WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are "building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.

Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each other and the great city you represent.” He also praised the team for their charitable work off the field, saying, “as these guys know about football, they know about life and how to use their platform to make a difference. ”

Biden joked that first lady Jill Biden, a “rabid” Philadelphia fan, is still not over the dramatic end to the game, which included a controversial holding penalty against the Eagles that set the Chiefs up for their game-winning field goal. The president added, “I have to be careful what I say today,” even thoughhis wife was out of the country.

Biden led the crowd in a moment of silence to mark the death Sunday of Norma Hunt, wife of the late team founder Lamar Hunt, saying he was sending “our condolences to the entire Hunt family.”

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the game's most valuable player, and tight end Travis Kelce presented Biden with a personalized Kansas City Chiefs jersey before posing for a team photo with the president.

Before the ceremony, the team was given a tour of the White House.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are "building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.(Click below to watch the ceremony)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWhiteHouse%2Fvideos%2F128853000214485%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=48" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each other and the great city you represent.” He also praised the team for their charitable work off the field, saying, “as these guys know about football, they know about life and how to use their platform to make a difference. ”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The celebration of the <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> Super Bowl victory continues! I&#39;m happy to be in D.C. today to congratulate the team in person — and I was lucky enough to get MVP <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> to sign my football with <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>! 🏈 <a href="https://t.co/66pFyiwqks">pic.twitter.com/66pFyiwqks</a>&mdash; Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovLauraKelly/status/1665843404159287296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A HUGE welcome to the SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS, the Kansas City <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href="https://t.co/6m0uTSZGxu">pic.twitter.com/6m0uTSZGxu</a>&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1665900083550773248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Biden joked that first lady Jill Biden, a “rabid” Philadelphia fan, is still not over the dramatic end to the game, which included a controversial holding penalty against the Eagles that set the Chiefs up for their game-winning field goal. The president added, “I have to be careful what I say today,” even thoughhis wife was out of the country.Biden led the crowd in a moment of silence to mark the death Sunday of Norma Hunt, wife of the late team founder Lamar Hunt, saying he was sending “our condolences to the entire Hunt family.”Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the game's most valuable player, and tight end Travis Kelce presented Biden with a personalized Kansas City Chiefs jersey before posing for a team photo with the president.Before the ceremony, the team was given a tour of the White House.

🎥 Biden hosts Super Bowl champs at the White House

Story by Nebraska Pro Volleyball Communications

In cooperation with the <a href="https://www.provolleyball.com/">Pro Volleyball Federation</a>, Nebraska Pro Volleyball is bringing a women’s professional
to Omaha. Today, the Omaha-based team, led by Head Coach Shelton
Collier, announced the first two player signings, securing Sydney Hilley, a
6’0” setter who led Wisconsin to a national championship&nbsp;and Gina
Mancuso-Prososki, a 6’1” outside hitter who was an All American with the
Nebraska&nbsp;Huskers.

Mancuso-Prososki, a native of
Bellevue, Neb., is a renowned volleyball player and Nebraska Huskers alumna,
Class of 2013, with 10 years of professional play and coaching experience. 

“Nebraska Pro Volleyball’s
leadership made a wonderful decision designating Gina as Omaha’s first
franchise player,” said Head Coach Collier. “Gina is coming off a strong
season playing in the international professional league in Puerto Rico and will
certainly add value to our Omaha team in many ways both on and off the court.
She is the ideal player for this important position as a franchise player.”

As a franchise player,
Mancuso-Prososki will be involved in additional team activities to include team
promotion. Head Coach Collier added, “Gina is a popular player and
award-winning former Husker residing here in Omaha. She has an engaging
personality and vibe that will allow her to excel as she is involved with a
wide range of promotional and team-building activities between now and the
start of our season in early 2024.”&nbsp;

Mancuso-Prososki has competed at the
highest level professionally, winning a Bronze Medal in the Champions League
facing some of the top players in the world, most recently in Puerto
Rico.&nbsp; She holds 2 League and 2 Cup Championships. During her 4-year
career at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Mancuso-Prososki earned spots on the
American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All American First &amp; Second
Teams, she twice earned All-Big Ten First Team spots and the Senior CLASS
Award, among many others. After graduating from Nebraska, where she earned
First-Team AVCA All-American honors in 2011 and AVCA Second-Team All-American
honors in 2012. Mancuso-Prososki also played in Azerbaijan’s Rabita Baku and
Germany’s Dresdner SC where she won titles in all three leagues. Mancuso also
played for Team USA’s youth teams.

Mancuso-Prososki comes from an
athletic family. Her father, Mike Mancuso, played quarterback for the Dallas
Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers in the NFL, and her older sister, Dani
Mancuso-Helu, also played volleyball for the Huskers and later became a
professional player.

“I am absolutely thrilled to accept
this position for the city and team of Omaha, my hometown,” said Mancuso-Prososki.
“Being chosen in the first-ever major professional women’s volleyball league in
the United States is an incredible honor with immense significance, pride and
excitement. It’s been a smooth and fun process with Head Coach Collier leading
the way and working with him on building a championship team. I can’t wait for
Team Omaha to showcase our skills, inspire young athletes, and contribute to
the growth of women’s volleyball in the country while also bringing some new
entertainment to Omaha at the same time. After meeting with team leadership, my
confidence level in this organization has only increased and I can already tell
this is going to be a successful, crazy cool experience with this group of
people. This is a dream come true!”

Head Coach Collier, when asked about the possibility of Nebraska icon and 2021
Olympic MVP, Jordan Larson, being considered as the team’s first
franchise player, shared, “I have the ultimate appreciation of Jordan as a
person and as a player, and I have a very clear stance in terms of her and the
Omaha team. Jordan recently returned from a lengthy and demanding season in
Italy, and it is most important for her to have whatever time she wants and
needs to relax, decompress, and evaluate her future opportunities. We are aware
a top priority for her is to be well prepared in every way possible for the
2024 Olympics. At some point, on her own terms, I believe she will make
decisions on her future plans, and if down the road Jordan were to decide she would
like to play for Omaha in our inaugural season, we will be here for her and
welcome her with enthusiasm.”

The Omaha team also signed NCAA
National Championship Setter Sydney Hilley. Hilley was born and raised
in Brooklyn Park, Minn., and was a setter for the University of Wisconsin,
Class of 2021. She has been playing professionally since college
graduation.&nbsp;

“We hear about NFL football coaches
who openly discuss the importance of having an elite quarterback as an
essential component of considering a head coaching position with certain
organizations,” said Head Coach Collier. “Having Sydney already
committed to Omaha before I interviewed for the position was an important part
of accepting the challenge of building a championship team here in Omaha.
Sydney has many impressive personal qualities and volleyball skills, and having
a high-level setter who has already led teams to championships on the biggest
stage is a huge plus as we look forward to building the team around her and her
leadership. She is extremely bright, has an impressive skill set, and has
charisma to rally a team to exceptional performances. We are proud to feature
she and Gina as our first two Omaha Team signees.”

While at University of Wisconsin,
Hilley led the Badgers to 3 Big Ten Championships and their first program
National Title. Hilley was the All Time Assist Leader at the University of
Wisconsin. Hilley has an immense list of accolades including 5x AVCA All-American,
three of which she was First team All-American. Hilley also earned Big Ten
Setter of the Year three times, the Senior CLASS Award, and was a Sullivan
Award Finalist. After graduating college, Hilley played professionally in
Turkey for Vakif-Bank S.K., in Puerto Rico for Manatí, and with Athlete’s
Unlimited. 

“I am absolutely thrilled to be
joining the Pro Volleyball Federation team in Omaha,” said Hilley.
“Nebraska fans are known for their immense passion and unwavering dedication to
volleyball. Their support will undoubtedly be a tremendous source of motivation
for me and the team. I can't wait to give my all and make them proud. Together,
we will create something truly special in Omaha.”

Hilley added. “The coach, the players, and the fans are tough to
beat. Coach Collier is already so respected by each of the players for not only
his consistent success as a coach, but because he fights for his players and
makes them feel valued and supported. It says a lot about Coach Collier that he
can put together a growing roster of some of the best volleyball talent out
there in such a short time while emphasizing the importance of character and
culture in this program.

The Omaha-based team announced Shelton
Collier as Head Coach last week. Head Coach Collier is revered for his
knowledge of the game and respect for players, and brings more than 40 years of
coaching experience and coaching education at the national, international and
Olympic levels to the Omaha team.

The Pro Volleyball Federation is
expected to launch its first season in early 2024. Six of the markets have been
announced: Omaha, Atlanta, San Diego, Orlando, Grand Rapids and Columbus. 

Nebraska Pro Volleyball aims to be
the premier home of women’s volleyball throughout the world. The Omaha-based
team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneurs Danny
White and Chris Erickson, Co-Founders of City+Ventures, an investment and
business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha. Having been named
one of the fastest growing companies in Nebraska and the U.S., City+Ventures
pursues opportunities focused on investing in people and communities. For more
information, visit <a href="http://www.city-ventures.com">city-ventures.com</a>.

As an international household name
with more than 100 million followers across popular social media platforms,
Derulo has sold more than 250 million singles worldwide, achieving 15 platinum
singles. He joins Taylor Swift, Elton John, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson,
Britney Spears, Maroon 5, and Christina Aguilera as the only artists in history
to achieve a #1 single on U.S. Pop Radio in three decades. Those wishing to be
a part of Nebraska Pro Volleyball can email <a href="mailto:jrwang@city-ventures.com">jrwang@city-ventures.com</a>.

ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL
FEDERATION&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation is REAL
pro volleyball and the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North
America. Pro Volleyball Federation will begin play in January 2024 with world
class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball
players and elite players from around the world. Our entire focus is on
ensuring that our level and quality of play, our treatment of players, the
quality of our event presentations, and our day-to-day fan experience is world
class and the very best offered in North America.&nbsp;Those wishing to become
a part of Pro Volleyball Federation, whether as a player, coach, team owner,
investor, sponsor, vendor, media company, or host venue, can email <a href="mailto:info@provolleyball.com">info@provolleyball.com</a>.

