Ogallala, Ne - There will be new leadership in the Ogallala Public Schools boys basketball program in 2025. Andy Gillen steps down after seven remarkable years, handing the reins to Ogallala graduate and former player Carter Brown—his oldest son.

Coach Andy Gillen has been the architect of an extraordinary era for Ogallala boys basketball since taking over seven years ago. Under his leadership, the team compiled an impressive 116-24 record, cementing its status as a juggernaut in Nebraska high school sports. Gillen’s tenure included six Southwest Conference (SWC) Coach of the Year awards, six state tournament qualifications, seven regular-season SWC championships, and six SWC tournament titles. His teams also achieved notable postseason success, securing third place in Class C1 in 2019 and 2023, and finishing as state runner-up in 2020. Gillen’s strategic brilliance and relentless drive turned Ogallala into a perennial contender, leaving a legacy of excellence.

Reflecting on his time as coach, Gillen shared a heartfelt message:

"Basketball has always been more than just a game to me. It’s been a passion—one that I’ve loved teaching, watching, and playing. But beyond the X’s and O’s, it’s the relationships, the camaraderie, and the moments with the guys that I will miss the most. Together, we built something special. The 'Truth' brand has become synonymous with winning the right way—playing hard, playing together, and embracing the mindset that 'stats are for losers; the final score is for winners.' That identity will always be a source of pride for me. As I step away, I do so with immense pride, knowing that I am passing the torch to my oldest son, Carter. Watching him continue the legacy we’ve built fills me with excitement and gratitude. No matter where the journey takes me, I will always be a part of the 'Truth' family."

Gillen’s decision to step down stems not from exhaustion, but from a desire to offer someone else the same opportunity he received—a chance to lead a thriving program poised for continued success. That someone is Carter Brown, an Ogallala High School alumnus who played under Gillen and now returns to his roots. A recent graduate of Graceland University, Brown started for the Graceland men’s basketball team over the past two seasons, helping lead the squad to the NAIA national tournament—an achievement that marked only the second such appearance in the school’s history. His deep connection to Ogallala’s winning culture and his proven leadership make him a natural fit to carry forward the “Truth” legacy.

The Ogallala Public Schools community extends its deepest gratitude to Coach Andy Gillen for his unparalleled success, dedication, and the indelible mark he’s left on the program. At the same time, the district welcomes Carter Brown with enthusiasm and high expectations as he takes the helm of a team in its prime.

This transition marks the end of an iconic chapter and the dawn of an exciting new era for Ogallala boys basketball—one rooted in family, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the “Truth.”

Gillen ends his head coaching carreer after 17 years at 357-69, Gillen previously coached girls basketball in Kansas for 10 years, and won three state championships before his family moved back to Nebraska. He was a Cozad High Graduate.

Ogallala, Ne - There will be new leadership in the Ogallala Public Schools boys basketball program in 2025. Andy Gillen steps down after seven remarkable years, handing the reins to Ogallala graduate and former player Carter Brown—his oldest son.Coach Andy Gillen has been the architect of an extraordinary era for Ogallala boys basketball since taking over seven years ago. Under his leadership, the team compiled an impressive 116-24 record, cementing its status as a juggernaut in Nebraska high school sports. Gillen’s tenure included six Southwest Conference (SWC) Coach of the Year awards, six state tournament qualifications, seven regular-season SWC championships, and six SWC tournament titles. His teams also achieved notable postseason success, securing third place in Class C1 in 2019 and 2023, and finishing as state runner-up in 2020. Gillen’s strategic brilliance and relentless drive turned Ogallala into a perennial contender, leaving a legacy of excellence.<figure>
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 </figure>Reflecting on his time as coach, Gillen shared a heartfelt message:"Basketball has always been more than just a game to me. It’s been a passion—one that I’ve loved teaching, watching, and playing. But beyond the X’s and O’s, it’s the relationships, the camaraderie, and the moments with the guys that I will miss the most. Together, we built something special. The 'Truth' brand has become synonymous with winning the right way—playing hard, playing together, and embracing the mindset that 'stats are for losers; the final score is for winners.' That identity will always be a source of pride for me. As I step away, I do so with immense pride, knowing that I am passing the torch to my oldest son, Carter. Watching him continue the legacy we’ve built fills me with excitement and gratitude. No matter where the journey takes me, I will always be a part of the 'Truth' family."<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOgallalaSchools%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0kjVvwBteud9JTnLST1WHZVzLrPTZfSzd65Hk268eUqhBVDUbBPeYKFWUvRBn6Whkl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="562" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Gillen’s decision to step down stems not from exhaustion, but from a desire to offer someone else the same opportunity he received—a chance to lead a thriving program poised for continued success. That someone is Carter Brown, an Ogallala High School alumnus who played under Gillen and now returns to his roots. A recent graduate of Graceland University, Brown started for the Graceland men’s basketball team over the past two seasons, helping lead the squad to the NAIA national tournament—an achievement that marked only the second such appearance in the school’s history. His deep connection to Ogallala’s winning culture and his proven leadership make him a natural fit to carry forward the “Truth” legacy.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Carter ‘CB’ Brown is now a member of the 1000 point club! We are so proud to have you as a part of this basketball family. <a href="https://t.co/2xERs6RhAk">pic.twitter.com/2xERs6RhAk</a>&mdash; Graceland Men&#39;s Basketball (@GracelandU_MBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GracelandU_MBB/status/1855355456304377886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Ogallala Public Schools community extends its deepest gratitude to Coach Andy Gillen for his unparalleled success, dedication, and the indelible mark he’s left on the program. At the same time, the district welcomes Carter Brown with enthusiasm and high expectations as he takes the helm of a team in its prime.This transition marks the end of an iconic chapter and the dawn of an exciting new era for Ogallala boys basketball—one rooted in family, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the “Truth.”Gillen ends his head coaching carreer after 17 years at 357-69, Gillen previously coached girls basketball in Kansas for 10 years, and won three state championships before his family moved back to Nebraska. He was a Cozad High Graduate.

Gillen steps down as Ogallala Boys Basketball Coach; makes way for son to continue Indians' success

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UNK H.S. Class D Track Meet Results

Story by NU Athletic Communications

PHILADELPHIA - The Nebraska wrestling team ends day one of the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships second in team standings, with 28 points. The Big Red sent five Huskers to the quarterfinals, while all nine qualifiers continue tournament action on Friday, March 21.&nbsp;

In front of over 18,000 fans at both sessions, No. 1 Brock Hardy (141), No. 2 Ridge Lovett (149), No. 3 Antrell Taylor (157), No. 12 Christopher Minto (165) and No. 12 Silas Allred (184), are headed to the NCAA quarterfinals after their 2-0 first day efforts.

The tournament began bouts at the Wells Fargo Center at 125, No. 9 Caleb Smith up first on the mat for the Big Red. The four-time NCAA qualifier faced No. 24 Nick Babin (PITT), and the pair went scoreless through three periods. With :03 left in SV-1, Smith struck with a takedown, starting his 2025 tournament campaign with a win.

At 133, No. 17 Jacob Van Dee met No. 16 Ryan Miller (PENN) in the first round. Van Dee had a 4-1 lead heading into the second period, but Miller rallied and came back for an 8-4 win. No. 1 Hardy’s round one bout took on No. 32 Nash Singleton (ORST), and the 141 lb Husker notched bonus points for NU. Hardy used three takedowns, two escapes and the ridetime point to win with a 12-3 major decision, his eighth of the year.

At 149, No. 2 Lovett and No. 31 Sam Cartella (NW) were both on the board early, as Lovett led 5-4 after the first period. The pair got tied up at 8-8 to start period three, and Lovett secured the 10-8 win with a reversal. No. 3 Taylor faced No. 30 James Conway (MIZZ) at 157 and the Husker was quick to score. Taylor kept striking for 6-1 and 12-3 leads after periods one and two respectively. The sophomore notched a 19-4 (5:55) tech. fall, his seventh of the season, to claim his spot in the round of 16.

In his NCAA Tournament debut, No. 12 Minto met No. 21 Joey Bianchi (UALR) on the mat at 165. The two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week stumped Bianchi, grabbing his fifth major decision in the 13-1 victory. At 174, No. 8 Lenny Pinto took on No. 25 Dalton Harkins (ARMY), and fought to score. Harkins won with a 6-1 decision.

No. 12 Allred (184) got a tough start up against No. 21 Malachi DuVall (GMU), down 10-1. The junior battled back to take the 14-13 lead in the third period, but used a pin in 6:38 to claim the comeback victory. It was the Husker’s fifth pin this year, and third of the post-season. At 197, also making his NCAA Tournament debut, No. 20 Camden McDanel faced No. 13 Trey Munoz (ORST) in the first round. The true freshman kept it close against two-time All American Munoz, but lost in a 4-2 decision to close the first session.

Session two action began with Smith’s round of 16 at 125. The No. 9 Husker met No. 8 Sheldon Seymour (LEH), and had a scoreless first period. Seymour struck in the second, and took a 7-2 lead late into the third period to claim a 7-3 win. At 133, No. 17 Van Dee faced No. 32 Hunter Leake (CBU) in wrestlebacks. The sophomore racked up points quickly, opening the first period with back points. Van Dee finished strong and notched a 13-2 major decision.

Top-seed Hardy (141) took on No. 16 Wyatt Henson (LH) in round two, and made a 19-3 statement to claim his spot in the quarterfinals. Hardy notched his 12th-consecutive win with the tech. fall in 6:17. No. 2 Lovett was on the mat next at 149. The Husker put up a dominant 6:09, which is all he needed for the shutout tech. fall over No. 15 Ty Whalen (PRIN).

At 165, No. 12 Minto faced No. 5 Julian Ramirez (COR). Minto came out firing, and led 7-1 to start the third period. The Husker closed the bout at 11-1 to claim a major decision over top-five Ramirez, and his spot in the quarterfinals. The win was also Minto’s 15th bonus-point victory of the season, and third over a top-10 opponent. In the 174 wrestleback bracket, No. 8 Pinto took on No. 9 Carson Kharchla (OHST). The Buckeye grabbed an early lead, but Pinto fought back to send the bout to SV-1 at 7-7. The junior struck a five-point sequence to claim the top-10 matchup, 11-7.

Another No. 12 and No. 5 round two feature, Allred met Bennett Berge (SDSU) at 184. The Husker had a 4-1 lead into the third period, but shot and scored for his second pin of the day. The fall was Allred’s second of the day, fourth of the post-season, and he secured his quarterfinal spot with the upset victory. No. 20 McDanel (197) closed out the session again for NU, facing No. 29 Tucker Hogan (LH). The freshman closed out his first NCAA tournament day with a 13-2 major decision, his 18th bonus-point win.

The Big Red notched two upset victories on day one, and 11 bonus-point wins. All nine Huskers return to tournament action, while five head to the quarterfinals.

141: No. 1 Brock Hardy vs No. 9 Jacob Frost (ISU)

149: No. 2 Ridge Lovett vs No. 7 Kannon Webster (ILL)

157: No. 3 Antrell Taylor vs No. 11 Matty Bianchi (UALR)

165: No. 12 Christopher Minto vs No. 4 Terrell Barraclough (UVU)

184: No. 12 Silas Allred vs No. 4 Dustin Plott (OKST)

The 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships continue Friday, March 21, with Session III to start at 11 a.m. (CT). The quarterfinals and consolations round will be broadcast on ESPNU. Action resumes at 7 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2 for Session IV, semifinals and consolation bouts.

