Great Bend, Kan. – Justus Michael led the Knights with 21 points, but a strong second half propelled No. 2 Barton Community College to a 93-74 win on Tuesday night.

“I thought we played 30 minutes of really good basketball,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Unfortunately, you can’t have bad minutes against a team of that caliber.”

Michael connected on 8-of-18 of his shots from the field, while Mo Diao chipped in 18 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in 32 minutes.

North Platte connected on 61.5 percent (8-13) from long range in the opening half. Barton relied on their bench in the opening twenty minutes to take a 46-40 lead into the halftime break.

The Cougars extended the margin into double digits after an 8-3 run with 9:36 remaining in the first half. Itai Alinsky halted the run by connecting from long range, but Barton continued to maintain a three-possession advantage.

A 6-0 run chipped away at the Barton lead after a three pointer from Trey Summers with 6:24 remaining. Barton pushed their lead back into double digits until a late 5-0 run cut the deficit to six at the break.

The Cougars lead grew to 56-42 in the opening minutes of the second half. Back-to-back buckets from Mo Diao helped ignite the North Platte offense. Trailing 60-51, the Knights launched a 10-4 run to cut the deficit to three on a three pointer by Alex Harper with 8:24 remaining.

Barton countered with their own 14-5 run to regain a double-digit lead over the next four minutes. North Platte was limited down the stretch while the Cougars put their finishing touches on their win.

Knights (2-4) return to the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on Saturday to take on Cloud County Community College. Tip against the Thunderbirds is set for 4 p.m.

NPCC AthleticsGreat Bend, Kan. – Justus Michael led the Knights with 21 points, but a strong second half propelled No. 2 Barton Community College to a 93-74 win on Tuesday night.“I thought we played 30 minutes of really good basketball,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Unfortunately, you can’t have bad minutes against a team of that caliber.”Michael connected on 8-of-18 of his shots from the field, while Mo Diao chipped in 18 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in 32 minutes.North Platte connected on 61.5 percent (8-13) from long range in the opening half. Barton relied on their bench in the opening twenty minutes to take a 46-40 lead into the halftime break.The Cougars extended the margin into double digits after an 8-3 run with 9:36 remaining in the first half. Itai Alinsky halted the run by connecting from long range, but Barton continued to maintain a three-possession advantage.A 6-0 run chipped away at the Barton lead after a three pointer from Trey Summers with 6:24 remaining. Barton pushed their lead back into double digits until a late 5-0 run cut the deficit to six at the break.The Cougars lead grew to 56-42 in the opening minutes of the second half. Back-to-back buckets from Mo Diao helped ignite the North Platte offense. Trailing 60-51, the Knights launched a 10-4 run to cut the deficit to three on a three pointer by Alex Harper with 8:24 remaining.Barton countered with their own 14-5 run to regain a double-digit lead over the next four minutes. North Platte was limited down the stretch while the Cougars put their finishing touches on their win.Knights (2-4) return to the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on Saturday to take on Cloud County Community College. Tip against the Thunderbirds is set for 4 p.m.

 Knights wrap up road trip with loss to Barton

A jam-packed show with CSC Head Coach Jay Long and Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins breaking down the near-upset of #11 Western Colorado, the season-defining effort of a great defense, looking ahead to the CSU-Pueblo game and much more!

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Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The 30th-ranked Nebraska Kearney men's cross country team is headed back to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/cross-country-women/article/2024-11-11/ncaa-division-ii-mens-and-womens-cross-country-championships-qualifiers">NCAA Championships</a>&nbsp;for the third time in four years with junior&nbsp;Ella Buhlke&nbsp;representing the Loper women.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;men's team&nbsp;and Buhlke (Central City) received at-large berths to the meet which will be held Nov. 23 in Sacramento (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.visitsacramento.com/sportscommission/events/ncaa-cross-country/course-maps/">Arcade Creek Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex</a>).

The field consists&nbsp;of&nbsp;34 teams per gender, 24 that automatically qualify (top three in each of eight regional meets) while the remaining 10 are at large selections.&nbsp;A minimum of 24 additional individuals were selected to participate in each championship through an automatic qualifier and at-large selection process.​The UNK men grinded its way through another successful season, overcoming injuries and illness along the way. The veteran squad was fifth out of 31 teams at last Saturday's NCAA Regional meet in Joplin and finished third in the 12-team MIAA Championships Oct. 26 in St. Joseph. During the regular season, the Lopers had four top four finishes, placing ahead of their peers to rack up quality "wins".

The team's top seven finishers the past two weeks have been All-MIAA seniors&nbsp;Payton Davis&nbsp;(David City Aquinas),&nbsp;Sam Lueders&nbsp;(Blair), and&nbsp;Brett Schoenhofer&nbsp;(Andover, Kan.), senior&nbsp;Zach Van Brocklin&nbsp;(Cortland), All-MIAA junior&nbsp;Nick Abdalla&nbsp;(Omaha South), sophomores&nbsp;Evan Caudy&nbsp;(North Platte) and&nbsp;Juan Garcia&nbsp;(Grand Island), and redshirt freshman&nbsp;Mesuidi Ejerso&nbsp;(South Sioux City).The 26th-ranked UNK women just missed out on qualifying for the second time in program history, but Buhkle joins Kaci Lickteig (2006) and Morgan Benesch (2015 &amp; 2016) as Lopers to qualify as an individual. She earned both All-Region and All-MIAA this fall and had three top 14 finishes during the regular&nbsp;season.&nbsp;

The meet will be aired live at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2024/11/23">ncaa.com</a>&nbsp;

UNK AthleticsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The 30th-ranked Nebraska Kearney men's cross country team is headed back to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/cross-country-women/article/2024-11-11/ncaa-division-ii-mens-and-womens-cross-country-championships-qualifiers">NCAA Championships</a>&nbsp;for the third time in four years with junior&nbsp;Ella Buhlke&nbsp;representing the Loper women.&nbsp;The&nbsp;men's team&nbsp;and Buhlke (Central City) received at-large berths to the meet which will be held Nov. 23 in Sacramento (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.visitsacramento.com/sportscommission/events/ncaa-cross-country/course-maps/">Arcade Creek Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex</a>). The field consists&nbsp;of&nbsp;34 teams per gender, 24 that automatically qualify (top three in each of eight regional meets) while the remaining 10 are at large selections.&nbsp;A minimum of 24 additional individuals were selected to participate in each championship through an automatic qualifier and at-large selection process.​The UNK men grinded its way through another successful season, overcoming injuries and illness along the way. The veteran squad was fifth out of 31 teams at last Saturday's NCAA Regional meet in Joplin and finished third in the 12-team MIAA Championships Oct. 26 in St. Joseph. During the regular season, the Lopers had four top four finishes, placing ahead of their peers to rack up quality "wins".The team's top seven finishers the past two weeks have been All-MIAA seniors&nbsp;Payton Davis&nbsp;(David City Aquinas),&nbsp;Sam Lueders&nbsp;(Blair), and&nbsp;Brett Schoenhofer&nbsp;(Andover, Kan.), senior&nbsp;Zach Van Brocklin&nbsp;(Cortland), All-MIAA junior&nbsp;Nick Abdalla&nbsp;(Omaha South), sophomores&nbsp;Evan Caudy&nbsp;(North Platte) and&nbsp;Juan Garcia&nbsp;(Grand Island), and redshirt freshman&nbsp;Mesuidi Ejerso&nbsp;(South Sioux City).The 26th-ranked UNK women just missed out on qualifying for the second time in program history, but Buhkle joins Kaci Lickteig (2006) and Morgan Benesch (2015 &amp; 2016) as Lopers to qualify as an individual. She earned both All-Region and All-MIAA this fall and had three top 14 finishes during the regular&nbsp;season.&nbsp;The meet will be aired live at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2024/11/23">ncaa.com</a>&nbsp;

Lopers to Run in Sacramento Nov. 23

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. –  Following a similar script to several other games this season, the Chadron State football team put up a valiant fight but endured another disappointing setback Saturday, falling 21-17 to the nationally-ranked Western Colorado Mountaineers in Gunnison.  

The Eagles led 17-7 late in the third period, but Western, which entered the game ranked 11th in NCAA Division II and is now 9-1 for the season and 7-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, escaped with a come-from-behind victory. It was the Mountaineers' smallest margin of victory this season. 

Now 3-7 for the season and 2-6 in the RMAC, CSC has now lost five games by a total of 18 points—once by one, two by three, another by seven and this contest by four.

"We played really hard against a really good team," Chadron State Coach Jay Long said. "The game had lots of big plays and we made our share. We gave it a great shot."

Primarily because of injuries sustained in the previous week's game, the Eagles played without five starters and then lost starting running back Jake Marschall on his first carry Saturday. The Eagles were also without starting quarterback DJ Ralph for the second straight week. 

Interceptions played a big role. On the first play from scrimmage of the game, Chadron State's pass was swiped by free safety Drea Thompson and taken 25 yards to the end zone to give Western an instantaneous 7-0 lead after the extra point was added. Despite that and another Chadron State first-half interception in the end zone five minutes later, the Eagles led 10-7 at halftime.

Even though a 23-yard field goal attempt by CSC's Wilson Yee was blocked by Western cornerback Kevon Carr late in the first quarter, Yee nailed a 55-yarder for the Eagles' first points with 2:47 remaining in the second period. Just over two minutes later, Eagles corner Jadon Bowen, seeing his first extensive action of the season, intercepted Western quarterback Drew Nash's pass and took it 45 yards to the end zone for a pick-six of his own to give Chadron State the lead. 

The Eagles went ahead 17-7 with 3 ½ minutes left in the third quarter when quarterback Preston Pearson, who did not throw either of the first two interceptions, hit wide receiver Tommy Thomas with a short pass that he took down the sideline for a 47-yard touchdown.  

The Mountaineers scored on long drives during their next two possessions to rescue their win.  They initially went 75 yards in eight plays with Nash hitting Victory David on a 29-yard pass for the touchdown with six seconds left in the third period. It cut the Eagles' lead to 17-14.

On their next possession, the Mountaineers put together a 14-play, 93-yard drive. David caught two passes for 30 yards before Nash hit Elias Zarate with a 22-yard pass that he took to the end zone to put the hosts ahead 21-17 with 6:33 remaining.

Confronted with a fourth down on their next possession, the Eagles ran a fake punt from their own 24-yard line and converted after punter Brodie Eisenbraun connected with tight end Peter Krohn on a 28-yard pass that carried out to the Western 48-yard line.  

