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Lincoln&nbsp;– Britt Prince led four Huskers in double figures with a game-high 18 points and a team-high seven rebounds, as the Nebraska women's basketball team flew past Creighton 84-50 Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Playing in front of more than 5,000 fans in the late national TV game on FS1, the Nancy Lieberman Award candidate set the tone for the 3-0 Huskers at both ends of the court by adding three assists while helping the Huskers force a shocking 25 Creighton turnovers. The Bluejays, who have ranked among the top teams in the nation in fewest turnovers committed for several seasons and entered the night averaging just 8.0 turnovers per game, committed 14 in the first half against the ball-hawking Big Red.

Nebraska's defense was stifling in the first 20 minutes, holding the Jays to just 14 points on 4-of-25 shooting (.160), including 2-of-12 threes (.167).

The Huskers jumped out to a 10-3 lead in the first two minutes thanks to early threes from Callin Hake and Hailey Weaver. Nebraska pushed the lead to 17-9 at the end of the first quarter thanks to a 70-foot buzzer-beating heave from Jessica Petrie.

Petrie finished with 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot from her power forward position on the night. Hake, a senior guard from Victoria, Minn., closed out the first win over Creighton in her four-year Husker career with 13 points, three rebounds, a game-high four assists and a steal.

Neleigh Gessert cut the Nebraska margin back to 17-12 with a three-pointer for the Jays 1:15 into the second period, before Petrie hit a stepback jumper for the Big Red, and Prince scored on a driving layup to extend NU's lead to 21-12.&nbsp;

Neleigh's twin sister Norah Gessert sank a pair of free throws to trim the margin to 21-14 with 6:32 left, but that was the end of Creighton's first-half scoring. The Husker defense flexed its muscles the rest of the quarter, closing the period on a 14-0 run, beginning with a three-pointer from Claire Johnson that gave Nebraska its first double-digit lead at 24-14 with 6:24 left. Johnson finished her night with 11 points to round out the four Huskers in double figures.

Sophomore Petra Bozan led Nebraska with five points during the run, including a three-pointer to extend the Husker margin to 33-14 with 1:11 left in the half. Bozan, a 6-3 forward from Split, Croatia, finished with nine points, three rebounds and two steals.

Prince, who scored four points during the run, capped Nebraska's first-half scoring on two free throws with 18 seconds left. The five points scored by Creighton in the period tied for the fourth fewest points allowed by the Huskers in a second quarter since the start of the quarter system in 2015-16.

In the history of the Nebraska-Creighton series, few 20-point leads have ever felt safe, but the Huskers made sure to put together two halves of basketball on Wednesday night. Hailey Weaver's second three-pointer opened the third quarter scoring just 32 seconds into the half. Weaver finished with six points while playing lock-down defense on the perimeter.

Hake added two more three-pointers early in the third quarter, while Petrie pitched in another, as Nebraska carried a 59-31 lead to the final period.&nbsp;

Freshman Alanna Neale capped Nebraska's night from long range by hitting a three-pointer in the fourth - the 10th of the game for the Big Red to help the Huskers put the finishing touches on the 34-point win. It marked the first time in series history that Nebraska hit double-digit threes against the Jays.

All 10 Huskers who played in the game found the scoring column, including the first five points of graduate forward Eliza Maupin's Nebraska career. The 6-3 transfer from Kansas State missed NU's first two games with a lower leg injury. She added four rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes off the bench.

Sophomore forward Amiah Hargrove provided another solid effort with six points, five rebounds and an assist, while Kennadi Williams contributed two points, two boards and an assist in 22 minutes of work behind Weaver and Hake in the backcourt.

As a team, Nebraska hit 46.8 percent (29-62) of its shots from the floor, including 35.7 percent (10-28) of its threes, while sinking 80 percent (16-20) of its free throws. The Huskers dominated the turnover battle, 25-15, while also winning on the boards, 39-36.

The Big Red held Creighton to just 29.4 percent (15-51) shooting, including just 26.1 percent (6-23) from three. CU did manage 73.7 percent (14-19) at the line.

Ava Zedicker led Creighton with 14 points, while Elizabeth Gentry added 11 points and nine rebounds.&nbsp;

Nebraska hits the road for the first time in the 2025-26 regular season when the Huskers travel to the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., to take on North Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 16, at noon (CT). The game will be televised live on the Big Ten Network and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network and Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;– Britt Prince led four Huskers in double figures with a game-high 18 points and a team-high seven rebounds, as the Nebraska women's basketball team flew past Creighton 84-50 Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Playing in front of more than 5,000 fans in the late national TV game on FS1, the Nancy Lieberman Award candidate set the tone for the 3-0 Huskers at both ends of the court by adding three assists while helping the Huskers force a shocking 25 Creighton turnovers. The Bluejays, who have ranked among the top teams in the nation in fewest turnovers committed for several seasons and entered the night averaging just 8.0 turnovers per game, committed 14 in the first half against the ball-hawking Big Red.Nebraska's defense was stifling in the first 20 minutes, holding the Jays to just 14 points on 4-of-25 shooting (.160), including 2-of-12 threes (.167).The Huskers jumped out to a 10-3 lead in the first two minutes thanks to early threes from Callin Hake and Hailey Weaver. Nebraska pushed the lead to 17-9 at the end of the first quarter thanks to a 70-foot buzzer-beating heave from Jessica Petrie.Petrie finished with 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot from her power forward position on the night. Hake, a senior guard from Victoria, Minn., closed out the first win over Creighton in her four-year Husker career with 13 points, three rebounds, a game-high four assists and a steal.Neleigh Gessert cut the Nebraska margin back to 17-12 with a three-pointer for the Jays 1:15 into the second period, before Petrie hit a stepback jumper for the Big Red, and Prince scored on a driving layup to extend NU's lead to 21-12.&nbsp;Neleigh's twin sister Norah Gessert sank a pair of free throws to trim the margin to 21-14 with 6:32 left, but that was the end of Creighton's first-half scoring. The Husker defense flexed its muscles the rest of the quarter, closing the period on a 14-0 run, beginning with a three-pointer from Claire Johnson that gave Nebraska its first double-digit lead at 24-14 with 6:24 left. Johnson finished her night with 11 points to round out the four Huskers in double figures.Sophomore Petra Bozan led Nebraska with five points during the run, including a three-pointer to extend the Husker margin to 33-14 with 1:11 left in the half. Bozan, a 6-3 forward from Split, Croatia, finished with nine points, three rebounds and two steals.Prince, who scored four points during the run, capped Nebraska's first-half scoring on two free throws with 18 seconds left. The five points scored by Creighton in the period tied for the fourth fewest points allowed by the Huskers in a second quarter since the start of the quarter system in 2015-16.In the history of the Nebraska-Creighton series, few 20-point leads have ever felt safe, but the Huskers made sure to put together two halves of basketball on Wednesday night. Hailey Weaver's second three-pointer opened the third quarter scoring just 32 seconds into the half. Weaver finished with six points while playing lock-down defense on the perimeter.Hake added two more three-pointers early in the third quarter, while Petrie pitched in another, as Nebraska carried a 59-31 lead to the final period.&nbsp;Freshman Alanna Neale capped Nebraska's night from long range by hitting a three-pointer in the fourth - the 10th of the game for the Big Red to help the Huskers put the finishing touches on the 34-point win. It marked the first time in series history that Nebraska hit double-digit threes against the Jays.All 10 Huskers who played in the game found the scoring column, including the first five points of graduate forward Eliza Maupin's Nebraska career. The 6-3 transfer from Kansas State missed NU's first two games with a lower leg injury. She added four rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes off the bench.Sophomore forward Amiah Hargrove provided another solid effort with six points, five rebounds and an assist, while Kennadi Williams contributed two points, two boards and an assist in 22 minutes of work behind Weaver and Hake in the backcourt.As a team, Nebraska hit 46.8 percent (29-62) of its shots from the floor, including 35.7 percent (10-28) of its threes, while sinking 80 percent (16-20) of its free throws. The Huskers dominated the turnover battle, 25-15, while also winning on the boards, 39-36.The Big Red held Creighton to just 29.4 percent (15-51) shooting, including just 26.1 percent (6-23) from three. CU did manage 73.7 percent (14-19) at the line.Ava Zedicker led Creighton with 14 points, while Elizabeth Gentry added 11 points and nine rebounds.&nbsp;Nebraska hits the road for the first time in the 2025-26 regular season when the Huskers travel to the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., to take on North Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 16, at noon (CT). The game will be televised live on the Big Ten Network and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network and Huskers.com.