Story by Nebraska Pro Volleyball CommunicationsIn cooperation with the <a href="https://www.provolleyball.com/">Pro Volleyball Federation</a>, Nebraska Pro Volleyball is bringing a women’s professional
to Omaha. Today, the Omaha-based team, led by Head Coach Shelton
Collier, announced the first two player signings, securing Sydney Hilley, a
6’0” setter who led Wisconsin to a national championship&nbsp;and Gina
Mancuso-Prososki, a 6’1” outside hitter who was an All American with the
Nebraska&nbsp;Huskers.Mancuso-Prososki, a native of
Bellevue, Neb., is a renowned volleyball player and Nebraska Huskers alumna,
Class of 2013, with 10 years of professional play and coaching experience. “Nebraska Pro Volleyball’s
leadership made a wonderful decision designating Gina as Omaha’s first
franchise player,” said Head Coach Collier. “Gina is coming off a strong
season playing in the international professional league in Puerto Rico and will
certainly add value to our Omaha team in many ways both on and off the court.
She is the ideal player for this important position as a franchise player.”As a franchise player,
Mancuso-Prososki will be involved in additional team activities to include team
promotion. Head Coach Collier added, “Gina is a popular player and
award-winning former Husker residing here in Omaha. She has an engaging
personality and vibe that will allow her to excel as she is involved with a
wide range of promotional and team-building activities between now and the
start of our season in early 2024.”&nbsp; Mancuso-Prososki has competed at the
highest level professionally, winning a Bronze Medal in the Champions League
facing some of the top players in the world, most recently in Puerto
Rico.&nbsp; She holds 2 League and 2 Cup Championships. During her 4-year
career at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Mancuso-Prososki earned spots on the
American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All American First &amp; Second
Teams, she twice earned All-Big Ten First Team spots and the Senior CLASS
Award, among many others. After graduating from Nebraska, where she earned
First-Team AVCA All-American honors in 2011 and AVCA Second-Team All-American
honors in 2012. Mancuso-Prososki also played in Azerbaijan’s Rabita Baku and
Germany’s Dresdner SC where she won titles in all three leagues. Mancuso also
played for Team USA’s youth teams.Mancuso-Prososki comes from an
athletic family. Her father, Mike Mancuso, played quarterback for the Dallas
Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers in the NFL, and her older sister, Dani
Mancuso-Helu, also played volleyball for the Huskers and later became a
professional player.“I am absolutely thrilled to accept
this position for the city and team of Omaha, my hometown,” said Mancuso-Prososki.
“Being chosen in the first-ever major professional women’s volleyball league in
the United States is an incredible honor with immense significance, pride and
excitement. It’s been a smooth and fun process with Head Coach Collier leading
the way and working with him on building a championship team. I can’t wait for
Team Omaha to showcase our skills, inspire young athletes, and contribute to
the growth of women’s volleyball in the country while also bringing some new
entertainment to Omaha at the same time. After meeting with team leadership, my
confidence level in this organization has only increased and I can already tell
this is going to be a successful, crazy cool experience with this group of
people. This is a dream come true!” Head Coach Collier, when asked about the possibility of Nebraska icon and 2021
Olympic MVP, Jordan Larson, being considered as the team’s first
franchise player, shared, “I have the ultimate appreciation of Jordan as a
person and as a player, and I have a very clear stance in terms of her and the
Omaha team. Jordan recently returned from a lengthy and demanding season in
Italy, and it is most important for her to have whatever time she wants and
needs to relax, decompress, and evaluate her future opportunities. We are aware
a top priority for her is to be well prepared in every way possible for the
2024 Olympics. At some point, on her own terms, I believe she will make
decisions on her future plans, and if down the road Jordan were to decide she would
like to play for Omaha in our inaugural season, we will be here for her and
welcome her with enthusiasm.”The Omaha team also signed NCAA
National Championship Setter Sydney Hilley. Hilley was born and raised
in Brooklyn Park, Minn., and was a setter for the University of Wisconsin,
Class of 2021. She has been playing professionally since college
graduation.&nbsp; “We hear about NFL football coaches
who openly discuss the importance of having an elite quarterback as an
essential component of considering a head coaching position with certain
organizations,” said Head Coach Collier. “Having Sydney already
committed to Omaha before I interviewed for the position was an important part
of accepting the challenge of building a championship team here in Omaha.
Sydney has many impressive personal qualities and volleyball skills, and having
a high-level setter who has already led teams to championships on the biggest
stage is a huge plus as we look forward to building the team around her and her
leadership. She is extremely bright, has an impressive skill set, and has
charisma to rally a team to exceptional performances. We are proud to feature
she and Gina as our first two Omaha Team signees.” While at University of Wisconsin,
Hilley led the Badgers to 3 Big Ten Championships and their first program
National Title. Hilley was the All Time Assist Leader at the University of
Wisconsin. Hilley has an immense list of accolades including 5x AVCA All-American,
three of which she was First team All-American. Hilley also earned Big Ten
Setter of the Year three times, the Senior CLASS Award, and was a Sullivan
Award Finalist. After graduating college, Hilley played professionally in
Turkey for Vakif-Bank S.K., in Puerto Rico for Manatí, and with Athlete’s
Unlimited. “I am absolutely thrilled to be
joining the Pro Volleyball Federation team in Omaha,” said Hilley.
“Nebraska fans are known for their immense passion and unwavering dedication to
volleyball. Their support will undoubtedly be a tremendous source of motivation
for me and the team. I can't wait to give my all and make them proud. Together,
we will create something truly special in Omaha.”Hilley added. “The coach, the players, and the fans are tough to
beat. Coach Collier is already so respected by each of the players for not only
his consistent success as a coach, but because he fights for his players and
makes them feel valued and supported. It says a lot about Coach Collier that he
can put together a growing roster of some of the best volleyball talent out
there in such a short time while emphasizing the importance of character and
culture in this program. The Omaha-based team announced Shelton
Collier as Head Coach last week. Head Coach Collier is revered for his
knowledge of the game and respect for players, and brings more than 40 years of
coaching experience and coaching education at the national, international and
Olympic levels to the Omaha team.The Pro Volleyball Federation is
expected to launch its first season in early 2024. Six of the markets have been
announced: Omaha, Atlanta, San Diego, Orlando, Grand Rapids and Columbus. ABOUT NEBRASKA PRO VOLLEYBALLNebraska Pro Volleyball aims to be
the premier home of women’s volleyball throughout the world. The Omaha-based
team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneurs Danny
White and Chris Erickson, Co-Founders of City+Ventures, an investment and
business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha. Having been named
one of the fastest growing companies in Nebraska and the U.S., City+Ventures
pursues opportunities focused on investing in people and communities. For more
information, visit <a href="http://www.city-ventures.com">city-ventures.com</a>.As an international household name
with more than 100 million followers across popular social media platforms,
Derulo has sold more than 250 million singles worldwide, achieving 15 platinum
singles. He joins Taylor Swift, Elton John, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson,
Britney Spears, Maroon 5, and Christina Aguilera as the only artists in history
to achieve a #1 single on U.S. Pop Radio in three decades. Those wishing to be
a part of Nebraska Pro Volleyball can email <a href="mailto:jrwang@city-ventures.com">jrwang@city-ventures.com</a>.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL
FEDERATION&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is REAL
pro volleyball and the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North
America. Pro Volleyball Federation will begin play in January 2024 with world
class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball
players and elite players from around the world. Our entire focus is on
ensuring that our level and quality of play, our treatment of players, the
quality of our event presentations, and our day-to-day fan experience is world
class and the very best offered in North America.&nbsp;Those wishing to become
a part of Pro Volleyball Federation, whether as a player, coach, team owner,
investor, sponsor, vendor, media company, or host venue, can email <a href="mailto:info@provolleyball.com">info@provolleyball.com</a>.

Nebraska pro volleyball announces first player signings for Omaha team

Story by Nebraskaland Day's Communication

<a>If you’re a steer wrestler, Nebraska is the place to be the third week of June.</a>

With the Buffalo Bill Rodeo going on in North Platte, the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Steer Wrestling Jackpot in Sutherland, and the Garrett Nokes Memorial Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Jackpot in McCook, there’s plenty of chances to win money in the Cornhusker state.

Dru Melvin has helped organize the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Jackpot for the past seventeen years, in part because his dad, Wayne Melvin, is one of the three for whom the memorial is named. (Melvin, Swede Swanson and Harrison Halligan, all who have passed, were good friends and competed together.)

Being a jackpot, anyone can enter, ages 18 and up, and a lot of the cowboys who will steer wrestle at North Platte come early to compete in Sutherland.

It gives steer wrestlers from across the nation more of a reason to come to Nebraska, because there are three events within 85 miles, and the chance to make seven runs: two in McCook at the Nokes Memorial, three at Melvin’s event, and two at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo.

For cowboys, competitive runs equate to chances to win money.

And if a cowboy does well at the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan, he advances to the Match of Champions, which is five more competitive runs.

“Where else can you go and run from seven to twelve steers, all within seventy miles?” Melvin said. “It’s seven chances to make money in three days, and that’s unheard of, and if you advance to the match (of champions, you could have a bonus five runs.”

The jackpot has a laidback vibe, Melvin said, in part because it’s prior to the busy summer rodeo season. “When I was rodeoing full time, it was our last fun deal before it got serious and we were gone for eight weeks.”

Cousins Rhett Witt and Tucker Ravenscroft are part of the tradition of Nebraska bulldoggers (as steer wrestlers are often called).

The young cowboys, 20 and 19 respectively, will compete at all three events.

Their mothers, Michele Mulligan-Witt and Shannon Mulligan Ravenscroft, are sisters to Nebraska steer wrestler, Sean Mulligan, a National Final Rodeo qualifier.

The young men watched their uncle Sean pro rodeo, and was around when Sean and his steer wrestling friends traveled through. “When they’d stop through, the environment was awesome,” Witt remembers. “We dreamed of being those guys, on the road all the time, getting to bulldog.”

Witt just completed his welding associates degree at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo.; Ravenscroft just finished his first year at the same school. Witt will return for two more years of college, working towards an equine science associates degree. Both men compete in college rodeo.

Witt, who is the 2020 Nebraska High School Rodeo Association steer wrestling champ, graduated from Valentine High School in 2021. Ravenscroft graduated from Cody-Kilgore High School in 2022.

Witt is in his second year of PRCA rodeo; Ravenscroft just started. The two travel together and help each other out.

Rodeo competition scratches the competitive itch both men have.

Ravenscroft was part of the Cody-Kilgore High School football team that won the 2021 six-man state title.

“I loved football,” he said, “but I love steer wrestling more.”

He considered playing college football and got some junior college offers, but rodeo won out.

“I told myself, if I make the National High School Finals Rodeo (in 2022), I’ll commit to bulldogging, and I did, and I love it. There’s no sitting on the bench in rodeo.”

Tucker’s older brother, Tyler, is also a steer wrestler but won’t compete in North Platte; he will be helping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.

While Witt and Ravenscroft are at the beginning of their rodeo careers, Dru Melvin is getting towards the end.

The 40-year-old from Hebron, Neb., has had a good rodeo career, having competed full time for years, qualifying for seven Prairie Circuit Finals, the Canadian Finals rodeo once, and two Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Now, with a fulltime job and five kids with wife Brittany, he rodeos closer to home. He’ll compete at all three events next week.

“I’m one of the old guys on the list,” he joked. “I still have fun and still have a good horse, so I feel like it’s still fun.”

The Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Memorial also includes the Ote Berry Tour Stop, a competition for those 18 and under. The Memorial is free.

The Buffalo Bill Rodeo is June 14-17 at the Wild West Arena in North Platte.

Melvin, Witt and Ravenscroft will make their first run during slack, the extra competition that doesn’t fit into the evening performances. Slack is at 8 am on June 14-15.

The evening performances begin at 8 pm on June 14-17. Tickets range in price from $11-$24 and can be purchased online at NebraskalandDays.com, at the NebraskalandDays office, and at the gate.

For more information and a complete schedule of NebraskalandDays events, visit the website or call&nbsp;the office at 308.532.7939.

