NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS INDIANA
The ninth-ranked Nebraska volleyball team made quick work of a midweek match with Indiana Wednesday night, sweeping the Hoosiers 3-0 at the Devaney Center.
Madi Kubik continued her streak of seven consecutive matches leading Nebraska in kills, finishing with a match-high 16 kills. She added five digs and three blocks.
Nebraska is the only remaining unbeaten team in conference play at 7-0.
Nebraska facts Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 16, with first serve at 6 p.m. from the Devaney Center.
KEARNEY CATHOLIC DOWNS ST. CECILA, FALLS IN SECOND GAME
The Stars were out to a fast 4-0 lead after a three run-home run by Lauren Marker and held on to win 6-4 over Hastings St. Cecilia in the opening game of the Class C-1 Softball State Championships Wednesday.
Kearney Catholic then took on No. 3 Guardian Angel Central Catholic and were in a defensive battle. GACC would take advantage of a Stars error and would win 4-2.
The Stars await the winner of the Cozad/Yutan contest today.
NEBRASKA FLIPS K-STATE COMMIT AND OMAHA NATIVE STENGER
Three star athlete Gage Stenger of Millard South flipped his commitment from Kansas State to the Huskers Tuesday night, confirming the change on Wednesday morning via Twitter.
Stenger had been committed to the Wildcats since the Summer, but an offer from Nebraska earlier this month – along with a visit on Thursday and conversation with JoJo Domann and Head Coach Scott Frost – realigned the Omaha native back to his “dream school.”
The Huskers primarily see Stenger as an outside linebacker, joining other in-state recruits Ernest Hausmann of Columbus and Jake Appleget of Lincoln Southeast.
LOPER VOLLEYBALL SWEPT BY No. 1 WASHBURN
The ‘Bods won an 11th straight match and took the season series from the Lopers in a 3-0 sweep in Washburn Tuesday night.
UNK hosts Pittsburg State and Missouri State this weekend before heading to Emporia State next Tuesday.
HUSKER SOFTBALL SHUTS OUT LOPERS
The Nebraska softball team played Nebraska-Kearney Tuesday night, winning 7-0.
The Huskers tallied nine hits including home runs from Brooke Andrews, Abbie Squier and Caitlynn Neal, while holding the Lopers to only one hit.
The Huskers are back in action Saturday, Oct. 16 for a game against South Dakota at Bowlin Stadium at 10:00 a.m.
The Lopers take on Colby Community College on Sunday in a game rescheduled from last Sunday.
KEARNEY HIGH GOLF FINISHES 11th
Kearney’s Girls Golf team finished 11th at the NSAA State Championships held in Norfolk on Monday and Tuesday.
NEBRASKA MEN’S BASKETBALL START TIMES ANNOUNCED
Nebraska Athletics announced Tuesday the start times of the six games scheduled to air online at B1G+ this season.
The Huskers’ exhibition opener against Peru State will tip off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27 and starts a busy night for Husker sports, as the Husker volleyball team will take on Wisconsin that evening at 8 p.m. at the Devaney Center.
Nebraska’s 2021-22 season opener against Western Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 9, is slated for 7 p.m. and is the first of four regular-season games on B1G+ this season. The start times for the Nov. 12 (Sam Houston) and Nov. 19 (Idaho State) games are adjusted to give fans a chance to get to both basketball and volleyball matches on those respective evenings.
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL START TIMES ADJUSTED FOR BIG TEN MATCHES
Nebraska Athletics announced updated start times for two upcoming volleyball home matches against Purdue and Maryland.
The Huskers’ Saturday, Oct. 23 match against the Boilermakers has been set for an 8 p.m. start on BTN.
The Friday, Nov. 12 match against the Terrapins has been adjusted to a 6 p.m. start time.
HUSKER TUESDAY POST-PRACTICE COMMENTS:
LUBICK – MINNESOTA DEFENSE PREVIEW
Offensive Coordinator of the Huskers Matt Lubick addressed the media after Tuesday’s practice and previewed Minnesota’s defense…
MLMINND – 15 sec. “We got to be ready for”
The Huskers offense looks to take on the 21st ranked Minnesota defense, currently giving up less than three yards a carry.