Champ. Round 1 - Caleb Smith (Nebraska) 20-6 won in sudden victory - 1 over Nick Babin (Pittsburgh) 13-11 (SV-1 3-0)

Champ. Round 2 - Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh) 21-3 won by decision over Caleb Smith (Nebraska) 20-6 (Dec 7-3)

Champ. Round 1 - Ryan Miller (Pennsylvania) 23-7 won by decision over Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska) 15-10 (Dec 8-4)

Cons. Round 1 - Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska) 15-10 won by major decision over Hunter Leake (California Baptist) 7-10 (MD 13-2)

Champ. Round 1 - Brock Hardy (Nebraska) 25-3 won by major decision over Nash Singleton (Oregon State) 13-10 (MD 12-3)

Champ. Round 2 - Brock Hardy (Nebraska) 25-3 won by tech fall over Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) 27-5 (TF-1.5 6:17 (19-3))

Champ. Round 1 - Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) 22-2 won by decision over Sam Cartella (Northwestern) 16-12 (Dec 10-8)

Champ. Round 2 - Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) 22-2 won by tech fall over Ty Whalen (Princeton) 21-4 (TF-1.5 6:09 (15-0))

Champ. Round 1 - Antrell Taylor (Nebraska) 24-4 won by tech fall over James Conway (Missouri) 18-17 (TF-1.5 5:55 (19-4))

Champ. Round 2 - Antrell Taylor (Nebraska) 24-4 won by fall over Jude Swisher (Pennsylvania) 24-8 (Fall 2:16)

Champ. Round 1 - Christopher Minto (Nebraska) 21-5 won by major decision over Joseph Bianchi (Little Rock) 13-6 (MD 13-1)

Champ. Round 2 - Christopher Minto (Nebraska) 21-5 won by major decision over Julian Ramirez (Cornell) 21-2 (MD 11-1)

Champ. Round 1 - Dalton Harkins (Army West Point) 20-10 won by decision over Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) 23-6 (Dec 6-1)

Cons. Round 1 - Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) 23-6 won in sudden victory - 1 over Carson Kharchla (Ohio State) 14-5 (SV-1 12-7)

Champ. Round 1 - Silas Allred (Nebraska) 21-6 won by fall over Malachi DuVall (George Mason) 19-6 (Fall 6:38)

Champ. Round 2 - Silas Allred (Nebraska) 21-6 won by fall over Bennett Berge (South Dakota State) 27-6 (Fall 6:42)

Champ. Round 1 - Trey Munoz (Oregon State) 10-4 won by decision over Camden McDanel (Nebraska) 21-12 (Dec 4-2)

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsPHILADELPHIA - The Nebraska wrestling team ends day one of the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships second in team standings, with 28 points. The Big Red sent five Huskers to the quarterfinals, while all nine qualifiers continue tournament action on Friday, March 21.&nbsp;In front of over 18,000 fans at both sessions, No. 1 Brock Hardy (141), No. 2 Ridge Lovett (149), No. 3 Antrell Taylor (157), No. 12 Christopher Minto (165) and No. 12 Silas Allred (184), are headed to the NCAA quarterfinals after their 2-0 first day efforts.The tournament began bouts at the Wells Fargo Center at 125, No. 9 Caleb Smith up first on the mat for the Big Red. The four-time NCAA qualifier faced No. 24 Nick Babin (PITT), and the pair went scoreless through three periods. With :03 left in SV-1, Smith struck with a takedown, starting his 2025 tournament campaign with a win.At 133, No. 17 Jacob Van Dee met No. 16 Ryan Miller (PENN) in the first round. Van Dee had a 4-1 lead heading into the second period, but Miller rallied and came back for an 8-4 win. No. 1 Hardy’s round one bout took on No. 32 Nash Singleton (ORST), and the 141 lb Husker notched bonus points for NU. Hardy used three takedowns, two escapes and the ridetime point to win with a 12-3 major decision, his eighth of the year.At 149, No. 2 Lovett and No. 31 Sam Cartella (NW) were both on the board early, as Lovett led 5-4 after the first period. The pair got tied up at 8-8 to start period three, and Lovett secured the 10-8 win with a reversal. No. 3 Taylor faced No. 30 James Conway (MIZZ) at 157 and the Husker was quick to score. Taylor kept striking for 6-1 and 12-3 leads after periods one and two respectively. The sophomore notched a 19-4 (5:55) tech. fall, his seventh of the season, to claim his spot in the round of 16.In his NCAA Tournament debut, No. 12 Minto met No. 21 Joey Bianchi (UALR) on the mat at 165. The two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week stumped Bianchi, grabbing his fifth major decision in the 13-1 victory. At 174, No. 8 Lenny Pinto took on No. 25 Dalton Harkins (ARMY), and fought to score. Harkins won with a 6-1 decision.No. 12 Allred (184) got a tough start up against No. 21 Malachi DuVall (GMU), down 10-1. The junior battled back to take the 14-13 lead in the third period, but used a pin in 6:38 to claim the comeback victory. It was the Husker’s fifth pin this year, and third of the post-season. At 197, also making his NCAA Tournament debut, No. 20 Camden McDanel faced No. 13 Trey Munoz (ORST) in the first round. The true freshman kept it close against two-time All American Munoz, but lost in a 4-2 decision to close the first session.Session two action began with Smith’s round of 16 at 125. The No. 9 Husker met No. 8 Sheldon Seymour (LEH), and had a scoreless first period. Seymour struck in the second, and took a 7-2 lead late into the third period to claim a 7-3 win. At 133, No. 17 Van Dee faced No. 32 Hunter Leake (CBU) in wrestlebacks. The sophomore racked up points quickly, opening the first period with back points. Van Dee finished strong and notched a 13-2 major decision.Top-seed Hardy (141) took on No. 16 Wyatt Henson (LH) in round two, and made a 19-3 statement to claim his spot in the quarterfinals. Hardy notched his 12th-consecutive win with the tech. fall in 6:17. No. 2 Lovett was on the mat next at 149. The Husker put up a dominant 6:09, which is all he needed for the shutout tech. fall over No. 15 Ty Whalen (PRIN).At 165, No. 12 Minto faced No. 5 Julian Ramirez (COR). Minto came out firing, and led 7-1 to start the third period. The Husker closed the bout at 11-1 to claim a major decision over top-five Ramirez, and his spot in the quarterfinals. The win was also Minto’s 15th bonus-point victory of the season, and third over a top-10 opponent. In the 174 wrestleback bracket, No. 8 Pinto took on No. 9 Carson Kharchla (OHST). The Buckeye grabbed an early lead, but Pinto fought back to send the bout to SV-1 at 7-7. The junior struck a five-point sequence to claim the top-10 matchup, 11-7.Another No. 12 and No. 5 round two feature, Allred met Bennett Berge (SDSU) at 184. The Husker had a 4-1 lead into the third period, but shot and scored for his second pin of the day. The fall was Allred’s second of the day, fourth of the post-season, and he secured his quarterfinal spot with the upset victory. No. 20 McDanel (197) closed out the session again for NU, facing No. 29 Tucker Hogan (LH). The freshman closed out his first NCAA tournament day with a 13-2 major decision, his 18th bonus-point win.The Big Red notched two upset victories on day one, and 11 bonus-point wins. All nine Huskers return to tournament action, while five head to the quarterfinals.Quarterfinal Matchups141: No. 1 Brock Hardy vs No. 9 Jacob Frost (ISU)149: No. 2 Ridge Lovett vs No. 7 Kannon Webster (ILL)157: No. 3 Antrell Taylor vs No. 11 Matty Bianchi (UALR)165: No. 12 Christopher Minto vs No. 4 Terrell Barraclough (UVU)184: No. 12 Silas Allred vs No. 4 Dustin Plott (OKST)Up NextThe 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships continue Friday, March 21, with Session III to start at 11 a.m. (CT). The quarterfinals and consolations round will be broadcast on ESPNU. Action resumes at 7 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2 for Session IV, semifinals and consolation bouts.Team Standings (Through Day One)1. Penn State (39.5)2. Nebraska (28.0)3. Oklahoma St. (27.0)4. Iowa (18.0)4. Minnesota (18.0)4. Ohio St. (18.0)7. Northern Iowa (17.5)8. Cornell (17)9. Illinois (16.5)9. Michigan (16.5)125: No. 9 Caleb Smith (1-1)Champ. Round 1 - Caleb Smith (Nebraska) 20-6 won in sudden victory - 1 over Nick Babin (Pittsburgh) 13-11 (SV-1 3-0)Champ. Round 2 - Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh) 21-3 won by decision over Caleb Smith (Nebraska) 20-6 (Dec 7-3)133: No. 17 Jacob Van Dee (1-1)Champ. Round 1 - Ryan Miller (Pennsylvania) 23-7 won by decision over Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska) 15-10 (Dec 8-4)Cons. Round 1 - Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska) 15-10 won by major decision over Hunter Leake (California Baptist) 7-10 (MD 13-2)141: No. 1 Brock Hardy (2-0)Champ. Round 1 - Brock Hardy (Nebraska) 25-3 won by major decision over Nash Singleton (Oregon State) 13-10 (MD 12-3)Champ. Round 2 - Brock Hardy (Nebraska) 25-3 won by tech fall over Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) 27-5 (TF-1.5 6:17 (19-3))149: No. 2 Ridge Lovett (2-0)Champ. Round 1 - Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) 22-2 won by decision over Sam Cartella (Northwestern) 16-12 (Dec 10-8)Champ. Round 2 - Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) 22-2 won by tech fall over Ty Whalen (Princeton) 21-4 (TF-1.5 6:09 (15-0))157: No. 3 Antrell Taylor (2-0)Champ. Round 1 - Antrell Taylor (Nebraska) 24-4 won by tech fall over James Conway (Missouri) 18-17 (TF-1.5 5:55 (19-4))Champ. Round 2 - Antrell Taylor (Nebraska) 24-4 won by fall over Jude Swisher (Pennsylvania) 24-8 (Fall 2:16)165: No. 12 Christopher Minto (2-0)Champ. Round 1 - Christopher Minto (Nebraska) 21-5 won by major decision over Joseph Bianchi (Little Rock) 13-6 (MD 13-1)Champ. Round 2 - Christopher Minto (Nebraska) 21-5 won by major decision over Julian Ramirez (Cornell) 21-2 (MD 11-1)174: No. 8 Lenny Pinto (1-1)Champ. Round 1 - Dalton Harkins (Army West Point) 20-10 won by decision over Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) 23-6 (Dec 6-1)Cons. Round 1 - Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) 23-6 won in sudden victory - 1 over Carson Kharchla (Ohio State) 14-5 (SV-1 12-7)184: No. 12 Silas Allred (2-0)Champ. Round 1 - Silas Allred (Nebraska) 21-6 won by fall over Malachi DuVall (George Mason) 19-6 (Fall 6:38)Champ. Round 2 - Silas Allred (Nebraska) 21-6 won by fall over Bennett Berge (South Dakota State) 27-6 (Fall 6:42)197: No. 20 Camden McDanel (1-1)Champ. Round 1 - Trey Munoz (Oregon State) 10-4 won by decision over Camden McDanel (Nebraska) 21-12 (Dec 4-2)

Huskers second after day one, send five to Quarters

Nebraska rifle athletes Emma Rhode and Maddy Moyer earned All-American honors from the College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) on Thursday.&nbsp;

Rhode was named a first-team all-American in aggregate and in smallbore, while earning honorable-mention honors in the air rifle.&nbsp;

Moyer, who competed in the NCAA Championships and took 37th place in the smallbore, earned honorable-mention accolades in smallbore.&nbsp;

“It’s a great honor to be named an All-American athlete, and it’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication given by both Emma and Maddy this season,” Head Coach Richard Clark said. “I could not be more proud of the way these girls worked and represented Nebraska on the firing line throughout the season, capping it off with NCAA appearances for both. I am extremely excited to watch these two push the ceiling higher for our program with their continued efforts next season!”&nbsp;

Moyer posted an average of 584.07 in the smallbore, the second-highest mark on the team. She grabbed four second place and two third-place finishes throughout the season. She shot a season high of 591 against UTEP on Nov. 10.&nbsp;

Rhode’s junior season featured nine first-place finishes in both smallbore and aggregate, while adding three first-place finishes in the air rifle.