Huskers soar past Bluejays, 84-50

Nebraska's men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Stillwater, Okla. on Friday, Nov. 14th for NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. The women will race a 6k first at 10:30 a.m. (CT), followed by the men who will toe the line at 11:30 a.m. (CT) for a 10k race. Awards will be presented following both races at 12:15 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;

The Huskers last raced at Big Ten Cross Country Championships in East Lansing, Mich., where the women placed eighth as a team. Berlyn Schutz (16th, 20:26.4) and Ali Bainbridge (18th, 20:30.6) led the women to their 8th place team finish along with each bringing home Second-Team All-Big Ten honors. Supporting the team finish was Alexandra Joyce (48th, 21:04.6), Jaylee Wingate (83rd, 21:41.2), and Alea Hardie (98th, 21:57.5) all within the scoring line up for the Husker women.

Denny Chapman led the men, who finished 15th, in 91st place with a time of 25:01.1. He was followed by Grant Wasserman (121st, 25:33.0), Jack Witte (129th, 26:06.3), and Gabe Nash (130th, 26:17.4). Kaleb Sharp finished off the scoring line up for the Nebraska men in 138th place with a time of 27:00.3.

Since 2021, the Husker women have come away with three top-ten team finishes. In 2024, Ali Bainbridge became the first Husker to qualify for the NCAA Championship race since Erika Freyhof in 2021. Bainbridge’s 76th-place finish at Midwest Regionals was the highest since Lara Crofford placed 45th in 2008. The Husker men have had two top-20 finishes since 2021. They most recently finished 17th in 2024.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska's men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Stillwater, Okla. on Friday, Nov. 14th for NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. The women will race a 6k first at 10:30 a.m. (CT), followed by the men who will toe the line at 11:30 a.m. (CT) for a 10k race. Awards will be presented following both races at 12:15 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;Last Time OutThe Huskers last raced at Big Ten Cross Country Championships in East Lansing, Mich., where the women placed eighth as a team. Berlyn Schutz (16th, 20:26.4) and Ali Bainbridge (18th, 20:30.6) led the women to their 8th place team finish along with each bringing home Second-Team All-Big Ten honors. Supporting the team finish was Alexandra Joyce (48th, 21:04.6), Jaylee Wingate (83rd, 21:41.2), and Alea Hardie (98th, 21:57.5) all within the scoring line up for the Husker women.Denny Chapman led the men, who finished 15th, in 91st place with a time of 25:01.1. He was followed by Grant Wasserman (121st, 25:33.0), Jack Witte (129th, 26:06.3), and Gabe Nash (130th, 26:17.4). Kaleb Sharp finished off the scoring line up for the Nebraska men in 138th place with a time of 27:00.3.NCAA Midwest Regional Information&nbsp;Since 2021, the Husker women have come away with three top-ten team finishes. In 2024, Ali Bainbridge became the first Husker to qualify for the NCAA Championship race since Erika Freyhof in 2021. Bainbridge’s 76th-place finish at Midwest Regionals was the highest since Lara Crofford placed 45th in 2008. The Husker men have had two top-20 finishes since 2021. They most recently finished 17th in 2024.

Huskers look for solid showing at NCAA Midwest Regionals

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Dodge City, Kan.– North Platte women’s basketball fell to No. 2 Dodge City 94–52 on Tuesday night.

Dezirae Gonzales and Breonna Shelby led the Knights with 10 points each, with Gonzales also dishing out four assists. Jasmine Gilbert made her presence felt on the glass, grabbing six rebounds.

"We played hard and competed for about 24 of the 40 minutes but that won’t get it done against a team of that caliber," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "We will learn from this and move forward."&nbsp;

The Conquistadors came out firing, knocking down their first five shots from three-point range to jump out to a 15–5 lead. Aliyah Herron then sparked the Knights offense with a strong drive to the basket, igniting a 10-2 run that pulled North Platte within two. Dodge City regained momentum late in the quarter, stretching its lead to 31-17 after the first period.

The second quarter started as a close matchup before the Conquistadors pieced together an 8-0 run to extend their advantage. North Platte would outscore Dodge City by three for the remainder of the quarter, but the Conquistadors still carried a 17-point lead into halftime.

Dodge City came out of the locker room hot, opening the third quarter on a dominant 16-2 run to build a 34-point cushion. Herron ended the drought with a three pointer, but the Conquistadors continued to control the pace, taking a 73-39 lead into the final frame.

North Platte struck first in the fourth quarter with a putback from Ligia Thortvedt, but Dodge City quickly responded with another 8-0 spurt. The Knights fought but couldn’t slow the Conquistadors offense, who outscored North Platte 13–10 down the stretch to secure the victory.

Knights (1-4) return to action on Saturday against Cloud County Community College. Tip is set for 2 p.m. inside Arley Bryant Gymnasium in Concordia, Kan.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsDodge City, Kan.– North Platte women’s basketball fell to No. 2 Dodge City 94–52 on Tuesday night.Dezirae Gonzales and Breonna Shelby led the Knights with 10 points each, with Gonzales also dishing out four assists. Jasmine Gilbert made her presence felt on the glass, grabbing six rebounds."We played hard and competed for about 24 of the 40 minutes but that won’t get it done against a team of that caliber," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "We will learn from this and move forward."&nbsp;The Conquistadors came out firing, knocking down their first five shots from three-point range to jump out to a 15–5 lead. Aliyah Herron then sparked the Knights offense with a strong drive to the basket, igniting a 10-2 run that pulled North Platte within two. Dodge City regained momentum late in the quarter, stretching its lead to 31-17 after the first period.The second quarter started as a close matchup before the Conquistadors pieced together an 8-0 run to extend their advantage. North Platte would outscore Dodge City by three for the remainder of the quarter, but the Conquistadors still carried a 17-point lead into halftime.Dodge City came out of the locker room hot, opening the third quarter on a dominant 16-2 run to build a 34-point cushion. Herron ended the drought with a three pointer, but the Conquistadors continued to control the pace, taking a 73-39 lead into the final frame.North Platte struck first in the fourth quarter with a putback from Ligia Thortvedt, but Dodge City quickly responded with another 8-0 spurt. The Knights fought but couldn’t slow the Conquistadors offense, who outscored North Platte 13–10 down the stretch to secure the victory.Knights (1-4) return to action on Saturday against Cloud County Community College. Tip is set for 2 p.m. inside Arley Bryant Gymnasium in Concordia, Kan.

Knights fall to No. 2 Dodge City

Chadron State knocked off #11 Western Colorado to set-up an RMAC Championship game this week.  Coach Long breaks down a day with so many huge plays, unsung heroes and unforgettable moments!

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The Nebraska men's basketball program looks to extend a six-game win streak Tuesday night, as the Huskers welcome Maryland-Eastern Shore to Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. (central) and 300 Level tickets are available for the matchup by visiting Huskers.com/Tickets or at the PBA Ticket Office beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will be broadcast on B1G+, while the radio broadcast is available on the Husker Sports Network, as well as on Huskers.com and on the Huskers app.  

Tuesday's game is the Hoops for Troops game where fans who donate to the Blue Star Moms donation drive at PBA will be entered to win an autographed Fred Hoiberg basketball.

The Huskers (2-0) come off a strong offensive performance in a 96-66 win over FIU last Saturday. Nebraska shot 55.2 percent from the field, including 17-of-34 from 3-point range, dished out 29 assists and put five players in double figures. Rienk Mast led Nebraska with the third triple-double in school history as he totaled 18 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. Mast is averaging 14.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game and has double-doubles in both of NU's games.

While Mast's triple-double highlighted the Husker attack, junior forward Pryce Sandfort led NU's 3-point barrage with 20 points, including a career-high tying six 3-pointers. He had 14 of his 20 points, including four 3-pointers, as part of a 22-6 spurt during the first 5:20 of the second half to break the game open.

Maryland-Eastern Shore (1-2) had a strong offensive showing of its own in a 104-59 win over Cheyney on Saturday. The Hawks shot 78.8 percent from the field, including 8-of-13 shooting from 3-point range, and put five players in double figures. UMES took Georgia Tech to overtime in its season opener while Tuesday's game starts a two-game road trip as the Hawks will face Creighton on Friday.

