nbsp;and&nbsp;Treyten York&nbsp;concluded the 18-hole tournament by finishing in the top 50 amongst collegiate players.

Knights will return to the links in Council Bluffs, Iowa for the two-day Bent Tree Classic beginning on Sept. 25.

North PlatteT23.&nbsp;David Winkelmann&nbsp;– 79 (+7)

T42.&nbsp;Taytom Timbers&nbsp;– 85 (+13)

T48.&nbsp;Caeson Clarke&nbsp;– 86 (+14)

T54.&nbsp;Joseph Villani&nbsp;– 89 (+17)

Team Standings:Southeast - 295 (+7)

Story by NPCC Athletic&nbsp;CommunicationsNorth Platte Community College men's golf team returned to the links for the Pinnacle Bank Raider Invitational on Tuesday. The Knights finished eighth amongst eleven teams at the Elks Country Club in Columbus.David Winkelmann&nbsp;improved upon his best collegiate round, shooting a 79 on the day.&nbsp;Jayden Jones&nbsp;shot eight over through 18 holes, while&nbsp;Cole Kramer&nbsp;rounded out the top three for North Platte with a round of 83.Taytom Timbers,&nbsp;Caeson Clarke&nbsp;and&nbsp;Treyten York&nbsp;concluded the 18-hole tournament by finishing in the top 50 amongst collegiate players.Knights will return to the links in Council Bluffs, Iowa for the two-day Bent Tree Classic beginning on Sept. 25.North PlatteT23.&nbsp;David Winkelmann&nbsp;– 79 (+7)T25.&nbsp;Jayden Jones&nbsp;– 80 (+8)T39.&nbsp;Cole Kramer&nbsp;– 83 (+11)T42.&nbsp;Taytom Timbers&nbsp;– 85 (+13)T48.&nbsp;Caeson Clarke&nbsp;– 86 (+14)T48.&nbsp;Treyten York&nbsp;– 86 (+14)T54.&nbsp;Joseph Villani&nbsp;– 89 (+17)T56.&nbsp;Teagun Boen&nbsp;– 94 (+22)Team Standings:Southeast - 295 (+7)Northeast – 300 (+12)Doane "B" – 308 (+20)Mount Marty "A" – 318 (+30)Central CC – 322 (+34)Hastings "B" – 324 (+36)Hastings "C" – 329 (+41)North Platte – 330 (+42)Mount Marty "B" – 358 (+70)Doane "C" – 373 (+85)Union College – 409 (+121)

Knights finish eighth at Pinnacle Bank Raider Invitational

1.Austin Carrera&nbsp;16:07.50&nbsp;Hastings

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>2.Diego Chojolan&nbsp;16:51.10&nbsp;Hastings

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>3.Aiden Hawks&nbsp;17:03.40&nbsp;North Platte

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10915/cross-country"></a>4.Nikolas Schrock&nbsp;17:06.60&nbsp;Holdrege

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10849/cross-country"></a>5.Rian Teets&nbsp;17:11.00&nbsp;North Platte

1.Sophia Reynolds&nbsp;20:09.40&nbsp;Hastings

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>2.Xiamora Lagunas&nbsp;20:32.30&nbsp;Hastings

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>3.Jada Hothan&nbsp;20:47.30&nbsp;North Platte

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10915/cross-country"></a>4.Jaelyn Witter&nbsp;20:51.70&nbsp;Kearney Catholic

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10860/cross-country"></a>5.Mylee Mick&nbsp;21:32.90&nbsp;Hastings

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>6.Lachelle Benitez Cedillo&nbsp;21:34.00&nbsp;North Platte

116 Grand Island Central Catholic&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Boys Varsity results:</h2>1.Austin Carrera&nbsp;16:07.50&nbsp;Hastings<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>2.Diego Chojolan&nbsp;16:51.10&nbsp;Hastings<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>3.Aiden Hawks&nbsp;17:03.40&nbsp;North Platte<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10915/cross-country"></a>4.Nikolas Schrock&nbsp;17:06.60&nbsp;Holdrege<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10849/cross-country"></a>5.Rian Teets&nbsp;17:11.00&nbsp;North Platte<h2>Girls Varsity results:</h2>1.Sophia Reynolds&nbsp;20:09.40&nbsp;Hastings<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>2.Xiamora Lagunas&nbsp;20:32.30&nbsp;Hastings<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>3.Jada Hothan&nbsp;20:47.30&nbsp;North Platte<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10915/cross-country"></a>4.Jaelyn Witter&nbsp;20:51.70&nbsp;Kearney Catholic<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10860/cross-country"></a>5.Mylee Mick&nbsp;21:32.90&nbsp;Hastings<a href="https://www.athletic.net/team/10841/cross-country"></a>6.Lachelle Benitez Cedillo&nbsp;21:34.00&nbsp;North Platte<h2>Girls team scores:</h2>15 Hastings32 North Platte37 Kearney Catholic82 Adams central128 Lexington<h2>Boys team scores:</h2>&nbsp;23 North Platte24 Hastings&nbsp;34 Holdrege96 Lexington97 Adams Central111 Kearney Catholic116 Grand Island Central Catholic&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bulldogs finish strong at Adams Central Cross Country Invitational