Story by Nebraskaland Day's Communication<a>If you’re a steer wrestler, Nebraska is the place to be the third week of June.</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685976208250.jpeg" alt="Rhett Witt was a high school rodeo athlete (competing at the 2021 Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo) before he went pro. He will steer wrestle at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte June 14-17. Photo by Steph Miller. " />
 <figcaption>Rhett Witt was a high school rodeo athlete (competing at the 2021 Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo) before he went pro. He will steer wrestle at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte June 14-17. Photo by Steph Miller. </figcaption>
 </figure>With the Buffalo Bill Rodeo going on in North Platte, the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Steer Wrestling Jackpot in Sutherland, and the Garrett Nokes Memorial Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Jackpot in McCook, there’s plenty of chances to win money in the Cornhusker state.Dru Melvin has helped organize the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Jackpot for the past seventeen years, in part because his dad, Wayne Melvin, is one of the three for whom the memorial is named. (Melvin, Swede Swanson and Harrison Halligan, all who have passed, were good friends and competed together.)Being a jackpot, anyone can enter, ages 18 and up, and a lot of the cowboys who will steer wrestle at North Platte come early to compete in Sutherland.It gives steer wrestlers from across the nation more of a reason to come to Nebraska, because there are three events within 85 miles, and the chance to make seven runs: two in McCook at the Nokes Memorial, three at Melvin’s event, and two at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo.For cowboys, competitive runs equate to chances to win money.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685976238267.jpeg" alt="Veteran bulldogger Dru Melvin helps produce the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Memorial Steer Wrestling Jackpot and will also compete at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte. Photo by CMP Photography " />
 <figcaption>Veteran bulldogger Dru Melvin helps produce the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Memorial Steer Wrestling Jackpot and will also compete at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte. Photo by CMP Photography </figcaption>
 </figure>And if a cowboy does well at the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan, he advances to the Match of Champions, which is five more competitive runs.“Where else can you go and run from seven to twelve steers, all within seventy miles?” Melvin said. “It’s seven chances to make money in three days, and that’s unheard of, and if you advance to the match (of champions, you could have a bonus five runs.”The jackpot has a laidback vibe, Melvin said, in part because it’s prior to the busy summer rodeo season. “When I was rodeoing full time, it was our last fun deal before it got serious and we were gone for eight weeks.”Cousins Rhett Witt and Tucker Ravenscroft are part of the tradition of Nebraska bulldoggers (as steer wrestlers are often called).The young cowboys, 20 and 19 respectively, will compete at all three events.Their mothers, Michele Mulligan-Witt and Shannon Mulligan Ravenscroft, are sisters to Nebraska steer wrestler, Sean Mulligan, a National Final Rodeo qualifier.The young men watched their uncle Sean pro rodeo, and was around when Sean and his steer wrestling friends traveled through. “When they’d stop through, the environment was awesome,” Witt remembers. “We dreamed of being those guys, on the road all the time, getting to bulldog.”Witt just completed his welding associates degree at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo.; Ravenscroft just finished his first year at the same school. Witt will return for two more years of college, working towards an equine science associates degree. Both men compete in college rodeo.Witt, who is the 2020 Nebraska High School Rodeo Association steer wrestling champ, graduated from Valentine High School in 2021. Ravenscroft graduated from Cody-Kilgore High School in 2022.Witt is in his second year of PRCA rodeo; Ravenscroft just started. The two travel together and help each other out.Rodeo competition scratches the competitive itch both men have.Ravenscroft was part of the Cody-Kilgore High School football team that won the 2021 six-man state title.“I loved football,” he said, “but I love steer wrestling more.”He considered playing college football and got some junior college offers, but rodeo won out.“I told myself, if I make the National High School Finals Rodeo (in 2022), I’ll commit to bulldogging, and I did, and I love it. There’s no sitting on the bench in rodeo.”Tucker’s older brother, Tyler, is also a steer wrestler but won’t compete in North Platte; he will be helping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.While Witt and Ravenscroft are at the beginning of their rodeo careers, Dru Melvin is getting towards the end.The 40-year-old from Hebron, Neb., has had a good rodeo career, having competed full time for years, qualifying for seven Prairie Circuit Finals, the Canadian Finals rodeo once, and two Wrangler National Finals RodeoNow, with a fulltime job and five kids with wife Brittany, he rodeos closer to home. He’ll compete at all three events next week.“I’m one of the old guys on the list,” he joked. “I still have fun and still have a good horse, so I feel like it’s still fun.”The Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Memorial also includes the Ote Berry Tour Stop, a competition for those 18 and under. The Memorial is free.The Buffalo Bill Rodeo is June 14-17 at the Wild West Arena in North Platte.Melvin, Witt and Ravenscroft will make their first run during slack, the extra competition that doesn’t fit into the evening performances. Slack is at 8 am on June 14-15.The evening performances begin at 8 pm on June 14-17. Tickets range in price from $11-$24 and can be purchased online at NebraskalandDays.com, at the NebraskalandDays office, and at the gate.For more information and a complete schedule of NebraskalandDays events, visit the website or call&nbsp;the office at 308.532.7939.

Wrestling For Money

The Nebraska Shrine Bowl will begin Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at the University of Nebraska - Kearney with kickoff slated for 6:00 p.m. The game will be livestreamed on the Nebraska Shrine Bowl's official website.

The Nebraska Shrine Bowl will begin Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at the University of Nebraska - Kearney with kickoff slated for 6:00 p.m. The game will be livestreamed on the Nebraska Shrine Bowl's official website.<h2>North Team Roster:</h2><ul>
 <li>Grant Arens&nbsp;Hartington Cedar Catholic</li><li>Jonathan Barfield&nbsp;Omaha Benson</li><li>Will Benson&nbsp;Mt. Michael Benedictine</li><li>Aidan Betz&nbsp;Elkhorn</li><li>Trey Bird&nbsp;Bennington</li><li>Liam Blaser&nbsp;Columbus</li><li>Sam Boettcher&nbsp;Ord</li><li>Braxton Borer&nbsp;Columbus Lakeview</li><li>Jackson Bos&nbsp;Norfolk</li><li>Lance Brester&nbsp;Howells</li><li>CharMar Brown&nbsp;Creighton Prep</li><li>Tre’Vionne Brown&nbsp;Omaha North</li><li>Jdyn Bullion&nbsp;Bellevue West</li><li>Isaac Conner&nbsp;Bennington</li><li>Nolan Eloe&nbsp;Amherst</li><li>Zach Fox&nbsp;Wahoo</li><li>Chris Frazier&nbsp;Millard North</li><li>Maxwell Fremarek&nbsp;Columbus Lakeview</li><li>Elijah Hintz&nbsp;Battle Creek</li><li>Max Hogan&nbsp;Millard North</li><li>Victor Isele&nbsp;GI Northwest</li><li>Carter Jorth&nbsp;Elkhorn South</li><li>Kyle Kasik&nbsp;Leigh</li><li>Karter Kerkman&nbsp;Norfolk Catholic</li><li>Caleb Kinkaid&nbsp;North Platte</li><li>Zach Krajicek&nbsp;Yutan</li><li>Dane Larsen&nbsp;Blair</li><li>Colton Marsh&nbsp;Grand Island</li><li>Josiah Mobley&nbsp;Scottsbluff</li><li>Blayke Moore&nbsp;Gretna</li><li>Elliott Nottlemann&nbsp;Bancroft-Rosalie</li><li>Seagan Packet&nbsp;Blair</li><li>Za’Kye Parrott&nbsp;Omaha Burke</li><li>Alex Phelps&nbsp;Wayne</li><li>Te’shaun Porter&nbsp;Omaha North</li><li>Dawson Raabe&nbsp;Pierce</li><li>Bridger Rice&nbsp;Ord</li><li>Jackson Roberts&nbsp;Boone Central</li><li>Abram Scholting&nbsp;Pierce</li><li>Jay Steffen&nbsp;Hartington Cedar Catholic</li><li>Ethan Stuhr&nbsp;Gretna</li><li>Kolten Tilford&nbsp;North Platte</li><li>Ezra Vedral&nbsp;Creighton Prep</li><li>Cooper Weitzel&nbsp;Fremont Bergan</li><li>Jace Wheeler&nbsp;Papillion LaVIsta</li>
 </ul><h2>South Team Roster</h2><ul>
 <li>Jack Allen&nbsp;Aurora</li><li>Carson Almgren&nbsp;Omaha Gross</li><li>Dylan Bahe&nbsp;Arapahoe</li><li>Jack Baptista&nbsp;Lincoln Southwest</li><li>Ayden Barnby&nbsp;Papillion South</li><li>Treyven Beckman&nbsp;Kearney High</li><li>Antown Carter&nbsp;Boys Town</li><li>Tyler Castle&nbsp;Lincoln Pius X</li><li>Carlos Collazo&nbsp;Aurora</li><li>Jack Dahlgren&nbsp;Kearney High</li><li>Cael Dembinski&nbsp;DC West</li><li>Adam Dugger&nbsp;McCook</li><li>TJ Fitzpatrick&nbsp;Plattsmouth</li><li>Hayden Frank&nbsp;Malcolm</li><li>Ashton Gragg&nbsp;Central City</li><li>Micah Hackbart&nbsp;Seward</li><li>Jackson Hinrichs&nbsp;Holdrege</li><li>Garret Hoefs&nbsp;Lincoln Lutheran</li><li>Hudson Holloway&nbsp;Ralston</li><li>Adonis Hutchinson&nbsp;Lincoln High</li><li>Charlie Johnson&nbsp;Waverly</li><li>Eli Kehler&nbsp;McCook</li><li>Carson Kudlacek&nbsp;Hastings St. Cecilia</li><li>Jared Kuhl&nbsp;Platteview</li><li>Luke Lambert&nbsp;Ashland-Greenwood</li><li>Nate McCashland&nbsp;Lincoln Southeast</li><li>Payton McDonald&nbsp;Westside</li><li>Kegan Mountain&nbsp;Millard West</li><li>Sal Nacarelli&nbsp;Gross Catholic</li><li>Cal Newell&nbsp;Lincoln Southwest</li><li>Aiden Planer&nbsp;Lincoln East</li><li>Will Potratz&nbsp;Lincoln East</li><li>Cole Reilly&nbsp;Lincoln Lutheran</li><li>Ethan Roberts&nbsp;Bellevue East</li><li>Lance Rucker&nbsp;Millard South</li><li>Kade Seip&nbsp;Lincoln North Star</li><li>Keegan Shuler&nbsp;Hitchcock County</li><li>Cooper Skrobecki&nbsp;Waverly</li><li>Dalton Snodgrass&nbsp;York</li><li>Erza Stewart&nbsp;Platteview</li><li>Henri Supenski&nbsp;Papillion South</li><li>Barrett Van Deun&nbsp;Millard West</li><li>Kadence Velde&nbsp;York</li><li>Easton Weber&nbsp;Bruning-Davenport</li><li>Leighton Weber&nbsp;Adams Central</li>
 </ul>

2 local area athletes participating in 2023 Shrine Bowl

Story by North Platte Plainsmen Communication

With weekend storms forecast in Lincoln County throughout the weekend, the North Platte

Plainsmen announced that the June 2 Fan Fest event will be moved to July 4 and all elements will be added to

“As much as we need the rain, and it’s good for our beloved farmers and ranchers, rain is definitely not good for

baseball,” Plainsmen owner Chuck Heeman said. “With the forecast for more rain, and putting people on the

field in wet conditions, we’ve decided to make our July 4 Spectacular even bigger and better.”