29 - Nebraska had 29 assists in Saturday's win over FIU, the Huskers' highest total since dishing out 35 assists against Northeastern Illinois on Dec. 21, 1994. The previous high for a Husker team under Hoiberg was 25 vs. Doane on Dec. 17, 2020.

20 - Nebraska has dished out 20 or more assists in each of its last three games dating back to the College Basketball Crown last April. It marks the first time in the Big Ten era (2011-12 to present) that the Huskers have had 20 or more assists in three straight games. 

3.0 - Over the last six games dating back to the College Basketball Crown, Sam Hoiberg is averaging 4.0 assists per game with a 3.0-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Hoiberg has more steals (12) than turnovers (eight) in that stretch.

3 - For just the third time in the Big Ten era (2011-12 to present), Nebraska returns multiple double-figure scorers with Rienk Mast (12.3 ppg in 2023-24) and Connor Essegian (10.7 ppg). In both previous instances (2018-19 and 2024-25), Nebraska has advanced to postseason play. 

.931 - Over the last three-plus seasons, NU is 41-3 when holding foes to under 1.00 PPP and 43-5 when holding opponents to under 70 points. Nebraska has improved its KenPom defensive efficiency in each of the past three seasons.

.955 - Nebraska is 21-1 at home in non-conference play over the last three-plus seasons and is 34-9 (.791) at home in non-conference action in Fred Hoiberg's tenure at Nebraska.

.800 - Nebraska is 40-10 under Fred Hoiberg when scoring 80 or more points, including a 31-7 mark over the last three-plus seasons. Of those seven losses since the start of 2022-23, four were in overtime.

Maryland Eastern Shore comes to Lincoln with a 1-2 record after Saturday's 104-59 win over Chaney University. The Hawks will play seven of their first eight games on the road, as Tuesday's game with the Huskers begins a five-game road swing. During non-conference play, UMES will face seven power conference foes (Georgia Tech, Georgia, Nebraska, Creighton, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Texas) before opening MEAC play on Jan. 3. The Hawks were picked to finish seventh in the MEAC preseason poll and are led by preseason all-conference pick Christopher Flippin, as the 6-foot-8 forward averaged 9.9 ppg and 5.5 rebounds per game last season. This year, UMES has been led by Joseph Locandro, who is averaging 10.7 ppg, including 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting in 19 minutes in the overtime loss to Georgia Tech.  

UMES Coach Cleo Hill Jr. is in his second year in charge of the program after enjoying success at the Division II level. He spent five seasons at Winston-Salem State, posting a 89-50 mark and won 18 or more games in each of his final four seasons. Hill began his college coaching career in Lincoln as an assistant coach on Danny Nee's staff during the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons. 

Nebraska is 3-0 all-time against UMES, posting wins in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The Huskers are 15-0 all-time against the current members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. 

Rienk Mast recorded the third triple-double in school history, while Nebraska hit 17 3-pointers in a 96-66 win over FIU on Nov. 8.  Mast became the first Husker since Dalano Banton in 2020 to record a triple-double as he finished with 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. The 6-foot-10 senior had 14 points, 10 boards and five assists by halftime and secured the achievement by hitting Braden Frager on a driving layup with 7:29 remaining. 

That was the only drama in the final 15 minutes, as the Huskers opened the second half with a barrage of 3-pointers in a 22-6 run in the first 5:20 after the break to build a 71-34 lead.  

Nebraska went 17-of-34 from beyond the stripe, one shy of the single-game 3-point record which had stood since 2002. Nebraska shot 55 percent from the field, put five players in double figures and dished out 29 assists, the team’s highest total since 1994. Pryce Sandfort totaled a game-high 20 points, including six 3-pointers to tie his career high. Braden Frager (15), Connor Essegian (13) and Berke Buyuktuncel (11) also scored in double figures as Nebraska used an early 11-0 to build a double-digit lead and never trailed again. 

• Rienk Mast posted the third triple-double in school history with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in 25 minutes of work. Mast was 8-of-10 from the field and had a double-double by halftime with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

• Mast joins Cam Mack (2019) and Dalano Banton (2020) as the three Huskers in school history with triple doubles. All three triple-doubles have come during Fred  Hoiberg’s seven seasons at Nebraska.

• Mast now has eight double-doubles as a Husker and 28 in his college career. 

• Pryce Sandfort finished with 20 points for his second career 20-point game and first as a Husker. His six 3-pointers tied his college career high (vs. Southern while at Iowa last season). 

• Nebraska’s 17 3-pointers are the most by a Husker team since hitting a school-record 18 3-pointers against Kansas on Feb. 24, 2002.

• Nebraska’s 29 assists were the most in a game by NU since Dec. 21, 1994, when NU had 35 against Northeastern Illinois.

• Nebraska enters the week with Division I's longest winning streak at six games following Saturday's win over Maryland Eastern Shore. The Huskers closed 2024-25 by winning their final four games at the College Basketball Crown before a pair of wins last week.  Nebraska is averaging 84.2 ppg on 49 percent shooting during its six-game win streak. 

• Nebraska has had six different players in double figures during the first two games, including a pair of 20-point efforts (Braden Frager-West Georgia; Pryce Sandfort-FIU). Nebraska put five players in double figures on Saturday vs. FIU

• If Rienk Mast can record a double-double on Tuesday night, he will be the first Husker with three straight double-doubles since Isaiah Roby from Feb. 10-18, 2018. Roby is the only Husker to post three straight double-doubles in the Big Ten era (2011-12 to present). 

• Redshirt freshman Braden Frager put up a strong week to open the season, as he averaged 18.5 ppg on 67 percent shooting in NU's two games. The 6-foot-7 forward from Lincoln, who turned 19 on Nov. 10, had 22 points in his debut and added 15 points off the bench in the win over FIU. 

One trend which continued from NU's two exhibition games is solid shooting from 3-point range. Including the two exhibition games, NU has averaged 14.5 3-pointers per game, including 17 against FIU and 16 in the exhibition win over No. 8 BYU. 

• Nebraska's 17 teams against FIU were one shy of the Huskers' single-game record and matched the most 3-pointers by a Fred Hoiberg coached team.

• Five different players have hit at least four 3-pointers in a game (including the exhibitions): Rienk Mast (7 vs. BYU), Connor Essegian (5 vs. BYU), Braden Frager (6 vs. Midland), Jamarques Lawrence (5 vs. West Georgia) and Pryce Sandfort (4 vs. Midland, 6 vs. FIU).

• Dating back to last year, NU has had a player hit four or more 3-pointers in the last five contests dating back to the College Basketball Crown. (Brice Williams-Georgetown; Juwan Gary-Boise State; Connor Essegian-UCF; Jamarques Lawrence-West Georgia; Sandfort-FIU). 

• Two years ago, Nebraska led the Big Ten with 9.4 3-pointers per game on its way to hitting a school record 319 3-pointers. 

Nebraska has received outstanding play from its bench, averaging 46.0 ppg in two games this season.

• The back-to-back 46-point efforts marked the seventh and eighth time the Husker bench has scored 40+ points in a game under Fred Hoiberg. The others include Doane (61, 2020-21), South Dakota (51, 2024-25), South Carolina State (47, 2023-24); South Dakota (43, 2021-22); Creigton (42, 2021-22) and Southern (40, 2024-25).

• Two of the Huskers' top three scorers are coming off the bench in Braden Frager (18.5 ppg, first) and Connor Essegian (12.5 ppg, third).  Both Frager and Essegian have reached double figures in both games. 

• Frager's 22 points off the bench vs. West Georgia tied for the fifth-highest output by a Husker reserve in Fred Hoiberg's six-plus seasons at Nebraska. 

• Last year, Nebraska got 31 double-figure efforts from its bench and averaged 23.0 ppg from its bench. 

