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Stanford Snaps Nebraska Baseball’s Season-Opening Winning Streak
It was fun while it lasted, Nebraska baseball’s three consecutive victories at the MLB Desert Invitational in Arizona to start the season that is. But the fourth game Monday, against Stanford, wasn’t fun. The Cardinal scored six runs in the first inning on the way to...
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Looking For Rare Road Win At Iowa
Tuesday, Nebraska men’s basketball heads back on the road for its first of two games against Iowa this season. The game, scheduled for an 8 p.m. tip, will be televised on Big Ten Network with Kevin Kugler, Shon Morris and Andy Katz on the call. It can also be heard...
Nebraska Falls to No. 15 Iowa | Photo Gallery
Nebraska Baseball Posts Another Impressive Win
Take your pick. Pitching or hitting? Either would be an appropriate beginning for a recap of Nebraska baseball’s third victory in the MLB Desert Invitational Sunday in Mesa, Ariz. This time the Huskers defeated Grand Canyon 9-1. So let’s begin with pitching,...
No. 7 Nebraska Takes Down Northwestern 68-49 | Photo Gallery
Nebraska Baseball Beats Northeastern, Now 2-0
Statistically, Nebraska baseball dominated Northeastern in the second game of the MLB Desert Invitational Saturday night in Mesa, Ariz. But the final score, 7-4, doesn’t necessarily reflect that. Plus, there was drama at the end. Mississippi State transfer Kevin...
Football
Hail Varsity Historical | Jones Returns, For One Play, In Nebraska Football’s Fourth Victory
Calvin Jones was a “participant” in Nebraska football’s 48-13 victory against Colorado State in the fourth game of the season at Memorial Stadium, Sept. 25, 1993. The senior I-back didn’t “play,” he “participated.” It was semantically important. The day before, Coach...
Babcock: Nebraska Football Great Roger Craig Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame, Finally
Elation. And a sigh of relief. That was my immediate response to reports Nebraska football great Roger Craig was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in his 28th season of eligibility. Though eligibility never runs out, inclusion on the ballot can. For reasons...
Volleyball
Former Husker Leyla Blackwell Returns to Nebraska to Play for Omaha Supernovas
Former Nebraska volleyball player Leyla Blackwell is back in the Cornhusker state after joining the Omaha Supernovas professional volleyball team in August. The middle blocker began her collegiate career at Indiana, where she spent one season before transferring to...
Former Husker Merritt Beason Continuing Volleyball Journey with Omaha Supernovas
When people hear the name Merritt Beason, they may think “Nebraska volleyball player, former All-American,” but her path to the Husker volleyball team almost didn't happen. The former Husker opposite hitter grew up as a gymnast in Alabama before playing volleyball,...
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 would grow up going...
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 signee,...
Men’s Basketball
Nebraska Men’s Basketball Looking For Rare Road Win At Iowa
Tuesday, Nebraska men’s basketball heads back on the road for its first of two games against Iowa this season. The game, scheduled for an 8 p.m. tip, will be televised on Big Ten Network with Kevin Kugler, Shon Morris and Andy Katz on the call. It can also be heard...
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