Although the Eagles turned it over on downs after that, they got new life immediately afterwards when defensive tackle Tanner True recovered a Drew Nash fumble on a QB rushing attempt and took it 17 yards to the Western 23-yard line with 2:47 still to play. Spurred by a 10-yard pass from Pearson to Krohn, the Eagles reached the nine before running out of downs with 71 seconds remaining. 

Western tried to run out the clock, but Chadron forced a three-and-out and burned their time outs to force the Mountaineers to punt with 56 seconds still on the clock. The Eagles fielded the punt at midfield and picked up one first down, but on the final play of the game, Pearson's "Hail Mary" pass was intercepted by Kevon Carr in the end zone.

Led by Nash's 23 of 38 passing for 251 yards, Western finished with 334 total net yards. David caught five tosses for 70 yards to lead all receivers.

For Chadron State, Preston Pearson finished 8-23 with 129 yards passing while also carrying 21 times for 63 yards. He was the game's leading rusher. Thomas had three catches for 55 yards and a touchdown while running back Chase Nelson had two receptions for 51 yards.

CSC defensive end William Stemler was the game's leading tackler with 10 stops while teammates Xavier Harrell, Reed Henkel, Hunter O'Connor and Dax Yeradi all had six. 

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – Following a similar script to several other games this season, the Chadron State football team put up a valiant fight but endured another disappointing setback Saturday, falling 21-17 to the nationally-ranked Western Colorado Mountaineers in Gunnison. The Eagles led 17-7 late in the third period, but Western, which entered the game ranked 11th in NCAA Division II and is now 9-1 for the season and 7-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, escaped with a come-from-behind victory. It was the Mountaineers' smallest margin of victory this season. Now 3-7 for the season and 2-6 in the RMAC, CSC has now lost five games by a total of 18 points—once by one, two by three, another by seven and this contest by four."We played really hard against a really good team," Chadron State Coach Jay Long said. "The game had lots of big plays and we made our share. We gave it a great shot."Primarily because of injuries sustained in the previous week's game, the Eagles played without five starters and then lost starting running back Jake Marschall on his first carry Saturday. The Eagles were also without starting quarterback DJ Ralph for the second straight week. Interceptions played a big role. On the first play from scrimmage of the game, Chadron State's pass was swiped by free safety Drea Thompson and taken 25 yards to the end zone to give Western an instantaneous 7-0 lead after the extra point was added. Despite that and another Chadron State first-half interception in the end zone five minutes later, the Eagles led 10-7 at halftime.Even though a 23-yard field goal attempt by CSC's Wilson Yee was blocked by Western cornerback Kevon Carr late in the first quarter, Yee nailed a 55-yarder for the Eagles' first points with 2:47 remaining in the second period. Just over two minutes later, Eagles corner Jadon Bowen, seeing his first extensive action of the season, intercepted Western quarterback Drew Nash's pass and took it 45 yards to the end zone for a pick-six of his own to give Chadron State the lead. The Eagles went ahead 17-7 with 3 ½ minutes left in the third quarter when quarterback Preston Pearson, who did not throw either of the first two interceptions, hit wide receiver Tommy Thomas with a short pass that he took down the sideline for a 47-yard touchdown. The Mountaineers scored on long drives during their next two possessions to rescue their win. They initially went 75 yards in eight plays with Nash hitting Victory David on a 29-yard pass for the touchdown with six seconds left in the third period. It cut the Eagles' lead to 17-14.On their next possession, the Mountaineers put together a 14-play, 93-yard drive. David caught two passes for 30 yards before Nash hit Elias Zarate with a 22-yard pass that he took to the end zone to put the hosts ahead 21-17 with 6:33 remaining.Confronted with a fourth down on their next possession, the Eagles ran a fake punt from their own 24-yard line and converted after punter Brodie Eisenbraun connected with tight end Peter Krohn on a 28-yard pass that carried out to the Western 48-yard line. Although the Eagles turned it over on downs after that, they got new life immediately afterwards when defensive tackle Tanner True recovered a Drew Nash fumble on a QB rushing attempt and took it 17 yards to the Western 23-yard line with 2:47 still to play. Spurred by a 10-yard pass from Pearson to Krohn, the Eagles reached the nine before running out of downs with 71 seconds remaining. Western tried to run out the clock, but Chadron forced a three-and-out and burned their time outs to force the Mountaineers to punt with 56 seconds still on the clock. The Eagles fielded the punt at midfield and picked up one first down, but on the final play of the game, Pearson's "Hail Mary" pass was intercepted by Kevon Carr in the end zone.Led by Nash's 23 of 38 passing for 251 yards, Western finished with 334 total net yards. David caught five tosses for 70 yards to lead all receivers.For Chadron State, Preston Pearson finished 8-23 with 129 yards passing while also carrying 21 times for 63 yards. He was the game's leading rusher. Thomas had three catches for 55 yards and a touchdown while running back Chase Nelson had two receptions for 51 yards.CSC defensive end William Stemler was the game's leading tackler with 10 stops while teammates Xavier Harrell, Reed Henkel, Hunter O'Connor and Dax Yeradi all had six.

Chadron State final pass picked in end zone in upset attempt at #11 Western Colorado

LINCOLN, Neb. –&nbsp;The Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament is set to take place November 9-10 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, bringing together 395 wrestlers so far from Nebraska and surrounding states, including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota, for individual and dual competition. Individual competition will be held on Saturday, with duals taking place on Sunday.

Individual registration remains open until Thursday, November 7, at 10 p.m. and can be completed online&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013rCsOmIBDY-mPf54PUlUP5U0pg_F8jpWVJX58rp-CpXJe9rUO5XogZX3BEkjL83QJKX2TcJI7GLXeRMKFqfxA8ryBtZVyXE8BuuZQUgT_Zt-eo4Oro4ZOvPScbWiL9EISXztBi4NF20bOEMGS-arly3JIezk8ARROa7jzAaOMoeniqPFzEi57iVlH75C5F2j&amp;c=RRiJXInhwVEkpf8KMlrB8e3LU0u5qsRuo7mUyirpSvPuQFZazbHAQA==&amp;ch=BAr1JfBqI1SuoOkMv1EK1tZX-P4vtOdWh_Bs1jNM9bgWIrLXYMEZVg==" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Walk-in registration is only allowed at Sandhills Global Event Center during weigh-ins. Medals will be awarded in each bracket, and team awards will go to the top two teams.

Spectator admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for ages four and younger. Concessions will be available on-site.

Contact Wrestling Director David Charroin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:csgwrestling@gmail.com" target="_blank">csgwrestling@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;with any questions pertaining to Satellite weigh-ins and registration. If you wish to speak with David, please include your phone number in the email. For more information on the website, please visit NebraskaSportsCouncil.com or contact the Nebraska Sports Council office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@nebraskasportscouncil.com" target="_blank">info@nebraskasportscouncil.com</a>.

For updates on the event,&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013rCsOmIBDY-mPf54PUlUP5U0pg_F8jpWVJX58rp-CpXJe9rUO5XogQv6hFQPM6r4NVVIbANh7tHeg1zPFDFpAUZ99aZU_-FnOCkfw94dE3EhGViuK_taNkFl__H1IYieTCR7xWXH8wGFxzbU2gAbH8rqAVkYSHyWCscrWPtvc_JAD6ngzP3E4A==&amp;c=RRiJXInhwVEkpf8KMlrB8e3LU0u5qsRuo7mUyirpSvPuQFZazbHAQA==&amp;ch=BAr1JfBqI1SuoOkMv1EK1tZX-P4vtOdWh_Bs1jNM9bgWIrLXYMEZVg==" target="_blank">LIKE</a>&nbsp;Heartland Havoc Wrestling on Facebook.

Heartland Havoc is hosted by the Nebraska Sports Council. Special thanks to our sponsors and contributors: IMT Insurance, presenting partner; Sandhills Global Event Center, host facility; Trophies Plus, award contributor.

Nebraska Sports CouncilLINCOLN, Neb. –&nbsp;The Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament is set to take place November 9-10 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, bringing together 395 wrestlers so far from Nebraska and surrounding states, including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota, for individual and dual competition. Individual competition will be held on Saturday, with duals taking place on Sunday.Individual registration remains open until Thursday, November 7, at 10 p.m. and can be completed online&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013rCsOmIBDY-mPf54PUlUP5U0pg_F8jpWVJX58rp-CpXJe9rUO5XogZX3BEkjL83QJKX2TcJI7GLXeRMKFqfxA8ryBtZVyXE8BuuZQUgT_Zt-eo4Oro4ZOvPScbWiL9EISXztBi4NF20bOEMGS-arly3JIezk8ARROa7jzAaOMoeniqPFzEi57iVlH75C5F2j&amp;c=RRiJXInhwVEkpf8KMlrB8e3LU0u5qsRuo7mUyirpSvPuQFZazbHAQA==&amp;ch=BAr1JfBqI1SuoOkMv1EK1tZX-P4vtOdWh_Bs1jNM9bgWIrLXYMEZVg==" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Walk-in registration is only allowed at Sandhills Global Event Center during weigh-ins. Medals will be awarded in each bracket, and team awards will go to the top two teams.Spectator admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for ages four and younger. Concessions will be available on-site.Contact Wrestling Director David Charroin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:csgwrestling@gmail.com" target="_blank">csgwrestling@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;with any questions pertaining to Satellite weigh-ins and registration. If you wish to speak with David, please include your phone number in the email. For more information on the website, please visit NebraskaSportsCouncil.com or contact the Nebraska Sports Council office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@nebraskasportscouncil.com" target="_blank">info@nebraskasportscouncil.com</a>.For updates on the event,&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013rCsOmIBDY-mPf54PUlUP5U0pg_F8jpWVJX58rp-CpXJe9rUO5XogQv6hFQPM6r4NVVIbANh7tHeg1zPFDFpAUZ99aZU_-FnOCkfw94dE3EhGViuK_taNkFl__H1IYieTCR7xWXH8wGFxzbU2gAbH8rqAVkYSHyWCscrWPtvc_JAD6ngzP3E4A==&amp;c=RRiJXInhwVEkpf8KMlrB8e3LU0u5qsRuo7mUyirpSvPuQFZazbHAQA==&amp;ch=BAr1JfBqI1SuoOkMv1EK1tZX-P4vtOdWh_Bs1jNM9bgWIrLXYMEZVg==" target="_blank">LIKE</a>&nbsp;Heartland Havoc Wrestling on Facebook.Heartland Havoc is hosted by the Nebraska Sports Council. Special thanks to our sponsors and contributors: IMT Insurance, presenting partner; Sandhills Global Event Center, host facility; Trophies Plus, award contributor.