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationThe Nebraska men's basketball program looks to extend a six-game win streak Tuesday night, as the Huskers welcome Maryland-Eastern Shore to Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. (central) and 300 Level tickets are available for the matchup by visiting Huskers.com/Tickets or at the PBA Ticket Office beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will be broadcast on B1G+, while the radio broadcast is available on the Husker Sports Network, as well as on Huskers.com and on the Huskers app. Tuesday's game is the Hoops for Troops game where fans who donate to the Blue Star Moms donation drive at PBA will be entered to win an autographed Fred Hoiberg basketball.The Huskers (2-0) come off a strong offensive performance in a 96-66 win over FIU last Saturday. Nebraska shot 55.2 percent from the field, including 17-of-34 from 3-point range, dished out 29 assists and put five players in double figures. Rienk Mast led Nebraska with the third triple-double in school history as he totaled 18 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. Mast is averaging 14.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game and has double-doubles in both of NU's games.While Mast's triple-double highlighted the Husker attack, junior forward Pryce Sandfort led NU's 3-point barrage with 20 points, including a career-high tying six 3-pointers. He had 14 of his 20 points, including four 3-pointers, as part of a 22-6 spurt during the first 5:20 of the second half to break the game open.Maryland-Eastern Shore (1-2) had a strong offensive showing of its own in a 104-59 win over Cheyney on Saturday. The Hawks shot 78.8 percent from the field, including 8-of-13 shooting from 3-point range, and put five players in double figures. UMES took Georgia Tech to overtime in its season opener while Tuesday's game starts a two-game road trip as the Hawks will face Creighton on Friday.Numbers to Know29 - Nebraska had 29 assists in Saturday's win over FIU, the Huskers' highest total since dishing out 35 assists against Northeastern Illinois on Dec. 21, 1994. The previous high for a Husker team under Hoiberg was 25 vs. Doane on Dec. 17, 2020.20 - Nebraska has dished out 20 or more assists in each of its last three games dating back to the College Basketball Crown last April. It marks the first time in the Big Ten era (2011-12 to present) that the Huskers have had 20 or more assists in three straight games. 3.0 - Over the last six games dating back to the College Basketball Crown, Sam Hoiberg is averaging 4.0 assists per game with a 3.0-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Hoiberg has more steals (12) than turnovers (eight) in that stretch.3 - For just the third time in the Big Ten era (2011-12 to present), Nebraska returns multiple double-figure scorers with Rienk Mast (12.3 ppg in 2023-24) and Connor Essegian (10.7 ppg). In both previous instances (2018-19 and 2024-25), Nebraska has advanced to postseason play. .931 - Over the last three-plus seasons, NU is 41-3 when holding foes to under 1.00 PPP and 43-5 when holding opponents to under 70 points. Nebraska has improved its KenPom defensive efficiency in each of the past three seasons..955 - Nebraska is 21-1 at home in non-conference play over the last three-plus seasons and is 34-9 (.791) at home in non-conference action in Fred Hoiberg's tenure at Nebraska..800 - Nebraska is 40-10 under Fred Hoiberg when scoring 80 or more points, including a 31-7 mark over the last three-plus seasons. Of those seven losses since the start of 2022-23, four were in overtime.Scouting Maryland-Eastern ShoreMaryland Eastern Shore comes to Lincoln with a 1-2 record after Saturday's 104-59 win over Chaney University. The Hawks will play seven of their first eight games on the road, as Tuesday's game with the Huskers begins a five-game road swing. During non-conference play, UMES will face seven power conference foes (Georgia Tech, Georgia, Nebraska, Creighton, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Texas) before opening MEAC play on Jan. 3. The Hawks were picked to finish seventh in the MEAC preseason poll and are led by preseason all-conference pick Christopher Flippin, as the 6-foot-8 forward averaged 9.9 ppg and 5.5 rebounds per game last season. This year, UMES has been led by Joseph Locandro, who is averaging 10.7 ppg, including 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting in 19 minutes in the overtime loss to Georgia Tech. UMES Coach Cleo Hill Jr. is in his second year in charge of the program after enjoying success at the Division II level. He spent five seasons at Winston-Salem State, posting a 89-50 mark and won 18 or more games in each of his final four seasons. Hill began his college coaching career in Lincoln as an assistant coach on Danny Nee's staff during the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons. Nebraska is 3-0 all-time against UMES, posting wins in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The Huskers are 15-0 all-time against the current members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. FIU RecapRienk Mast recorded the third triple-double in school history, while Nebraska hit 17 3-pointers in a 96-66 win over FIU on Nov. 8. Mast became the first Husker since Dalano Banton in 2020 to record a triple-double as he finished with 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. The 6-foot-10 senior had 14 points, 10 boards and five assists by halftime and secured the achievement by hitting Braden Frager on a driving layup with 7:29 remaining. That was the only drama in the final 15 minutes, as the Huskers opened the second half with a barrage of 3-pointers in a 22-6 run in the first 5:20 after the break to build a 71-34 lead. Nebraska went 17-of-34 from beyond the stripe, one shy of the single-game 3-point record which had stood since 2002. Nebraska shot 55 percent from the field, put five players in double figures and dished out 29 assists, the team’s highest total since 1994. Pryce Sandfort totaled a game-high 20 points, including six 3-pointers to tie his career high. Braden Frager (15), Connor Essegian (13) and Berke Buyuktuncel (11) also scored in double figures as Nebraska used an early 11-0 to build a double-digit lead and never trailed again. Worth Noting From Saturday's win• Rienk Mast posted the third triple-double in school history with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in 25 minutes of work. Mast was 8-of-10 from the field and had a double-double by halftime with 14 points and 10 rebounds.• Mast joins Cam Mack (2019) and Dalano Banton (2020) as the three Huskers in school history with triple doubles. All three triple-doubles have come during Fred Hoiberg’s seven seasons at Nebraska.• Mast now has eight double-doubles as a Husker and 28 in his college career. • Pryce Sandfort finished with 20 points for his second career 20-point game and first as a Husker. His six 3-pointers tied his college career high (vs. Southern while at Iowa last season). • Nebraska’s 17 3-pointers are the most by a Husker team since hitting a school-record 18 3-pointers against Kansas on Feb. 24, 2002.• Nebraska’s 29 assists were the most in a game by NU since Dec. 21, 1994, when NU had 35 against Northeastern Illinois.Worth Noting• Nebraska enters the week with Division I's longest winning streak at six games following Saturday's win over Maryland Eastern Shore. The Huskers closed 2024-25 by winning their final four games at the College Basketball Crown before a pair of wins last week. Nebraska is averaging 84.2 ppg on 49 percent shooting during its six-game win streak. • Nebraska has had six different players in double figures during the first two games, including a pair of 20-point efforts (Braden Frager-West Georgia; Pryce Sandfort-FIU). Nebraska put five players in double figures on Saturday vs. FIU• If Rienk Mast can record a double-double on Tuesday night, he will be the first Husker with three straight double-doubles since Isaiah Roby from Feb. 10-18, 2018. Roby is the only Husker to post three straight double-doubles in the Big Ten era (2011-12 to present). • Redshirt freshman Braden Frager put up a strong week to open the season, as he averaged 18.5 ppg on 67 percent shooting in NU's two games. The 6-foot-7 forward from Lincoln, who turned 19 on Nov. 10, had 22 points in his debut and added 15 points off the bench in the win over FIU. From a DistanceOne trend which continued from NU's two exhibition games is solid shooting from 3-point range. Including the two exhibition games, NU has averaged 14.5 3-pointers per game, including 17 against FIU and 16 in the exhibition win over No. 8 BYU. • Nebraska's 17 teams against FIU were one shy of the Huskers' single-game record and matched the most 3-pointers by a Fred Hoiberg coached team.• Five different players have hit at least four 3-pointers in a game (including the exhibitions): Rienk Mast (7 vs. BYU), Connor Essegian (5 vs. BYU), Braden Frager (6 vs. Midland), Jamarques Lawrence (5 vs. West Georgia) and Pryce Sandfort (4 vs. Midland, 6 vs. FIU).• Dating back to last year, NU has had a player hit four or more 3-pointers in the last five contests dating back to the College Basketball Crown. (Brice Williams-Georgetown; Juwan Gary-Boise State; Connor Essegian-UCF; Jamarques Lawrence-West Georgia; Sandfort-FIU). • Two years ago, Nebraska led the Big Ten with 9.4 3-pointers per game on its way to hitting a school record 319 3-pointers. Bench Support Nebraska has received outstanding play from its bench, averaging 46.0 ppg in two games this season.• The back-to-back 46-point efforts marked the seventh and eighth time the Husker bench has scored 40+ points in a game under Fred Hoiberg. The others include Doane (61, 2020-21), South Dakota (51, 2024-25), South Carolina State (47, 2023-24); South Dakota (43, 2021-22); Creigton (42, 2021-22) and Southern (40, 2024-25).• Two of the Huskers' top three scorers are coming off the bench in Braden Frager (18.5 ppg, first) and Connor Essegian (12.5 ppg, third). Both Frager and Essegian have reached double figures in both games. • Frager's 22 points off the bench vs. West Georgia tied for the fifth-highest output by a Husker reserve in Fred Hoiberg's six-plus seasons at Nebraska. • Last year, Nebraska got 31 double-figure efforts from its bench and averaged 23.0 ppg from its bench.