LUBICK – PLAY CALLING CHANGES EVERY GAME
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick was asked about how his play calling changes from game to game, especially with the different styles of defense that the Huskers have faced this season…
The Huskers are hoping to get more offensive weapons involved this week, as Zavier Betts is set to return from his injury.
LUBICK – OFFENSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
Matt Lubick was asked at his Tuesday post-practice press conference about how much the offense has had to adjust to different styles of defense the past few weeks…
The Huskers’ second half adjustments allowed Nebraska to come back against Michigan before ultimately falling 32-29.
LUBICK – FASTER PASSING PLAYS WILL AID IN PASS PROTECTION
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick was asked how much the Huskers will put an emphasis on pass protection this week as freshman starter Teddy Prochazka is now ruled out for the season.
Lubick adds that pass protection is a unit effort and will be regularly checked on…
LUBICK – RAHMIR JOHNSON FINALLY SHOWING UP
The Huskers’ looming offensive question mark from the off-season has officially been put to rest as Rahmir Johnson looks to control the running back position after another solid performance against Michigan.
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick adds that it’s a welcome consistency…
Johnson had over 100 receiving yards last week against the Wolverines.
CHINANDER – MINNESOTA OFFENSE PREVIEW
During his Tuesday post-practice press conference, Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander previewed the Minnesota offense…
Chinander added that the Gophers will use Wildcat formations, different runners in the ground game, and multiple sets to confuse defenses.
CHINANDER – MINNESOTA EXPECTED TO OPEN UP PLAYBOOK
Defensive Coordinator of the Huskers Erik Chinander was asked what new looks the Minnesota offense could bring after having its bye week to prepare for the Blackshirts…
The Huskers defense has faced seven straight opponents for far this season with a bye week scheduled for next week.
CHINANDER – MORGAN IMPRESSIVE AT QUARTERBACK
The Blackshirts Coordinator Erik Chinander was asked at his weekly press conference what impresses him about Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan…
Chinander added that Morgan makes for a good runner as well when the play breaks down. The Blackshirts hope to stifle another Big Ten quarterback after solid outings against Michigan State and Northwestern.
CHINANDER – IMPORTANT TO KEEP RUNNING TEAMS OFF FIELD
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander spoke to the media on Tuesday after another lighter practice for the Huskers.
Chinander reiterated the importance of keeping Minnesota’s run game from gaining success…
The Blackshirts will face Tanner Morgan, a three year starter at quarterback, and a freshman running back after both starters for the Golden Gophers are out for the season.
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.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- STATE SOFTBALL: KCHS v. Hastings St. Cecilia
- KCHS 6-4 Hastings St. Cecilia
- GACC 4-2 KCHS
- STATE SOFTBALL: KCHS v. Hastings St. Cecilia
- UNK:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
-
- MEN’S SOCCER: @ Doane
- HC 3-0
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: @ Doane
- HC 3-0
- MEN’S SOCCER: @ Doane
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
- BOYS TENNIS STATE TOURNAMENT
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY:
- @ Aurora
- VOLLEYBALL; @ Broken Bow
- STATE SOFTBALL:
- Await winner of Cozad/Yutan
- Hosting FKC Volleyball Tournament
- DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY:
- UNK:
- VOLLEYBALL: v. Pittsburg State
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: @ Missouri Southern
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
-
- N/a
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:FOOTBALL:
- v. Elkhorn South
- KGFW Pregame Coverage @ 6:30 PM
- v. Elkhorn South
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- FOOTBALL: v. Holdrege
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
-
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Dakota Wesleyan
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- FOOTBALL: @ Emporia State
- VOLLEYBALL: v. Missouri Southern
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
-
- FOOTBALL: @ Doane
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Jamestown
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Concordia
- MEN’S SOCCER: v. Concordia