HEARTLAND HAVOC November 9-10, 2024

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;

The No. 13 Husker Rifle team will continue its season at home against No. 15 UTEP on Sunday, Nov. 2. The match will be held at Big Shots Rifle Range (399 Sun Valley Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68528) and is slated to start at 8 a.m. (central). Attendance is free for fans, and breakfast and signed posters will be provided while supplies last. This is the only home meet for the Huskers during the 2024-25 season.NU comes into the match at 5-3 after a loss at No. 6 TCU, 4,728-4,686 on Saturday, Nov 2. Against the Horned Frogs, freshman Maddy Moyer had another impressive day, tying the second-highest air rifle score in team history with a mark of 597. The Big Red also posted a season-high team score of 2,373 in the air rifle in the loss.

The Huskers have captured an impressive season so far in 2024. Junior Emma Rhode currently holds the second highest smallbore score in the nation and in Nebraska history, with a mark of 593 in NU’s win at Memphis in the season opener. Rhode has also recorded six first-place finishes, with three in the smallbore and three in the aggregate. The freshmen have earned their share of achievements as well. Alivia Perkins tied the second-highest air rifle score in team history with a score of 597 on Oct. 12. Maddy Moyer fired a personal best in the smallbore with a score of 587 in the Nebraska’s dual with Memphis and Navy on Oct. 20. As a team, the Huskers posted a season-high mark of 2,373 in the air rifle in their loss at TCU on Nov. 2.

“Coming off a tough loss at TCU last weekend, I’ve been impressed with the way the girls have bounced back this week in practice,” said Coach Richard Clark. “We’ve been pushing hard and have continued to see great things day in and day out. A focused week of practice with the added comfort of getting to host UTEP here at home makes me very excited to watch the girls compete this weekend.”&nbsp;

UTEP enters the match coming off a 4,728-4,681 loss at No. 4 Murray State. Nebraska has faced UTEP 25 times since 2000, and have won 20 of those matches. NU most recently defeated UTEP, 4,702-2,617, on Oct. 12, 2024.&nbsp;

Following the match with UTEP, the Huskers will head to Columbus, Ohio, to face off against No. 9 Ohio State on Saturday, Nov. 16. The Big Red will then travel to Akron, Ohio, on Sunday, Nov. 17 to take on No. 12 Akron in their final match of the fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;The No. 13 Husker Rifle team will continue its season at home against No. 15 UTEP on Sunday, Nov. 2. The match will be held at Big Shots Rifle Range (399 Sun Valley Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68528) and is slated to start at 8 a.m. (central). Attendance is free for fans, and breakfast and signed posters will be provided while supplies last. This is the only home meet for the Huskers during the 2024-25 season.NU comes into the match at 5-3 after a loss at No. 6 TCU, 4,728-4,686 on Saturday, Nov 2. Against the Horned Frogs, freshman Maddy Moyer had another impressive day, tying the second-highest air rifle score in team history with a mark of 597. The Big Red also posted a season-high team score of 2,373 in the air rifle in the loss.The Huskers have captured an impressive season so far in 2024. Junior Emma Rhode currently holds the second highest smallbore score in the nation and in Nebraska history, with a mark of 593 in NU’s win at Memphis in the season opener. Rhode has also recorded six first-place finishes, with three in the smallbore and three in the aggregate. The freshmen have earned their share of achievements as well. Alivia Perkins tied the second-highest air rifle score in team history with a score of 597 on Oct. 12. Maddy Moyer fired a personal best in the smallbore with a score of 587 in the Nebraska’s dual with Memphis and Navy on Oct. 20. As a team, the Huskers posted a season-high mark of 2,373 in the air rifle in their loss at TCU on Nov. 2.“Coming off a tough loss at TCU last weekend, I’ve been impressed with the way the girls have bounced back this week in practice,” said Coach Richard Clark. “We’ve been pushing hard and have continued to see great things day in and day out. A focused week of practice with the added comfort of getting to host UTEP here at home makes me very excited to watch the girls compete this weekend.”&nbsp;UTEP enters the match coming off a 4,728-4,681 loss at No. 4 Murray State. Nebraska has faced UTEP 25 times since 2000, and have won 20 of those matches. NU most recently defeated UTEP, 4,702-2,617, on Oct. 12, 2024.&nbsp;Following the match with UTEP, the Huskers will head to Columbus, Ohio, to face off against No. 9 Ohio State on Saturday, Nov. 16. The Big Red will then travel to Akron, Ohio, on Sunday, Nov. 17 to take on No. 12 Akron in their final match of the fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Huskers host first home match on Sunday

Story by NU Athletic Communications

EUGENE, Ore. - The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team swept No. 12 Oregon 25-12, 26-24, 25-18 for its 20th straight in front of an Oregon school-record crowd of 8,566 at Matthew Knight Arena on Thursday night. 

The Huskers (23-1, 13-0 B1G) got 14 kills and 10 digs from Harper Murray, who hit .414 and also had an ace. Taylor Landfair added 13 kills and hit .407, and Merritt Beason and Andi Jackson each tallied six kills. 

Bergen Reilly had 33 assists and nine digs as the Huskers hit .278 for the match. Nebraska was stout defensively once again, holding the Ducks (17-5, 9-4 B1G) to .133 hitting. 

Nebraska had four aces with no errors with Olivia Mauch serving two of them. Oregon had three aces and made six service errors. It was the first time since Sept. 16, 2017 that Nebraska didn't commit a service error. 

NU had the edge in kills (44-37) and digs (52-38), while Oregon had one more block (7-6). 

With her team-leading 14 digs, Lexi Rodriguez claimed sole possession of second place in school history with 1,720 career digs, passing Kayla Banwarth (1,706). Justine Wong-Orantes is the school record holder with 1,890. 

Mimi Colyer had 13 kills to lead the Ducks. 

Set 1: Nebraska took a 4-0 lead, but Oregon fought back to tie the score at 6-6. Back-to-back kills by Murray, two by Landfair and one by Jackson made it 11-6 Big Red. Landfair added three more kills and a block with Allick as the Huskers built an 18-8 advantage. After Oregon scored three in a row, a service error by the Ducks preceded an ace by Mauch, a block by Allick and Beason and a kill by Murray that made it 22-11 Huskers. A kill by Jackson and a solo block by the sophomore middle blocker gave the Huskers a 25-12 win. NU hit .476 in set one and held Oregon to -.031. 

Set 2: Oregon led 8-6 when Murray and Jackson pounded kills, and Murray served an ace for a 10-8 Husker lead. Reilly dumped a kill before Beason tallied another to make it 13-10. But the Ducks ran off three straight points to even the score at 14-14. After a Husker timeout, Murray tooled a block and the Ducks hit long twice to put NU back in front, 17-14. The Ducks rallied to tie the score at 19-19, but Jackson terminated a kill and Allick and Landfair combined for a block and a 21-19 advantage. Landfair ended a long rally with a kill to make it 22-20, but the Ducks came right back to even the score at 22-22 after a kill and a Husker hitting error. After an NU timeout, Landfair posted her eighth kill, but Colyer answered for the Ducks. The Ducks then hit long to give NU set point, 24-23, but a kill by Oregon tied it 24-24. Oregon hit wide to give the Big Red another set point chance, and Murray ended the set at 26-24 with her ninth kill. 

Set 3: Oregon led 6-4 when Kennedi Orr served a 4-0 run to put the Huskers up 8-6. Reilly dumped two kills, and Allick and Landfair each posted one. After Oregon tied the score at 8-8, Landfair earned a sideout kill and Reilly served an ace before an Oregon error made it 11-8. The Ducks came back with a 3-0 run to make it 11-11, but Beason terminated and Mauch served her second ace before Oregon hit wide for a 14-11 Husker edge. After an Oregon timeout, Reilly set Beason for back-to-back kills, and Allick and Beason stuffed a Duck attack for a 17-11 lead. After Oregon got within 17-13, Allick recorded a solo block, and three Murray kills put the Huskers up 22-15. Nebraska finished off a 25-18 win with three kills by Landfair. 

Up Next: Nebraska will play at Washington on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. (CT) on Big Ten Network and the Huskers Radio Network. 

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsEUGENE, Ore. - The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team swept No. 12 Oregon 25-12, 26-24, 25-18 for its 20th straight in front of an Oregon school-record crowd of 8,566 at Matthew Knight Arena on Thursday night. The Huskers (23-1, 13-0 B1G) got 14 kills and 10 digs from Harper Murray, who hit .414 and also had an ace. Taylor Landfair added 13 kills and hit .407, and Merritt Beason and Andi Jackson each tallied six kills. Bergen Reilly had 33 assists and nine digs as the Huskers hit .278 for the match. Nebraska was stout defensively once again, holding the Ducks (17-5, 9-4 B1G) to .133 hitting. Nebraska had four aces with no errors with Olivia Mauch serving two of them. Oregon had three aces and made six service errors. It was the first time since Sept. 16, 2017 that Nebraska didn't commit a service error. NU had the edge in kills (44-37) and digs (52-38), while Oregon had one more block (7-6). With her team-leading 14 digs, Lexi Rodriguez claimed sole possession of second place in school history with 1,720 career digs, passing Kayla Banwarth (1,706). Justine Wong-Orantes is the school record holder with 1,890. Mimi Colyer had 13 kills to lead the Ducks. Set 1: Nebraska took a 4-0 lead, but Oregon fought back to tie the score at 6-6. Back-to-back kills by Murray, two by Landfair and one by Jackson made it 11-6 Big Red. Landfair added three more kills and a block with Allick as the Huskers built an 18-8 advantage. After Oregon scored three in a row, a service error by the Ducks preceded an ace by Mauch, a block by Allick and Beason and a kill by Murray that made it 22-11 Huskers. A kill by Jackson and a solo block by the sophomore middle blocker gave the Huskers a 25-12 win. NU hit .476 in set one and held Oregon to -.031. Set 2: Oregon led 8-6 when Murray and Jackson pounded kills, and Murray served an ace for a 10-8 Husker lead. Reilly dumped a kill before Beason tallied another to make it 13-10. But the Ducks ran off three straight points to even the score at 14-14. After a Husker timeout, Murray tooled a block and the Ducks hit long twice to put NU back in front, 17-14. The Ducks rallied to tie the score at 19-19, but Jackson terminated a kill and Allick and Landfair combined for a block and a 21-19 advantage. Landfair ended a long rally with a kill to make it 22-20, but the Ducks came right back to even the score at 22-22 after a kill and a Husker hitting error. After an NU timeout, Landfair posted her eighth kill, but Colyer answered for the Ducks. The Ducks then hit long to give NU set point, 24-23, but a kill by Oregon tied it 24-24. Oregon hit wide to give the Big Red another set point chance, and Murray ended the set at 26-24 with her ninth kill. Set 3: Oregon led 6-4 when Kennedi Orr served a 4-0 run to put the Huskers up 8-6. Reilly dumped two kills, and Allick and Landfair each posted one. After Oregon tied the score at 8-8, Landfair earned a sideout kill and Reilly served an ace before an Oregon error made it 11-8. The Ducks came back with a 3-0 run to make it 11-11, but Beason terminated and Mauch served her second ace before Oregon hit wide for a 14-11 Husker edge. After an Oregon timeout, Reilly set Beason for back-to-back kills, and Allick and Beason stuffed a Duck attack for a 17-11 lead. After Oregon got within 17-13, Allick recorded a solo block, and three Murray kills put the Huskers up 22-15. Nebraska finished off a 25-18 win with three kills by Landfair. Up Next: Nebraska will play at Washington on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. (CT) on Big Ten Network and the Huskers Radio Network.