Leyton def. Garden County, 25-14, 25-23 (2-0)

Bayard def. Garden County, 25-23, 25-17 (2-0)

Gothenburg def. Hastings, 25-13, 25-17, 25-22 (3-0)

Maywood-Hayes Center def. Arthur County, 25-20, 25-17 (2-0)

Maywood-Hayes Center def. Hi-Line, 25-18, 25-19 (2-0)

Ogallala def. Holdrege, 25-15, 20-25, 25-21 (2-1)

Overton def. Brady, 25-16, 25-13, 25-14 (3-0)

Sidney def. Chase County, 25-23, 25-18, 25-14 (3-0)

Wallace def. Paxton, 25-19, 21-25, 26-24 (2-1)

Wallace def. Potter-Dix, 25-16, 25-20 (2-0)

Wauneta-Palisade def. Potter-Dix, 25-15, 25-18 (2-0)

Paxton def. Wauneta-Palisade, 25-16, 25-19 (2-0)

<h2>Softball</h2>Cozad 13, Chase County 0Gering 10, Chadron 4Hershey 10, Bayard 4Hershey 5, Bayard 2North Platte 15, McCook 1&nbsp;<h2>Volleyball</h2>Leyton def. Garden County, 25-14, 25-23 (2-0)Bayard def. Garden County, 25-23, 25-17 (2-0)Gothenburg def. Hastings, 25-13, 25-17, 25-22 (3-0)Maywood-Hayes Center def. Arthur County, 25-20, 25-17 (2-0)Maywood-Hayes Center def. Hi-Line, 25-18, 25-19 (2-0)Holdrege def. Cozad, 25-16, 25-19 (2-0)Ogallala def. Cozad, 25-18, 25-10 (2-0)Ogallala def. Holdrege, 25-15, 20-25, 25-21 (2-1)Overton def. Brady, 25-16, 25-13, 25-14 (3-0)Sidney def. Chase County, 25-23, 25-18, 25-14 (3-0)Wallace def. Paxton, 25-19, 21-25, 26-24 (2-1)Wallace def. Potter-Dix, 25-16, 25-20 (2-0)Wauneta-Palisade def. Potter-Dix, 25-15, 25-18 (2-0)Paxton def. Wauneta-Palisade, 25-16, 25-19 (2-0)

Area scores from 9-19

Hamish Murray earned the first top-10 finish of his Husker career by tying for ninth individually at 211 (-2) to lead the Nebraska men's golf team at the Bearcat Invitational on Tuesday.

Murray, a junior transfer from Sydney, Australia by way of NCAA Division II Cameron (Okla.) University, closed his first tournament for the Big Red with a final-round 73 (+2) on the par-71, 7,279-yard layout at the Coldstream Country Club in Cincinnati. Murray's score over the final 18 holes followed back-to-back rounds of 69 (-2) on Monday for the Huskers.

Harry Crockett, a junior from Oxted, England, carded Nebraska's best round on Tuesday with a 72 (+1) to tie for 30th at 216 (+3) in the 90-player field in Cincinnati.

Senior Reed Malleck (York, Neb.) tied for 40th at 218 (+5), while fellow senior Gentry Scheve matched Malleck's final-round 75 on Tuesday to complete Nebraska's team score. Scheve (Emporia, Kan.) finished 71st at 224 (+11), while fifth-year senior Will Marshall tied for 67th at 223 (+10), including a final-round 76.

Nebraska slipped to 11th in the tight team standings at 865 (+13) with a final-round 295. The Huskers finished just two shots back of Virginia Tech and Little Rock (863) in a tie for eighth and one stroke behind Southern Miss (864) in 10th.&nbsp;

Chattanooga produced Tuesday's best team round with a 279 (-5) to pull away for the team championship with a three-round score of 838 (-14). The Mocs defeated Louisville by eight strokes (846), while BYU finished third at 849 (-3). The hosts from Cincinnati took fourth at 852 (E).

Louisville's Sebastian Moss claimed medalist honors with a three-round total of 201 (-12) that included a sizzling final-round 65 (-6). Cincinnati's Connor McNeely took second at 205 (-8), while Chattanooga's Paul Conroy finished third at 206 (-7).

Nebraska returns to action at the Badger Invitational in Wisconsin (Oct. 1-3).