The July 4 event features the only fireworks show in North Platte, an exhibition game featuring the Plainsmen

taking on the U.S. Military War Dogs active military traveling baseball team, and special jerseys to be worn by the

Plainsmen to raise funds for local military and veteran-related charities. In addition, elements from the June 2

Fan Fest, including kids’ clinics, games, prizes, and special vendors including Kona Ice and more.

As of May 31, the June 3 Family Movie Night at the Ballpark, featuring “Little Big League”, is still on schedule with

a 7:00 p.m. start time. Weather will be monitored with family and fan safety as a foremost consideration. Alerts

For more information please call the Plainsmen at 308-252-1445.

Story by North Platte Plainsmen CommunicationWith weekend storms forecast in Lincoln County throughout the weekend, the North PlattePlainsmen announced that the June 2 Fan Fest event will be moved to July 4 and all elements will be added tothe Independence Day event.“As much as we need the rain, and it’s good for our beloved farmers and ranchers, rain is definitely not good forbaseball,” Plainsmen owner Chuck Heeman said. “With the forecast for more rain, and putting people on thefield in wet conditions, we’ve decided to make our July 4 Spectacular even bigger and better.”The July 4 event features the only fireworks show in North Platte, an exhibition game featuring the Plainsmentaking on the U.S. Military War Dogs active military traveling baseball team, and special jerseys to be worn by thePlainsmen to raise funds for local military and veteran-related charities. In addition, elements from the June 2Fan Fest, including kids’ clinics, games, prizes, and special vendors including Kona Ice and more.As of May 31, the June 3 Family Movie Night at the Ballpark, featuring “Little Big League”, is still on schedule witha 7:00 p.m. start time. Weather will be monitored with family and fan safety as a foremost consideration. Alertswill be sent as needed.For more information please call the Plainsmen at 308-252-1445.

Plainsmen postpone June 2 Fan Fest, will add to July 4th event

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Nebraska will open the 2023 season with consecutive games on FOX and close the regular season with a Black Friday appearance on CBS. Those television arrangements were part of an announcement Wednesday afternoon of game times and TV networks for six of the Huskers’ 2023 games.

The Huskers open with road games at Minnesota (Aug. 31) and Colorado (Sept. 9) with both of those games set for FOX. Nebraska’s season opener at Minnesota will kick off at 7 p.m. (central) on Thursday evening in Minneapolis. Pre-game coverage from Minneapolis will begin on Fox at 6:30 p.m. A week later, the Huskers will renew their rivalry with Colorado with an 11 a.m. central (10 a.m. MDT) kickoff at Colorado as part of the network’s Big Noon Kickoff package.&nbsp; FOX will also originate its Big Noon pre-game show from Boulder.

The Huskers will close the regular season with their annual Black Friday matchup with Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24. Nebraska will play host to its border rivals with kickoff set for 11 a.m. (central) and TV coverage by CBS. This is Nebraska’s first scheduled CBS game since the 2009 Gator Bowl and Nebraska’s first-regular season game on CBS since a Nov. 23, 1990, game at Oklahoma.&nbsp; CBS is one of the Big Ten’s new television partners beginning with the 2023 season.

Nebraska learned game times for three additional 2023 games, including two home games at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers’ home opener against Northern Illinois on Sept. 16 will kick off at 6 p.m. (central) and will be aired on FS1. Nebraska’s Homecoming contest against Purdue will be a day-time contest with kickoff at either 11 a.m., 2:30 or 3 p.m., with the kickoff time and television network to be finalized later.

The Huskers’ game at Illinois on Friday, Oct. 6, will be televised by FS1 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. (central)

Game times and television information for remaining Nebraska games will be announced six to 12 days in advance.

The 2023 season&nbsp;marks the first season with a new set of broadcast partners that will deliver exciting matchups to fans across broadcast, cable and direct-to-consumer platforms. The Big Ten is the only conference to partner with three broadcast networks– CBS, Fox and NBC. The Big Ten Network and FS1 will continue to carry games on cable networks, while NBCUniversal’s direct-to-consumer platform, Peacock, will carry Big Ten games for the first time. All games televised on NBC will also be available for streaming on Peacock. Games exclusive to Peacock will only be available on that platform.

Nebraska Football 2023 Television Information

Thursday, Aug. 31&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Minnesota&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FOX

Saturday, Sept. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Colorado&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FOX

Saturday, Sept. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Northern Illinois &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FS1

Friday, Oct. 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Illinois&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FS1

Saturday, Oct. 28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Purdue &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11,2:30 or 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TBD

Friday, Nov. 24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Iowa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CBS *-All times Central&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska will open the 2023 season with consecutive games on FOX and close the regular season with a Black Friday appearance on CBS. Those television arrangements were part of an announcement Wednesday afternoon of game times and TV networks for six of the Huskers’ 2023 games.The Huskers open with road games at Minnesota (Aug. 31) and Colorado (Sept. 9) with both of those games set for FOX. Nebraska’s season opener at Minnesota will kick off at 7 p.m. (central) on Thursday evening in Minneapolis. Pre-game coverage from Minneapolis will begin on Fox at 6:30 p.m. A week later, the Huskers will renew their rivalry with Colorado with an 11 a.m. central (10 a.m. MDT) kickoff at Colorado as part of the network’s Big Noon Kickoff package.&nbsp; FOX will also originate its Big Noon pre-game show from Boulder.The Huskers will close the regular season with their annual Black Friday matchup with Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24. Nebraska will play host to its border rivals with kickoff set for 11 a.m. (central) and TV coverage by CBS. This is Nebraska’s first scheduled CBS game since the 2009 Gator Bowl and Nebraska’s first-regular season game on CBS since a Nov. 23, 1990, game at Oklahoma.&nbsp; CBS is one of the Big Ten’s new television partners beginning with the 2023 season.Nebraska learned game times for three additional 2023 games, including two home games at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers’ home opener against Northern Illinois on Sept. 16 will kick off at 6 p.m. (central) and will be aired on FS1. Nebraska’s Homecoming contest against Purdue will be a day-time contest with kickoff at either 11 a.m., 2:30 or 3 p.m., with the kickoff time and television network to be finalized later.The Huskers’ game at Illinois on Friday, Oct. 6, will be televised by FS1 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. (central)Game times and television information for remaining Nebraska games will be announced six to 12 days in advance.The 2023 season&nbsp;marks the first season with a new set of broadcast partners that will deliver exciting matchups to fans across broadcast, cable and direct-to-consumer platforms. The Big Ten is the only conference to partner with three broadcast networks– CBS, Fox and NBC. The Big Ten Network and FS1 will continue to carry games on cable networks, while NBCUniversal’s direct-to-consumer platform, Peacock, will carry Big Ten games for the first time. All games televised on NBC will also be available for streaming on Peacock. Games exclusive to Peacock will only be available on that platform.Nebraska Football 2023 Television InformationThursday, Aug. 31&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Minnesota&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FOXSaturday, Sept. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Colorado&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FOXSaturday, Sept. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Northern Illinois &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FS1Friday, Oct. 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Illinois&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7 p.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FS1Saturday, Oct. 28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Purdue &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11,2:30 or 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TBDFriday, Nov. 24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Iowa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CBS *-All times Central&nbsp;

Nebraska to open season with two FOX appearances

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685626101137.png" alt="Junior Ambassador Classic" />
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Junior Ambassador Golf Classic

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;

Nebraska senior guard Keisei Tominaga announced Wednesday evening on social media that he is returning to Nebraska for the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot-2 guard from Moriyama Nagoya Aichi, Japan, had until 10:59 p.m. (central) on Wednesday to stay in the NBA Draft or return to college for the 2023-24 season.

“We are excited to have Keisei return for the 2023-24 season,” Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg said. “I think the process was very beneficial because it allowed Keisei to get feedback from NBA personnel and what he needs to keep working on. He showed the ability to be one of the best players in the Big Ten and was a catalyst for our success in the second half of the conference season. Keisei has really worked hard since the season ended and has the opportunity to have a special senior season.”

Tominaga comes off a junior season when he earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors, averaging 13.1 points per game while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range. He was one of six players in Division I to average double figures while shooting 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3-point range and 85 percent from the foul line in 2022-23.

He closed the year playing some of the best basketball of his career, averaging 20.3 points per game from Feb. 1 until the end of the season, as Nebraska won six of its final nine games. Among Big Ten players, only National Player of the Year Zach Edey and first-team All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis averaged more points per game in that span.

Tominaga totaled 22 double-figure games in 2022-23, including 13 of 14 games after moving into the starting lineup in January. He had nine 20-point games in 2022-23, including a career-high 30-point effort against NCAA qualifier Penn State on Feb. 5.

Tominaga, who played for the Japan Senior National Team in 2022, will train with the Japanese National Team for most of the summer, as the country is one of the hosts for the 2023 FIBA World Cup beginning in August.

Tominaga’s return gives the Huskers roster a boost, as Nebraska returns&nbsp;five of its top eight scorers from a team that went 16-16 last season and closed the regular season by winning six of their final eight Big Ten games.&nbsp; In addition to Tominaga, the Huskers have three other players who made at least 12 starts in 2022-23, forward Juwan Gary (9.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg) and guards C.J. Wilcher (8.0 ppg) and Jamarques Lawrence (5.0 ppg).&nbsp; In addition, the Huskers welcome in a five-member class which includes transfers Josiah Allick (New Mexico), Rienk Mast (Bradley), Ahron Ulis (Iowa), Brice Williams (Charlotte) and freshman Eli Rice. The transfer class has been ranked one of the nation’s top groups by On3 and 247Sports.

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Nebraska senior guard Keisei Tominaga announced Wednesday evening on social media that he is returning to Nebraska for the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot-2 guard from Moriyama Nagoya Aichi, Japan, had until 10:59 p.m. (central) on Wednesday to stay in the NBA Draft or return to college for the 2023-24 season.“We are excited to have Keisei return for the 2023-24 season,” Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg said. “I think the process was very beneficial because it allowed Keisei to get feedback from NBA personnel and what he needs to keep working on. He showed the ability to be one of the best players in the Big Ten and was a catalyst for our success in the second half of the conference season. Keisei has really worked hard since the season ended and has the opportunity to have a special senior season.”Tominaga comes off a junior season when he earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors, averaging 13.1 points per game while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range. He was one of six players in Division I to average double figures while shooting 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3-point range and 85 percent from the foul line in 2022-23.He closed the year playing some of the best basketball of his career, averaging 20.3 points per game from Feb. 1 until the end of the season, as Nebraska won six of its final nine games. Among Big Ten players, only National Player of the Year Zach Edey and first-team All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis averaged more points per game in that span.Tominaga totaled 22 double-figure games in 2022-23, including 13 of 14 games after moving into the starting lineup in January. He had nine 20-point games in 2022-23, including a career-high 30-point effort against NCAA qualifier Penn State on Feb. 5.Tominaga, who played for the Japan Senior National Team in 2022, will train with the Japanese National Team for most of the summer, as the country is one of the hosts for the 2023 FIBA World Cup beginning in August.Tominaga’s return gives the Huskers roster a boost, as Nebraska returns&nbsp;five of its top eight scorers from a team that went 16-16 last season and closed the regular season by winning six of their final eight Big Ten games.&nbsp; In addition to Tominaga, the Huskers have three other players who made at least 12 starts in 2022-23, forward Juwan Gary (9.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg) and guards C.J. Wilcher (8.0 ppg) and Jamarques Lawrence (5.0 ppg).&nbsp; In addition, the Huskers welcome in a five-member class which includes transfers Josiah Allick (New Mexico), Rienk Mast (Bradley), Ahron Ulis (Iowa), Brice Williams (Charlotte) and freshman Eli Rice. The transfer class has been ranked one of the nation’s top groups by On3 and 247Sports.