Huskers sweep No. 12 Oregon

Women's Wrestling Head Coach Taylor Summers talks about the team's first tournament, two outstanding freshman performances, preparing for the massive Missouri Valley College Open this month and more!

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🎙 PODCAST: Chadron State Sports Journal - Taylor Summers - 11/6/24

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North Platte, Neb. – Knights women’s basketball fell to McCook Community College, 57-56, at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center on Tuesday night.

It was a tightly contested game from start to finish, North Platte took an early 4-0 lead after a pair of free throws from Zaily Marazin. The Indians went on to outscore the Knights over the final 5:41 of the quarter to take a 14-10 lead into the quarter break.

McCook stretched their lead to 18-10 after a short run to open the second quarter. North Platte slowly chipped away at the deficit as they narrowed the margin to 22-20 with 1:07 to play. McCook would not relinquish their lead in the final minute, as they built a 24-20 advantage headed into the halftime break.

North Platte battled back to retake the lead on a bucket from Jada Thompson with 5:09 to play in the third quarter. The game remained within one possession until McCook built a four-point edge with 6:23 to play in the final quarter.

The margin was pushed to five, but the Knights cut the deficit to one on a three from Marazin with four seconds to play. North Platte would receive one final opportunity to earn the win with a strong inbound play, but the shot was just off the mark clinching the win for the Indians.

North Platte connected on 33.3 percent of their shots from the floor and just 12-of-23 from the free throw line. McCook won the rebounding battle, 40-37, while shooting 32.7 percent from the field.

Knights (2-1) host Eastern Wyoming College for their home opener on Friday. Tip is set for 5 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – Knights women’s basketball fell to McCook Community College, 57-56, at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center on Tuesday night.It was a tightly contested game from start to finish, North Platte took an early 4-0 lead after a pair of free throws from Zaily Marazin. The Indians went on to outscore the Knights over the final 5:41 of the quarter to take a 14-10 lead into the quarter break.McCook stretched their lead to 18-10 after a short run to open the second quarter. North Platte slowly chipped away at the deficit as they narrowed the margin to 22-20 with 1:07 to play. McCook would not relinquish their lead in the final minute, as they built a 24-20 advantage headed into the halftime break.North Platte battled back to retake the lead on a bucket from Jada Thompson with 5:09 to play in the third quarter. The game remained within one possession until McCook built a four-point edge with 6:23 to play in the final quarter.The margin was pushed to five, but the Knights cut the deficit to one on a three from Marazin with four seconds to play. North Platte would receive one final opportunity to earn the win with a strong inbound play, but the shot was just off the mark clinching the win for the Indians.North Platte connected on 33.3 percent of their shots from the floor and just 12-of-23 from the free throw line. McCook won the rebounding battle, 40-37, while shooting 32.7 percent from the field.Knights (2-1) host Eastern Wyoming College for their home opener on Friday. Tip is set for 5 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Knights fall to McCook in early season rivalry game

North Platte, Neb. – North Platte Community College men's basketball fell in their home opener to Colby Community College, 78-72, on Tuesday night.

"I thought we played hard tonight," said head coach Jacob Brandl. "The season is young, and we will learn from our mistakes and get better."

Sedrick Nari led the way with 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Mo Diao finished with 16 points and six rebounds.

North Platte trailed early before a baseline jumper from Alex Harper sparked a 6-0 run to give the black and gold a three-point edge. Colby battled back to retake the lead on a 5-0 run while teams traded baskets for the next nine minutes.

A three by Nari pushed the Knights lead to 22-21, but the Trojans rallied to take a four-point lead with 3:11 remaining in the half. North Platte closed the half on an 11-2 run to take a 35-30 lead into the halftime break.

Colby erased the deficit in the opening minutes of the second half. A mid-range jumper by Diao halted the rally as teams exchanged buckets and the lead for the next ten minutes.

A Trojan transition layup ignited a 7-2 run with just under six minutes to play. A pair of free throws from Nari and a three-point play from Harper knotted the game up at 60-60 with 5:16 remaining. Colby continued to hold the momentum down the stretch, as they held off one final rally in the final minute to clinch the victory.

Knights shot 40.3 percent from the field, including 15-of-19 from the free throw line, while Colby finished the night shooting 39.7 percent from the field, including 51.6 percent from field goal range in the second half.&nbsp;

Knights (1-2) return to the road for the two-day Garden City Classic. North Platte will open with Dodge City Community College at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – North Platte Community College men's basketball fell in their home opener to Colby Community College, 78-72, on Tuesday night."I thought we played hard tonight," said head coach Jacob Brandl. "The season is young, and we will learn from our mistakes and get better."Sedrick Nari led the way with 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Mo Diao finished with 16 points and six rebounds.North Platte trailed early before a baseline jumper from Alex Harper sparked a 6-0 run to give the black and gold a three-point edge. Colby battled back to retake the lead on a 5-0 run while teams traded baskets for the next nine minutes.A three by Nari pushed the Knights lead to 22-21, but the Trojans rallied to take a four-point lead with 3:11 remaining in the half. North Platte closed the half on an 11-2 run to take a 35-30 lead into the halftime break.Colby erased the deficit in the opening minutes of the second half. A mid-range jumper by Diao halted the rally as teams exchanged buckets and the lead for the next ten minutes.A Trojan transition layup ignited a 7-2 run with just under six minutes to play. A pair of free throws from Nari and a three-point play from Harper knotted the game up at 60-60 with 5:16 remaining. Colby continued to hold the momentum down the stretch, as they held off one final rally in the final minute to clinch the victory.Knights shot 40.3 percent from the field, including 15-of-19 from the free throw line, while Colby finished the night shooting 39.7 percent from the field, including 51.6 percent from field goal range in the second half.&nbsp;Knights (1-2) return to the road for the two-day Garden City Classic. North Platte will open with Dodge City Community College at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Knights fall in home opener to Trojans

We get into the nitty-gritty of this year's Eagle-Rock Trophy game and the match-up with #11 Western Colorado that lies ahead on Saturday with CSC Football Head Coach Jay Long!&nbsp; Show hosted by Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins.

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🔊 PODCAST: Jay Long Show - November 5, 2024

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Lincoln -&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/brice-williams">Brice Williams</a>&nbsp;scored a game-high 27 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/connor-essegian">Connor Essegian</a>&nbsp;had seven of his 13 points off the bench in a decisive second-half run, as Nebraska defeated the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, 87-67 on Monday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Williams carried the Huskers (1-0) with 19 first-half points, and Nebraska eventually built a 15-point second half lead before UTRGV came back. The Vaqueros fought back and got to within 69-65 on K.T. Raimey’s basket with 5:52 left before Essegian took over.&nbsp;

The 6-foot-4 guard started a 12-0 Husker spurt with seven unanswered points, as he hit a 3-pointer and then connected on two free throws on the next possession to push the lead to nine with 4:13 left. Essegian then capped a personal 7-0 spurt with a driving layup to extend the lead to double figures with 3:52 left. NU, which got six straight stops, eventually extended the margin to 81-65 after a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/juwan-gary">Juwan Gary</a>&nbsp;basket with 2:40 left.&nbsp;

The Big Red had four players in double-digits, as&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/rollie-worster">Rollie Worster</a>&nbsp;had 18 points, nine rebounds and four steals while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/andrew-morgan">Andrew Morgan</a>&nbsp;added 10 markers.&nbsp;

Nebraska held the Vaqueros to 38% shooting and forced 20 turnovers which led to 26 Husker points.&nbsp;

Williams got the Huskers going early, scoring the first eight points of the night in the 2:51 span and NU lead 14-6 before UTRGV came back. The Vaqueros, who hit eight 3-pointers in the first half used a 10-4 spurt to take a 22-21 lead on a Howie Fleming Jr. free throw with 8:01 left in the half.

The teams would trade the lead back and forth, and Nebraska trailed 29-28 before the Huskers took control. NU ran off ran off six straight points to take a 34-29 lead on a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/gavin-griffiths">Gavin Griffiths</a>&nbsp;basket with 3:45 left in the half.&nbsp; UTRGV pulled within 34-32, but Williams scored Nebraska’s final eight points of the half, as the Huskers took a 42-36 lead into the break.

NU opened the second half with a 15-8 spurt to stretch the lead to 15, at 59-44 after Worster's jumper with 14:35 remaining before UTRGV mounted a comeback.&nbsp;

The Big Red will continue the three-game homestand, as they take on Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, Nov. 9. Tip is set for 7 p.m. (CT) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tickets are still available for the matchup by visiting&nbsp;Huskers.com/Tickets.