Rhode averaged 591 in the smallbore, 595.08 air rifle and 1,186.08 in the aggregate. Her averages led the team in all three disciplines. Her aggregate score of 1,193 at the Withrow Invitational and at Army broke the school record, previously held by Cecelia Ossi, who shot a score of 1,191 during the 2022-23 season.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska rifle athletes Emma Rhode and Maddy Moyer earned All-American honors from the College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) on Thursday.&nbsp;Rhode was named a first-team all-American in aggregate and in smallbore, while earning honorable-mention honors in the air rifle.&nbsp;Moyer, who competed in the NCAA Championships and took 37th place in the smallbore, earned honorable-mention accolades in smallbore.&nbsp;“It’s a great honor to be named an All-American athlete, and it’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication given by both Emma and Maddy this season,” Head Coach Richard Clark said. “I could not be more proud of the way these girls worked and represented Nebraska on the firing line throughout the season, capping it off with NCAA appearances for both. I am extremely excited to watch these two push the ceiling higher for our program with their continued efforts next season!”&nbsp;Moyer posted an average of 584.07 in the smallbore, the second-highest mark on the team. She grabbed four second place and two third-place finishes throughout the season. She shot a season high of 591 against UTEP on Nov. 10.&nbsp;Rhode’s junior season featured nine first-place finishes in both smallbore and aggregate, while adding three first-place finishes in the air rifle.Rhode averaged 591 in the smallbore, 595.08 air rifle and 1,186.08 in the aggregate. Her averages led the team in all three disciplines. Her aggregate score of 1,193 at the Withrow Invitational and at Army broke the school record, previously held by Cecelia Ossi, who shot a score of 1,191 during the 2022-23 season.

Moyer, Rhode earn All-American Honors

Joplin, Mo. – A long first quarter run helped Illinois Central earn the 82-67 win over North Platte in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA DII Women’s National Championship on Wednesday.

Jada Thompson&nbsp;led the Knights with 22 points and five rebounds, while Nariah Golden chipped in 13 points. EmmaJo Locks rounded out the Knights double-digit scorers with 12 points and six assists.

"We battled against a very good Illinois Central team," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "We just didn’t make enough plays on both ends to win."

A 12-2 run midway through the first quarter helped the Cougars build a 17-6 lead. A Madison Cheleen three halted the rally, but the Knights faced a ten-point deficit at the quarter break.

Illinois Central continued to extend their lead as a jumper from Madison Jobe pushed their lead to 46-23 with 3:01 remaining. Nariah Golden found a crease in the Cougars defense to trigger a 7-0 run over the closing minutes to cut the margin to 46-30 at the halftime break.

Illinois Central outscored the Knights 11-5 in the opening five minutes to stretch their lead to 57-35 on a three by Kamryn Heider. Knights chipped away at the deficit with a 6-0 burst, before the Cougars stretched their lead to 67-47 headed into the final ten minutes.

A 15-4 run to open the fourth quarter helped North Platte close the gap to nine points on a layup by Nariah Golden with 4:31 to play. The Cougars limited the Knights to just one more field goal down the stretch, while connecting on 5-of-6 free throws to close out the game.

“To say I am proud would be an understatement,” Thurman said. “What this group of student-athletes accomplished this year is phenomenal.”

Knights finish the 2024-25 campaign with a 21-14 overall record and a perfect 4-0 record against Region IX opponents.

NPCC AthleticsJoplin, Mo. – A long first quarter run helped Illinois Central earn the 82-67 win over North Platte in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA DII Women’s National Championship on Wednesday.Jada Thompson&nbsp;led the Knights with 22 points and five rebounds, while Nariah Golden chipped in 13 points. EmmaJo Locks rounded out the Knights double-digit scorers with 12 points and six assists."We battled against a very good Illinois Central team," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "We just didn’t make enough plays on both ends to win."A 12-2 run midway through the first quarter helped the Cougars build a 17-6 lead. A Madison Cheleen three halted the rally, but the Knights faced a ten-point deficit at the quarter break.Illinois Central continued to extend their lead as a jumper from Madison Jobe pushed their lead to 46-23 with 3:01 remaining. Nariah Golden found a crease in the Cougars defense to trigger a 7-0 run over the closing minutes to cut the margin to 46-30 at the halftime break.Illinois Central outscored the Knights 11-5 in the opening five minutes to stretch their lead to 57-35 on a three by Kamryn Heider. Knights chipped away at the deficit with a 6-0 burst, before the Cougars stretched their lead to 67-47 headed into the final ten minutes.A 15-4 run to open the fourth quarter helped North Platte close the gap to nine points on a layup by Nariah Golden with 4:31 to play. The Cougars limited the Knights to just one more field goal down the stretch, while connecting on 5-of-6 free throws to close out the game.“To say I am proud would be an understatement,” Thurman said. “What this group of student-athletes accomplished this year is phenomenal.”Knights finish the 2024-25 campaign with a 21-14 overall record and a perfect 4-0 record against Region IX opponents.

Knights season ends with loss to Illinois Central

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;

Rudy Sautron posted his fourth individual top-10 finish of the season, tying for eighth with a 139 (-1) at The Johnnie-O at Sea Island in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Tuesday.

Sautron, a sophomore from Reunion Island, France, closed the weather-shortened 36-hole tournament with a final-round 69 (-1) on the 6,933-yard layout of the Sea Island Resort on Tuesday, including an eagle on the par-five 583-yard seventh hole. High winds were strong enough to halt play on Monday, but Sautron still managed an even-par 70 in a single round.

Brody Cunningham added a top-15 finish of his own with a two-round total of 141 (+1), including an even-par 70 on Monday, before adding a 71 (+1) on Tuesday. The true freshman from Glasgow, Scotland tied for 13th in an 80-player field.

As a team, Nebraska tied for fifth with Kansas at 564 (+4), just five strokes behind the tournament champions from Cincinnati, which finished at 559 (-1). Marquette and Florida Gulf Coast tied for second at even-par 560, while UNC Greensboro took fourth at 562 (+2).

The Huskers finished ahead of Big Ten foes Michigan State (566), Rutgers (572) and Penn State (580) in the 13-team tournament field.

Gunnar Broin from Kansas captured medalist honors with a 132 (-8) that included a final-round 64 (-6). Broin finished one shot ahead of Noah Kumar from Rutgers at 133 (-7). Marquette's Max Lyons took third at 134 (-6).

Evan McDermott put together Nebraska's No. 3 individual finish by tying for 31st at 143 (+3), including an even-par 70 on Tuesday. The redshirt sophomore from Spring Lake, Michigan opened with a 73 (+3).

Hamish Murray and Reed Malleck completed Nebraska's five-player lineup in a tie for 38th at 144 (+4). Malleck, a graduate student from York, Neb., opened with an even-par 70, before closing the tournament with a 74 (+4) Tuesday. Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, produced a 71 (+1) Tuesday after opening with a 73 (+3).

Grant Jabenis rounded out the Husker contingent at The Johnnie-O in a tie for 68th at 151 (+11), including a final-round 73 (+3) while playing as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup. The senior from Omaha opened the tournament with a 78 (+8).

The Huskers return to action next week at the Bell Bank "Pay It Forward" Collegiate at Wigwam Resort in Litchfield, Ariz., March 24-25.The Johnnie-O at Sea IslandHosted by RutgersMarch 17-18, 2025St. Simons Island, GeorgiaSea Island Resort (Par 70, 6,933 Yards)Final Team Results1. Cincinnati - 288-271=559 (-1)T2. Marquette - 280-280=560 (E)T2. Florida Gulf Coast - 284-276=560 (E)4. UNC Greensboro - 285-277=562 (+2)T5. Nebraska - 283-281=564 (+4)T5. Kansas - 287-277=564 (+4)7. Michigan State - 287-279=566 (+6)8. Georgia Southern - 288-281=569 (+9)9. Princeton - 288-282=570 (+10)10. Rutgers - 294-278=572 (+12)11. West Virginia - 295-281=576 (+16)12. Memphis - 292-285=577 (+17)13. Penn State - 299-281=580 (+20)

Final Individual Results1. Gunnar Broin, Kansas - 68-64=132 (-8)2. Noah Kumar, Rutgers - 68-65=133 (-7)3. Max Lyons, Marquette - 65-69=134 (-6)T4. Alex Creamean, Penn State - 70-67=137 (-3)T4. Nolan Harper, Florida Gulf Coast - 72-65=137 (-3)T6. Connor McNeely, Cincinnati - 70-68=138 (-2)T6. Caleb Bond, Michigan State - 72-66=138 (-2)T8. Rudy Sautron, Nebraska - 70-69=139 (-1)T8. Kaleb Wilson, West Virginia - 70-69=139 (-1)T10. Riccardo Fantinelli, Princeton - 71-69=140 (E)T10. Jack Marcotte, UNCG - 72-68=140 (E)T10. Jake Lewis, UNCG - 72-68=140 (E)

Nebraska IndividualsT8. Rudy Sautron - 70-69=139 (-1)T13. Brodie Cunningham - 70-71=141 (+1)T31. Evan McDermott - 73-70=143 (+3)T38. Reed Malleck - 70-74=144 (+4)T38. Hamish Murray - 73-71=144 (+4)*T68. Grant Jabenis - 78-73=151 (+11)*competed as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Rudy Sautron posted his fourth individual top-10 finish of the season, tying for eighth with a 139 (-1) at The Johnnie-O at Sea Island in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Tuesday.Sautron, a sophomore from Reunion Island, France, closed the weather-shortened 36-hole tournament with a final-round 69 (-1) on the 6,933-yard layout of the Sea Island Resort on Tuesday, including an eagle on the par-five 583-yard seventh hole. High winds were strong enough to halt play on Monday, but Sautron still managed an even-par 70 in a single round.Brody Cunningham added a top-15 finish of his own with a two-round total of 141 (+1), including an even-par 70 on Monday, before adding a 71 (+1) on Tuesday. The true freshman from Glasgow, Scotland tied for 13th in an 80-player field.As a team, Nebraska tied for fifth with Kansas at 564 (+4), just five strokes behind the tournament champions from Cincinnati, which finished at 559 (-1). Marquette and Florida Gulf Coast tied for second at even-par 560, while UNC Greensboro took fourth at 562 (+2).The Huskers finished ahead of Big Ten foes Michigan State (566), Rutgers (572) and Penn State (580) in the 13-team tournament field.Gunnar Broin from Kansas captured medalist honors with a 132 (-8) that included a final-round 64 (-6). Broin finished one shot ahead of Noah Kumar from Rutgers at 133 (-7). Marquette's Max Lyons took third at 134 (-6).Evan McDermott put together Nebraska's No. 3 individual finish by tying for 31st at 143 (+3), including an even-par 70 on Tuesday. The redshirt sophomore from Spring Lake, Michigan opened with a 73 (+3).Hamish Murray and Reed Malleck completed Nebraska's five-player lineup in a tie for 38th at 144 (+4). Malleck, a graduate student from York, Neb., opened with an even-par 70, before closing the tournament with a 74 (+4) Tuesday. Murray, a senior from Sydney, Australia, produced a 71 (+1) Tuesday after opening with a 73 (+3).Grant Jabenis rounded out the Husker contingent at The Johnnie-O in a tie for 68th at 151 (+11), including a final-round 73 (+3) while playing as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup. The senior from Omaha opened the tournament with a 78 (+8).The Huskers return to action next week at the Bell Bank "Pay It Forward" Collegiate at Wigwam Resort in Litchfield, Ariz., March 24-25.The Johnnie-O at Sea IslandHosted by RutgersMarch 17-18, 2025St. Simons Island, GeorgiaSea Island Resort (Par 70, 6,933 Yards)Final Team Results1. Cincinnati - 288-271=559 (-1)T2. Marquette - 280-280=560 (E)T2. Florida Gulf Coast - 284-276=560 (E)4. UNC Greensboro - 285-277=562 (+2)T5. Nebraska - 283-281=564 (+4)T5. Kansas - 287-277=564 (+4)7. Michigan State - 287-279=566 (+6)8. Georgia Southern - 288-281=569 (+9)9. Princeton - 288-282=570 (+10)10. Rutgers - 294-278=572 (+12)11. West Virginia - 295-281=576 (+16)12. Memphis - 292-285=577 (+17)13. Penn State - 299-281=580 (+20)Final Individual Results1. Gunnar Broin, Kansas - 68-64=132 (-8)2. Noah Kumar, Rutgers - 68-65=133 (-7)3. Max Lyons, Marquette - 65-69=134 (-6)T4. Alex Creamean, Penn State - 70-67=137 (-3)T4. Nolan Harper, Florida Gulf Coast - 72-65=137 (-3)T6. Connor McNeely, Cincinnati - 70-68=138 (-2)T6. Caleb Bond, Michigan State - 72-66=138 (-2)T8. Rudy Sautron, Nebraska - 70-69=139 (-1)T8. Kaleb Wilson, West Virginia - 70-69=139 (-1)T10. Riccardo Fantinelli, Princeton - 71-69=140 (E)T10. Jack Marcotte, UNCG - 72-68=140 (E)T10. Jake Lewis, UNCG - 72-68=140 (E)Nebraska IndividualsT8. Rudy Sautron - 70-69=139 (-1)T13. Brodie Cunningham - 70-71=141 (+1)T31. Evan McDermott - 73-70=143 (+3)T38. Reed Malleck - 70-74=144 (+4)T38. Hamish Murray - 73-71=144 (+4)*T68. Grant Jabenis - 78-73=151 (+11)*competed as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup

Sautron leads Huskers to Top-Five finish at Johnnie-O

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Joplin, Mo. – No. 4 Johnson County defeated North Platte in the second round of the NJCAA DII Women's National Championship on Tuesday, 53-42.