Huskers look to extend win streak against UMES Tuesday evening

Story by UNK Athletic Communications

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney men's cross country team is headed back to the NCAA Championships  for the fourth time in five years.

The Lopers placed sixth at the NCAA Central Regional meet this past Saturday (Nov. 8) in Missouri; the top three teams in each of eight regional meets around the country automatically qualified for nationals Nov. 22 in Kenosha, Wisc. An additional 10 teams received at-large bids today (Nov. 10) with a squad's "body of work" throughout the regular season and at the regional meet the criteria. The 19th-ranked UNK women were third at regionals to earn their second-ever NCAA trip. 

The University of Wisconsin Parkside will host nationals at the Wayne E. Dannehl National C.C. Course with the women's race at 10 a.m. Central and the men following at 11:15 am. Central.

UNK has been regionally ranked in the tough Central all season and was 6th out of 30 teams at regionals and 5th out of 12 at the MIAA Championships. They also faced top competition in four regular season meets.

Omaha redshirt senior Nick Abdalla (2-time All-Region, 3-time All-MIAA) leads the Lopers cause with juniors Juan Garcia (Grand Island Senior H.S.), Nathan Johnson (Lincoln SE) and Conner Wells (St. Paul), sophomores Mesuidi Ejerso (South Sioux City) and Carter Hohlen (Lincoln Christian) and freshman Drew Elliott (Abilene, Kan.) the other scorers at conference and regionals.

The Lopers have placed 22nd (2022) and 25th (2021 and 2024) at recent NCAA Championships. The women were 22nd in 2022 in their first nationals’ trip. 

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsKearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney men's cross country team is headed back to the NCAA Championships for the fourth time in five years.The Lopers placed sixth at the NCAA Central Regional meet this past Saturday (Nov. 8) in Missouri; the top three teams in each of eight regional meets around the country automatically qualified for nationals Nov. 22 in Kenosha, Wisc. An additional 10 teams received at-large bids today (Nov. 10) with a squad's "body of work" throughout the regular season and at the regional meet the criteria. The 19th-ranked UNK women were third at regionals to earn their second-ever NCAA trip. The University of Wisconsin Parkside will host nationals at the Wayne E. Dannehl National C.C. Course with the women's race at 10 a.m. Central and the men following at 11:15 am. Central.UNK has been regionally ranked in the tough Central all season and was 6th out of 30 teams at regionals and 5th out of 12 at the MIAA Championships. They also faced top competition in four regular season meets.Omaha redshirt senior Nick Abdalla (2-time All-Region, 3-time All-MIAA) leads the Lopers cause with juniors Juan Garcia (Grand Island Senior H.S.), Nathan Johnson (Lincoln SE) and Conner Wells (St. Paul), sophomores Mesuidi Ejerso (South Sioux City) and Carter Hohlen (Lincoln Christian) and freshman Drew Elliott (Abilene, Kan.) the other scorers at conference and regionals.The Lopers have placed 22nd (2022) and 25th (2021 and 2024) at recent NCAA Championships. The women were 22nd in 2022 in their first nationals’ trip.

Loper Men survive the bubble, reach NCAA Championships

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – During arguably the most exciting and important game the Chadron State College football team has played in nearly two decades, the Eagles pulled out a 27-24 victory over the Western Colorado Mountaineers when senior Wilson Yee kicked a walk-off 47-yard field goal in overtime Saturday afternoon in Chadron.

The pulsating victory keeps the Eagles in a deadlock for first place in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference standings heading into next Saturday's regular season finale on the road versus CSU Pueblo. Both Chadron State and Pueblo are now 8-0 in the conference after the ThunderWolves also won in OT, 41-34 over Colorado School of Mines, making next Saturday's clash a winner-take-all showdown for the RMAC championship.

The victory was Chadron State's seventh in 13 overtime contests all-time and is the most significant since the Eagles edged Abilene Christian 76-73 in the third OT during an NCAA Division II playoff game in Chadron on Nov. 24, 2007.

The Eagles went deep down the roster for contributors to come from behind after Western Colorado took a two-touchdown first-quarter lead. Cornerback Aiden Kuester, a fill-in making his second start of the season, came away with two interceptions. Zachary Kapushion, an early-career quarterback turned reserve tight end, blocked a punt on his Senior Day.

Jake Marschall, last season's leading rusher who entered Saturday with nine carries all season, had a team-high 16 and put the Eagles on his back in the second half. And quarterback DJ Ralph, who exited with a concussion during what would become the first of what is now an eight-game win streak with Aidan Thompson at QB, stepped back into the starting lineup and made enough plays for CSC to take down Western Colorado for the first time since 2018.

All together, the Eagles blocked two kicks, intercepted two passes and recovered a Western fumble during the game. 

With a brisk west wind at their backs, the Mountaineers jumped out to their 14-0 first quarter lead. The visitors scored on their opening possession by completing three of four passes, the final one a 24-yard hook up between quarterback Drew Nash and tight end Kai Goetze. Adam Tasel kicked the extra point.

The teams then exchanged punts, but Chadron State's kick into the wind went only 28 yards and Western's with the wind at its back went 54 yards and bounded out of bounds at the Eagles' own five-yard line.

Ralph attempted to pass out of the end zone, but the ball was tipped by a Mountaineers' defensive lineman and safety Blake Nieslanik made a diving catch at the four. Two plays later, Nash dumped a short pass to Ramon Ruiz for a 3-yard touchdown and a 14-0 lead with 6:17 left in the opening quarter after the PAT was added.

The Eagles also converted a turnover into their first points. About three minutes into the second quarter, the Mountaineers completed a 15-yard pass, but a hard hit by CSC safety Dax Yeradi jarred the ball free and classmate Sutton Pohlman recovered it at midfield. 

The Eagles picked up two first downs, but after Ralph was sacked, they had to settle for a 50-yard field goal by Yee. It was the sixth 50-plus-yard field goal of Yee's career, topped by his school-record 61-yarder from 2023.

Yee also attempted a 52-yard field goal that tailed off to the right with four minutes left in the second stanza. But the Eagles got the ball back with 1:40 remaining before halftime, and on third down, Ralph and wide receiver Tommy Thomas hooked up on a 53-yard dazzling touchdown play. 

On a deep ball down the right side, Thomas caught the ball over his outside shoulder while he was well-covered and running at full stride about midway in his jaunt to the end zone. Yee's extra point made the score 14-10.

Benefitting from the blocked punt by Kapushion,  the Eagles capitalized on the short field early in the third period to take the lead for the first time. The Eagles took possession at the Western 13 and nickel and dimed their way to the end zone. Ralph again went to the reliable Thomas for the TD, which this time was a three-yard lob while both were running to their right. With two touchdowns on the day, Thomas now has 14 receiving scores on the season, second in the RMAC. He has scored a touchdown in eight consecutive games.

Crucially, Mountaineers' defensive standout Ricky Freymond blocked Yee's extra point attempt after the senior had been perfect on his first 33 conversions this fall, keeping CSC's lead to just two points at 16-14. 

Late in the third frame, Western retook the lead at 17-16 when Tasei kicked a 34-yard field goal. But the Eagles cashed in on another Western turnover early in the fourth quarter.  

Backed up at their own five-yard line by Brodie Eisenbraun's 46-yard punt, Nash's pass was intercepted by Kuester at the Mountaineers' 15. Ralph's nine-yard dash on a keeper was the longest play of the drive while Jake Marschall, who suffered a broken ankle early in last year's game in Gunnison, leaped over the Western defenders from inside the one for a lead-changing touchdown with 9:34 still on the clock.

The Eagles then unveiled another well-designed play while making up for the missed extra point in the third quarter. Thomas took a handoff from Ralph while running to his right, then passed to fellow receiver Rollin George III in the back of the end zone to put CSC ahead 24-17.

However, this game was far from being over. With just 1:55 left to play in regulation, the Mountaineers used only four plays to drive 77 yards and tie the score. The first was a 30-yard pass from Nash to DJ Allen Jr. and the last was a 38-yard bomb to Blake Kramer in the end zone after he'd gotten behind the CSC defender. Tasel's PAT with 1:18 left on the clock tied the score at 24-24.