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Lincoln -&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/brice-williams">Brice Williams</a>&nbsp;scored a game-high 27 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/connor-essegian">Connor Essegian</a>&nbsp;had seven of his 13 points off the bench in a decisive second-half run, as Nebraska defeated the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, 87-67 on Monday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Williams carried the Huskers (1-0) with 19 first-half points, and Nebraska eventually built a 15-point second half lead before UTRGV came back. The Vaqueros fought back and got to within 69-65 on K.T. Raimey’s basket with 5:52 left before Essegian took over.&nbsp;The 6-foot-4 guard started a 12-0 Husker spurt with seven unanswered points, as he hit a 3-pointer and then connected on two free throws on the next possession to push the lead to nine with 4:13 left. Essegian then capped a personal 7-0 spurt with a driving layup to extend the lead to double figures with 3:52 left. NU, which got six straight stops, eventually extended the margin to 81-65 after a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/juwan-gary">Juwan Gary</a>&nbsp;basket with 2:40 left.&nbsp;The Big Red had four players in double-digits, as&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/rollie-worster">Rollie Worster</a>&nbsp;had 18 points, nine rebounds and four steals while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/andrew-morgan">Andrew Morgan</a>&nbsp;added 10 markers.&nbsp;Nebraska held the Vaqueros to 38% shooting and forced 20 turnovers which led to 26 Husker points.&nbsp;Williams got the Huskers going early, scoring the first eight points of the night in the 2:51 span and NU lead 14-6 before UTRGV came back. The Vaqueros, who hit eight 3-pointers in the first half used a 10-4 spurt to take a 22-21 lead on a Howie Fleming Jr. free throw with 8:01 left in the half.The teams would trade the lead back and forth, and Nebraska trailed 29-28 before the Huskers took control. NU ran off ran off six straight points to take a 34-29 lead on a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/gavin-griffiths">Gavin Griffiths</a>&nbsp;basket with 3:45 left in the half.&nbsp; UTRGV pulled within 34-32, but Williams scored Nebraska’s final eight points of the half, as the Huskers took a 42-36 lead into the break.NU opened the second half with a 15-8 spurt to stretch the lead to 15, at 59-44 after Worster's jumper with 14:35 remaining before UTRGV mounted a comeback.&nbsp;Raimey led UTRGV (0-1) with 14 points.The Big Red will continue the three-game homestand, as they take on Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, Nov. 9. Tip is set for 7 p.m. (CT) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tickets are still available for the matchup by visiting&nbsp;Huskers.com/Tickets.

Huskers open season with 87-67 Win

Lincoln&nbsp;- Alexis Markowski set the school career record with her 41st double-double to lead six Huskers scoring in double figures, as the No. 23 Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to an 88-48 season-opening win over Omaha on Monday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Playing in front of 8,106 fans in a noon tip-off at PBA on opening day of the college basketball season, the Huskers got team highs of 14 points and 11 rebounds in just 21 minutes from the three-time All-Big Ten center Markowski. The Lisa Leslie and Naismith Trophy candidate hit 7-of-8 shots from the floor while adding two assists and a block for the Big Red.

Markowski's 10th rebound to secure the record-setting double-double came on a hustle play when she dove to the floor near the three-point line and passed the ball ahead while lying on her back to create an uncontested transition layup for teammate Natalie Potts with 6:45 left in the game.

Markowski added an offensive rebound and a putback 45 seconds later to end her day with six minutes left and Nebraska leading 75-36.

Potts, the 2024 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, matched Markowski with 14 points while hitting 6-of-8 shots including a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the first half. The 6-2 sophomore added six rebounds while helping set the tone for the Huskers with stifling defense in the opening 20 minutes. Potts' three-pointer to close the half gave Nebraska a 47-15 lead at the break and put her in double figures with 10 first-half points.

Logan Nissley added 12 points in just 11 minutes off the bench, scoring on four three-point possessions despite hitting just one three-pointer while going 3-for-3 from the field and 5-for-5 from the free throw line. The sophomore guard, who was a member of the Big Ten All-Freshman team a year ago, added three assists, two steals and a block.

Freshman Petra Bozan contributed 12 points of her own in just 12 minutes. The 6-3 forward/center from Croatia went 5-for-7 from the field, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, while grabbing four rebounds for the Big Red.

Allison Weidner pitched in 11 points, three rebounds and two steals in her return to the starting lineup after a 55-game absence following a pair of season-ending knee injuries. Weidner hit 4-of-7 shots from the field while joining Potts and freshman guard Britt Prince in suffocating the Mavs with pressure defense.

Prince put six Huskers in double figures with 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in her regular-season collegiate debut. The 5-11 guard out of Elkhorn North High School also dished out a game-high five assists and added two steals.

As a team, Nebraska hit 57.6 percent (34-59) of its shots from the field, including 5-of-15 (.333) three-pointers. The Big Red also knocked down 15-of-20 free throws. The Huskers won the rebounding battle, 38-30, and claimed the turnover war, 24-20.

The Huskers jumped out to an 18-2 lead, before the Mavs cut the margin to 21-11 at the end of the first quarter. Nebraska then posted a dominant 26-4 margin in the second quarter to take a 47-15 lead to halftime. The Big Red won the third quarter 17-15, before closing out the win with a 24-18 edge in the final period.

Omaha's Alana Powell led all scorers with 15 points off the bench on 6-of-9 shooting, while Grace Cave put two Mavs in double figures with 11 points.&nbsp;

Nebraska returns to home action on Saturday, when the Huskers take on Southeastern Louisiana. Tip-off with the Lady Lions is set for 1 p.m. (CT) with tickets available now at Huskers.com. The game will be available to subscribers of B1G+ and can be heard on the Huskers Radio Network. SLU features three returning All-Southland Conference players and have averaged 20 wins over the last two years, including a trip to the 2023 NCAA Tournament under conference coach-of-the-year Ayla Guzzardo.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Alexis Markowski set the school career record with her 41st double-double to lead six Huskers scoring in double figures, as the No. 23 Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to an 88-48 season-opening win over Omaha on Monday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Playing in front of 8,106 fans in a noon tip-off at PBA on opening day of the college basketball season, the Huskers got team highs of 14 points and 11 rebounds in just 21 minutes from the three-time All-Big Ten center Markowski. The Lisa Leslie and Naismith Trophy candidate hit 7-of-8 shots from the floor while adding two assists and a block for the Big Red.Markowski's 10th rebound to secure the record-setting double-double came on a hustle play when she dove to the floor near the three-point line and passed the ball ahead while lying on her back to create an uncontested transition layup for teammate Natalie Potts with 6:45 left in the game.Markowski added an offensive rebound and a putback 45 seconds later to end her day with six minutes left and Nebraska leading 75-36.Potts, the 2024 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, matched Markowski with 14 points while hitting 6-of-8 shots including a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the first half. The 6-2 sophomore added six rebounds while helping set the tone for the Huskers with stifling defense in the opening 20 minutes. Potts' three-pointer to close the half gave Nebraska a 47-15 lead at the break and put her in double figures with 10 first-half points.Logan Nissley added 12 points in just 11 minutes off the bench, scoring on four three-point possessions despite hitting just one three-pointer while going 3-for-3 from the field and 5-for-5 from the free throw line. The sophomore guard, who was a member of the Big Ten All-Freshman team a year ago, added three assists, two steals and a block.Freshman Petra Bozan contributed 12 points of her own in just 12 minutes. The 6-3 forward/center from Croatia went 5-for-7 from the field, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, while grabbing four rebounds for the Big Red.Allison Weidner pitched in 11 points, three rebounds and two steals in her return to the starting lineup after a 55-game absence following a pair of season-ending knee injuries. Weidner hit 4-of-7 shots from the field while joining Potts and freshman guard Britt Prince in suffocating the Mavs with pressure defense.Prince put six Huskers in double figures with 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in her regular-season collegiate debut. The 5-11 guard out of Elkhorn North High School also dished out a game-high five assists and added two steals.As a team, Nebraska hit 57.6 percent (34-59) of its shots from the field, including 5-of-15 (.333) three-pointers. The Big Red also knocked down 15-of-20 free throws. The Huskers won the rebounding battle, 38-30, and claimed the turnover war, 24-20.The Huskers jumped out to an 18-2 lead, before the Mavs cut the margin to 21-11 at the end of the first quarter. Nebraska then posted a dominant 26-4 margin in the second quarter to take a 47-15 lead to halftime. The Big Red won the third quarter 17-15, before closing out the win with a 24-18 edge in the final period.Omaha's Alana Powell led all scorers with 15 points off the bench on 6-of-9 shooting, while Grace Cave put two Mavs in double figures with 11 points.&nbsp;Nebraska returns to home action on Saturday, when the Huskers take on Southeastern Louisiana. Tip-off with the Lady Lions is set for 1 p.m. (CT) with tickets available now at Huskers.com. The game will be available to subscribers of B1G+ and can be heard on the Huskers Radio Network. SLU features three returning All-Southland Conference players and have averaged 20 wins over the last two years, including a trip to the 2023 NCAA Tournament under conference coach-of-the-year Ayla Guzzardo.

Huskers run past Mavs, 88-48

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, we sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to discuss the first two games of the season in Wyoming and prepare you for this week's action.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="Knight's Weekly featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5z4q4-172b657-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, we sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to discuss the first two games of the season in Wyoming and prepare you for this week's action.

(Audio) Knight's Weekly featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

CHADRON, Neb.. – South Dakota Mines held the ball for 43 minutes and ran 79 plays compared to Chadron State's 43 while slipping past the Eagles 24-17 Saturday afternoon in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football game in Chadron. The victory gave the Hardrockers possession of the Eagle-Rock Trophy for the second time in three years.

The Eagles fall to 3-6 on the season, with a 2-5 record in the RMAC. They now have four RMAC losses this season by a touchdown or less. South Dakota Mines improved to 4-5, 3-4 in the RMAC.

On their first possession, the Hardrockers used half of the first quarter while driving 78 yards in 15 plays and scoring on Dawson Dunbar's three-yard run. The Eagles' Wilson Yee kicked a 49-yard field goal late in the first period and South Dakota Mines kicker Connor Taylor booted a 32-yarder late in the second quarter to make it 10-3 in favor of the Hardrockers at halftime. Both placekickers also made all of their extra point attempts.

Chadron State tied the score at 10-10 with less than three minutes gone in the third frame when redshirt freshman Liam Blaser blocked a Mines punt and CSC senior Brodie Roden took it 26 yards to the end zone.

The third quarter proved fateful as the Hardrockers cashed in on two turnovers to go ahead 24-10. Initially, Mines' defensive tackle Caleb Franklin intercepted a pass at the Chadron State 32. Quarterback Jake Martinelli immediately connected with tight end Henry Dryden on an 18-yard pass and three plays later running back Holden Gilbert went three yards up the middle for the touchdown.