EmmaJo Locks led the Knights with 11 points, while Nariah Golden chipped in 10 points and three steals.

"We battled all game against a very good Johnson County team," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "The second quarter really hurt us both offensively and defensively."

Three players joined in the scoring frenzy while the Knights jumped out to a 6-3 lead. Tamia Smith connected on the first Cavalier three to tie the game at 6-6 with 3:29 to play.

Johnson County stretched a 7-3 run into the second quarter, before a Dezirae Gonzales baseline jumper cut the deficit to 13-11. The Cavaliers showcased their offensive ability using a 16-2 run over the final seven minutes to take a 29-13 lead into the halftime break.

Knights continued to fight as a 12-2 rally capped off by a Nariah Golden three cut the deficit to 35-27 with 3:18 to play in the third. Kara Stricklin answered with back-to-back threes to stretch the Cavalier lead back into double digits, where it would stay for the remainder of the second half.

“We will regroup tonight and focus on what we have to do tomorrow against a very good Illinois Central team," Thurman said.

North Platte (21-13) will continue play in the consolation bracket on Wednesday against the Cougars of Illinois Central. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m. with local broadcast coverage on FM 98.1/AM 1410 in North Platte. A stream of the game is also available on the NJCAA Network.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsJoplin, Mo. – No. 4 Johnson County defeated North Platte in the second round of the NJCAA DII Women's National Championship on Tuesday, 53-42.EmmaJo Locks led the Knights with 11 points, while Nariah Golden chipped in 10 points and three steals."We battled all game against a very good Johnson County team," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "The second quarter really hurt us both offensively and defensively."Three players joined in the scoring frenzy while the Knights jumped out to a 6-3 lead. Tamia Smith connected on the first Cavalier three to tie the game at 6-6 with 3:29 to play.Johnson County stretched a 7-3 run into the second quarter, before a Dezirae Gonzales baseline jumper cut the deficit to 13-11. The Cavaliers showcased their offensive ability using a 16-2 run over the final seven minutes to take a 29-13 lead into the halftime break.Knights continued to fight as a 12-2 rally capped off by a Nariah Golden three cut the deficit to 35-27 with 3:18 to play in the third. Kara Stricklin answered with back-to-back threes to stretch the Cavalier lead back into double digits, where it would stay for the remainder of the second half.“We will regroup tonight and focus on what we have to do tomorrow against a very good Illinois Central team," Thurman said.North Platte (21-13) will continue play in the consolation bracket on Wednesday against the Cougars of Illinois Central. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m. with local broadcast coverage on FM 98.1/AM 1410 in North Platte. A stream of the game is also available on the NJCAA Network.

Knights fall in second round to #4 Johnson County

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Sophomore&nbsp;Daniella Morillas(pronounced Dan-kneel-uh&nbsp; Mor-ill-us)&nbsp;tossed a two-hit complete game shutout in game one and Nebraska Kearney scored runs in four consecutive innings in game two to take a double header from Mary,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/mary/boxscore/8285">8-0</a>&nbsp;(6 innings) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/mary/boxscore/8284">7-4,</a>&nbsp;Monday at Dryden Park.

These games capped "13 games in nine days" for the Lopers (15-14). They get two days’ rest before visiting Metro State (21-7) Thursday in Denver.

To start the day, Morillas (Newcastle, Calif.) gave up a single, double and walked three as UM (7-18) stranded five. She fanned four in throwing 92 pitches and improves to 3-4. At the plate, UNK finished with eight hits and drew five walks. The Lopers scored in all six innings with senior second baseman&nbsp;Rylyn Nelson&nbsp;(Sterling, Colo.) and sophomore DP&nbsp;Gianna Galli&nbsp;(Stockon, Calif.) each knocking in two with junior shortstop&nbsp;Mary Chvatal&nbsp;(Wahoo) going 2 for 2 with two runs and two walks.

In the night cap, the Marauders bounced back as they scored four-runs with two down in the top of the second. Nine-hole hitter and catcher Katelyn Falk (2 for 3, one run) delivered a two-run single as center fielder Emma Kimberling.

However, UNK struck for three in the third, one in the fourth, two in the fifth and another in the sixth to rally. Starter&nbsp;Madeline Janssen&nbsp;(Earlham, Ia.) struck out five over three innings of work with freshman lefty&nbsp;Jerzie Schindler&nbsp;(Central City) blanking UM for four straight innings to earn her sixth victory. Galli (1 for 1, two RBI's), Chvatal (3 for 4, one run), and Arizona junior left fielder&nbsp;Alivia De La Cruz&nbsp;(2 for 3, one run) paced the offense.

Weather permitting, the games Thursday in Denver start at 2 and 4 p.m. Central.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>UNK AthleticsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Sophomore&nbsp;Daniella Morillas(pronounced Dan-kneel-uh&nbsp; Mor-ill-us)&nbsp;tossed a two-hit complete game shutout in game one and Nebraska Kearney scored runs in four consecutive innings in game two to take a double header from Mary,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/mary/boxscore/8285">8-0</a>&nbsp;(6 innings) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/mary/boxscore/8284">7-4,</a>&nbsp;Monday at Dryden Park.These games capped "13 games in nine days" for the Lopers (15-14). They get two days’ rest before visiting Metro State (21-7) Thursday in Denver.To start the day, Morillas (Newcastle, Calif.) gave up a single, double and walked three as UM (7-18) stranded five. She fanned four in throwing 92 pitches and improves to 3-4. At the plate, UNK finished with eight hits and drew five walks. The Lopers scored in all six innings with senior second baseman&nbsp;Rylyn Nelson&nbsp;(Sterling, Colo.) and sophomore DP&nbsp;Gianna Galli&nbsp;(Stockon, Calif.) each knocking in two with junior shortstop&nbsp;Mary Chvatal&nbsp;(Wahoo) going 2 for 2 with two runs and two walks.In the night cap, the Marauders bounced back as they scored four-runs with two down in the top of the second. Nine-hole hitter and catcher Katelyn Falk (2 for 3, one run) delivered a two-run single as center fielder Emma Kimberling.However, UNK struck for three in the third, one in the fourth, two in the fifth and another in the sixth to rally. Starter&nbsp;Madeline Janssen&nbsp;(Earlham, Ia.) struck out five over three innings of work with freshman lefty&nbsp;Jerzie Schindler&nbsp;(Central City) blanking UM for four straight innings to earn her sixth victory. Galli (1 for 1, two RBI's), Chvatal (3 for 4, one run), and Arizona junior left fielder&nbsp;Alivia De La Cruz&nbsp;(2 for 3, one run) paced the offense.Weather permitting, the games Thursday in Denver start at 2 and 4 p.m. Central.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UNK Softball: Lopers Sweep UM

Joplin, Mo. – A 21-point third quarter carried the Knights to a 69-62 win over #13 seeded Schoolcraft College to open the NJCAA DII Women’s National Championship on Monday.

Jada Thompson&nbsp;tallied a career high 28 points and nine rebounds to lead the Knights. Neveah Golden scored 13 points, while Madison Cheleen chipped in 12 points off the bench.

"To be able to make history with this group, I am honored to be a part of this program," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "We can enjoy this accomplishment, but we still have work to do to prepare for a really good Johnson County team tomorrow."

Sharon Smith tallied six of the Ocelots first eight points to double up the Knights with 5:54 remaining in the first quarter. A quick burst tied the game up at 8-8, before three straight points gave the Knights the lead inside the final three minutes.

Sienna McNitt connected on a pair of free throws to halt the momentum, but a 7-2 rally over the next minute pushed the North Platte advantage to 17-12. Schoolcraft shook off the pressure and cut the margin to three at the end of the first quarter.

Despite the Ocelots cutting the margin to one three times in the opening 2:50, the Knights continued to respond on the offensive end. A short 5-0 run, capped off by four straight points from Nevaeh Golden built a 30-24 lead with 3:21 remaining. Schoolcraft closed out the half with four straight points from Mia Wright to narrow the margin to 30-28 at the halftime break.&nbsp;

Out of the break, the Ocelots knotted the game up on a runner by Garyana Overton. A Thompson three gave the Knights back the lead with 8:21 left in the third quarter. The margin stayed tight until a North Platte 9-1 run put the black and gold up 42-33. Knights continued to stretch their lead into the late stages of the quarter, as they built a 51-38 lead headed into the final ten minutes.

A Dezirae Gonzales layup gave the Knights their largest lead of the game, but Schoolcraft would not hang out in the double-digit deficit for long. A 7-1 run cut the margin to six on a layup from Nevaeh Cable with 5:02 remaining. North Platte was able to outlast the Ocelots down the stretch to earn their first win in the national tournament in school history.

North Platte (21-12) advances to the second round of the tournament to play Johnson County Community College on Tuesday. Tip against the Cavaliers is set for 9 a.m. with local broadcast coverage on FM 98.1/AM 1410 in North Platte. A stream of the game is also available on the NJCAA Network.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742304900658.jpeg" alt="Nevaeh Golden goes in for the layup in the second quarter against Schoolcraft to open the NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball Championship on Monday. (Daniel Stinman, North Platte Community College)" />
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 </figure>NPCCJoplin, Mo. – A 21-point third quarter carried the Knights to a 69-62 win over #13 seeded Schoolcraft College to open the NJCAA DII Women’s National Championship on Monday.Jada Thompson&nbsp;tallied a career high 28 points and nine rebounds to lead the Knights. Neveah Golden scored 13 points, while Madison Cheleen chipped in 12 points off the bench."To be able to make history with this group, I am honored to be a part of this program," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "We can enjoy this accomplishment, but we still have work to do to prepare for a really good Johnson County team tomorrow."Sharon Smith tallied six of the Ocelots first eight points to double up the Knights with 5:54 remaining in the first quarter. A quick burst tied the game up at 8-8, before three straight points gave the Knights the lead inside the final three minutes.Sienna McNitt connected on a pair of free throws to halt the momentum, but a 7-2 rally over the next minute pushed the North Platte advantage to 17-12. Schoolcraft shook off the pressure and cut the margin to three at the end of the first quarter.Despite the Ocelots cutting the margin to one three times in the opening 2:50, the Knights continued to respond on the offensive end. A short 5-0 run, capped off by four straight points from Nevaeh Golden built a 30-24 lead with 3:21 remaining. Schoolcraft closed out the half with four straight points from Mia Wright to narrow the margin to 30-28 at the halftime break.&nbsp;Out of the break, the Ocelots knotted the game up on a runner by Garyana Overton. A Thompson three gave the Knights back the lead with 8:21 left in the third quarter. The margin stayed tight until a North Platte 9-1 run put the black and gold up 42-33. Knights continued to stretch their lead into the late stages of the quarter, as they built a 51-38 lead headed into the final ten minutes.A Dezirae Gonzales layup gave the Knights their largest lead of the game, but Schoolcraft would not hang out in the double-digit deficit for long. A 7-1 run cut the margin to six on a layup from Nevaeh Cable with 5:02 remaining. North Platte was able to outlast the Ocelots down the stretch to earn their first win in the national tournament in school history.North Platte (21-12) advances to the second round of the tournament to play Johnson County Community College on Tuesday. Tip against the Cavaliers is set for 9 a.m. with local broadcast coverage on FM 98.1/AM 1410 in North Platte. A stream of the game is also available on the NJCAA Network.