Tominaga returns for 2023-24 Season

LINCOLN, Neb - Nebraska will open the 2023 season with consecutive games on FOX and close the regular season with a Black Friday appearance on CBS. Those television arrangements were part of an announcement Wednesday afternoon of game times and TV networks for six of the Huskers' 2023 games. The Huskers open with road games at Minnesota (Aug. 31) and Colorado (Sept. 9) with both of those games set for FOX. Nebraska's season opener at Minnesota will kick off at 7 p.m. (central) on Thursday evening in Minneapolis. Pre-game coverage from Minneapolis will begin on Fox at 6:30 p.m. A week later, the Huskers will renew their rivalry with Colorado with an 11 a.m. central (10 a.m. MDT) kickoff at Colorado as part of the network's Big Noon Kickoff package.&nbsp; FOX will also originate its Big Noon pre-game show from Boulder.

The Huskers will close the regular season with their annual Black Friday matchup with Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24. Nebraska will play host to its border rivals with kickoff set for 11 a.m. (central) and TV coverage by CBS. This is Nebraska's first scheduled CBS game since the 2009 Gator Bowl and Nebraska's first-regular season game on CBS since a Nov. 23, 1990, game at Oklahoma.&nbsp; CBS is one of the Big Ten's new television partners beginning with the 2023 season. Nebraska learned game times for three additional 2023 games, including two home games at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers' home opener against Northern Illinois on Sept. 16 will kick off at 6 p.m. (central) and will be aired on FS1. Nebraska's Homecoming contest against Purdue will be a day-time contest with kickoff at either 11 a.m., 2:30 or 3 p.m., with the kickoff time and television network to be finalized later. The Huskers' game at Illinois on Friday, Oct. 6, will be televised by FS1 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. (central) Game times and television information for remaining Nebraska games will be announced six to 12 days in advance. The 2023 season marks the first season with a new set of broadcast partners that will deliver exciting matchups to fans across broadcast, cable and direct-to-consumer platforms. The Big Ten is the only conference to partner with three broadcast networks– CBS, Fox and NBC. The Big Ten Network and FS1 will continue to carry games on cable networks, while NBCUniversal's direct-to-consumer platform, Peacock, will carry Big Ten games for the first time. All games televised on NBC will also be available for streaming on Peacock. Games exclusive to Peacock will only be available on that platform. Nebraska Football 2023 Television Information (All Times Central)&nbsp;

Thursday, Aug. 31&nbsp;&nbsp;at Minnesota&nbsp;7 p.m.&nbsp;FOX&nbsp;

Saturday, Sept. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;at Colorado&nbsp;11 a.m.&nbsp;FOX&nbsp;

Saturday, Sept. 16&nbsp;Northern Illinois&nbsp;6 p.m.&nbsp;FS1&nbsp;

Friday, Oct. 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at Illinois&nbsp;7 p.m.&nbsp;FS1&nbsp;

Purdue&nbsp;11 a.m., 2:30 or 3 p.m.&nbsp;TBA&nbsp;

Friday, Nov. 24&nbsp;Iowa&nbsp;11 a.m.&nbsp;CBS

Nebraska Athletic CommunicationsLINCOLN, Neb - Nebraska will open the 2023 season with consecutive games on FOX and close the regular season with a Black Friday appearance on CBS. Those television arrangements were part of an announcement Wednesday afternoon of game times and TV networks for six of the Huskers' 2023 games. The Huskers open with road games at Minnesota (Aug. 31) and Colorado (Sept. 9) with both of those games set for FOX. Nebraska's season opener at Minnesota will kick off at 7 p.m. (central) on Thursday evening in Minneapolis. Pre-game coverage from Minneapolis will begin on Fox at 6:30 p.m. A week later, the Huskers will renew their rivalry with Colorado with an 11 a.m. central (10 a.m. MDT) kickoff at Colorado as part of the network's Big Noon Kickoff package.&nbsp; FOX will also originate its Big Noon pre-game show from Boulder.<figure>
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 </figure>The Huskers will close the regular season with their annual Black Friday matchup with Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24. Nebraska will play host to its border rivals with kickoff set for 11 a.m. (central) and TV coverage by CBS. This is Nebraska's first scheduled CBS game since the 2009 Gator Bowl and Nebraska's first-regular season game on CBS since a Nov. 23, 1990, game at Oklahoma.&nbsp; CBS is one of the Big Ten's new television partners beginning with the 2023 season. Nebraska learned game times for three additional 2023 games, including two home games at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers' home opener against Northern Illinois on Sept. 16 will kick off at 6 p.m. (central) and will be aired on FS1. Nebraska's Homecoming contest against Purdue will be a day-time contest with kickoff at either 11 a.m., 2:30 or 3 p.m., with the kickoff time and television network to be finalized later. The Huskers' game at Illinois on Friday, Oct. 6, will be televised by FS1 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. (central) Game times and television information for remaining Nebraska games will be announced six to 12 days in advance. The 2023 season marks the first season with a new set of broadcast partners that will deliver exciting matchups to fans across broadcast, cable and direct-to-consumer platforms. The Big Ten is the only conference to partner with three broadcast networks– CBS, Fox and NBC. The Big Ten Network and FS1 will continue to carry games on cable networks, while NBCUniversal's direct-to-consumer platform, Peacock, will carry Big Ten games for the first time. All games televised on NBC will also be available for streaming on Peacock. Games exclusive to Peacock will only be available on that platform. Nebraska Football 2023 Television Information (All Times Central)&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNebraskaFootball%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0wkSkmGfYPn4wkiSiGoN8LDxZwPT6EGVLnCovNmuio6McDh5AEMZg4u6yVw15iC8dl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="613" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Thursday, Aug. 31&nbsp;&nbsp;at Minnesota&nbsp;7 p.m.&nbsp;FOX&nbsp;Saturday, Sept. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;at Colorado&nbsp;11 a.m.&nbsp;FOX&nbsp;Saturday, Sept. 16&nbsp;Northern Illinois&nbsp;6 p.m.&nbsp;FS1&nbsp;Friday, Oct. 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at Illinois&nbsp;7 p.m.&nbsp;FS1&nbsp;Saturday, Oct. 28&nbsp;Purdue&nbsp;11 a.m., 2:30 or 3 p.m.&nbsp;TBA&nbsp;Friday, Nov. 24&nbsp;Iowa&nbsp;11 a.m.&nbsp;CBS

Nebraska to Open Season with Two Fox Appearances

Story by UNK Athletic Communications

Nebraska Kearney head tennis coach&nbsp;Scott Shafer&nbsp;has announced the names of nine international men's players who'll suit up for the&nbsp;Lopers&nbsp;in the fall.&nbsp;

UNK was a long-time NAIA and NCAA Division II power in men's tennis before the sport was eliminated after the 2017-18 season as part of a $2.8 million university budget reduction.&nbsp;<a href="https://lopers.com/news/2022/6/30/mens-tennis-unk-reinstating-mens-tennis-thanks-to-private-donor.aspx" target="_blank">In June 2022,</a>&nbsp;with the opening of the Ernest Grundy Tennis Center on West Campus, the program returned with Shafer taking this past academic year to recruit and hire an assistant coach. That hire will be announced shortly.&nbsp; "Bringing back men's tennis is such a bonus for our sport, university and community. I'm forever grateful that an anonymous donor has stepped up to get men's tennis back on campus and that the university will also contribute to supporting our new program," said Shafer. "There has been a lot of work in the past 365 days since the announcement and I'm excited to welcome these nine young men to campus."

UNK is able to bring back men's tennis after a private donor agreed to create a $3.4 million endowment that fully funds the program's operating and scholarship needs. Coming aboard with experience are&nbsp;Alex&nbsp;Jaulin&nbsp;(Australia) from Wallace (Ala.) State C.C.,&nbsp;Aaron&nbsp;Osmund&nbsp;(England) from Division II Lake Superior State in Michigan and&nbsp;Adam&nbsp;Palecek&nbsp;from Newton College in his native Czech Republic. Each will have two years of eligibility remaining with&nbsp;Palecek&nbsp;and&nbsp;Osmund&nbsp;pursing MBA's at UNK. Osmund&nbsp;recently won the Cliff Everett Trophy, given to&nbsp;LSSU's&nbsp;top senior male student-athlete. Among his achievements this past year was upsetting Division II's sixth-ranked player, Ruben&nbsp;Fonga&nbsp;of Ohio's Tiffin U., earning first-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLAIC) at both number one singles and doubles and graduating with a 3.93 GPA in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career at Division II Alabama-Huntsville before that program was dropped during the pandemic.&nbsp; The other six newcomers are all true&nbsp;freshmen&nbsp;with three –&nbsp;Ahmed&nbsp;Abdelaziz&nbsp;(Egypt),&nbsp;Tom van den&nbsp;Dungen&nbsp;(The Netherlands) and&nbsp;Jakub&nbsp;Strzelecki&nbsp;(Poland) – being lefty. UNK Athletic Hall of Famer William&nbsp;Jacome&nbsp;and&nbsp;All-RMAC&nbsp;pick John Steinke are among the top lefties in school history.