On the second play of the Eagles' ensuing possession, wide receiver Jamahd Monroe made a beautiful reception of a 47-yard pass thrown by quarterback Miguel Larios. However, on the next play, Larios was sacked by linebacker Charlie Johnson and also lost the ball, which was recovered by the Hardrockers' Jarin Allen at Mines' 43-yard line. 

Larios was designated the Eagles' starting quarterback shortly before the game when it was determined that starter DJ Ralph, who had performed well the previous four games, could not play because of a recurring shoulder injury. Larios completed 11 of 22 passes for 181 yards. 

Bolstered by a 22-yard run by Orlando Westbook-Sanchez and a 12-yard pass from Martinelli to Colton Grover, Mines scored on Dunbar's five-yard burst on the first play of the fourth quarter.

The Eagles closed the gap to 24-17 with 10:32 left in the final period by gaining 54 yards on two passes. Larios hooked up with Monroe on a 39-yard shot and Tommy Thomas took a quick slant 15 yards to the end zone. CSC had two more possessions, but were unable to sustain them.

For the game, Thomas caught eight passes for 76 yards while Monroe's two grabs covered 86 yards to serve as CSC's leading receivers. Jake Marschall had 14 carries for 48 yards, but the Eagles finished with only 35 yards net rushing. 

For South Dakota Mines, Martinelli completed 13 of 20 passes for 92 yards. Dryden was his top target with four catches for 46 yards. Gilbert carried 22 times for 89 yards and Dunbar, the former Chadron High School standout, 16 times for 61 yards. 

The two punters, Brodie Eisenbraun for Chadron State and Taylor for Mines, each averaged more than 43 yards on five punts, not counting Taylor's blocked attempt. Taylor had a 66-yarder and Eisenbraun booted a 58-yarder. 

Another telling comparison was the Hardrockers' 10 of 20 on third down conversions compared to the Eagles' one of nine. With the Hardrockers running so many plays, the Eagles made lots of tackles. Defensive end William Stemler led with 10, while Xavier Harrell, Omar Ali, Dax Yeradi, and Hunter O'Connor each had eight. Charlie Johnson paced South Dakota Mines with seven besides forcing the fumble that led to a touchdown.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb.. – South Dakota Mines held the ball for 43 minutes and ran 79 plays compared to Chadron State's 43 while slipping past the Eagles 24-17 Saturday afternoon in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football game in Chadron. The victory gave the Hardrockers possession of the Eagle-Rock Trophy for the second time in three years.The Eagles fall to 3-6 on the season, with a 2-5 record in the RMAC. They now have four RMAC losses this season by a touchdown or less. South Dakota Mines improved to 4-5, 3-4 in the RMAC.On their first possession, the Hardrockers used half of the first quarter while driving 78 yards in 15 plays and scoring on Dawson Dunbar's three-yard run. The Eagles' Wilson Yee kicked a 49-yard field goal late in the first period and South Dakota Mines kicker Connor Taylor booted a 32-yarder late in the second quarter to make it 10-3 in favor of the Hardrockers at halftime. Both placekickers also made all of their extra point attempts.Chadron State tied the score at 10-10 with less than three minutes gone in the third frame when redshirt freshman Liam Blaser blocked a Mines punt and CSC senior Brodie Roden took it 26 yards to the end zone.The third quarter proved fateful as the Hardrockers cashed in on two turnovers to go ahead 24-10. Initially, Mines' defensive tackle Caleb Franklin intercepted a pass at the Chadron State 32. Quarterback Jake Martinelli immediately connected with tight end Henry Dryden on an 18-yard pass and three plays later running back Holden Gilbert went three yards up the middle for the touchdown.On the second play of the Eagles' ensuing possession, wide receiver Jamahd Monroe made a beautiful reception of a 47-yard pass thrown by quarterback Miguel Larios. However, on the next play, Larios was sacked by linebacker Charlie Johnson and also lost the ball, which was recovered by the Hardrockers' Jarin Allen at Mines' 43-yard line. Larios was designated the Eagles' starting quarterback shortly before the game when it was determined that starter DJ Ralph, who had performed well the previous four games, could not play because of a recurring shoulder injury. Larios completed 11 of 22 passes for 181 yards. Bolstered by a 22-yard run by Orlando Westbook-Sanchez and a 12-yard pass from Martinelli to Colton Grover, Mines scored on Dunbar's five-yard burst on the first play of the fourth quarter.The Eagles closed the gap to 24-17 with 10:32 left in the final period by gaining 54 yards on two passes. Larios hooked up with Monroe on a 39-yard shot and Tommy Thomas took a quick slant 15 yards to the end zone. CSC had two more possessions, but were unable to sustain them.For the game, Thomas caught eight passes for 76 yards while Monroe's two grabs covered 86 yards to serve as CSC's leading receivers. Jake Marschall had 14 carries for 48 yards, but the Eagles finished with only 35 yards net rushing. For South Dakota Mines, Martinelli completed 13 of 20 passes for 92 yards. Dryden was his top target with four catches for 46 yards. Gilbert carried 22 times for 89 yards and Dunbar, the former Chadron High School standout, 16 times for 61 yards. The two punters, Brodie Eisenbraun for Chadron State and Taylor for Mines, each averaged more than 43 yards on five punts, not counting Taylor's blocked attempt. Taylor had a 66-yarder and Eisenbraun booted a 58-yarder. Another telling comparison was the Hardrockers' 10 of 20 on third down conversions compared to the Eagles' one of nine. With the Hardrockers running so many plays, the Eagles made lots of tackles. Defensive end William Stemler led with 10, while Xavier Harrell, Omar Ali, Dax Yeradi, and Hunter O'Connor each had eight. Charlie Johnson paced South Dakota Mines with seven besides forcing the fumble that led to a touchdown.

Hardrockers take Eagle-Rock Trophy back to Rapid City

Estherville, Iowa – Jada Thompson scored 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting to lead North Platte to a 55-33 win over Marshalltown Community College on Saturday.

Madison Cheleen added her first double digit performance of her collegiate career, finishing with 12 points to go along with her two rebounds and one steal. Zaily Marazin led the Knights on the glass with 10 rebounds to accompany her four points.

It was a low scoring first quarter despite North Platte jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the opening 1:27. The Knights used an 11-2 run capped off by a three from Dezirae Gonzales to take a 15-2 lead into the quarter break.

Marshalltown went on a 4-0 spurt to open the second quarter, before a 7-0 run extended the margin to 22-6. The Tigers were limited to just five more points for the remaining 6:06 of the quarter, as the Knights carried a 32-11 lead into the halftime break.

A 9-2 run to open the third quarter helped the Knights build a 41-13 lead. North Platte took their largest lead of the game at the 3:40 mark on a runner by EmmaJo Locks, 46-15. Marshalltown closed out the quarter on an 8-2 run to narrow the margin to 49-23 headed into the final frame.

The Tigers outscored the Knights 10-6 in the final quarter, but the large deficit could not be overcome in the final ten minutes.

North Platte (2-0) will travel south to take on McCook Community College on Tuesday. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. inside the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsEstherville, Iowa – Jada Thompson scored 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting to lead North Platte to a 55-33 win over Marshalltown Community College on Saturday.Madison Cheleen added her first double digit performance of her collegiate career, finishing with 12 points to go along with her two rebounds and one steal. Zaily Marazin led the Knights on the glass with 10 rebounds to accompany her four points.It was a low scoring first quarter despite North Platte jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the opening 1:27. The Knights used an 11-2 run capped off by a three from Dezirae Gonzales to take a 15-2 lead into the quarter break.Marshalltown went on a 4-0 spurt to open the second quarter, before a 7-0 run extended the margin to 22-6. The Tigers were limited to just five more points for the remaining 6:06 of the quarter, as the Knights carried a 32-11 lead into the halftime break.A 9-2 run to open the third quarter helped the Knights build a 41-13 lead. North Platte took their largest lead of the game at the 3:40 mark on a runner by EmmaJo Locks, 46-15. Marshalltown closed out the quarter on an 8-2 run to narrow the margin to 49-23 headed into the final frame.The Tigers outscored the Knights 10-6 in the final quarter, but the large deficit could not be overcome in the final ten minutes.North Platte (2-0) will travel south to take on McCook Community College on Tuesday. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. inside the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center.

Knights defense aids in win over Marshalltown

Cheyenne, Wyo. – Mo Diao notched his first double digit performance of the season, but a 31-3 run in the second half lifted Laramie County Community College to a 77-75 win on Saturday night.

“I am proud of the guys for battling at the end to give us a chance to win the game,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Laramie is a well-coached team, and they challenged us in the second half.”

Diao finished with 13 points to accompany his eight rebounds and six blocks, while Alex Harper and Sedrick Nari each notched 12 points, respectively.

Knights pushed their lead to 53-33 after a 10-3 run to open the second half. Laramie County responded to take their first lead of the game on a 31-3 run. A bucket by Justus Michael quieted the run, but the Golden Eagles weren’t done adding to their lead.

The deficit grew to eight before a North Platte 4-0 run cut the margin to 66-62. Laramie County answered by stretching their lead back to eight inside five minutes to play. North Platte made one last surge in the closing stages, but Laramie County held off the rally to complete the come from behind win.

In the opening half, Diao broke open the scoring before the Knights managed to push their lead to 16-6 on a pair of free throws by Michael. The Golden Eagles cut the margin to four twice over the next 6:29, but the Knights continued to hold the momentum.

An 8-2 run capped off by a Dennis Rocha contested runner in the lane pushed the margin back into double digits with 2:58 to play in the half. Knights continued to challenge the defense as they stretched their lead to 43-30 at the halftime break.