Knights upset #13 seeded Schoolcraft in first round

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The top-ranked Nebraska Kearney wrestling team scored 115.0 points to win the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/predefinedtournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=855049132">2025 NCAA Division II National Championship</a>&nbsp;Saturday night in Indianapolis.

The Lopers qualified all 10 starters for the two-day meet with eight ending up as All-Americans (top eight finish). UNK basically wrapped up the team trophy with a strong second session showing Friday night and then greatly padded its point total throughout Saturday's third session.

UNK previously placed first in 2008 (108.50 points), 2012 (107.0), 2013 (108.0) and 2022 (127.0) with this being the program's 23rd consecutive top eight finish. The 52-point margin of victory is the sixth best in the meet's 53-year history with Augustana (63.0) second and St. Cloud State third (57.50).

Sixth-year team member&nbsp;Nick James&nbsp;(149 lbs.), redshirt senior&nbsp;Jacobi Deal&nbsp;(174 lbs.) and redshirt sophomore&nbsp;Zach Ourada&nbsp;(125 lbs.) each reached the finals and finished as National Runners Up. They are the 23rd, 24th and 25th Lopers to finish second at a D2 national meet with James now a two-time runner up.&nbsp;

Ourada (Omaha Skutt) took on top-seed and fellow Omaha native Jakason Burks of Central Missouri in his finals match. Unfortunately, Burks recorded a takedown 12 seconds in and prevailed, 5-2. The story was the same at 174-pounds where Maryville's Cole Ritter moved ahead 3-0 by the 1:58 mark of the opening period. Deal (Durham, N.C.) had several nice attacks throughout but Ritter fought off each one to win, 5-1. 

Finally, James (Kearney H.S.) was seemingly poised to go into overtime against Cael Larson of Augustana. However, Larson managed a takedown and four-near fall points in the final 10 seconds to come out on top, 8-1.&nbsp;

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 </figure>UNK AthleticsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The top-ranked Nebraska Kearney wrestling team scored 115.0 points to win the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/predefinedtournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=855049132">2025 NCAA Division II National Championship</a>&nbsp;Saturday night in Indianapolis.The Lopers qualified all 10 starters for the two-day meet with eight ending up as All-Americans (top eight finish). UNK basically wrapped up the team trophy with a strong second session showing Friday night and then greatly padded its point total throughout Saturday's third session.UNK previously placed first in 2008 (108.50 points), 2012 (107.0), 2013 (108.0) and 2022 (127.0) with this being the program's 23rd consecutive top eight finish. The 52-point margin of victory is the sixth best in the meet's 53-year history with Augustana (63.0) second and St. Cloud State third (57.50).Sixth-year team member&nbsp;Nick James&nbsp;(149 lbs.), redshirt senior&nbsp;Jacobi Deal&nbsp;(174 lbs.) and redshirt sophomore&nbsp;Zach Ourada&nbsp;(125 lbs.) each reached the finals and finished as National Runners Up. They are the 23rd, 24th and 25th Lopers to finish second at a D2 national meet with James now a two-time runner up.&nbsp;Ourada (Omaha Skutt) took on top-seed and fellow Omaha native Jakason Burks of Central Missouri in his finals match. Unfortunately, Burks recorded a takedown 12 seconds in and prevailed, 5-2. The story was the same at 174-pounds where Maryville's Cole Ritter moved ahead 3-0 by the 1:58 mark of the opening period. Deal (Durham, N.C.) had several nice attacks throughout but Ritter fought off each one to win, 5-1. Finally, James (Kearney H.S.) was seemingly poised to go into overtime against Cael Larson of Augustana. However, Larson managed a takedown and four-near fall points in the final 10 seconds to come out on top, 8-1.&nbsp;

UNK Wrestling: #1 Lopers Score 115 Points to Easily Win 5th National Title

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Freshman&nbsp;Kalli Ulven&nbsp;threw a complete game four-hit shutout and Nebraska Kearney drew 10 walks to beat Minnesota State-Moorhead,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/minnesota-state-moorhead/boxscore/8294">5-0</a>, in game one of a double header Sunday morning in Pittsburg, Kan.

The Dragons (8-19) scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and added an unearned run in the eighth to take the night cap,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/minnesota-state-moorhead/boxscore/8295">4-3</a>. The games were part of the MIAA/NSIC Crossover with the Lopers (13-14) going 3-2 in the tournament.

Ulven (Blair) earned her third win by fanning three, walking none and throwing just 76 pitches. UNK gave her all the support she needed with a three-run second and then scored single runs in the third and fourth innings.

Junior shortstop and leadoff hitter&nbsp;Mary Chvatal&nbsp;(Wahoo) walked three times and had a bunt single with junior left fielder&nbsp;Alivia De La Cruz&nbsp;(Chandler, Ariz.) going 1 for 2 with two runs and two walks. Finally, freshman DP&nbsp;Katie Janssen&nbsp;(Earlham, Ia.) had an RBI double.

In game two, Moorhead hit into a 6-3 double play to end the sixth but used a one-out rally to tie things at three in the seventh. An infield single, throwing error, double down the right field line and pinch hit single knotted things up. However, sophomore reliver&nbsp;Daniella Morillas&nbsp;(Newcastle, Calif.) coaxed the Dragons to hit into another double play to get out of the jam and end the inning.

Senior Avery Steffen countered by recording back-to-back strikeouts in a one out, runner on third situation in the top of the eighth. The offense secured her fourth win as a bunt single moved the placed runner to third with an infield error scoring her.&nbsp;

Junior third baseman&nbsp;Alyssa Fortik&nbsp;(Raymond) and senior center fielder&nbsp;Eden McNally&nbsp;(Castle Rock, Colo.) combined to go 4 for 8 with a run and three RBI’s with junior&nbsp;Madeline Janssen&nbsp;(Earlham, Ia.) allowing one earned run over the first 3.1 innings.

UNK’s “13 games in nine days” stretch ends tomorrow with a double header against the Mary (N.D.) Marauders (7-15). The double header has been moved up two hours to a 12 p.m. start.

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 </figure>UNK AthleticsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Freshman&nbsp;Kalli Ulven&nbsp;threw a complete game four-hit shutout and Nebraska Kearney drew 10 walks to beat Minnesota State-Moorhead,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/minnesota-state-moorhead/boxscore/8294">5-0</a>, in game one of a double header Sunday morning in Pittsburg, Kan.The Dragons (8-19) scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and added an unearned run in the eighth to take the night cap,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lopers.com/sports/softball/stats/2025/minnesota-state-moorhead/boxscore/8295">4-3</a>. The games were part of the MIAA/NSIC Crossover with the Lopers (13-14) going 3-2 in the tournament.Ulven (Blair) earned her third win by fanning three, walking none and throwing just 76 pitches. UNK gave her all the support she needed with a three-run second and then scored single runs in the third and fourth innings.Junior shortstop and leadoff hitter&nbsp;Mary Chvatal&nbsp;(Wahoo) walked three times and had a bunt single with junior left fielder&nbsp;Alivia De La Cruz&nbsp;(Chandler, Ariz.) going 1 for 2 with two runs and two walks. Finally, freshman DP&nbsp;Katie Janssen&nbsp;(Earlham, Ia.) had an RBI double.In game two, Moorhead hit into a 6-3 double play to end the sixth but used a one-out rally to tie things at three in the seventh. An infield single, throwing error, double down the right field line and pinch hit single knotted things up. However, sophomore reliver&nbsp;Daniella Morillas&nbsp;(Newcastle, Calif.) coaxed the Dragons to hit into another double play to get out of the jam and end the inning.Senior Avery Steffen countered by recording back-to-back strikeouts in a one out, runner on third situation in the top of the eighth. The offense secured her fourth win as a bunt single moved the placed runner to third with an infield error scoring her.&nbsp;Junior third baseman&nbsp;Alyssa Fortik&nbsp;(Raymond) and senior center fielder&nbsp;Eden McNally&nbsp;(Castle Rock, Colo.) combined to go 4 for 8 with a run and three RBI’s with junior&nbsp;Madeline Janssen&nbsp;(Earlham, Ia.) allowing one earned run over the first 3.1 innings.UNK’s “13 games in nine days” stretch ends tomorrow with a double header against the Mary (N.D.) Marauders (7-15). The double header has been moved up two hours to a 12 p.m. start.

UNK Softball: Lopers Split with Dragons; Monday's Games Moved Up Two Hours

Story by NU Athletic Communication

Former Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez has been named a finalist for the AAU Sullivan Award. Voting opens March 13 and will run through March 20, and fans can vote once per day. <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bit.ly/95thAAUSullivanFinalist_Rodriguez__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!E__XaaDPOPmQM-kxee5uHL79U1og1v5Bye4LWafWMTBVNGyiAnUyq5N57PgT4WmN5kfCfoR3G1SPr2Aq6A$">Click here to vote for Lexi Rodriguez</a>.&nbsp;

Six athletes, each at the top of their respective sports, have been chosen as finalists for the 95th AAU James E. Sullivan Award. Since 1930, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award has been presented to the most exceptional athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similarly elite level in the United States. As well as honoring athletic excellence, the AAU Sullivan award also recognizes the chosen athlete’s character and honors their quality of leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship.

Rodriguez advanced from a group of 39 semifinalists and will be present for the 95th AAU Sullivan Award ceremony on April 15 at the New York Athletic Club. The other five finalists are: Trey Augustine (Ice Hockey, Michigan State), Cooper Flagg (Basketball, Duke), Ashton Jeanty (Football, Boise State), Lee Kiefer (Fencing, USA Fencing) and Ilia Malinin (Figure Skating, U.S. Figure Skating).&nbsp;

The winner will join a renowned list of recipients. Last year, Caitlin Clark became the first two-time winner of the award. Other prior winners include Michael Phelps, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Michelle Kwan, Peyton Manning, Simone Biles, Carl Lewis and Carissa Moore.

Rodriguez finished her Husker career in December as a four-time AVCA All-American, a four-time All-Big Ten selection, and a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. She was an AVCA National Player of the Year finalist and a Honda Sport Award for Volleyball finalist in 2024, and she became the first-ever libero to be named AVCA Region Player of the Year. Rodriguez is Nebraska's all-time career leader in digs with 1,897. She is also a three-time Academic All-American, including two first-team accolades.&nbsp;

Rodriguez joins four other former Huskers who have been AAU Sullivan Award finalists: Kelsey Robinson (2014-15), Mikaela Foecke (2016-17 and 2018-19), Kelly Hunter (2017-18) and Annika Albrecht (2017-18).&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationFormer Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez has been named a finalist for the AAU Sullivan Award. Voting opens March 13 and will run through March 20, and fans can vote once per day. <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bit.ly/95thAAUSullivanFinalist_Rodriguez__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!E__XaaDPOPmQM-kxee5uHL79U1og1v5Bye4LWafWMTBVNGyiAnUyq5N57PgT4WmN5kfCfoR3G1SPr2Aq6A$">Click here to vote for Lexi Rodriguez</a>.&nbsp;Six athletes, each at the top of their respective sports, have been chosen as finalists for the 95th AAU James E. Sullivan Award. Since 1930, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award has been presented to the most exceptional athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similarly elite level in the United States. As well as honoring athletic excellence, the AAU Sullivan award also recognizes the chosen athlete’s character and honors their quality of leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship.Rodriguez advanced from a group of 39 semifinalists and will be present for the 95th AAU Sullivan Award ceremony on April 15 at the New York Athletic Club. The other five finalists are: Trey Augustine (Ice Hockey, Michigan State), Cooper Flagg (Basketball, Duke), Ashton Jeanty (Football, Boise State), Lee Kiefer (Fencing, USA Fencing) and Ilia Malinin (Figure Skating, U.S. Figure Skating).&nbsp;The winner will join a renowned list of recipients. Last year, Caitlin Clark became the first two-time winner of the award. Other prior winners include Michael Phelps, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Michelle Kwan, Peyton Manning, Simone Biles, Carl Lewis and Carissa Moore.Rodriguez finished her Husker career in December as a four-time AVCA All-American, a four-time All-Big Ten selection, and a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. She was an AVCA National Player of the Year finalist and a Honda Sport Award for Volleyball finalist in 2024, and she became the first-ever libero to be named AVCA Region Player of the Year. Rodriguez is Nebraska's all-time career leader in digs with 1,897. She is also a three-time Academic All-American, including two first-team accolades.&nbsp;Rodriguez joins four other former Huskers who have been AAU Sullivan Award finalists: Kelsey Robinson (2014-15), Mikaela Foecke (2016-17 and 2018-19), Kelly Hunter (2017-18) and Annika Albrecht (2017-18).&nbsp;

Rodriguez named finalist for AAU Sullivan Award

After a seven-dual home stand, the Nebraska women’s tennis team is hitting the road this weekend for conference matches against Northwestern and Illinois. The #58 Huskers (10-3, 0-2 Big Ten) start the trip in Evanston, Ill., to face the #38 Wildcats (8-6, 1-1 Big Ten) on Friday, March 14, at 4:30 p.m. (CT). Big Ten action will continue on Sunday, March 16, at noon (CT) against the #46 Fighting Illini (6-7, 1-1 Big Ten).