There were plenty of tense moments for the large crowd of Chadron State fans. After receiving the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles were forced to punt with 42 seconds remaining.

Nash, last season's First Team All-RMAC who had completed 63 percent of his passes for more than 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns this fall entering Saturday's game, soon hit Kramer with a 37-yard pass to help set up a 46-yard field goal attempt on the final play of regulation, but the Eagles came up with another blocked kick to send the game into overtime.

Western had possession at the 25-yard line to open the extra session. On the first play, Nash threw a lengthy pass, which was intercepted by Kuester at about the five-yard line. Kuester's two interceptions, the first of his young career, equals the number of interceptions that Nash had thrown in his first nine games this season.

The Eagles took their turn on the 25 and ran the ball twice for minus five yards before turning their fortunes over to Yee, who they knew had plenty of leg to win the game. That's what he did. Yee's 47-yard boomer will long be remembered for clinching one of Chadron State's most dramatic and notable victories. 

With Nash completing eight of 14 passes for 136 yards in the fourth quarter, he finished the day with by connecting on 25 of 53 tosses for 300 yards and three TDs for the game's offensive stats lead. The Mountaineers had to throw the ball because they managed just 38 yards on 21 rushing plays against the rugged CSC defense. 

Linebackers Logan O'Brien and Cooper Walton led the Eagles in tackles with 10 apiece. Ryder True had 1.5 sacks. 

The title game between Chadron State and CSU Pueblo is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. next Saturday, November 15 from the ThunderBowl in Colorado.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – During arguably the most exciting and important game the Chadron State College football team has played in nearly two decades, the Eagles pulled out a 27-24 victory over the Western Colorado Mountaineers when senior Wilson Yee kicked a walk-off 47-yard field goal in overtime Saturday afternoon in Chadron.The pulsating victory keeps the Eagles in a deadlock for first place in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference standings heading into next Saturday's regular season finale on the road versus CSU Pueblo. Both Chadron State and Pueblo are now 8-0 in the conference after the ThunderWolves also won in OT, 41-34 over Colorado School of Mines, making next Saturday's clash a winner-take-all showdown for the RMAC championship.The victory was Chadron State's seventh in 13 overtime contests all-time and is the most significant since the Eagles edged Abilene Christian 76-73 in the third OT during an NCAA Division II playoff game in Chadron on Nov. 24, 2007.The Eagles went deep down the roster for contributors to come from behind after Western Colorado took a two-touchdown first-quarter lead. Cornerback Aiden Kuester, a fill-in making his second start of the season, came away with two interceptions. Zachary Kapushion, an early-career quarterback turned reserve tight end, blocked a punt on his Senior Day.Jake Marschall, last season's leading rusher who entered Saturday with nine carries all season, had a team-high 16 and put the Eagles on his back in the second half. And quarterback DJ Ralph, who exited with a concussion during what would become the first of what is now an eight-game win streak with Aidan Thompson at QB, stepped back into the starting lineup and made enough plays for CSC to take down Western Colorado for the first time since 2018.All together, the Eagles blocked two kicks, intercepted two passes and recovered a Western fumble during the game. With a brisk west wind at their backs, the Mountaineers jumped out to their 14-0 first quarter lead. The visitors scored on their opening possession by completing three of four passes, the final one a 24-yard hook up between quarterback Drew Nash and tight end Kai Goetze. Adam Tasel kicked the extra point.The teams then exchanged punts, but Chadron State's kick into the wind went only 28 yards and Western's with the wind at its back went 54 yards and bounded out of bounds at the Eagles' own five-yard line.Ralph attempted to pass out of the end zone, but the ball was tipped by a Mountaineers' defensive lineman and safety Blake Nieslanik made a diving catch at the four. Two plays later, Nash dumped a short pass to Ramon Ruiz for a 3-yard touchdown and a 14-0 lead with 6:17 left in the opening quarter after the PAT was added.The Eagles also converted a turnover into their first points. About three minutes into the second quarter, the Mountaineers completed a 15-yard pass, but a hard hit by CSC safety Dax Yeradi jarred the ball free and classmate Sutton Pohlman recovered it at midfield. The Eagles picked up two first downs, but after Ralph was sacked, they had to settle for a 50-yard field goal by Yee. It was the sixth 50-plus-yard field goal of Yee's career, topped by his school-record 61-yarder from 2023.Yee also attempted a 52-yard field goal that tailed off to the right with four minutes left in the second stanza. But the Eagles got the ball back with 1:40 remaining before halftime, and on third down, Ralph and wide receiver Tommy Thomas hooked up on a 53-yard dazzling touchdown play. On a deep ball down the right side, Thomas caught the ball over his outside shoulder while he was well-covered and running at full stride about midway in his jaunt to the end zone. Yee's extra point made the score 14-10.Benefitting from the blocked punt by Kapushion, the Eagles capitalized on the short field early in the third period to take the lead for the first time. The Eagles took possession at the Western 13 and nickel and dimed their way to the end zone. Ralph again went to the reliable Thomas for the TD, which this time was a three-yard lob while both were running to their right. With two touchdowns on the day, Thomas now has 14 receiving scores on the season, second in the RMAC. He has scored a touchdown in eight consecutive games.Crucially, Mountaineers' defensive standout Ricky Freymond blocked Yee's extra point attempt after the senior had been perfect on his first 33 conversions this fall, keeping CSC's lead to just two points at 16-14. Late in the third frame, Western retook the lead at 17-16 when Tasei kicked a 34-yard field goal. But the Eagles cashed in on another Western turnover early in the fourth quarter. Backed up at their own five-yard line by Brodie Eisenbraun's 46-yard punt, Nash's pass was intercepted by Kuester at the Mountaineers' 15. Ralph's nine-yard dash on a keeper was the longest play of the drive while Jake Marschall, who suffered a broken ankle early in last year's game in Gunnison, leaped over the Western defenders from inside the one for a lead-changing touchdown with 9:34 still on the clock.The Eagles then unveiled another well-designed play while making up for the missed extra point in the third quarter. Thomas took a handoff from Ralph while running to his right, then passed to fellow receiver Rollin George III in the back of the end zone to put CSC ahead 24-17.However, this game was far from being over. With just 1:55 left to play in regulation, the Mountaineers used only four plays to drive 77 yards and tie the score. The first was a 30-yard pass from Nash to DJ Allen Jr. and the last was a 38-yard bomb to Blake Kramer in the end zone after he'd gotten behind the CSC defender. Tasel's PAT with 1:18 left on the clock tied the score at 24-24.There were plenty of tense moments for the large crowd of Chadron State fans. After receiving the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles were forced to punt with 42 seconds remaining.Nash, last season's First Team All-RMAC who had completed 63 percent of his passes for more than 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns this fall entering Saturday's game, soon hit Kramer with a 37-yard pass to help set up a 46-yard field goal attempt on the final play of regulation, but the Eagles came up with another blocked kick to send the game into overtime.Western had possession at the 25-yard line to open the extra session. On the first play, Nash threw a lengthy pass, which was intercepted by Kuester at about the five-yard line. Kuester's two interceptions, the first of his young career, equals the number of interceptions that Nash had thrown in his first nine games this season.The Eagles took their turn on the 25 and ran the ball twice for minus five yards before turning their fortunes over to Yee, who they knew had plenty of leg to win the game. That's what he did. Yee's 47-yard boomer will long be remembered for clinching one of Chadron State's most dramatic and notable victories. With Nash completing eight of 14 passes for 136 yards in the fourth quarter, he finished the day with by connecting on 25 of 53 tosses for 300 yards and three TDs for the game's offensive stats lead. The Mountaineers had to throw the ball because they managed just 38 yards on 21 rushing plays against the rugged CSC defense. Linebackers Logan O'Brien and Cooper Walton led the Eagles in tackles with 10 apiece. Ryder True had 1.5 sacks. The title game between Chadron State and CSU Pueblo is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. next Saturday, November 15 from the ThunderBowl in Colorado.