Knights (1-1) open the home portion of their schedule on Tuesday against Colby Community College. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsCheyenne, Wyo. – Mo Diao notched his first double digit performance of the season, but a 31-3 run in the second half lifted Laramie County Community College to a 77-75 win on Saturday night.“I am proud of the guys for battling at the end to give us a chance to win the game,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Laramie is a well-coached team, and they challenged us in the second half.”Diao finished with 13 points to accompany his eight rebounds and six blocks, while Alex Harper and Sedrick Nari each notched 12 points, respectively.Knights pushed their lead to 53-33 after a 10-3 run to open the second half. Laramie County responded to take their first lead of the game on a 31-3 run. A bucket by Justus Michael quieted the run, but the Golden Eagles weren’t done adding to their lead.The deficit grew to eight before a North Platte 4-0 run cut the margin to 66-62. Laramie County answered by stretching their lead back to eight inside five minutes to play. North Platte made one last surge in the closing stages, but Laramie County held off the rally to complete the come from behind win.In the opening half, Diao broke open the scoring before the Knights managed to push their lead to 16-6 on a pair of free throws by Michael. The Golden Eagles cut the margin to four twice over the next 6:29, but the Knights continued to hold the momentum.An 8-2 run capped off by a Dennis Rocha contested runner in the lane pushed the margin back into double digits with 2:58 to play in the half. Knights continued to challenge the defense as they stretched their lead to 43-30 at the halftime break.Knights (1-1) open the home portion of their schedule on Tuesday against Colby Community College. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Knights fall in nailbiter to Golden Eagles

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications&nbsp;

Columbus, Neb. – Knights volleyball fell in a tightly contested four set match to Central Community College in the Region IX Championship on Saturday.

Jaelyn Dicke led the way with 14 kills, 13 digs and two assisted blocks. Sydney Spillane totaled 10 kills while finishing the match with a .381 hitting percentage. EmiLee Walnofer posted 29 digs to accompany her five aces, while Aubrey Grant served up 42 set assists in the match.

Central jumped out to an 8-5 lead until a 5-1 run extended the margin midway through the set. Back-to-back kills from Grant and Ella Rotherham halted the run, until the Raiders settled back into their rhythm. The Raiders never relinquished their lead down the stretch to take set one, 25-14.

Looking to even the match, the Knights leapt out to a 7-4 lead on a kill from Nya Lual. A 10-2 rally midway through the set extended the Knights lead to 20-11, forcing Central to take a timeout. North Platte did not let the Raiders climb back into the set as they evened the match with a 25-14 set win.

An 8-2 rally helped the Raiders pull out to a 19-11 lead in the third set. North Platte countered the run with a 7-1 rally to pull back within two on an ace by Grant. Knights and Raiders traded points until a late 3-1 run sealed the set for Central.&nbsp;

Knights took an early lead in the fourth set on back-to-back kills from Zoe Maher and Grant. A 4-0 run pushed the Raiders back out front, 9-7. The set remained tight until a 4-0 run gave the Raiders a 20-16 lead. North Platte would not go down quietly knotting the game up at 23-23, but Central scored the final two points to close out the match.

The 2024 season comes to an end with the Knights posting a 14-24 overall record.

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications&nbsp;Columbus, Neb. – Knights volleyball fell in a tightly contested four set match to Central Community College in the Region IX Championship on Saturday.Jaelyn Dicke led the way with 14 kills, 13 digs and two assisted blocks. Sydney Spillane totaled 10 kills while finishing the match with a .381 hitting percentage. EmiLee Walnofer posted 29 digs to accompany her five aces, while Aubrey Grant served up 42 set assists in the match.Central jumped out to an 8-5 lead until a 5-1 run extended the margin midway through the set. Back-to-back kills from Grant and Ella Rotherham halted the run, until the Raiders settled back into their rhythm. The Raiders never relinquished their lead down the stretch to take set one, 25-14.Looking to even the match, the Knights leapt out to a 7-4 lead on a kill from Nya Lual. A 10-2 rally midway through the set extended the Knights lead to 20-11, forcing Central to take a timeout. North Platte did not let the Raiders climb back into the set as they evened the match with a 25-14 set win.An 8-2 rally helped the Raiders pull out to a 19-11 lead in the third set. North Platte countered the run with a 7-1 rally to pull back within two on an ace by Grant. Knights and Raiders traded points until a late 3-1 run sealed the set for Central.&nbsp;Knights took an early lead in the fourth set on back-to-back kills from Zoe Maher and Grant. A 4-0 run pushed the Raiders back out front, 9-7. The set remained tight until a 4-0 run gave the Raiders a 20-16 lead. North Platte would not go down quietly knotting the game up at 23-23, but Central scored the final two points to close out the match.The 2024 season comes to an end with the Knights posting a 14-24 overall record.

Knights season ends in Region IX Championship

North Platte Community College started its season out with a bang by defeating Eastern Wyoming College 62-59. Head Coach Jacob Brandl highlighted the keys that led to the Knight's first victory of the season.&nbsp;

"Our youth showed out tonight. We did a ton of things really well and then would turn around and have really bad stretches." Coach Brandl described, "Our guys battled and played hard though, It's tough to win college basketball games and even harder to win on the road."

Freshman Dennis Rocha finished with a team-high 18 points and collected 9 rebounds. Jaxson Brandl also finished with 13 points off the bench in the victory.

"Guys stepped up and made plays when they needed to. Jaxson Brandl gave us a big spark in the first half, and Dennis was so good and tough on both ends," Brandl said.

It's a quick turnaround for the Knights as they will be on the road and battle against Laramie County Community College tomororw at 7 PM.

"We need to have a short memory and get our minds ready for a tough LCCC group. We have to find a way to stop turning the ball over because we left so many points on the board. I trust our guys, and I'm proud of the fight that this young group showed."

North Platte Community College started its season out with a bang by defeating Eastern Wyoming College 62-59. Head Coach Jacob Brandl highlighted the keys that led to the Knight's first victory of the season.&nbsp;"Our youth showed out tonight. We did a ton of things really well and then would turn around and have really bad stretches." Coach Brandl described, "Our guys battled and played hard though, It's tough to win college basketball games and even harder to win on the road."Freshman Dennis Rocha finished with a team-high 18 points and collected 9 rebounds. Jaxson Brandl also finished with 13 points off the bench in the victory."Guys stepped up and made plays when they needed to. Jaxson Brandl gave us a big spark in the first half, and Dennis was so good and tough on both ends," Brandl said.It's a quick turnaround for the Knights as they will be on the road and battle against Laramie County Community College tomororw at 7 PM."We need to have a short memory and get our minds ready for a tough LCCC group. We have to find a way to stop turning the ball over because we left so many points on the board. I trust our guys, and I'm proud of the fight that this young group showed."

Knight's collect their first win of the season against Eastern Wyoming

Story by Supernovas Communications&nbsp;

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;are excited to unveil its full 28-match schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign as Omaha builds off its inaugural championship win and having the distinction of being No. 1 in the world in professional volleyball average attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Supernovas open their season in a battle of league juggernauts, taking on the Atlanta Vibe on Friday, January 10 at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center.&nbsp;That evening will also be&nbsp;Banner Night&nbsp;in celebration of Omaha’s historic first Professional Volleyball Championship, captured in thrilling fashion on May 18 with a sweep of the Grand Rapids Rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"The energy and passion that Omaha brought in our first season was nothing short of extraordinary, and being crowned the inaugural Pro Volleyball Champions made it all the more special,"&nbsp;Supernovas Owner Danny White&nbsp;said. "Being No. 1 in the world in pro volleyball attendance speaks volumes about NovasNation and their love for the sport while showcasing our commitment in sustaining as a championship franchise. As we gear up for season two, we’re building on that momentum with even more excitement, energy, and opportunity. This season isn’t just about defending our title—it’s about continuing to set the standard for professional volleyball."&nbsp;

A key focus in building the 2025 schedule was prioritizing weekend matches to allow fans better opportunities to see the Supernovas in action. The Supernovas will play all but one match between Thursday and Sunday, with a single Wednesday road contest against the Columbus Fury in early March.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Of the 14 home matches, eight will take place on the weekend, featuring three Saturday showdowns and five Sunday matchups. Additionally, four matches are scheduled for Fridays, while two will take place on Thursdays. All starting times are central and are subject to change.&nbsp;

"Our 2025 schedule reflects our ongoing commitment to putting fans first,"&nbsp;Supernovas Partner&nbsp;Kirk&nbsp;Thompson&nbsp;said.&nbsp;"We’ve strategically placed more matches on weekends, ensuring greater opportunities for NovasNation to show up in full force and create that unmatched home-court atmosphere that pushed our team to claim the inaugural championship. We’re also enhancing elements of our in-venue experience to make sure the passion, entertainment, and connection that define a Supernovas matchday continue to grow. From first timers to a returning season ticket member, this season will deliver the kind of moments that make every match unforgettable."&nbsp;&nbsp;

The full schedule can be seen&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k5QVdsIdOyffNporYOSz9H6uZTXs-YFB8k2RhKzl6Yj9JFHjKirq6ahJ6hL1BldfSzEcaC5xed_af6aysVln3Vrmf6XxPFvOlJQH2zZltB52h3pRCdGfAIH6aUrxE6gg3_qgQGgCOUNwX9iD8gFtKh9ctBuptJDJSwUnscFIKLZPgA23ddfUWUgE06cKTw9oqyUuJK2d3lc=&amp;c=fvHYSzDLhBjT54R_jFGDrvh_KpWtuQUYZkPxf750Dlk1G-pOFeofkA==&amp;ch=E0EFkRzE-OI-Ryj4gGcdXUTuBgRcG17do1jaFvfXofIiHKYuZyTC9Q==">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following the Supernovas home opener against the Vibe, Omaha hits the road for a rematch of the 2024 PVF Championship on Jan. 12 against the Grand Rapids Rise in Michigan. After a quick trip to face the Vegas Thrill on Jan. 17, Omaha returns home for a Sunday showdown against the San Diego Mojo on Jan. 19, who the Supernovas beat in the Champiosnhp Semifinal last season in the franchise’s first-ever reverse sweep. January ends with a road and home exchange with the Fury on Jan. 24 and Jan. 31.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Omaha opens February with the first of two three-match road trips, featuring stops against the Orlando Valkyries, League’s newest franchise, the Indy Ignite, and Atlanta. The Supernovas return home for another Sunday battle against the Mojo on Feb. 16 before heading out to San Diego looking for their first win in Viajas Arena on Feb. 20. The month ends with the Valkyries coming to CHI on Feb. 27 as Orlando looks to earn its first win over the Supernovas, finishing 0-4 against Omaha in 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Former Supernova&nbsp;Sydney Hilley&nbsp;visits Omaha as a member of the Indy Ignite for the first time on March 2. Afterwards, the Supernovas embark on another three-game road trip against Columbus, Indy and Orlando before returning for a four-match home stand. Omaha ends March with a string of matches which starts with the Ignite again on March 22. A trio of reunions follow, as former Supernovas’&nbsp;Kendall White&nbsp;and&nbsp;Allison Mayfield&nbsp;return with Vegas on March 28, and Paige Briggs-Romine of Grand Rapids come to town on March 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Supernovas wrap up its extended home stay with Orlando on April 5. A five-day break allows Omaha to rest before heading out to the west coast for a pair of matches against San Diego and Vegas. The home schedule ends with four consecutive matches at CHI starting with Grand Rapids on April 17, Atlanta on April 19 and Columbus on April 25. The Supernovas home schedule comes to an end on Sunday, April 27 against the Thrill.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Omaha finishes the regular season on the road with the Rise on May 2 and a showdown with the Vibe on May 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After the regular season, the top four squads will compete for the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship on Friday, May 9 and Sunday, May 11 at a location to be announced.