Head coach German Dalmagro seeks to notch his 25th dual win at Nebraska this weekend, as well as the team’s first conference victory of the season. Husker sophomore Maria Taranova currently leads the Big Red in spring singles wins, with her 10-1 record. On the doubles court, sophomores Emma Rizzetto and Tiziana Rossini have notched five spring victories, helping the Huskers to win their nine doubles points.

History: 11-2 Northwestern leads. Most recently, the Huskers fell to the Wildcats 4-3 in Lincoln.

Northwestern boasts a top-40 team ranking despite having no ranked Wildcats. NU has wins over DePaul, Eastern Illinois, Georgia Tech, UIC, Milwaukee, #30 Kansas and #60 Minnesota. The Wildcats have six underclassmen on their roster, led by 26th-year head coach Claire Pollard.

History: 7-5 Illinois leads. In their last matchup, the Fighting Illini defeated the Big Red 4-1 in Lincoln.

Illinois has one ranked singles player, No. 114 Violeta Martinez. Although the Illini currently have a losing record, the team has notable wins over Northwestern, Colorado, Iowa State and Minnesota. Most recently, the Illini opened their Big Ten play with a 4-3 win at #60 Minnesota and lost 4-1 to #17 Wisconsin on the road.

The Huskers are coming off the fall individual season in which the team tallied 34 single wins. Sophomore Maria Taranova led the Big Red in fall singles wins with seven, and had a stellar freshman season in which she earned a 23-8 record, the most wins by a freshman since 2010.&nbsp;

In the 2023-24 season, led by head coach German Dalmagro in his first year at NU, the Huskers went 14-11. The team accomplished two Big Ten Tournament wins for the first time in program history and senior Raphaelle Lacasse was named an All-Big Ten First Team honoree.

Matches will have a live stream available and linked on huskers.com. For match and spring season updates and content, follow @HuskerWTennis on Instagram and X, or Nebraska Women’s Tennis on Facebook.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationAfter a seven-dual home stand, the Nebraska women’s tennis team is hitting the road this weekend for conference matches against Northwestern and Illinois. The #58 Huskers (10-3, 0-2 Big Ten) start the trip in Evanston, Ill., to face the #38 Wildcats (8-6, 1-1 Big Ten) on Friday, March 14, at 4:30 p.m. (CT). Big Ten action will continue on Sunday, March 16, at noon (CT) against the #46 Fighting Illini (6-7, 1-1 Big Ten).Head coach German Dalmagro seeks to notch his 25th dual win at Nebraska this weekend, as well as the team’s first conference victory of the season. Husker sophomore Maria Taranova currently leads the Big Red in spring singles wins, with her 10-1 record. On the doubles court, sophomores Emma Rizzetto and Tiziana Rossini have notched five spring victories, helping the Huskers to win their nine doubles points.#38 Northwestern (8-6, 1-1 Big Ten)History: 11-2 Northwestern leads. Most recently, the Huskers fell to the Wildcats 4-3 in Lincoln.Northwestern boasts a top-40 team ranking despite having no ranked Wildcats. NU has wins over DePaul, Eastern Illinois, Georgia Tech, UIC, Milwaukee, #30 Kansas and #60 Minnesota. The Wildcats have six underclassmen on their roster, led by 26th-year head coach Claire Pollard.#46 Illinois (6-7, 1-1 Big Ten)History: 7-5 Illinois leads. In their last matchup, the Fighting Illini defeated the Big Red 4-1 in Lincoln.Illinois has one ranked singles player, No. 114 Violeta Martinez. Although the Illini currently have a losing record, the team has notable wins over Northwestern, Colorado, Iowa State and Minnesota. Most recently, the Illini opened their Big Ten play with a 4-3 win at #60 Minnesota and lost 4-1 to #17 Wisconsin on the road.The Huskers are coming off the fall individual season in which the team tallied 34 single wins. Sophomore Maria Taranova led the Big Red in fall singles wins with seven, and had a stellar freshman season in which she earned a 23-8 record, the most wins by a freshman since 2010.&nbsp;In the 2023-24 season, led by head coach German Dalmagro in his first year at NU, the Huskers went 14-11. The team accomplished two Big Ten Tournament wins for the first time in program history and senior Raphaelle Lacasse was named an All-Big Ten First Team honoree.Matches will have a live stream available and linked on huskers.com. For match and spring season updates and content, follow @HuskerWTennis on Instagram and X, or Nebraska Women’s Tennis on Facebook.

Huskers head to ranked Northwestern, Illinois

The Nebraska beach volleyball team recorded two more sweeps at Hunakai Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday to extend their win streak to 11 straight matches.&nbsp;

The Huskers swept Chaminade and Hawaii Pacific and now stand at 11-3 on the season. Four of the 10 duals on the day went to a third set with the Huskers prevailing in all four.

NU wraps up play in Hawaii on Friday with a 2 p.m. (CT) match against Hawaii Pacific at Hunakai Park.

1. Bergen Reilly/Teraya Sigler (NEB) def. Grace Talpash/Leilani Ama (CHAM) 19-21, 21-13, 15-8

2. Rebekah Allick/Olivia Mauch (NEB) def. Letizia Cammillucci/Anna Stucchi (CHAM) 21-14, 21-12

3. Andi Jackson/Harper Murray (NEB) def. Mahala Ka'apuni/Nanna Inoue (CHAM) 21-16, 21-19

4. Laney Choboy/Skyler Pierce (NEB) def. Brooklyn Poling/Sina Bauer (CHAM) 19-21, 21-17, 15-11

5. Campbell Flynn/Keri Leimbach (NEB) def. Kendall Rios/Kanoelehua Misipeka (CHAM) 21-11, 19-21, 15-9

1. Bergen Reilly/Teraya Sigler (NEB) def. Kate Allan/Dana Nyugen (HPU) 21-10, 21-11

2. Andi Jackson/Harper Murray (NEB) def. Ella Schoene/Lauren Harris (HPU) 21-16, 19-21, 15-9

3. Laney Choboy/Skyler Pierce (NEB) def. Riley Komo/Lindsey Tapp (HPU) 21-14, 21-8

4. Campbell Flynn/Keri Leimbach (NEB) def. Teiva Miller/Jordyn McCutcheon (HPU) 21-16, 21-19

5. Maisie Boesiger/Taylor Landfair (NEB) def. Rosie Larkin/Katherine Michelbook (HPU) 21-17, 21-15

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska beach volleyball team recorded two more sweeps at Hunakai Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday to extend their win streak to 11 straight matches.&nbsp;The Huskers swept Chaminade and Hawaii Pacific and now stand at 11-3 on the season. Four of the 10 duals on the day went to a third set with the Huskers prevailing in all four.NU wraps up play in Hawaii on Friday with a 2 p.m. (CT) match against Hawaii Pacific at Hunakai Park.Nebraska 5, Chaminade 01. Bergen Reilly/Teraya Sigler (NEB) def. Grace Talpash/Leilani Ama (CHAM) 19-21, 21-13, 15-82. Rebekah Allick/Olivia Mauch (NEB) def. Letizia Cammillucci/Anna Stucchi (CHAM) 21-14, 21-123. Andi Jackson/Harper Murray (NEB) def. Mahala Ka'apuni/Nanna Inoue (CHAM) 21-16, 21-194. Laney Choboy/Skyler Pierce (NEB) def. Brooklyn Poling/Sina Bauer (CHAM) 19-21, 21-17, 15-115. Campbell Flynn/Keri Leimbach (NEB) def. Kendall Rios/Kanoelehua Misipeka (CHAM) 21-11, 19-21, 15-9Nebraska 5, Hawaii Pacific 01. Bergen Reilly/Teraya Sigler (NEB) def. Kate Allan/Dana Nyugen (HPU) 21-10, 21-112. Andi Jackson/Harper Murray (NEB) def. Ella Schoene/Lauren Harris (HPU) 21-16, 19-21, 15-93. Laney Choboy/Skyler Pierce (NEB) def. Riley Komo/Lindsey Tapp (HPU) 21-14, 21-84. Campbell Flynn/Keri Leimbach (NEB) def. Teiva Miller/Jordyn McCutcheon (HPU) 21-16, 21-195. Maisie Boesiger/Taylor Landfair (NEB) def. Rosie Larkin/Katherine Michelbook (HPU) 21-17, 21-15The Nebraska beach volleyball team recorded two more sweeps at Hunakai Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday to extend their win streak to 11 straight matches.&nbsp;The Huskers swept Chaminade and Hawaii Pacific and now stand at 11-3 on the season. Four of the 10 duals on the day went to a third set with the Huskers prevailing in all four.NU wraps up play in Hawaii on Friday with a 2 p.m. (CT) match against Hawaii Pacific at Hunakai Park.Nebraska 5, Chaminade 01. Bergen Reilly/Teraya Sigler (NEB) def. Grace Talpash/Leilani Ama (CHAM) 19-21, 21-13, 15-82. Rebekah Allick/Olivia Mauch (NEB) def. Letizia Cammillucci/Anna Stucchi (CHAM) 21-14, 21-123. Andi Jackson/Harper Murray (NEB) def. Mahala Ka'apuni/Nanna Inoue (CHAM) 21-16, 21-194. Laney Choboy/Skyler Pierce (NEB) def. Brooklyn Poling/Sina Bauer (CHAM) 19-21, 21-17, 15-115. Campbell Flynn/Keri Leimbach (NEB) def. Kendall Rios/Kanoelehua Misipeka (CHAM) 21-11, 19-21, 15-9Nebraska 5, Hawaii Pacific 01. Bergen Reilly/Teraya Sigler (NEB) def. Kate Allan/Dana Nyugen (HPU) 21-10, 21-112. Andi Jackson/Harper Murray (NEB) def. Ella Schoene/Lauren Harris (HPU) 21-16, 19-21, 15-93. Laney Choboy/Skyler Pierce (NEB) def. Riley Komo/Lindsey Tapp (HPU) 21-14, 21-84. Campbell Flynn/Keri Leimbach (NEB) def. Teiva Miller/Jordyn McCutcheon (HPU) 21-16, 21-195. Maisie Boesiger/Taylor Landfair (NEB) def. Rosie Larkin/Katherine Michelbook (HPU) 21-17, 21-15

Huskers sweep Chaminade, Hawaii Pacific

Story by Omaha Supernovas Communication

Fishers, IND. —&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GuZ8BZKrfvHaPUeSEcCJEHg0oYMafPfgpJaWuf0RjjEPV1y90RZpTOWDcuqfQjfuIBcdF0S8PflX-AdRVx6NOvesPWKf8dIBsI0C0Fv8gqZnEHEgH8NX8gkI3xV-9GUJixM44IEsNxF77WHWihwLk6Y_rUIFnXpyaTcJx8jRyxszZnftv9te3j3XwYrhqR75&amp;c=Lm4JQsjdy79NwozWi4H4Z_W6jYUuyzR-AnZlgljsK4wHY_lfFOsN7A==&amp;ch=f0x0we0Fgrmtgl-gP0RH0JH1GX2VSQt4XJYTV1MHEGCIdFKFaZmemA==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, pulled off their second reverse sweep in franchise history Thursday night at the Fishers Event Center, defeating the Indy Ignite (8-8) in a thrilling five-set battle 21-25, 18-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-13.