The final newcomers are&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;Brisdon&nbsp;(England),&nbsp;Maksym&nbsp;Kulish&nbsp;(Ukraine) and&nbsp;Jip Mens&nbsp;(The Netherlands).&nbsp;Kulish, currently living in Germany, stands 6-3 with van den&nbsp;Dungen&nbsp;at 6-5. Jill van den&nbsp;Dungen, Tom's older sister, starred at Division II Southwest Baptist (Mo.) as well as Division I-members Louisiana Tech and William &amp; Mary (Va.). "Recruiting is always a roller-coaster, but the nine that have signed&nbsp;NLI's&nbsp;already have my esteem as they listened to my pitch and want to be part of something very new and unique," said Shafer. "My goals in the first year are to create a set of best practices and expectations to create a positive foundation for a program that has the resources to win a conference title and be a major force at the National level."&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Lopers&nbsp;schedule is to be determined; UNK typically plays several road duals and in tournaments during the fall. The first home dual will come in February 2024 with the&nbsp;MIAA, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and Great American Conference (GAC) combining for a now&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/standings.aspx?path=mten" target="_blank">10-member league.</a>&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State, Emporia State, Newman and Washburn are the other&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;schools that sponsor men's tennis.&nbsp;

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsNebraska Kearney head tennis coach&nbsp;Scott Shafer&nbsp;has announced the names of nine international men's players who'll suit up for the&nbsp;Lopers&nbsp;in the fall.&nbsp;UNK was a long-time NAIA and NCAA Division II power in men's tennis before the sport was eliminated after the 2017-18 season as part of a $2.8 million university budget reduction.&nbsp;<a href="https://lopers.com/news/2022/6/30/mens-tennis-unk-reinstating-mens-tennis-thanks-to-private-donor.aspx" target="_blank">In June 2022,</a>&nbsp;with the opening of the Ernest Grundy Tennis Center on West Campus, the program returned with Shafer taking this past academic year to recruit and hire an assistant coach. That hire will be announced shortly.&nbsp; "Bringing back men's tennis is such a bonus for our sport, university and community. I'm forever grateful that an anonymous donor has stepped up to get men's tennis back on campus and that the university will also contribute to supporting our new program," said Shafer. "There has been a lot of work in the past 365 days since the announcement and I'm excited to welcome these nine young men to campus."UNK is able to bring back men's tennis after a private donor agreed to create a $3.4 million endowment that fully funds the program's operating and scholarship needs. Coming aboard with experience are&nbsp;Alex&nbsp;Jaulin&nbsp;(Australia) from Wallace (Ala.) State C.C.,&nbsp;Aaron&nbsp;Osmund&nbsp;(England) from Division II Lake Superior State in Michigan and&nbsp;Adam&nbsp;Palecek&nbsp;from Newton College in his native Czech Republic. Each will have two years of eligibility remaining with&nbsp;Palecek&nbsp;and&nbsp;Osmund&nbsp;pursing MBA's at UNK. Osmund&nbsp;recently won the Cliff Everett Trophy, given to&nbsp;LSSU's&nbsp;top senior male student-athlete. Among his achievements this past year was upsetting Division II's sixth-ranked player, Ruben&nbsp;Fonga&nbsp;of Ohio's Tiffin U., earning first-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLAIC) at both number one singles and doubles and graduating with a 3.93 GPA in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career at Division II Alabama-Huntsville before that program was dropped during the pandemic.&nbsp; The other six newcomers are all true&nbsp;freshmen&nbsp;with three –&nbsp;Ahmed&nbsp;Abdelaziz&nbsp;(Egypt),&nbsp;Tom van den&nbsp;Dungen&nbsp;(The Netherlands) and&nbsp;Jakub&nbsp;Strzelecki&nbsp;(Poland) – being lefty. UNK Athletic Hall of Famer William&nbsp;Jacome&nbsp;and&nbsp;All-RMAC&nbsp;pick John Steinke are among the top lefties in school history.The final newcomers are&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;Brisdon&nbsp;(England),&nbsp;Maksym&nbsp;Kulish&nbsp;(Ukraine) and&nbsp;Jip Mens&nbsp;(The Netherlands).&nbsp;Kulish, currently living in Germany, stands 6-3 with van den&nbsp;Dungen&nbsp;at 6-5. Jill van den&nbsp;Dungen, Tom's older sister, starred at Division II Southwest Baptist (Mo.) as well as Division I-members Louisiana Tech and William &amp; Mary (Va.). "Recruiting is always a roller-coaster, but the nine that have signed&nbsp;NLI's&nbsp;already have my esteem as they listened to my pitch and want to be part of something very new and unique," said Shafer. "My goals in the first year are to create a set of best practices and expectations to create a positive foundation for a program that has the resources to win a conference title and be a major force at the National level."&nbsp;The&nbsp;Lopers&nbsp;schedule is to be determined; UNK typically plays several road duals and in tournaments during the fall. The first home dual will come in February 2024 with the&nbsp;MIAA, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and Great American Conference (GAC) combining for a now&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/standings.aspx?path=mten" target="_blank">10-member league.</a>&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State, Emporia State, Newman and Washburn are the other&nbsp;MIAA&nbsp;schools that sponsor men's tennis.&nbsp;

Seven countries represented as well as three lefties

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Lincoln County Raceway winners from Saturday night (May 27)

OMAHA, Neb - Nebraska suffered a 2-1 defeat in 10 innings to top-seeded and 23rd-ranked Maryland in a weather-delayed contest in front of 8,340 fans at Charles Schwab Field on Thursday night in Omaha. Nebraska (32-22-1) scored one run on four hits, while Maryland (39-19) scored two runs on eight hits and two errors.

Jace&nbsp;Kaminska&nbsp;had a quality start on the mound, allowing one run on six hits in six innings of work. The junior struck out five Terrapins and walked two. Corbin Hawkins dealt a one-hit inning before Shay&nbsp;Schanaman&nbsp;tossed the final 2.2 innings.&nbsp;Schanaman&nbsp;fell to 3-6 on the season after allowing one run on one hit with a pair of strikeouts. Dylan Carey was 2-for-2 to lead the Huskers at the plate, while Max Anderson and Brice Matthews recorded one hit. Matthews stole second in the top of the ninth inning to become the first player in school history with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season. The Huskers placed two runners on with one out in the first after Casey Burnham reached on a fielding error and a single by Anderson, but the Big Red couldn't scratch across a run. Maryland loaded the bases in the bottom of the first with a two-out walk, but&nbsp;Kaminska&nbsp;escaped the jam with his first strikeout of the night. Josh Caron was plunked, and Ben Columbus drew a walk on four pitches to put runners on first and second with no outs. Carey moved the pair over with a sacrifice bunt before Cole Evans' RBI groundout to second scored Caron to give the Huskers a 1-0 lead in the second. Kaminska&nbsp;allowed a pair of hits over the next four innings while keeping the Terrapins off the board to preserve the 1-0 Husker lead heading into in the fifth inning. The Terrapins began the bottom of the fifth with a double down the left-field line by Kevin Keister. Keister moved to third on a groundout before coming home on Matt Shaw's RBI single up the middle to lock the game in a 1-1 tie. The Huskers had a runner on first with one out in the top of the seventh before play was suspended due to a lightning delay at 8:27 p.m. The teams resumed play after a delay of one hour and 33 minutes. Carey advanced to second after Evans' groundout to resume action, while Matthews was plunked to place runners on first and second with two outs. The Terrapins escaped the threat with a strikeout to keep the Big Red off the board. Evans reached on a two-out error, followed by Matthews' single to center to put runners on first and third for the Huskers in the top of the ninth. Matthews stole second to become the first 20-20 player in in program history, but the two were stranded on second and third as the teams headed to the bottom of the ninth. The two teams exchanged scoreless half innings, as the Huskers and Terrapins went into the bottom of the 10th locked in a tie.&nbsp;Schanaman&nbsp;retired the two batters he faced before Nick&nbsp;Lorusso's&nbsp;walk-off solo homer to left on a 2-2 count clinched the victory for the top-seeded Terrapins. Nebraska takes on eighth-seeded Michigan State in an elimination game at 7 p.m. tomorrow night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.&nbsp;&nbsp;

OMAHA, Neb - Nebraska suffered a 2-1 defeat in 10 innings to top-seeded and 23rd-ranked Maryland in a weather-delayed contest in front of 8,340 fans at Charles Schwab Field on Thursday night in Omaha. Nebraska (32-22-1) scored one run on four hits, while Maryland (39-19) scored two runs on eight hits and two errors.Jace&nbsp;Kaminska&nbsp;had a quality start on the mound, allowing one run on six hits in six innings of work. The junior struck out five Terrapins and walked two. Corbin Hawkins dealt a one-hit inning before Shay&nbsp;Schanaman&nbsp;tossed the final 2.2 innings.&nbsp;Schanaman&nbsp;fell to 3-6 on the season after allowing one run on one hit with a pair of strikeouts. Dylan Carey was 2-for-2 to lead the Huskers at the plate, while Max Anderson and Brice Matthews recorded one hit. Matthews stole second in the top of the ninth inning to become the first player in school history with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season. The Huskers placed two runners on with one out in the first after Casey Burnham reached on a fielding error and a single by Anderson, but the Big Red couldn't scratch across a run. Maryland loaded the bases in the bottom of the first with a two-out walk, but&nbsp;Kaminska&nbsp;escaped the jam with his first strikeout of the night. Josh Caron was plunked, and Ben Columbus drew a walk on four pitches to put runners on first and second with no outs. Carey moved the pair over with a sacrifice bunt before Cole Evans' RBI groundout to second scored Caron to give the Huskers a 1-0 lead in the second. Kaminska&nbsp;allowed a pair of hits over the next four innings while keeping the Terrapins off the board to preserve the 1-0 Husker lead heading into in the fifth inning. The Terrapins began the bottom of the fifth with a double down the left-field line by Kevin Keister. Keister moved to third on a groundout before coming home on Matt Shaw's RBI single up the middle to lock the game in a 1-1 tie. The Huskers had a runner on first with one out in the top of the seventh before play was suspended due to a lightning delay at 8:27 p.m. The teams resumed play after a delay of one hour and 33 minutes. Carey advanced to second after Evans' groundout to resume action, while Matthews was plunked to place runners on first and second with two outs. The Terrapins escaped the threat with a strikeout to keep the Big Red off the board. Evans reached on a two-out error, followed by Matthews' single to center to put runners on first and third for the Huskers in the top of the ninth. Matthews stole second to become the first 20-20 player in in program history, but the two were stranded on second and third as the teams headed to the bottom of the ninth. The two teams exchanged scoreless half innings, as the Huskers and Terrapins went into the bottom of the 10th locked in a tie.&nbsp;Schanaman&nbsp;retired the two batters he faced before Nick&nbsp;Lorusso's&nbsp;walk-off solo homer to left on a 2-2 count clinched the victory for the top-seeded Terrapins. Nebraska takes on eighth-seeded Michigan State in an elimination game at 7 p.m. tomorrow night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Huskers Suffer Extra-Inning Setback

Derek Beck talks with Lincoln County Raceway Co-Promoter David Craft about weekend of racing in North Platte.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb - The High Plains Late Model series accompanied by IMCA Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, and IMCA Stock Cars will race Saturday night at the Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte part of the Memorial Day Challenge.THE FIRST 100 VETERANS AND/OR ACTIVE MILITARY HAVE FREE ENTRY,&nbsp; sponsored by Lincoln County Raceway and the North Platte Visitors Center.