Overtime win sets up Chadron State for RMAC Championship game

🏈 Nebraska Prep Football Playoff Scoreboard - November 7

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Region IX tourney -- Match 9 -- LCCC and North Platte

Regionals -- Match 8 -- NJC and North Platte

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed the opening weekend of basketball and what he observed from the games. Coach Thurman also discussed how important culture is to a young team and how he sees its effects early on.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="🎙️ Knight's Weekly #4 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=784zy-19b66c8-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=654771&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed the opening weekend of basketball and what he observed from the games. Coach Thurman also discussed how important culture is to a young team and how he sees its effects early on.

🎙️ Knight's Weekly #4 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to discuss the opening weekend of action vs Laramie County Community College and Eastern Wyoming Community College and what he saw from his team. And what transpired on the Knights' first two road games earlier this week.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="🎙️ Knight's Weekly #5 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=visex-19b66dc-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=654771&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to discuss the opening weekend of action vs Laramie County Community College and Eastern Wyoming Community College and what he saw from his team. And what transpired on the Knights' first two road games earlier this week.

🎙️ Knight's Weekly #5 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

Borger, Texas – North Platte Community College men's basketball extends their win streak to three games after a 95-82 win over Frank Phillips College on Tuesday.

"We need to be more consistent with not fouling and controlling the rebounds,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. "I thought when we settled in, we were really tough to score on, on the other end when we were moving, they had a hard time guarding us."

Justus Michael set the tone for North Platte, scoring the team’s first seven points. Neither side could pull ahead by more than three until Josh Osayanrhion sparked a 13–3 run. North Platte refused to let up, carrying their momentum into halftime with a 12-point advantage, 48–36.

The second half remained a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading baskets as the Knights extended their lead by one heading into the first timeout at 14:46. A free throw from Joseph Badejo pushed North Platte ahead by 18, but the Plainsmen clawed their way back to single digits. Dennis Rocha’s three-point play off a foul helped stretch the lead to 17. Frank Phillips trimmed the deficit with four more points, but North Platte held strong to secure the victory.

"We have to reset now and be ready to go against an extremely talented Garden City team that’s plays fast and can really score," said Brandl.

Knights (3-0) return to action on Wednesday against Garden City Community College. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. inside Conestoga Arena.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsBorger, Texas – North Platte Community College men's basketball extends their win streak to three games after a 95-82 win over Frank Phillips College on Tuesday."We need to be more consistent with not fouling and controlling the rebounds,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. "I thought when we settled in, we were really tough to score on, on the other end when we were moving, they had a hard time guarding us."Justus Michael set the tone for North Platte, scoring the team’s first seven points. Neither side could pull ahead by more than three until Josh Osayanrhion sparked a 13–3 run. North Platte refused to let up, carrying their momentum into halftime with a 12-point advantage, 48–36.The second half remained a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading baskets as the Knights extended their lead by one heading into the first timeout at 14:46. A free throw from Joseph Badejo pushed North Platte ahead by 18, but the Plainsmen clawed their way back to single digits. Dennis Rocha’s three-point play off a foul helped stretch the lead to 17. Frank Phillips trimmed the deficit with four more points, but North Platte held strong to secure the victory."We have to reset now and be ready to go against an extremely talented Garden City team that’s plays fast and can really score," said Brandl.Knights (3-0) return to action on Wednesday against Garden City Community College. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. inside Conestoga Arena.

Knights extend winning streak to three games with win over Plainsmen

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The 54th Nebraska School Activities Association state volleyball championships will begin their four day run in Lincoln on Wednesday. Classes A, B and C-1 will kick off the championships on Wednesday with Classes C-2, D-1 and D-2 playing opening round contests on Thursday.&nbsp;

Quarterfinal and semifinal matches will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena before Saturday’s state championship matches are played at the Bob Devaney Center.&nbsp;

Four of the six 2024 champions have returned, though two have moved classes. Papillion-LaVista South (A), Norris (B), Lincoln Lutheran (C-2 champion, in Class C-1) and Shelton (D-2 champion, in Class D-1) are back for a shot at a second consecutive championship.&nbsp;

Up-to-date championship information will be delivered via the <a href="https://nsaahome.org/nsaa-volleyball-championships-central/">NSAA Volleyball Championship Central</a> page. All first round and state semifinals will be broadcast on the <a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nsaa">NFHS Network.</a> Saturday’s six championship contests will be broadcast on Nebraska Public Media.

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CLASS A: Papillon-LaVista South Seeks Fifth Title in Seven Years

The surest thing in Class A volleyball for the last decade and a half heads to the state tournament with the target on its back once again.

Papillion-La Vista South, winners of four of the last six titles, will be the favorite as the event gets underway Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Starting in 2009, Papio South has been in the finals 10 of the past 16 seasons, winning seven titles.

A check of the schedule shows that Papio South (28-9) should be the favorite again. Six of the Titans’ nine losses have come to out-of-state schools, two have come to Class B Elkhorn North, and the other came at the hands of Class B Omaha Skutt.

Against in-state Class A foes Papio South is unbeaten while dropping only three sets. Against Class A state tournament qualifiers, the Titans are 10-0 with just two sets lost. Perhaps the most athletic team in the Class A field, Papio South has six players committed to play college volleyball, led by Rutgers libero commit Kami Dyrstad. A seventh, Taryn Lewis, is Northwest Missouri State soccer commit.

While Papio South is the favorite, there are plenty of intriguing storylines. Top-seeded Lincoln North Star (30-4), enjoying the best season in school history, will try for its first-ever state tournament win Wednesday against city foe Lincoln Southeast.&nbsp;

Second-seeded Millard South is at state for the first time since 2019, when it reached the state semifinals. Lincoln Southwest, which in 2023 became the first Lincoln school to win Class A since 1998, is back for the sixth consecutive year and will try to knock off Papio South in the first round. Elkhorn South, the 2020 champion, is also in the field, as is Omaha Marian, making its 35th state tournament appearance.

PLAYERS TO WATCH: Chloe Rauner (Elkhorn South), 571 set assists, 205 kills, 291 digs, 37 ace serves; Delainey Volkmer (Lincoln North Star), 365 kills, 44 ace serves, 326 digs; Haleigh Bauer (Lincoln Southeast), 443 kills, 40 ace serves, 296 digs; Ellie Eckman (Lincoln Southwest), 974 set assists, 91 kills, 47 ace serves; Bailey Wyzenski (Millard South), 986 set assists, 107 kills, 64 ace serves; Erin Cramer (Omaha Marian), 261 kills, .376 hitting percentage, 68 blocks; Mackenzie Wingett (Omaha Westside), 328 kills, 87 blocks, 30 ace serves; Kami Dyrstad (Papillion-La Vista South), 486 digs, 30 ace serves.

FIRST ROUND MATCHUPS (WEDNESDAY). At Pinnacle Bank Arena (North Court) | Lincoln North Star (30-4) vs. Lincoln Southeast (20-15), 5:00 PM; Omaha Marian (29-8) vs. Omaha Westside (22-9), 7:00 PM. At Pinnacle Bank Arena (South Court) | Millard South (32-7) vs. Elkhorn South (19-13), 5:00 PM; Papillon-LaVista South (28-9) vs. Lincoln Southwest (23-9), 7:00 PM.&nbsp;

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match. Both teams will take the court in the state volleyball tournament that begins on Wednesday. (Harvest Sports / Andrew Placke)

CLASS B: After Ending Skutt Reign, Norris Eyes Another

There may not be a tougher class of volleyball in Nebraska in 2025 than Class B.

And there may not be a better team in Class B than Norris.

After slaying nine-time defending champion Omaha Skutt in a five-set epic last season to win the state title, the Titans (35-1) come to the state tournament this year as the team with a target on its back.

With a 73-2 record over the past two seasons, the casual observer might say Norris has had an easy time on its climb to the top.&nbsp;

Not so fast. Especially in a historic season for Class B as a whole.

“I don’t know if ever in my coaching career has Class B been this good,” said Norris coach Christina Boesgier, now in her 26th season. “There are just some really good athletes and teams and players right now, which is fun.

“You go through the grind and it’s like, OK, who do we have next week? OK, now who do we have? And I think that part of it just helps you prepare for the postseason as well.”

Norris has done it despite losing seven seniors from last season’s 38-1 state champion.&nbsp;

“They’re just so hungry, you know? I think they felt like a little bit of an underdog when they started this season,” Boesiger said. “A lot of people were like, ‘oh, you lost seven seniors, what are you going to do? So it’s been fun to see them embrace that, but in a really positive way.”