The Supernovas reloaded its roster in the offseason to defend their title, bringing back 2024 team captain and All-PVF First Team member&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller, superstar setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;and homegrown rookie&nbsp;Sophie Davis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Omaha also signed a trio of former Nebraska Volleyball middle blockers, which include&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord, and&nbsp;NCAA National Champions&nbsp;Briana Holman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayla Caffey. Plus, former Creighton libero&nbsp;Allison Whitten&nbsp;signed with the franchise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In one of the more massive signings of the free agent period, 2024 PVF Rookie of the Year&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;comes over from Columbus to join the Supernovas. Also signing is Serbian attacker&nbsp;Jovana Mirosavlijević&nbsp;and former Kansas opposite,&nbsp;Kelsie Payne, who has played in some of the top leagues in the world the last few years including Italy and South Korea. Big Ten Setter of the Year&nbsp;Mac Podraza&nbsp;teams up with Valentín-Anderson as the squad's two setters while libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;switched sides to Omaha from Grand Rapids.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Supernovas will look to add more to their roster through the PVF Draft, which is set to take place on November 25. Omaha has six picks in the draft, including three in the first 15 selections.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by Supernovas Communications&nbsp;OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;are excited to unveil its full 28-match schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign as Omaha builds off its inaugural championship win and having the distinction of being No. 1 in the world in professional volleyball average attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Supernovas open their season in a battle of league juggernauts, taking on the Atlanta Vibe on Friday, January 10 at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center.&nbsp;That evening will also be&nbsp;Banner Night&nbsp;in celebration of Omaha’s historic first Professional Volleyball Championship, captured in thrilling fashion on May 18 with a sweep of the Grand Rapids Rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The energy and passion that Omaha brought in our first season was nothing short of extraordinary, and being crowned the inaugural Pro Volleyball Champions made it all the more special,"&nbsp;Supernovas Owner Danny White&nbsp;said. "Being No. 1 in the world in pro volleyball attendance speaks volumes about NovasNation and their love for the sport while showcasing our commitment in sustaining as a championship franchise. As we gear up for season two, we’re building on that momentum with even more excitement, energy, and opportunity. This season isn’t just about defending our title—it’s about continuing to set the standard for professional volleyball."&nbsp;A key focus in building the 2025 schedule was prioritizing weekend matches to allow fans better opportunities to see the Supernovas in action. The Supernovas will play all but one match between Thursday and Sunday, with a single Wednesday road contest against the Columbus Fury in early March.&nbsp;&nbsp;Of the 14 home matches, eight will take place on the weekend, featuring three Saturday showdowns and five Sunday matchups. Additionally, four matches are scheduled for Fridays, while two will take place on Thursdays. All starting times are central and are subject to change.&nbsp;"Our 2025 schedule reflects our ongoing commitment to putting fans first,"&nbsp;Supernovas Partner&nbsp;Kirk&nbsp;Thompson&nbsp;said.&nbsp;"We’ve strategically placed more matches on weekends, ensuring greater opportunities for NovasNation to show up in full force and create that unmatched home-court atmosphere that pushed our team to claim the inaugural championship. We’re also enhancing elements of our in-venue experience to make sure the passion, entertainment, and connection that define a Supernovas matchday continue to grow. From first timers to a returning season ticket member, this season will deliver the kind of moments that make every match unforgettable."&nbsp;&nbsp;The full schedule can be seen&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k5QVdsIdOyffNporYOSz9H6uZTXs-YFB8k2RhKzl6Yj9JFHjKirq6ahJ6hL1BldfSzEcaC5xed_af6aysVln3Vrmf6XxPFvOlJQH2zZltB52h3pRCdGfAIH6aUrxE6gg3_qgQGgCOUNwX9iD8gFtKh9ctBuptJDJSwUnscFIKLZPgA23ddfUWUgE06cKTw9oqyUuJK2d3lc=&amp;c=fvHYSzDLhBjT54R_jFGDrvh_KpWtuQUYZkPxf750Dlk1G-pOFeofkA==&amp;ch=E0EFkRzE-OI-Ryj4gGcdXUTuBgRcG17do1jaFvfXofIiHKYuZyTC9Q==">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following the Supernovas home opener against the Vibe, Omaha hits the road for a rematch of the 2024 PVF Championship on Jan. 12 against the Grand Rapids Rise in Michigan. After a quick trip to face the Vegas Thrill on Jan. 17, Omaha returns home for a Sunday showdown against the San Diego Mojo on Jan. 19, who the Supernovas beat in the Champiosnhp Semifinal last season in the franchise’s first-ever reverse sweep. January ends with a road and home exchange with the Fury on Jan. 24 and Jan. 31.&nbsp;&nbsp;Omaha opens February with the first of two three-match road trips, featuring stops against the Orlando Valkyries, League’s newest franchise, the Indy Ignite, and Atlanta. The Supernovas return home for another Sunday battle against the Mojo on Feb. 16 before heading out to San Diego looking for their first win in Viajas Arena on Feb. 20. The month ends with the Valkyries coming to CHI on Feb. 27 as Orlando looks to earn its first win over the Supernovas, finishing 0-4 against Omaha in 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;Former Supernova&nbsp;Sydney Hilley&nbsp;visits Omaha as a member of the Indy Ignite for the first time on March 2. Afterwards, the Supernovas embark on another three-game road trip against Columbus, Indy and Orlando before returning for a four-match home stand. Omaha ends March with a string of matches which starts with the Ignite again on March 22. A trio of reunions follow, as former Supernovas’&nbsp;Kendall White&nbsp;and&nbsp;Allison Mayfield&nbsp;return with Vegas on March 28, and Paige Briggs-Romine of Grand Rapids come to town on March 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Supernovas wrap up its extended home stay with Orlando on April 5. A five-day break allows Omaha to rest before heading out to the west coast for a pair of matches against San Diego and Vegas. The home schedule ends with four consecutive matches at CHI starting with Grand Rapids on April 17, Atlanta on April 19 and Columbus on April 25. The Supernovas home schedule comes to an end on Sunday, April 27 against the Thrill.&nbsp;&nbsp;Omaha finishes the regular season on the road with the Rise on May 2 and a showdown with the Vibe on May 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the regular season, the top four squads will compete for the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship on Friday, May 9 and Sunday, May 11 at a location to be announced.The Supernovas reloaded its roster in the offseason to defend their title, bringing back 2024 team captain and All-PVF First Team member&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller, superstar setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;and homegrown rookie&nbsp;Sophie Davis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Omaha also signed a trio of former Nebraska Volleyball middle blockers, which include&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord, and&nbsp;NCAA National Champions&nbsp;Briana Holman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayla Caffey. Plus, former Creighton libero&nbsp;Allison Whitten&nbsp;signed with the franchise.&nbsp;&nbsp;In one of the more massive signings of the free agent period, 2024 PVF Rookie of the Year&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;comes over from Columbus to join the Supernovas. Also signing is Serbian attacker&nbsp;Jovana Mirosavlijević&nbsp;and former Kansas opposite,&nbsp;Kelsie Payne, who has played in some of the top leagues in the world the last few years including Italy and South Korea. Big Ten Setter of the Year&nbsp;Mac Podraza&nbsp;teams up with Valentín-Anderson as the squad's two setters while libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;switched sides to Omaha from Grand Rapids.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Supernovas will look to add more to their roster through the PVF Draft, which is set to take place on November 25. Omaha has six picks in the draft, including three in the first 15 selections.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Defending Champion Omaha Supernovas announce 2025 Schedule, Home Opener Set for January 10 at CHI Health Center 

The No. 10 Nebraska rifle team will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to face off against No. 6 TCU this Saturday, Nov. 2. The match is set to begin at 9 a.m. (central).The Huskers enter the match at 5-2 on the season after a strong weekend in Maryland two weeks ago. NU topped No. 11 Ole Miss, 4,705-4,694, No. 12 Memphis, 4,697-4,691 and split a pair of matches against No. 13 Navy. Freshman Maddy Moyer had an impressive day on Oct. 20, taking second place overall with an aggregate score of 1,180, and setting a personal best in the smallbore with a mark of 587.&nbsp;

“We’ve continued to see some really great things from individuals the last couple of weeks,” said Coach Richard Clark. “I’ve been very impressed with the way our team has continued to grow and learn from each match this year. It’s a matter of time before we hit our stride and I think this weekend will be a great opportunity for us to do so.”&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 10 Nebraska rifle team will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to face off against No. 6 TCU this Saturday, Nov. 2. The match is set to begin at 9 a.m. (central).The Huskers enter the match at 5-2 on the season after a strong weekend in Maryland two weeks ago. NU topped No. 11 Ole Miss, 4,705-4,694, No. 12 Memphis, 4,697-4,691 and split a pair of matches against No. 13 Navy. Freshman Maddy Moyer had an impressive day on Oct. 20, taking second place overall with an aggregate score of 1,180, and setting a personal best in the smallbore with a mark of 587.&nbsp;“We’ve continued to see some really great things from individuals the last couple of weeks,” said Coach Richard Clark. “I’ve been very impressed with the way our team has continued to grow and learn from each match this year. It’s a matter of time before we hit our stride and I think this weekend will be a great opportunity for us to do so.”&nbsp;TCU, which won the NCAA Championship in 2024, comes into the match with a 3-1 record, having posted wins against Navy, VMI, and UTEP. The Horned Frogs took a loss against No. 2 Georgia Southern. The Huskers have faced TCU 35 times since 2000, with a record of 4-29-1. At last year’s NCAA Championships, TCU took first (4,732) while Nebraska finished eighth.Following Saturday’s match, the Big Red will head home to face off against No. 16 UTEP on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Big Shots Indoor Range in Lincoln. This is the only home meet of the season for the Husker rifle team.&nbsp;&nbsp;