Bearcat InvitationalSept. 18-19, 2023Coldstream Country Club (Cincinnati, Ohio)Par 71, 7,279 Yards)

Final Team Results1. Chattanooga - 276-283-279=838 (-14)

7. Middle Tennessee - 281-283-295=859 (+7)

T8. Virginia Tech - 289-288-286=863 (+11)

10. Southern Miss - 293-282-289=864 (+12)

14. Arkansas State - 293-294-283=870 (+18)

15. Illinois State - 290-296-287=873 (+21)

Final Individual Results1. Sebastian Moss, Louisville - 67-69-65=201 (-12)

2. Connor McNeely, Cincinnati - 65-68-72=205 (-8)

3. Paul Conroy, Chattanooga - 68-70-68=206 (-7)

4. Samuel Espinosa-Trueba, Chattanooga - 69-70-69=208 (-5)

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsHamish Murray earned the first top-10 finish of his Husker career by tying for ninth individually at 211 (-2) to lead the Nebraska men's golf team at the Bearcat Invitational on Tuesday.Murray, a junior transfer from Sydney, Australia by way of NCAA Division II Cameron (Okla.) University, closed his first tournament for the Big Red with a final-round 73 (+2) on the par-71, 7,279-yard layout at the Coldstream Country Club in Cincinnati. Murray's score over the final 18 holes followed back-to-back rounds of 69 (-2) on Monday for the Huskers.Harry Crockett, a junior from Oxted, England, carded Nebraska's best round on Tuesday with a 72 (+1) to tie for 30th at 216 (+3) in the 90-player field in Cincinnati.Senior Reed Malleck (York, Neb.) tied for 40th at 218 (+5), while fellow senior Gentry Scheve matched Malleck's final-round 75 on Tuesday to complete Nebraska's team score. Scheve (Emporia, Kan.) finished 71st at 224 (+11), while fifth-year senior Will Marshall tied for 67th at 223 (+10), including a final-round 76.Nebraska slipped to 11th in the tight team standings at 865 (+13) with a final-round 295. The Huskers finished just two shots back of Virginia Tech and Little Rock (863) in a tie for eighth and one stroke behind Southern Miss (864) in 10th.&nbsp;Chattanooga produced Tuesday's best team round with a 279 (-5) to pull away for the team championship with a three-round score of 838 (-14). The Mocs defeated Louisville by eight strokes (846), while BYU finished third at 849 (-3). The hosts from Cincinnati took fourth at 852 (E).Louisville's Sebastian Moss claimed medalist honors with a three-round total of 201 (-12) that included a sizzling final-round 65 (-6). Cincinnati's Connor McNeely took second at 205 (-8), while Chattanooga's Paul Conroy finished third at 206 (-7).Nebraska returns to action at the Badger Invitational in Wisconsin (Oct. 1-3).Bearcat InvitationalSept. 18-19, 2023Coldstream Country Club (Cincinnati, Ohio)Par 71, 7,279 Yards)Final Team Results1. Chattanooga - 276-283-279=838 (-14)2. Louisville - 286-277-283=846 (-6)3. BYU - 281-287-281=849 (-3)4. Cincinnati - 277-280-295=852 (E)5. FGCU - 288-285-283=856 (+4)6. UNC Greensboro - 282-289-286=857 (+5)7. Middle Tennessee - 281-283-295=859 (+7)T8. Little Rock - 288-295-280=863 (+11)T8. Virginia Tech - 289-288-286=863 (+11)10. Southern Miss - 293-282-289=864 (+12)11. Nebraska - 286-284-295=865 (+13)12. UCF - 285-295-287=867 (+15)13. Jacksonville - 292-287-289=868 (+16)14. Arkansas State - 293-294-283=870 (+18)15. Illinois State - 290-296-287=873 (+21)16. Sam Houston - 304-289-283=876 (+24)17. Memphis - 286-292-299=877 (+25)Final Individual Results1. Sebastian Moss, Louisville - 67-69-65=201 (-12)2. Connor McNeely, Cincinnati - 65-68-72=205 (-8)3. Paul Conroy, Chattanooga - 68-70-68=206 (-7)4. Samuel Espinosa-Trueba, Chattanooga - 69-70-69=208 (-5)T5. Filip Raza, Jacksonville - 70-71-68=209 (-4)T5. Peter Kim, BYU - 68-73-68=209 (-4)8. Sebastian Gamboa, FGCU - 75-67-68=210 (-3)T9. William McDonald, Cincinnati - 72-69-70=211 (-2)T9. Zac Jones, BYU - 68-73-70=211 (-2)T9. Symon Balbin, UNC Greensboro - 67-73-71=211 (-2)T9. Jack Tanner, Memphis - 70-69-72=211 (-2)T9. Hamish Murray, Nebraska - 69-69-73=211 (-2)T9. Garret Ebbert, UCF - 68-70-73=211 (-2)Nebraska IndividualsT9. Hamish Murray - 69-69-73=211 (-2)T30. Harry Crockett - 71-73-72=216 (+3)T40. Reed Malleck - 74-69-75=218 (+5)T67. Will Marshall - 72-75-76=223 (+10)71. Gentry Scheve - 76-73-75=224 (+11)