Grandstands open at 6:00 pm Racing begins at 7:00Adults- $15.00 Kids- $10.00Derek Beck spoke with Co-Promoter Dave Craft this week about this special night of racing in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Grandstands open at 6:00 pm Racing begins at 7:00Adults- $15.00 Kids- $10.00Derek Beck spoke with Co-Promoter Dave Craft this week about this special night of racing in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(audio) Memorial Day Challenge hit’s Lincoln County Raceway this Saturday night in North Platte

Round one team Scores: Ogallala 10th (334)

Round two team Scores:&nbsp;Ogallala tied for 8th (669)

Luke Hiltibrand (Sr): Tied for 33rd (164)

Round one team Scores: Perkins County 6th (349)

Round two team Scores: Perkins County 7th (708)

Jacob Holzfaster (Sr): Tied for 11th (164)

Round one team score: Hitchcock County 7th (351)

Brayden Melchert (Fr): Tied for 35th (86)

Ashton Parker Johnson (Jr): Tied for 48th (89)

Round two team score: Hitchcock County 8th (713)

Brayden Melchert (Fr): Tied for 49th (180)

Ashton Parker Johnson (Jr): Tied for 37th (175)

<h2>Class A:</h2>North PlatteRound 1Jesse Mauch(Jr): Tied for 58th (83)Rylan Perry (So): Tied for 64th (85)Round 2&nbsp;Jesse Mauch (Jr): 44th (161)Rylan Perry (So): Tied for 71st (177)<h2>Class B:</h2>Round one team Scores: Ogallala 10th (334)Round 1Caleb Castillo (Jr): Tied for 20th (78)Colton Knispel (Sr): Tied for 31st (81)Luke Hiltibrand (Sr): Tied for 42nd (84)Ryan Gilmore (Fr): Tied for 65th (91)Round two team Scores:&nbsp;Ogallala tied for 8th (669)Round 2Caleb Castillo (Jr): Tied for 12th (154)Colton Knispel(Sr): Tied for 47th (171)Luke Hiltibrand (Sr): Tied for 33rd (164)Ryan Gilmore (Fr): 66th (180)Oliver Nielsen (So): 74th (203)&nbsp;Gering:Round 1John Maser (So): Tied for 42nd (84)Round 2John Maser (So): Tied for 29th (162)&nbsp;<h2>Class C:</h2>Sandhills Valley:Round 1Cole Kramer (Sr): Tied for 42nd (88)Round 2&nbsp;Cole Kramer (Sr): 37th (173)<h2>Class D:</h2>Round one team Scores: Perkins County 6th (349)Round 1Zaybreon Hansen: 2nd (74)William Long (Jr): Tied for 40th (87)Storm Peterson (Sr): Tied for 57th (92)Jet Peterson (Fr): Tied for 73rd (96)Elijah Busick (Sr): 91st (107)Round two team Scores: Perkins County 7th (708)Round 2Zaybreon Hansen (Jr): 4th (154)William Long (Jr): Tied 51st (181)Storm Peterson (Sr): Tied for 54th (183)Jet Peterson (Fr): Tied for 72nd (190)Elijah Busick (Sr):89th (210)&nbsp;Paxton:Round 1Jacob Holzfaster (Sr): Tied for 8th (80)Ethan Hardin (So): Tied for 70th (95)Round 2Jacob Holzfaster (Sr): Tied for 11th (164)Ethan Hardin (So): Tied for 72nd (190)&nbsp;Round one team score: Hitchcock County 7th (351)Jack Baker (Fr): Tied for 12th (81)Brayden Melchert (Fr): Tied for 35th (86)Ashton Parker Johnson (Jr): Tied for 48th (89)Mason Schilke (So): Tied for 70th (95)Darin Neben (Jr): Tied for 75th (97)Round two team score: Hitchcock County 8th (713)Round 2Jack Baker (Fr): Tied for 26th (171)Brayden Melchert (Fr): Tied for 49th (180)Ashton Parker Johnson (Jr): Tied for 37th (175)Mason Schilke (So): Tied for 68th (187)Darin Neben (Jr): 76th (191)&nbsp;North Platte St. Patrick'sRound 1Matthew Phelps (Sr): Tied for 20th (83)Round 2Matthew Phelps (Sr): Tied for 19th (168)

Boys State Golf results day 2

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Team Scores: Perkins County 6th (349)

<h2>Class A:</h2>North PlatteJesse Mauch(Jr): Tied for 58th (83)Rylan Perry (So): Tied for 64th (85)&nbsp;<h2>Class B:</h2>Team Scores: Ogallala 10th (334)Caleb Castillo (Jr): Tied for 20th (78)Colton Knispel (Sr): Tied for 31st (81)Luke Hiltibrand (Sr): Tied for 42nd (84)Ryan Gilmore (Fr): Tied for 65th (91)&nbsp;Gering:John Maser (So): Tied for 42nd (84)&nbsp;<h2>Class C:</h2>Sandhills Valley:Cole Kramer (Sr): Tied for 42nd (88)&nbsp;<h2>Class D:</h2>Team Scores: Perkins County 6th (349)Zaybreon Hansen: 2nd (74)William Long (Jr): Tied for 40th (87)Storm Peterson (Sr): Tied for 57th (92)Jet Peterson (Fr): Tied for 73rd (96)Elijah Busick (Sr): 91st (107)&nbsp;Paxton:Jacob Holzfaster (Sr): Tied for 8th (80)Ethan Hardin (So): Tied for 70th (95)Hitchcock County: 7th (351)Jack Baker (Fr): Tied for 12th (81)Brayden Melchert (Fr): Tied for 35th (86)Ashton Parker Johnson (Jr): Tied for 48th (89)Mason Schilke (So): Tied for 70th (95)Darin Neben (Jr): Tied for 75th (97)&nbsp;North Platte St. Patrick'sMatthew Phelps (Sr): Tied for 20th (83)

Boys State Golf results day 1

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Story by NPCC Athletic Communications

North Platte Community College has released the rosters for its annual High School All-Star Basketball game June 2. The student-athletes, representing talent from throughout western Nebraska, were nominated by their high school coaches and then subsequently selected by the coaches of each all-star team.

Tory Gilson (Gothenburg) and Shawn Sullivan (Wallace) have been chosen to serve as the head coaches for the girl's teams, while Jimmie Pack (North Platte) and Joel Nelson (Gordon-Rushville) will lead the way on the boy's side.

The girl's game will begin at 6 p.m., with the boy's game to follow at 7:45 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.

Girl's Roster - Home Cameryn Goochey - Ainsworth&nbsp; Emerson Swanson - Arapahoe&nbsp; Denise Hunt - Elm Creek&nbsp; Genesee Knackstedt - Elwood&nbsp;(Hi-Line) Whitney Dickau - Elwood&nbsp;(Hi-Line) Juliana Merrihew - Hyannis&nbsp; Rylee Anderson - Hyannis&nbsp; Olivia Hansen - Maywood-Hayes Center&nbsp; Emily Hanson - North Platte Tyenne Berner - Potter/Dix&nbsp; Cydnie Wilson - Sutherland&nbsp; Chloe Stehno - Wauneta-Palisade&nbsp; Head Coach:&nbsp;Tory Gilson

Girl's Roster – Away Emma Sears - Ainsworth&nbsp; Ashlin Broz - Maywood-Hayes Center&nbsp; Kiley Hejtmanek - Maywood-Hayes Center&nbsp; Mataya Stubbs - Maxwell&nbsp; Joy Rippen - McCook&nbsp; Kennedy Walter - McCook&nbsp; Jaden Ouderkirk - North Platte Tonja Heirigs - North Platte St. Pats&nbsp; Tayden Kirchner - Ogallala&nbsp; Carlie Homan - Perkins County&nbsp; Malika Monroe - Valentine&nbsp; Cali Cox - Wauneta-Palisade&nbsp; Head Coach:&nbsp;Shawn Sullivan&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boy's Roster - Home Aidan George - Hershey Dru Truax - Lexington Hayden Kramer – Maywood-Hayes Center Jhett Sellers – Maywood-Hayes Center River Johnston - North Platte Daniel Shea - North Platte Will Moats - North Platte St. Pats Zarek Branch - North Platte St. Pats Isaiah Fox - Paxton Jacob Holzfaster - Paxton Connor Cooksley - Sandhills/Thedford Andrew Furrow - Sandhills/Thedford Mitchell Wilson - Southern Valley Harmon Johnsen - Sutherland Head Coach:&nbsp;Jimmie Pack&nbsp;

Boy's Roster – Away Leyton Rohde - Ansley-Litchfield Ander Wasenius - Arapahoe Jameson Dye - Arthur County Blake Lusk - Brady Kade Anderson - Chase County Seth Wilber - Creek Valley Jace Nelson - Gordon-Rushville Ellis Livingston - Gordon-Rushville Trent Kisker - Hitchcock County Max Kostman - Hyannis Evan Humphrey - McCook Jeron Gager - Ogallala Mathew Henderson - Southern Valley Trey Robertson – Wallace Head Coach:&nbsp;Joel Nelson

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte Community College has released the rosters for its annual High School All-Star Basketball game June 2. The student-athletes, representing talent from throughout western Nebraska, were nominated by their high school coaches and then subsequently selected by the coaches of each all-star team.Tory Gilson (Gothenburg) and Shawn Sullivan (Wallace) have been chosen to serve as the head coaches for the girl's teams, while Jimmie Pack (North Platte) and Joel Nelson (Gordon-Rushville) will lead the way on the boy's side.The girl's game will begin at 6 p.m., with the boy's game to follow at 7:45 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.Girl's Roster - Home Cameryn Goochey - Ainsworth&nbsp; Emerson Swanson - Arapahoe&nbsp; Denise Hunt - Elm Creek&nbsp; Genesee Knackstedt - Elwood&nbsp;(Hi-Line) Whitney Dickau - Elwood&nbsp;(Hi-Line) Juliana Merrihew - Hyannis&nbsp; Rylee Anderson - Hyannis&nbsp; Olivia Hansen - Maywood-Hayes Center&nbsp; Emily Hanson - North Platte Tyenne Berner - Potter/Dix&nbsp; Cydnie Wilson - Sutherland&nbsp; Chloe Stehno - Wauneta-Palisade&nbsp; Head Coach:&nbsp;Tory GilsonGirl's Roster – Away Emma Sears - Ainsworth&nbsp; Ashlin Broz - Maywood-Hayes Center&nbsp; Kiley Hejtmanek - Maywood-Hayes Center&nbsp; Mataya Stubbs - Maxwell&nbsp; Joy Rippen - McCook&nbsp; Kennedy Walter - McCook&nbsp; Jaden Ouderkirk - North Platte Tonja Heirigs - North Platte St. Pats&nbsp; Tayden Kirchner - Ogallala&nbsp; Carlie Homan - Perkins County&nbsp; Malika Monroe - Valentine&nbsp; Cali Cox - Wauneta-Palisade&nbsp; Head Coach:&nbsp;Shawn Sullivan&nbsp;&nbsp;Boy's Roster - Home Aidan George - Hershey Dru Truax - Lexington Hayden Kramer – Maywood-Hayes Center Jhett Sellers – Maywood-Hayes Center River Johnston - North Platte Daniel Shea - North Platte Will Moats - North Platte St. Pats Zarek Branch - North Platte St. Pats Isaiah Fox - Paxton Jacob Holzfaster - Paxton Connor Cooksley - Sandhills/Thedford Andrew Furrow - Sandhills/Thedford Mitchell Wilson - Southern Valley Harmon Johnsen - Sutherland Head Coach:&nbsp;Jimmie Pack&nbsp;Boy's Roster – Away Leyton Rohde - Ansley-Litchfield Ander Wasenius - Arapahoe Jameson Dye - Arthur County Blake Lusk - Brady Kade Anderson - Chase County Seth Wilber - Creek Valley Jace Nelson - Gordon-Rushville Ellis Livingston - Gordon-Rushville Trent Kisker - Hitchcock County Max Kostman - Hyannis Evan Humphrey - McCook Jeron Gager - Ogallala Mathew Henderson - Southern Valley Trey Robertson – Wallace Head Coach:&nbsp;Joel Nelson

