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Former Nebraska Baseball Pitcher Ty Horn Ready to Pursue Professional Dreams with Cincinnati Reds
Ty Horn grew up with dreams of one day playing professional baseball. After a strong junior season with Nebraska baseball, the right-handed pitcher will get the chance to make that dream come true. The Cincinnati Reds selected Horn in the third round of the 2026 MLB…
Every Day on the Court is a Gift for Former Nebraska Men’s Basketball Standout Rienk Mast
Rienk Mast knows playing basketball is a gift, a lesson he learned the hard way during his Nebraska basketball career. Knee surgery sidelined him for the entire 2024-25 season, but he returned last year with a new appreciation for the game and led the Huskers to the…
Hail Varsity Historical: Offense Sputters, Defense Steps Up in Nebraska Football Victory
Nebraska football went into the Oklahoma game at Memorial Stadium on Thanksgiving Day 1993 ranked first nationally in rushing offense and 14h in total offense. So these numbers didn’t add up. The Huskers rushed for 122 yards and finished with 179 total-offense yards….
Connection with Geep Wade Key in Barrett Kitrell’s Commitment to Nebraska Football
Ashland-Greenwood football’s Barrett Kitrell will stay in state in college, and his relationship with Nebraska offensive line coach Geep Wade is a big reason why. Kitrell committed to Nebraska in June. The senior lineman will join the team as part of the 2027 class….
Hail Varsity Historical: Fast Start Sets Tone as Nebraska Football Defeats Iowa State
Two minutes, 54 seconds into the game, Nebraska football led Iowa State 14-0 on the way to a 49-17 victory at Memorial Stadium in mid-November 1993. The AP fourth-ranked Huskers improved to 10-0. It happened this way. Mike Minter forced a fumble on the opening…
Hail Varsity Historical: Kansas Went for the Win Against Nebraska Football — and Lost
Nebraska football’s 21-20 victory at Kansas the first Saturday in November 1993 came down to one play, a Jayhawks 2-point conversion attempt with 52 seconds remaining. “Basically, I think they were lucky,” Kansas guard Hessley Hempstead said of the Huskers. You…
The wait is almost over ⏳🏐
Husker volleyball can’t come soon enough.
Former Huskers Rienk Mast and Brice Williams turned heads with impressive performances during NBA Summer League action 🏀
Is Nebraska football still searching for a tough defensive mindset heading into 2026?
@swmckewonOWH joins Hurrdat Sports Live to discuss the Huskers’ coaching additions that are toughening up the Blackshirts ⤵️
Is Nebraska football’s 2026 schedule as tough as it first appeared?
@ralulla and @damonbenning debate the intricacies of the Huskers’ slate and which games could be tougher than the first glance ⤵️
Football
Hail Varsity Historical: Offense Sputters, Defense Steps Up in Nebraska Football Victory
Nebraska football went into the Oklahoma game at Memorial Stadium on Thanksgiving Day 1993 ranked first nationally in rushing offense and 14h in total offense. So these numbers didn’t add up. The Huskers rushed for 122 yards and finished with 179 total-offense yards….
Connection with Geep Wade Key in Barrett Kitrell’s Commitment to Nebraska Football
Ashland-Greenwood football’s Barrett Kitrell will stay in state in college, and his relationship with Nebraska offensive line coach Geep Wade is a big reason why. Kitrell committed to Nebraska in June. The senior lineman will join the team as part of the 2027 class….
Volleyball
Nebraska Volleyball Adds to 2028 Recruiting Class
Two more prospects have joined in-state standout Shayla Rautenberg in Nebraska volleyball’s 2028 recruiting class as Dani Busboom Kelly and her staff continue to reload for the future with top-10 talents. On Wednesday, San Juan Hills (Calif.) opposite hitter…
2028 Milford Middle Blocker Shayla Rautenberg Commits to Nebraska
The contact window for 2028 prospects opened at midnight on June 15, and the Nebraska volleyball staff wasted no time making a big splash as Milford junior-to-be Shayla Rautenberg announced her commitment to the Huskers. Rautenberg, a 6-foot-3 middle blocker, is a…
Soccer
Freshman Karli Williams Playing Key Role for Nebraska Soccer
Growing up, Karli Williams’ father had a red truck that said, “On my way to see the Cornhuskers play,’ and a house full of Nebraska memorabilia. Now, the freshman midfielder/defender is playing soccer for the university she grew up supporting. “I…
Nebraska Soccer Commit Kianna Perez Caps Lincoln Southwest Career with Second State Title
Kianna Perez found the back of the net in the 58th minute of Monday’s Class A Soccer State Championship for what proved to be the game-winner for Lincoln Southwest. The Silver Hawks defeated Omaha Marian 2-1 to repeat as Class A champions. Perez, a Nebraska…
Men’s Basketball
Every Day on the Court is a Gift for Former Nebraska Men’s Basketball Standout Rienk Mast
Rienk Mast knows playing basketball is a gift, a lesson he learned the hard way during his Nebraska basketball career. Knee surgery sidelined him for the entire 2024-25 season, but he returned last year with a new appreciation for the game and led the Huskers to the…
Sam Hoiberg Ready for Next Challenge after Breakout Senior Season with Nebraska Men’s Basketball
Sam Hoiberg is the ultimate underdog story, and after leading Nebraska men’s basketball to new heights, he’s ready for his next challenge. Sam joined the Nebraska basketball team as a walk-on in 2021 to play for his father, Fred Hoiberg. The guard spent five years,…
Women’s Basketball
Nebraska Women’s Basketball Looking to Play Its Way into NCAA Tournament First Round
The Nebraska women’s basketball team is going dancing for the third consecutive season after hearing its name called in the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday. The Huskers will travel to Durham, N.C., where they will face Richmond in a play-in game on…
Nebraska Women’s Basketball Falls to Indiana Comeback in Big Ten Tournament
The 12th-seeded Nebraska women’s basketball team’s time in the Big Ten Tournament comes to an early end at the hands of the No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers on Wednesday afternoon. Nebraska (18-12, 7-11 Big 10) fell in the first round 72-69 to Indiana (18-13, 6-12) at…
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