UNK WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PICKED 3RD, MEN PICKED 12TH IN MIAA
The Nebraska-Kearney basketball teams have been picked to finish third (women) and 12th (men) in the 2021-22 MIAA preseason coaches’ and media polls.
Both polls were released in conjunction with “Media Day” in Kansas City. Head coaches from all 14 schools were in attendance along with a few student-athletes.
On the women’s side, both polls had the top three being Fort Hays State, Central Missouri and UNK.
Two-time defending national champion Northwest Missouri State is number one on the men’s side with Washburn the definitive number two.
The UNK Women return four starters, including four All-MIAA players from last season.
The UNK Men return three starters, including All-MIAA Austin Luger.
UNK VOLLEYBALL TRAVELS TO No. 1 WASHBURN
The No. 15 UNK Volleyball team looks to pull off the upset tonight on the road in Washburn as the Lopers take on the No. 1 rated Ichabods.
UNK fell to Washburn as the No. 1 team earlier this season at the Health and Sports Center on Sept. 18.
First serve is set for 6 PM tonight.
STORM ANNOUNCE 2022 FUTURES CAMP IN VEGAS
The Tri-City Storm have announced that they will host their annual Tri-City Storm USHL Futures Camp June 10th – 12th, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-day development and exposure camp will be held at the Las Vegas Ice Center
The Tri-City Storm 2022 USHL Futures Camp is open to any interested player who was born in 2007 and 2008 only. Camp sign up and registration information is available on the team web site and is active now.
GRUDEN RESIGNS AS HEAD COACH
Jon Gruden’s tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders is over after four years.
Gruden announced his resignation in a statement Monday night after emails uncovered from his past included racist, anti-gay and misogynistic language
Overall, the Raiders went 22-31 in Gruden’s second tenure.
HUSKERS MONDAY POST-PRACTICE COMMENTS:
FROST – PROCHAZKA STATUS FOR SEASON
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost was asked about the status of true freshman tackle Teddy Prochazka after leaving the contest against Michigan…
The loss leaves the Huskers with some shuffling to do on the offensive line, as former starter Bryce Benhart will likely replace the Elkhorn South graduate.
FROST – RAHMIR NOW THE NUMBER ONE BACK
Scott Frost confirmed at his Monday post-practice press conference that Rahmir Johnson has solidified himself as the go-to back in the Huskers offense.
Frost added he’s pleased with Johnson’s continued improvement…
Jaquez Yant also saw action against Michigan, toting the ball for a few carries while Johnson handled most of the workload.
FROST – JOHNSON BRINGS THE EFFORT IN PRACTICE
Head Coach Scott Frost toted Rahmir Johnson as the new top back of the Huskers offense, and added that Johnson needed some time to show off in practice…
Johnson had over 100 receiving yards against Michigan, including a 41 yard touchdown catch-and-run.
FROST – STILL NEED TO GET BETTER BY PLAYING GOOD TEAMS
Head Coach Scott Frost continues to reiterate his Huskers need to focus on improving against a daunting Big Ten schedule…
Frost also pointed out that some of the lapses have resulted in the close losses of the season.
FROST – MINNESOTA NO PUSHOVER PAST FEW YEARS
Nebraska’s Scott Frost earned his first Big Ten victory over Minnesota in 2018 and has yet to down the Gophers since. Frost adds his team’s mentality has changed since prior matchups…
The Huskers have opened as 2.5 point favorites for the 11 AM kickoff on Saturday.
FROST – LIGHTER PRACTICE AFTER PHYSICAL GAME
It was a different type of practice from the usual Monday routine for the Huskers this week. Head Coach Scott Frost adds more…
Numerous players mentioned that the practice was refreshing to get a short rest and break from the normal routine. The Huskers will play their eighth straight contest of the season on Saturday against Minnesota, followed by a bye week.
TOURE – ONTO THE NEXT ONE AFTER A TOUGH LOSS
During Monday’s post practice press conference, receiver Samori Toure was asked about if the Huskers are able to get over another tough loss…
The Huskers take on Minnesota on Saturday on the road after back-to-back home games at Memorial Stadium.
ALLEN – GEARING UP FOR BYE WEEK
The Huskers will play their eighth straight contest in a row on Saturday, taking on Minnesota who is coming off a bye week of their own.
Tight End Austin Allen sees it as a positive for both sides…
The Huskers are 2.5 point favorites after falling to Michigan 32-29.
MARTINEZ – PUSH THROUGH TO BYE WEEK
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez was asked how the Huskers are holding up physically after their brutal start to their season with eight straight opponents.
Martinez added that his team is ready to get a rest…
The Huskers will have a bye week after playing Minnesota, followed by two contests and another bye week before closing out the season.
MARTINEZ – MINNESOTA PREVIEW
Huskers Quarterback Adrian Martinez previewed what the Minnesota defense brings to the table for this week’s matchup…
Martinez and the Huskers last downed Minnesota at home in 2018, and have lost the following two contests to the Golden Gophers.
NEBRASKA BASEBALL HOSTS SCRIMMAGE
The Nebraska baseball team held its opening game of the annual Red-White Series Monday afternoon, with the Red squad picking up a 4-1 win in seven innings at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.
The Red-White Series continues on Tuesday, Oct. 12, with the first pitch set for 3:30 p.m. at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Admission is free for all fans, and gates will open one hour prior to first pitch. The scrimmage will be streamed on Facebook
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL TRIO HONORED
Three Nebraska volleyball players have claimed Big Ten weekly awards. Madi Kubik was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, Nicklin Hames was tabbed as Big Ten Setter of the Week and Lexi Rodriguez was recognized as Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
NU has counted six Big Ten weekly award winners this season.
KEARNEY CATHOLIC SOFTBALL EARNS ITS WAY TO STATE TOURNAMENT
The Kearney Catholic Stars softball team won over Highway 91 in its District Final, earning the Stars’ path to the Class C State Championships.
The Stars are seeded #7 overall at 29-6 overall, and take on the #2 Hastings St. Cecilia team (28-7) on Wednesday. The game will have its first pitch at 2 PM from the Smith Complex in Hastings.
NFL SCORES:
Monday:
Baltimore 31 – 25 Indianapolis OT
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
MONDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
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- GIRLS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
- KHS Girls = 11th place standing
- Hannah Lydiatt, T-23
- KHS Girls = 11th place standing
- GIRLS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
TUESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- GIRLS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
- VOLLEYBALL: v. Lincoln Pius X
- UNK:
- SOFTBALL: @ Nebraska-Lincoln
- VOLLEYBALL @ No. 1 Washburn
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- N/a
WEDNESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- STATE SOFTBALL: KCHS v. Hastings St. Cecilia
- UNK:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- MEN’S SOCCER: @ Doane
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: @ Doane
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
- BOYS TENNIS STATE TOURNAMENT
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY: @ Aurora
- VOLLEYBALL; @ Broken Bow
- Hosting FKC Volleyball Tournament
- UNK:
- VOLLEYBALL: v. Pittsburg State
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: @ Missouri Southern
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- N/a
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- FOOTBALL: v. Elkhorn South
- KGFW Pregame Coverage @ 6:30 PM
- FOOTBALL: v. Elkhorn South
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- FOOTBALL: v. Holdrege
- UNK:
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- VOLLEYBALL: @ Dakota Wesleyan
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- FOOTBALL: @ Emporia State
- VOLLEYBALL: v. Missouri Southern
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- FOOTBALL: @ Doane
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Jamestown
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Concordia
- MEN’S SOCCER: v. Concordia