North Platte releases rosters for all-star basketball game

The Nebraska softball team (36-21) advances to the NCAA Regional Final&nbsp;after winning in walk-off fashion over No. 21 Wichita State (44-12). The Huskers won, 9-8, in the ninth inning on Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla.&nbsp; After tying the game in the bottom of the seventh to force extra-innings,&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/katelyn-caneda/44129" target="_blank">Katelyn Caneda</a>&nbsp;drove in&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-gray/44118" target="_blank">Sydney Gray</a>&nbsp;for the winning run. Every Husker in the lineup recorded a hit as NU tallied 13 hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/mya-felder/44117" target="_blank">Mya Felder</a>&nbsp;led the Big Red offense, finishing 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/abbie-squier/44124" target="_blank">Abbie Squier</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/caitlynn-neal/44122" target="_blank">Caitlynn Neal</a>&nbsp;each added a home run. The Shocker offense was led by Sydney McKinney, who finished 4-for-4 including two doubles and three runs. Lauren Mills added three hits including two solo homers.&nbsp; <a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/courtney-wallace/44125" target="_blank">Courtney Wallace</a>&nbsp;moved to 25-15 on the season, earning&nbsp;the win in the circle for the Huskers. The fifth-year senior pitched the final 5.0 innings, giving up eight hits and four runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-harness/44142" target="_blank">Sarah Harness</a>&nbsp;started the game, pitching the first 4.0 innings, giving up four hits and four runs while striking out six.&nbsp; Alex Aguilar (15-4) recorded the loss in the circle for Wichita State. She pitched the final 1.2 innings, giving up five hits and three runs. Lauren Howell pitched the first 6.2 innings, giving up eight hits and six runs.&nbsp; The Shockers got on the board early with one run in the top of the first. McKinney led off with a double, advancing to third on a sacrifice bunt. With two outs, a wild pitch allowed McKinney to score, giving WSU the early 1-0 lead.&nbsp; Mills led off the second inning with a home run to center field to extend Wichita State's lead to 2-0.&nbsp; The Huskers got on the board with one run in the bottom of the third inning. With one out, Caneda doubled to right center.&nbsp;Neal followed with a ground out, moving Caneda to third.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/billie-andrews/44113" target="_blank">Billie Andrews</a>&nbsp;added a single, scoring Caneda. Wichita State got out of the inning on a strikeout, holding the 2-1 advantage.&nbsp; Mills added her second homer of the game with a solo shot to right field in the top of the fourth to extend the Shocker lead to 3-1.&nbsp; NU cut into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. Felder led off with a single to left field. Squier was walked to put runners on first and second. A wild pitch moved the runners to second and third. With one out,&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-gray/44118" target="_blank">Sydney Gray</a>&nbsp;hit an RBI groundout, scoring one. The Huskers went into the fifth inning down, 3-2. Wichita State led off with a solo home run for the third consecutive inning, this time from Krystin Nelson, extending the Shocker lead to 4-2.&nbsp; Squier hit a two-out solo home run in the bottom of the sixth to put Nebraska within one as Wichita State led 4-3 headed into the seventh inning.&nbsp; The Shockers added two runs on two hits in the top of the seventh. A walk gave WSU the first baserunner. A bunt single put runners on first and second. Addison Barnard doubled to left field, scoring one. A ground out drove in the second run of the inning as Wichita State led 6-3 headed into the bottom of the seventh.&nbsp; The Huskers rallied in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game. With one out,&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/ava-bredwell/44116" target="_blank">Ava Bredwell</a>&nbsp;doubled to left field. Caneda followed, grounding out, but moving Bredwell to third. Neal homered to right field, driving in two runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/billie-andrews/44113" target="_blank">Billie Andrews</a>&nbsp;was walked and Wallace singled up the middle to put runners on first and second with two outs. Felder singled to right field, scoring Andrews, and tying the game at 6-6.&nbsp; In the top of the eighth, the Shockers put runners on first and second with one out after a single and a walk, but NU worked out of the inning with a strikeout and a ground out.&nbsp; Nebraska loaded the bases in the bottom of the eighth, but with two outs, a groundout stranded the runners as the game went into the ninth inning.&nbsp; Wichita State took the lead in the top of the ninth with two runs on four hits. McKinney led off with a single, scoring on an RBI double from Lauren Lucas. Zoe Jones followed with a single to left field. Mills added an RBI double down the left field line to give the Shockers the 8-6 lead.&nbsp; NU rallied once again in the bottom of the ninth.&nbsp;Felder led off with a solo home run to center field. With one out,&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/brooke-andrews/44114" target="_blank">Brooke Andrews</a>&nbsp;singled to left field. Gray was walked to put runners on first and second. Bredwell drove in the tying run with a double to center field, scoring Andrews. Caneda secured the walk-off victory with a fielder's choice to second base as Gray beat the tag at home. Nebraska won in nine innings, 9-8.&nbsp; The Huskers return to action for the regional final, Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m. when they face host No. 9 Oklahoma State.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska softball team (36-21) advances to the NCAA Regional Final&nbsp;after winning in walk-off fashion over No. 21 Wichita State (44-12). The Huskers won, 9-8, in the ninth inning on Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla.&nbsp; After tying the game in the bottom of the seventh to force extra-innings,&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/katelyn-caneda/44129" target="_blank">Katelyn Caneda</a>&nbsp;drove in&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-gray/44118" target="_blank">Sydney Gray</a>&nbsp;for the winning run. Every Husker in the lineup recorded a hit as NU tallied 13 hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/mya-felder/44117" target="_blank">Mya Felder</a>&nbsp;led the Big Red offense, finishing 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/abbie-squier/44124" target="_blank">Abbie Squier</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/caitlynn-neal/44122" target="_blank">Caitlynn Neal</a>&nbsp;each added a home run. The Shocker offense was led by Sydney McKinney, who finished 4-for-4 including two doubles and three runs. Lauren Mills added three hits including two solo homers.&nbsp; <a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/courtney-wallace/44125" target="_blank">Courtney Wallace</a>&nbsp;moved to 25-15 on the season, earning&nbsp;the win in the circle for the Huskers. The fifth-year senior pitched the final 5.0 innings, giving up eight hits and four runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-harness/44142" target="_blank">Sarah Harness</a>&nbsp;started the game, pitching the first 4.0 innings, giving up four hits and four runs while striking out six.&nbsp; Alex Aguilar (15-4) recorded the loss in the circle for Wichita State. She pitched the final 1.2 innings, giving up five hits and three runs. Lauren Howell pitched the first 6.2 innings, giving up eight hits and six runs.&nbsp; The Shockers got on the board early with one run in the top of the first. McKinney led off with a double, advancing to third on a sacrifice bunt. With two outs, a wild pitch allowed McKinney to score, giving WSU the early 1-0 lead.&nbsp; Mills led off the second inning with a home run to center field to extend Wichita State's lead to 2-0.&nbsp; The Huskers got on the board with one run in the bottom of the third inning. With one out, Caneda doubled to right center.&nbsp;Neal followed with a ground out, moving Caneda to third.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/billie-andrews/44113" target="_blank">Billie Andrews</a>&nbsp;added a single, scoring Caneda. Wichita State got out of the inning on a strikeout, holding the 2-1 advantage.&nbsp; Mills added her second homer of the game with a solo shot to right field in the top of the fourth to extend the Shocker lead to 3-1.&nbsp; NU cut into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. Felder led off with a single to left field. Squier was walked to put runners on first and second. A wild pitch moved the runners to second and third. With one out,&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-gray/44118" target="_blank">Sydney Gray</a>&nbsp;hit an RBI groundout, scoring one. The Huskers went into the fifth inning down, 3-2. Wichita State led off with a solo home run for the third consecutive inning, this time from Krystin Nelson, extending the Shocker lead to 4-2.&nbsp; Squier hit a two-out solo home run in the bottom of the sixth to put Nebraska within one as Wichita State led 4-3 headed into the seventh inning.&nbsp; The Shockers added two runs on two hits in the top of the seventh. A walk gave WSU the first baserunner. A bunt single put runners on first and second. Addison Barnard doubled to left field, scoring one. A ground out drove in the second run of the inning as Wichita State led 6-3 headed into the bottom of the seventh.&nbsp; The Huskers rallied in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game. With one out,&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/ava-bredwell/44116" target="_blank">Ava Bredwell</a>&nbsp;doubled to left field. Caneda followed, grounding out, but moving Bredwell to third. Neal homered to right field, driving in two runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/billie-andrews/44113" target="_blank">Billie Andrews</a>&nbsp;was walked and Wallace singled up the middle to put runners on first and second with two outs. Felder singled to right field, scoring Andrews, and tying the game at 6-6.&nbsp; In the top of the eighth, the Shockers put runners on first and second with one out after a single and a walk, but NU worked out of the inning with a strikeout and a ground out.&nbsp; Nebraska loaded the bases in the bottom of the eighth, but with two outs, a groundout stranded the runners as the game went into the ninth inning.&nbsp; Wichita State took the lead in the top of the ninth with two runs on four hits. McKinney led off with a single, scoring on an RBI double from Lauren Lucas. Zoe Jones followed with a single to left field. Mills added an RBI double down the left field line to give the Shockers the 8-6 lead.&nbsp; NU rallied once again in the bottom of the ninth.&nbsp;Felder led off with a solo home run to center field. With one out,&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/brooke-andrews/44114" target="_blank">Brooke Andrews</a>&nbsp;singled to left field. Gray was walked to put runners on first and second. Bredwell drove in the tying run with a double to center field, scoring Andrews. Caneda secured the walk-off victory with a fielder's choice to second base as Gray beat the tag at home. Nebraska won in nine innings, 9-8.&nbsp; The Huskers return to action for the regional final, Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m. when they face host No. 9 Oklahoma State.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Huskers walk off WSU Shockers, advance to Regional Final

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Updated: State Track and Field results Day 2 C

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Updated: State Track and Field results Day 2 D

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 <figcaption>Boys 110M Hurdles Prelims D</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684598862507.png" alt="Girls 100M Dash Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Girls 100M Dash Prelims D</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684598903516.png" alt="Boys 100M Dash Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Boys 100M Dash Prelims D</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684598937226.png" alt="Girls 400M Dash Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Girls 400M Dash Prelims D</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684598970323.png" alt="Boys 400M Dash Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Boys 400M Dash Prelims D</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684599033815.png" alt="Girls 3200M Run D" />
 <figcaption>Girls 3200M Run D</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684599062216.png" alt="Boys 3200M Run D" />
 <figcaption>Boys 3200M Run D</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684599094686.png" alt="Girls 300M Hurdles Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Girls 300M Hurdles Prelims D</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684599123232.png" alt="Boys 300M Hurdles Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Boys 300M Hurdles Prelims D</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684599160472.png" alt="Girls 200M Dash Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Girls 200M Dash Prelims D</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684599190075.png" alt="Boys 200M Dash Prelims D" />
 <figcaption>Boys 200M Dash Prelims D</figcaption>
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