HUSKER VOLLEYBALL TAKES DOWN NORTHWESTERN
The No. 12 Nebraska volleyball team got back on track Wednesday night, opening Big Ten play with a 3-1 win over Northwestern.
Madi Kubik powered her way to a season-best 19 kills to lead the match and added nine digs, a solo block and an ace
The third set was the first set Northwestern has taken from the Huskers since 2013. Nebraska had previously swept the last eight matches.
Nebraska welcomes Iowa on Saturday with first serve set for 2 p.m. at the Devaney Center.
MICHIGAN STATE WANTING TO AVOID SEA OF RED
Michigan State is off to a surprisingly hot start as they are 3-0 and No. 20 in the nation. The Spartans have their first big home game this week as they host Nebraska under the lights.
Head coach Mel Tucker does not want to see any more Husker red than the allotted tickets the Huskers asked for, which is around 2,500.
Husker fans took that as a challenge on social media. Tucker was the previous head coach at Colorado when Nebraska faithful overtook Colorado fans in Folsom Field.
NEBRASKA/MICHIGAN STATE TO HONOR FOLTZ and SADLER
Michigan State and Nebraska will honor Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler prior to kickoff of Saturday’s game in East Lansing. Mike’s mother, Karen & sister Katie along with Sam’s parents (Jill/Gerald) will participate in the coin toss. Saturday is the first time Nebraska has played at Michigan State since the 2016 accident.
HUSKER FOOTBALL OPENS THREE GAME TICKET PACKAGE
With five more games in Memorial Stadium this season for the Nebraska Football team, the Huskers have opened a new three game mini plan for fans to attend contests.
The three game plan allows fans to select three of the five upcoming Big Ten contests for a total of $195 for one ticket to each contest.
Games in the plan include Northwestern on Oct. 2, Michigan on Oct. 9, Purdue on Oct. 30, Ohio State on Nov. 6, and Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26.
More details can be found at Huskers.com
STORM ANNOUNCE ROSTER FOR UPCOMING SEASON
The Tri-City Storm has announced its opening night roster ahead of the 2021-2022 season. The roster includes twenty-seven total players. The roster consists of players on the Storm’s twenty-five-man protected list, affiliate list, and injured reserve.
The Storm’s roster is comprised of sixteen forwards, nine defensemen, and two goaltenders. Tri-City’s complete roster can be found online at www.StormHockey.com/StormRoster.
Tri-City begins regular season play Thursday, at the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
NEBRASKA SOFTBALL SET FOR FALL SCHEDULE
The Nebraska softball team begins its fall season this weekend, which will include one scrimmage and six home games.
The Huskers have their final intrasquad scrimmage tonight at Bowlin Stadium with first pitch set for 3:45 p.m. The Scarlet and Cream scrimmage is open to the public and admission is free.
NU will kick off the fall season at Bowlin Stadium with a double-header against UNO on Sunday, Sept. 26, and a double-header against Missouri on Sunday, Oct.3, both starting at Noon.
All fall games will take place at Bowlin Stadium and are free admission.
LUBICK – CONFIDENT IN RUNNING BACKS
The Nebraska backfield has had a rotating door of running backs so far this season: freshman Gabe Ervin started the season opener, transfer Markese Stepp rushed for 100 yards against Fordham, Rahim Johnson and Sevion Morrison both saw significant carries and snaps against Oklahoma, and Jaquez Yant shined in the Spring Game.
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick adds that he’s confident with all the backs and wants to ride with whoever is playing at their best…
9323 – MLRBS – 17 sec. “Most of the carries”
The backfield did take a hit with a season-ending injury to Ervin.
LUBICK – SPARTAN DEFENSE A BIG CHALLENGE
Offensive Coordinator of the Huskers Matt Lubick met with the media after Tuesday’s practice. Lubick previews what the Husker offense will see from the Spartan Defense….
9324 – LUBICKMSTATE – 11 sec. “Big challenge”
The Spartan defense has been allowing only 19 points per contest.
LUBICK – MANNING’S CONFIDENCE HAS GROWN
Receiver Omar Manning caught his first touchdown as a Husker against Oklahoma. Manning spoke to the media Monday and spoke about overcoming mental health struggles from last season. His offensive coordinator Matt Lubick adds that this is only the start of Manning’s success…
9325 – MLMANNING – 11 sec. “Better and better”
Manning currently has seven receptions for over 130 yards and a score this season.
CHINANDER – BLACKSHIRTS MUST CLEAN UP TACKLING
After Tuesday’s practice, Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander spoke with the media. Chinander was happy with the Blackshirts tackling efforts, but felt there’s still work to do…
9326 – ECTACKLING – 12 sec. “Too many for me”
Chinander’s Blackshirts have their hands full with a Michigan State offense rated in the Top 20 and led by the leading rusher in the nation Kenneth Walker.
CHINANDER – SPARTANS OFFENSE PREVIEW
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander previews what Michigan State’s offense brings to Saturday’s contest in East Lansing…
9329 – ECMSTATE – 13 sec. “Really good at it”
Chinander also mentioned that running back Kenneth Walker has been a focal point of practice discussions as Walker leads the nation in rushing yards.
CHINANDER – DEFENSE PLAYED WELL, STILL ROOM TO GROW
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander was asked at his Tuesday post-practice press conference about if his team was happy about their performance at Oklahoma…
9330 – ECOUBETTER – 16 sec. “Tightened things up a little bit”
Chinander and the Blackshirts have a tough test in Big Ten play against Michigan State. The Spartans average nearly 40 points per game.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Golf @ Lincoln Invite – 9 AM
- Boys Tennis Dual v. Alliance @ Harmon Park – 4 PM
- Softball v. Grand Island @ Patriot Park (DOUBLEHEADER) – 5 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Volleyball Triangular v. Lexington, GI Northwest – 5 PM
- Softball @ Lexington – 5 PM
- UNK:
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis @ Hastings Invite – 9 AM
- Football v. Bellevue West @ Ron and Carol Cope Stadium – 7 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Boys Tennis @ GICC Invite – 9 AM
- Girls Golf @ Centennial Conference – 9 AM
- Football v. Minden – 7 PM (Homecoming)
- UNK:
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- Women’s Tennis @ Bluejay Invite (Omaha)
- Women’s Soccer @ Emporia State – 3 PM
- Volleyball @ Newman – 6 PM
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball @ Lincoln Southeast Invite – 9 AM
- Volleyball @ Seaman Invite – 9 AM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Volleyball @ Aurora Invite – 9 AM
- Softball @ Adams Central Invite – 10 AM
- UNK:
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- Women’s Tennis @ Bluejay Invite (Omaha)
- Softball, Blue/Gold Scrimmage – 1 PM
- Football @ Central Missouri – 1 PM
- Volleyball @ Central Oklahoma – 3 PM