The wins marks the seventh in the last eight matches for the Supernovas (11-4) who move into sole first place in the PVF standings after the Orlando Valkyries (11-5) lost to the San Diego Mojo in another five-set thriller. After starting the season 2-2, Omaha has taken victory in nine of its last 11 matches with the only losses being to Orlando — who they face on Saturday.&nbsp;

Superstar outside hitter&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;finished with a team-high 17 kills with nine digs, two blocks and the team’s lone ace for 20 points. However, it was the effort from rookie outside hitter Ally Batenhorst who helped fuel the comeback, pouring in a professional career high 16 kills on a .282 clip in four sets. The Houston native — who hadn’t appeared in a match since February 16 — also added eight digs and one assist. Opposite&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;also made a major impact off the bench with eight kills on a .421 hitting percentage. Reigning PVF Player of the Week&nbsp;Emily Londot&nbsp;contributed eight kills on the night before being replaced by Payne.&nbsp;

Both Supernovas middle blockers had excellent nights as&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;put in her best performance of the season with eight kills (.400) and a match-high five blocks.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;ended with six kills (.385) and four blocks to extend her league-leading total to 52 on the season.&nbsp;

Setter&nbsp;Mac Podraza&nbsp;sparked the offense in her first extended action of the season when she came in for&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;in the second set. Podraza dished out 37 assists and four digs with her performance highlighted by the offense hitting to a tune of .455 in the decisive fifth game. Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;added 15 digs and five assists.&nbsp;

Omaha hit .262 for the match while having 13 blocks with 12 of those coming in the final four sets. The Supernovas also finished with one ace.&nbsp;

Indy recorded a .240 hitting percentage with nine blocks and three aces. All-Star opposite Azhani Tealer had a historic evening for the Ignite with 31 kills (.350), nine digs and three blocks. It’s the most for a Supernovas opponent in franchise history. Two other Ignite players reached double figure kills in rookies Anna DeBeer (12) and Nina Čajić (10).

The Supernovas round out their three-match road trip with a visit to the Orlando Valkyries for a battle of the top two teams in the PVF on Saturday, March 15. First serve is set for 6 p.m. CDT at Addition Financial Arena with the match being streamed live on the PVF YouTube channel.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;Indy came firing out of the gate as DeBeer slammed down two kills and CC Crawford recorded a block to give the Ignite an early 6-1 lead. Londot ended the run with a kill to mark Omaha’s first kill of the night. Hord terminated on a middle set to jumpstart a 4-0 run for the Supernovas who got a Londot block and two Indy hitting errors to tie things up at six. Tealer unloaded on a cross court shot, and then an Omaha error gave the Ignite a two-point edge. Nuneviller responded with a pair of kills, but Tealer answered with a kill and block for a 12-9 lead. Londot posted two more kills and a Hord overpass point cut the deficit to two. Nuneviller and Valentín-Anderson put balls down to keep it at 18-16 Indy, but the Ignite put together a 3-0 run off a Tealer kill and two from DeBeer to force a Supernovas timeout at 21-16. Caffey capitalized on a middle slide out of the break. Londot tooled the block and Cooper followed with her first and only kill, but Indy stayed ahead 23-20. Londot nicked a pinky to delay set point, but a Čajić kill secured a 25-21 Ignite win.&nbsp;

The Supernovas were limited to a .233 hitting percentage with one block. Londot led the charge with a team-high seven kills and the team’s one block. Tealer went off to tie Londot with seven kills (.545) while DeBeer added five.&nbsp;

Set 2:&nbsp;A flurry of errors plagued both teams but a pair of blocks by Indy put the Ignite ahead 3-1 in the early stages. Following a service error, Batenhorst put one down the line for her first kill of the night to tie the score at three. Setter Sydney Hilley found former Wisconsin teammate Crawford in the middle for two kills to jump ahead 6-3. A DeBeer termination and another block by Crawford extended the Indy advantage to 8-4. Nuneviller found the floor for a kill, but two more points by the Ignite doubled up the Supernovas at 10-5. Back-to-back blocks from Podraza and league leader Hord capped off a 4-1 run for Omaha to get within three at 13-10. An Indy block and two more Tealer kills put the lead back to five at 16-11 Ignite at the media timeout. Podraza started to lean into the middle attack for the Supernovas as Hord and Caffey made up the next four Omaha kills. An Indy hitting error put the Supernovas deficit only at 19-16. Lydia Martyn made her first impact of the match by making up three points in a 4-0 run to put Indy up 23-16. Tealer put the finishing touches on the set with her 14th kill to lock up a 25-18 set win for the Ignite.&nbsp;

Omaha hit .129 with Nuneviller tallying three kills while Batenhorst, Hord and Caffey chipped in two apiece. The Supernovas added two blocks coming courtesy of Hord and Podraza. Indy posted a .371 hitting percentage with four blocks as Tealer once again sparked the Ignite attack with seven kills (.545) while Martyn finished with four.&nbsp;

Set 3:&nbsp;Caffey started the set with a block to fuel the Supernovas. Indy quickly answered with two points to take a 2-1 lead, but Caffey terminated on a swing and a Batenhorst kill down the line put Omaha ahead 3-2. Nuneviller created momentum at the net with a block and kill. Caffey found the floor with a middle attack and recorded her second block of the set to cap a 3-0 run to force an Indy timeout at 10-6 Supernovas. Čajić responded by serving a 3-0 run for the Ignite, which included her team-leading 12th ace to tie the set at 10. Batenhorst took the set into her own hands with back-to-back kills and a solo block to push the Omaha lead to 13-10. Tealer and Crawford cut the advantage to one with a pair of points, but another 3-0 run for the Supernovas put them ahead 16-12 at the media timeout behind kills from Batenhorst and Payne. Hord stuffed Tealer for her second block of the night forcing Indy into a timeout at 17-12. Hord found the floor on a slide as both Nuneviller and Payne followed up with kills to put the lead at 20-14. A pair of hitting errors led to a 3-0 Ignite run, but Batenhorst sneaked in a kill down the line to keep the lead at four. Caffey continued her dominant performance at the net with her third block to give the Supernovas set point, which was completed by Batenhorst for a 25-20 win.&nbsp;

Omaha hit .265 in a mostly balanced attack as Batenhorst finished with a team-high six kills. The Supernovas found their groove at the net with six blocks including three from Caffey. Indy struggled and hit .000 with nine kills and nine errors on 35 swings. The Ignite posted two blocks and one ace in the set.&nbsp;

Set 4:&nbsp;Batenhorst added the first kill of the set for the Supernovas, but Indy went off for a 4-1 rally off two Čajić kills and one apiece from Crawford and DeBeer. Omaha responded with a 7-2 run as Nuneviller led the way with four kills, plus another Caffey block for an 8-7 lead. Caffey bounced a swing off a defender for a kill and Nuneviller served her fourth ace of the season. Payne followed an Indy service error with a thunderous swing to force an Ignite timeout at 12-9 Supernovas. Omaha’s offense disappeared out of the break as an Indy block and two Tealer kills tied the set at 13. Two more Supernovas errors and another termination from Tealer put the Ignite ahead 16-14 at the media timeout. Nuneviller continued the block party for Omaha and an Indy hitting error tied the set at 17. Caffey and Payne went back-to-back on kills for a 19-18 Supernovas edge. Both teams traded blows, but a DeBeer kill put the Ignite ahead 23-22. The Louisville product followed with a service error. Valentín-Anderson came in as a serving sub, digging a rocket from Tealer. The dig found Nuneviller on the left side who put it down the line off second contact for set point. An Indy attack went wide ending a 25-23 set four win for the Supernovas to force a fifth.&nbsp;

Omaha hit .294 and had three blocks. The offense received a team-high six kills (.364) from Nuneviller while Batenhorst added four. The Ignite posted the same hitting percentage (.294) with Tealer spearheading the Indy attack as she put down seven kills on a .417 clip.&nbsp;

Set 5:&nbsp;Tealer opened the set with a kill, but Caffey and Batenhorst fired back with consecutive tallies. Tealer contributed the next two points for Indy off a kill and ace to retake the lead. Hord tied the set again with a kill. Both teams went back-and-forth before a pair of Omaha errors put the Ignite ahead 8-6 at the media timeout. Payne fired a shot that bounced off an Ignite arm for a kill, which was followed by an Indy hitting error for an 8-8 tie. Tealer and Nuneviller exchanged kills before Tealer found the floor on back-to-back attacks for an 11-9 Indy lead. The Ignite leaned on Tealer for another kill at 12-10, but a string of three-straight points — including two from Batenhorst — gave the Supernovas its second lead of the set at 13-12. An Omaha service error knotted things up again, but a successful Payne cut shot forced an Ignite timeout at 14-13 Supernovas. Despite dominating all night, Tealer’s final swing sailed wide to give Omaha a 15-13 set win to complete the reverse sweep.&nbsp;

The Supernovas saved its best offense for last, hitting at a .455 clip with 11 kills and one error on 22 swings. Batenhorst (4) and Payne (3) shared the load by combining for seven of the 11 kills. Hord added the one block in the set for Omaha. Indy struggled with a .160 hitting percentage recording four errors against its eight kills, which all came from Tealer.&nbsp;