Making the transition easier has been a trio of juniors who have committed to Division I programs in South Dakota State commit Alli Bornschlegl, TCU pledge Kaelynn Lottman, and Nebraska setter commit Malorie Boesiger, Christina’s daughter.

Lottman leads the team with 73 ace serves and 275 digs and is second with 226 kills. Bornschlegl is the top attacker for the state’s top team, with 484 kills on .418 hitting to go with 32 ace serves while standing second to Lottman with 266 digs. Boesiger, after missing last season with a knee injury, has directed the offense with 1,085 set assists to go with 92 kills of her own while also sitting third on the squad with 40 blocks.

“It’s been a year where, knowing we did lose (seven seniors), the rest of the girls could step in, no pressure. They never felt pressure on them, knowing that we have a lot of new people on our team,” Christina Boesiger said. “And so I think that was good that we never focused on how many games we were going to win. Yes, winning back-to-back (titles) has been a goal, and that’s from the beginning, but the journey we knew was going to be was going to take hard work.”

It’s been special for the Boesiger family on a personal level, too.

Malorie, expected to be the team’s starting setter last season, found out a few weeks before the year that she would have to sit out with a fracture in her kneecap that would require surgery. After a freshman season in which she had more than 1,000 set assists, and with the talent Norris knew they had in the gym, it was a tough pill to swallow for player and coach.

But both Christina and Malorie (and Chris, Christina’s husband, Malorie’s dad, and Norris assistant coach), found ways to adjust. Malorie became like another assistant on the bench, helping guide the team in a transition to a 6-2 offense with a pair of new setters.

“Last year was a hard year for her, as part of her journey. And as a mom, it just pulled at my heart knowing she was going to miss it,” Christina said. “And now this year, she walks in the gym and wants to train and wants to get better, and truly is never taking anything for granted.”

Malorie agreed, saying the year off the court helped her grow.

“Honestly, it’s just so good to be back. I think I’m just even more thankful for each time I get to step on the court,” Malorie said. “I feel like I’m definitely a different player. I learned a lot from that experience.”

Norris is hoping the experience of winning a title pays dividends over the next few days. The Titans have dropped just nine sets all season, but eight of those came to teams that made the Class B tournament, including three in a five-set loss to Elkhorn North that is the only blemish on Norris’s record.

“There has not been one day this year where they did not have smiles on their faces in the gym, and that’s hard to say for high school kids,” Christina Boesiger said. “That’s one of the things I’m most proud of them for, is just their willingness and wanting to get better every day and never settling.”

PLAYERS TO WATCH: Hayden Liebsack (Bennington), 530 kills, .302 hitting percentage, 72 ace serves; Grace Dawson (Columbus Lakeview), 857 set assists, 42 kills, 24 ace serves; Reagan Wallraff (Elkhorn North), 600 kills, .349 hitting percentage, 24 ace serves, 251 digs; Jacey Cochran (Gering), 481 kills, 49 ace serves, 353 digs; Maggie Miller (Gretna), 779 set assists, 47 ace serves, 30 kills; Malorie Boesiger (Norris), 1,085 set assists, 67 ace serves, 92 kills; Addison West (Omaha Skutt), 447 kills, .446 hitting percentage, 38 ace serves, 324 digs; Gracie Lauenstein (Waverly), 387 kills, 54 ace serves, 328 digs.

FIRST ROUND MATCHUPS (WEDNESDAY). At Pinnacle Bank Arena (North Court) | Norris (35-1) vs. Gering (27-9), 9:00 AM; Waverly (29-5) vs. Gretna (27-6), 11:00 AM. At Pinnacle Bank Arena (South Court) | Elkhorn North (28-6) vs. Bennington (24-9), 9:00 AM; Omaha Skutt Catholic (28-10) vs. Columbus Lakeview (30-4), 11:00 AM.

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CLASS C-1: Loaded Class Could Lead To Chaotic Tournament

Star power and traditional powerhouses will combine for what could be one of the most combustible of the six brackets when Class C-1 gets going Wednesday.

With two-time defending champion Minden not in the field, but three-time defending C-2 champion Lincoln Lutheran moving up a class, a new champion in C-1 will have earned its title.

The bottom half of the bracket features an electric mix — Lincoln Lutheran will take on Malcolm while trying to reach a fifth consecutive championship match and sixth in the last seven years. The Warriors won the last three C-2 titles after winning the 2019 and 2021 C-1 championships.

To get to Saturday, the Warriors (29-6) will first have to get past the Dolliver sisters of Malcolm. Halle, a senior, had more than 600 kills as a sophomore while powering Malcolm to the 2023 state tournament. After missing last season with a knee injury, she’s back, this time teaming up with sister Payton, a sophomore, to give the Clippers one of the top 1-2 punches in the class. Both Dollivers have more than 400 kills this season (Payton 453, Halle 406) while combining for a .300 hitting percentage.

The winner of that match will face the winner of second-seeded Milford and No. 7 Adams Central. Milford, of course, is led by sophomore Shayla Rautenberg, already the state’s top player. She brings the Eagles to state with a 30-1 record. As a freshman last season, Rautenberg led Milford to state for the first time since 1997, then sparkled with a 29-kill performance in a first-round loss to Pierce before going on to play for the U.S. U-19 national team in the summer. A win Wednesday would be historic for either school — Milford and Adams Central are a combined 0-8 in state tournament matches.

On the other side of the bracket, tradition-rich Ogallala, with three titles and seven total finals appearances, is back at state for the first time since 2016. They will take the court Wednesday as the No. 1 seed with a 30-3 record. The Indians haven’t lost since falling to Class B Grand Island Northwest on October 4, and head to state on a 13-match winning streak.

Ogallala will see a familiar foe in Holdrege. The teams have faced off three times already, Ogallala winning the last two meetings after a Holdrege victory September 23. The Dusters (22-9) are at state for the first time since 2007.

Don’t forget either about Omaha Concordia and Ashland-Greenwood. Concordia (29-8) is at state for the first time since 2017 while Ashland-Greenwood is making its first appearance since 2020.

PLAYERS TO WATCH: Isabel DeJonge (Adams Central), 378 kills, 45 ace serves, 324 digs; Sydney Schram (Ashland-Greenwood), 320 kills, 27 ace serves, 226 digs; Carson Sundquist (Holdrege), 291 kills, 14 ace serves, 298 digs; Bella Sjuts (Lincoln Lutheran), 890 set assists, 115 kills, 53 blocks, 46 ace serves; Halle Dolliver (Malcolm), 406 kills, 55 ace serves, 333 digs; Shayla Rautenberg (Milford), 464 kills, .376 hitting percentage, 44 ace serves, 97 blocks; Alex Ervin (Ogallala), 416 kills, 26 ace serves, 245 digs; Grace Samuelson (Omaha Concordia), 182 kills, .371 hitting percentage, 41 ace serves, 85 blocks.

FIRST ROUND MATCHUPS (WEDNESDAY). At Pinnacle Bank Arena (North Court) | Ogallala (31-3) vs. Holdrege (22-9), 1:00 PM; Omaha Concordia (29-8) vs. Ashland-Greenwood (23-8), 3:00 PM. At Pinnacle Bank Arena (South Court) | Milford (30-1) vs. Adams Central (24-9), 1:00 PM; Lincoln Lutheran (29-6) vs. Malcolm (23-8), 3:00 PM.

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CLASS C-2: State’s Only Unbeaten, JCC Eyes First Title

The state’s final remaining unbeaten team brings little state tournament pedigree with them to Lincoln this week. But, Johnson County Central has been building toward this moment for the previous three years.&nbsp;

At 31-0 heading into the state tournament, the Thunderbirds can lean on previous experience of just missing Lincoln as they pursue a state championship for the first time in school history. JCC is at state for just the second time ever (2008), but Tecumseh’s (which formed with Nemaha Valley for the JCC district) only appearance in 1990 resulted in a state championship.

After losing in the district final each of the past two seasons, coach Tim Hedger’s team – led by four seniors – took the final step last week in a sweep of Elmwood-Murdock in the district final. JCC has lost just five sets all season.&nbsp;

“I think last year we had a lot of success and were close to making it to state,” Hedger said of last year’s 23-7 team that lost to Freeman in the district final. “We had most of our team returning, so going into this season we had the potential to do really well. But, we also knew we’d have some tough, tough matchups.&nbsp;

“But, I don’t think we had the expectation that we would go undefeated. The girls have shown up and just been really consistent all year.”&nbsp;