Story by Omaha Supernovas CommunicationFishers, IND. —&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GuZ8BZKrfvHaPUeSEcCJEHg0oYMafPfgpJaWuf0RjjEPV1y90RZpTOWDcuqfQjfuIBcdF0S8PflX-AdRVx6NOvesPWKf8dIBsI0C0Fv8gqZnEHEgH8NX8gkI3xV-9GUJixM44IEsNxF77WHWihwLk6Y_rUIFnXpyaTcJx8jRyxszZnftv9te3j3XwYrhqR75&amp;c=Lm4JQsjdy79NwozWi4H4Z_W6jYUuyzR-AnZlgljsK4wHY_lfFOsN7A==&amp;ch=f0x0we0Fgrmtgl-gP0RH0JH1GX2VSQt4XJYTV1MHEGCIdFKFaZmemA==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, pulled off their second reverse sweep in franchise history Thursday night at the Fishers Event Center, defeating the Indy Ignite (8-8) in a thrilling five-set battle 21-25, 18-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-13.The wins marks the seventh in the last eight matches for the Supernovas (11-4) who move into sole first place in the PVF standings after the Orlando Valkyries (11-5) lost to the San Diego Mojo in another five-set thriller. After starting the season 2-2, Omaha has taken victory in nine of its last 11 matches with the only losses being to Orlando — who they face on Saturday.&nbsp;Superstar outside hitter&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;finished with a team-high 17 kills with nine digs, two blocks and the team’s lone ace for 20 points. However, it was the effort from rookie outside hitter Ally Batenhorst who helped fuel the comeback, pouring in a professional career high 16 kills on a .282 clip in four sets. The Houston native — who hadn’t appeared in a match since February 16 — also added eight digs and one assist. Opposite&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;also made a major impact off the bench with eight kills on a .421 hitting percentage. Reigning PVF Player of the Week&nbsp;Emily Londot&nbsp;contributed eight kills on the night before being replaced by Payne.&nbsp;Both Supernovas middle blockers had excellent nights as&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;put in her best performance of the season with eight kills (.400) and a match-high five blocks.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;ended with six kills (.385) and four blocks to extend her league-leading total to 52 on the season.&nbsp;Setter&nbsp;Mac Podraza&nbsp;sparked the offense in her first extended action of the season when she came in for&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;in the second set. Podraza dished out 37 assists and four digs with her performance highlighted by the offense hitting to a tune of .455 in the decisive fifth game. Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;added 15 digs and five assists.&nbsp;Omaha hit .262 for the match while having 13 blocks with 12 of those coming in the final four sets. The Supernovas also finished with one ace.&nbsp;Indy recorded a .240 hitting percentage with nine blocks and three aces. All-Star opposite Azhani Tealer had a historic evening for the Ignite with 31 kills (.350), nine digs and three blocks. It’s the most for a Supernovas opponent in franchise history. Two other Ignite players reached double figure kills in rookies Anna DeBeer (12) and Nina Čajić (10).The Supernovas round out their three-match road trip with a visit to the Orlando Valkyries for a battle of the top two teams in the PVF on Saturday, March 15. First serve is set for 6 p.m. CDT at Addition Financial Arena with the match being streamed live on the PVF YouTube channel.&nbsp;Key Notes<ul>
 <li>Thursday’s reverse sweep is the second in franchise history. The first being against the San Diego Mojo in the PVF Semifinals on May 15, 2024 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. The Supernovas move to 6-5 all-time in five set matches.&nbsp;</li><li>Brooke Nuneviller tallied her 500th career kill with the Supernovas. Her nine digs brings her Omaha career total to 499. With one dig on Saturday, Nuneviller will become the first player in PVF history to have 500 kills and 500 digs.&nbsp;</li><li>Natalia Valentín-Anderson reached the 1,000-assist mark with the franchise. She finished with 13 assists and four digs on the night.&nbsp;</li><li>Omaha extended its own franchise record with a fifth-straight road win. The Supernovas own the best road record in the league this season at 7-2. Orlando (4-3) is the only other team in the PVF to have a road record over .500.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Set 1:&nbsp;Indy came firing out of the gate as DeBeer slammed down two kills and CC Crawford recorded a block to give the Ignite an early 6-1 lead. Londot ended the run with a kill to mark Omaha’s first kill of the night. Hord terminated on a middle set to jumpstart a 4-0 run for the Supernovas who got a Londot block and two Indy hitting errors to tie things up at six. Tealer unloaded on a cross court shot, and then an Omaha error gave the Ignite a two-point edge. Nuneviller responded with a pair of kills, but Tealer answered with a kill and block for a 12-9 lead. Londot posted two more kills and a Hord overpass point cut the deficit to two. Nuneviller and Valentín-Anderson put balls down to keep it at 18-16 Indy, but the Ignite put together a 3-0 run off a Tealer kill and two from DeBeer to force a Supernovas timeout at 21-16. Caffey capitalized on a middle slide out of the break. Londot tooled the block and Cooper followed with her first and only kill, but Indy stayed ahead 23-20. Londot nicked a pinky to delay set point, but a Čajić kill secured a 25-21 Ignite win.&nbsp;The Supernovas were limited to a .233 hitting percentage with one block. Londot led the charge with a team-high seven kills and the team’s one block. Tealer went off to tie Londot with seven kills (.545) while DeBeer added five.&nbsp;Set 2:&nbsp;A flurry of errors plagued both teams but a pair of blocks by Indy put the Ignite ahead 3-1 in the early stages. Following a service error, Batenhorst put one down the line for her first kill of the night to tie the score at three. Setter Sydney Hilley found former Wisconsin teammate Crawford in the middle for two kills to jump ahead 6-3. A DeBeer termination and another block by Crawford extended the Indy advantage to 8-4. Nuneviller found the floor for a kill, but two more points by the Ignite doubled up the Supernovas at 10-5. Back-to-back blocks from Podraza and league leader Hord capped off a 4-1 run for Omaha to get within three at 13-10. An Indy block and two more Tealer kills put the lead back to five at 16-11 Ignite at the media timeout. Podraza started to lean into the middle attack for the Supernovas as Hord and Caffey made up the next four Omaha kills. An Indy hitting error put the Supernovas deficit only at 19-16. Lydia Martyn made her first impact of the match by making up three points in a 4-0 run to put Indy up 23-16. Tealer put the finishing touches on the set with her 14th kill to lock up a 25-18 set win for the Ignite.&nbsp;Omaha hit .129 with Nuneviller tallying three kills while Batenhorst, Hord and Caffey chipped in two apiece. The Supernovas added two blocks coming courtesy of Hord and Podraza. Indy posted a .371 hitting percentage with four blocks as Tealer once again sparked the Ignite attack with seven kills (.545) while Martyn finished with four.&nbsp;Set 3:&nbsp;Caffey started the set with a block to fuel the Supernovas. Indy quickly answered with two points to take a 2-1 lead, but Caffey terminated on a swing and a Batenhorst kill down the line put Omaha ahead 3-2. Nuneviller created momentum at the net with a block and kill. Caffey found the floor with a middle attack and recorded her second block of the set to cap a 3-0 run to force an Indy timeout at 10-6 Supernovas. Čajić responded by serving a 3-0 run for the Ignite, which included her team-leading 12th ace to tie the set at 10. Batenhorst took the set into her own hands with back-to-back kills and a solo block to push the Omaha lead to 13-10. Tealer and Crawford cut the advantage to one with a pair of points, but another 3-0 run for the Supernovas put them ahead 16-12 at the media timeout behind kills from Batenhorst and Payne. Hord stuffed Tealer for her second block of the night forcing Indy into a timeout at 17-12. Hord found the floor on a slide as both Nuneviller and Payne followed up with kills to put the lead at 20-14. A pair of hitting errors led to a 3-0 Ignite run, but Batenhorst sneaked in a kill down the line to keep the lead at four. Caffey continued her dominant performance at the net with her third block to give the Supernovas set point, which was completed by Batenhorst for a 25-20 win.&nbsp;Omaha hit .265 in a mostly balanced attack as Batenhorst finished with a team-high six kills. The Supernovas found their groove at the net with six blocks including three from Caffey. Indy struggled and hit .000 with nine kills and nine errors on 35 swings. The Ignite posted two blocks and one ace in the set.&nbsp;Set 4:&nbsp;Batenhorst added the first kill of the set for the Supernovas, but Indy went off for a 4-1 rally off two Čajić kills and one apiece from Crawford and DeBeer. Omaha responded with a 7-2 run as Nuneviller led the way with four kills, plus another Caffey block for an 8-7 lead. Caffey bounced a swing off a defender for a kill and Nuneviller served her fourth ace of the season. Payne followed an Indy service error with a thunderous swing to force an Ignite timeout at 12-9 Supernovas. Omaha’s offense disappeared out of the break as an Indy block and two Tealer kills tied the set at 13. Two more Supernovas errors and another termination from Tealer put the Ignite ahead 16-14 at the media timeout. Nuneviller continued the block party for Omaha and an Indy hitting error tied the set at 17. Caffey and Payne went back-to-back on kills for a 19-18 Supernovas edge. Both teams traded blows, but a DeBeer kill put the Ignite ahead 23-22. The Louisville product followed with a service error. Valentín-Anderson came in as a serving sub, digging a rocket from Tealer. The dig found Nuneviller on the left side who put it down the line off second contact for set point. An Indy attack went wide ending a 25-23 set four win for the Supernovas to force a fifth.&nbsp;Omaha hit .294 and had three blocks. The offense received a team-high six kills (.364) from Nuneviller while Batenhorst added four. The Ignite posted the same hitting percentage (.294) with Tealer spearheading the Indy attack as she put down seven kills on a .417 clip.&nbsp;Set 5:&nbsp;Tealer opened the set with a kill, but Caffey and Batenhorst fired back with consecutive tallies. Tealer contributed the next two points for Indy off a kill and ace to retake the lead. Hord tied the set again with a kill. Both teams went back-and-forth before a pair of Omaha errors put the Ignite ahead 8-6 at the media timeout. Payne fired a shot that bounced off an Ignite arm for a kill, which was followed by an Indy hitting error for an 8-8 tie. Tealer and Nuneviller exchanged kills before Tealer found the floor on back-to-back attacks for an 11-9 Indy lead. The Ignite leaned on Tealer for another kill at 12-10, but a string of three-straight points — including two from Batenhorst — gave the Supernovas its second lead of the set at 13-12. An Omaha service error knotted things up again, but a successful Payne cut shot forced an Ignite timeout at 14-13 Supernovas. Despite dominating all night, Tealer’s final swing sailed wide to give Omaha a 15-13 set win to complete the reverse sweep.&nbsp;The Supernovas saved its best offense for last, hitting at a .455 clip with 11 kills and one error on 22 swings. Batenhorst (4) and Payne (3) shared the load by combining for seven of the 11 kills. Hord added the one block in the set for Omaha. Indy struggled with a .160 hitting percentage recording four errors against its eight kills, which all came from Tealer.&nbsp;

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Nebraska completed its midweek sweep of Wichita State with a 5-4 win over the Shockers on Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Nebraska (7-8) scored five runs on five hits, while Wichita State (6-11) totaled four runs and nine hits.

Gabe Swansen was 1-for-4 with two RBI, and Max Buettenback went 1-for-1 with a solo homer. Cayden Brumbaugh had an RBI double, while Case Sanderson and Devin Nunez had one hit each.

TJ Coats pitched two innings, allowed two runs on two hits with three strikeouts and a pair of walks. Colin Nowaczyk tossed 2.1 innings in relief and gave up one run on three hits while striking out two with two walks.

Gavin Blachowicz picked up his first career win with 1.1 shutout innings. Jalen Worthley pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one run on two hits with a pair of punchouts. Drew Christo pitched a shutout frame, followed by Luke Broderick shutting down the Shockers in the ninth for his third save of the season.

The Husker offense went to work early, plating four runs on two hits in the bottom of the first inning. Back-to-back walks to Sanderson and Will Jesske set the table for Brumbaugh’s RBI double down the left-field line that brought home Sanderson.

Cael Frost drew a four-pitch walk, while Swansen ripped a two-RBI single through the left side to score Jesske and Brumbaugh and extend the lead to three. An RBI fielder’s choice from Rhett Stokes to shortstop allowed Frost to score and stretched the NU lead to 4-0 through the first inning.

A walk and a hit batter put a pair of runners on for the Shockers in the top of the second, while a sacrifice fly to center plated Wichita State’s first run of the night. A two-out RBI single brought WSU within 4-2 through two innings.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska completed its midweek sweep of Wichita State with a 5-4 win over the Shockers on Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.Nebraska (7-8) scored five runs on five hits, while Wichita State (6-11) totaled four runs and nine hits.Gabe Swansen was 1-for-4 with two RBI, and Max Buettenback went 1-for-1 with a solo homer. Cayden Brumbaugh had an RBI double, while Case Sanderson and Devin Nunez had one hit each.TJ Coats pitched two innings, allowed two runs on two hits with three strikeouts and a pair of walks. Colin Nowaczyk tossed 2.1 innings in relief and gave up one run on three hits while striking out two with two walks.Gavin Blachowicz picked up his first career win with 1.1 shutout innings. Jalen Worthley pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one run on two hits with a pair of punchouts. Drew Christo pitched a shutout frame, followed by Luke Broderick shutting down the Shockers in the ninth for his third save of the season.The Husker offense went to work early, plating four runs on two hits in the bottom of the first inning. Back-to-back walks to Sanderson and Will Jesske set the table for Brumbaugh’s RBI double down the left-field line that brought home Sanderson.Cael Frost drew a four-pitch walk, while Swansen ripped a two-RBI single through the left side to score Jesske and Brumbaugh and extend the lead to three. An RBI fielder’s choice from Rhett Stokes to shortstop allowed Frost to score and stretched the NU lead to 4-0 through the first inning.A walk and a hit batter put a pair of runners on for the Shockers in the top of the second, while a sacrifice fly to center plated Wichita State’s first run of the night. A two-out RBI single brought WSU within 4-2 through two innings.Wichita State made it a one-run game in the top of the fifth with a pair of singles, including an RBI single to right field that made it a 4-3 game.Nebraska immediately got the run back in the bottom of the fifth when Buettenback blasted a pinch-hit, 403-foot solo shot off the videoboard behind the home run terrace in right field.A pair of leadoff singles in the top of the eighth, followed by back-to-back sacrifice hits brought the Shockers within 5-4. With a runner on third and two outs, Christo drew a swinging strikeout to keep the lead for the Huskers.Broderick worked around a leadoff walk in the top of the ninth, surrendering a sacrifice bunt and striking out the final two batters to clinch the 5-4 win for Nebraska on Wednesday night.Nebraska returns to Big Ten play this weekend, as the Huskers venture to Los Angeles for a three-game series at UCLA. First pitch on Friday between the Big Red and Bruins is set for 7 p.m. CT on B1G+.

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