HUSKER VOLLEYBALL FACES ANOTHER TOUGH TEST WITH ILLINOIS
The No. 9 Nebraska volleyball team looks to bounce back this Thursday, Nov. 4, visiting No. 25 Illinois at Huff Hall in Champaign, Ill. First serve is set for 8 p.m.
Nebraska leads the all-time series with Illinois 30-8-1, including 17-3 in the John Cook era. The Huskers have won five straight in the series dating back to 2018, and they look for their fourth consecutive sweep of the Illini Thursday night.
KEARNEY CATHOLIC SWEEPS BY PIERCE
The #1 Kearney Catholic Stars took care of business and swept by #8 Pierce in the first round of the NSAA Class C1 State Tournament Wednesday afternoon.
Kearney Catholic now returns home for a day off on Thursday and awaits #4 Columbus Lakeview. The Vikings swept #5 Syracuse on Wednesday. The Stars previously swept Lakeview back on October 2 at the Columbus Classic Invite.
STATE VOLLEYBALL AREA TEAM RESULTS:
CLASS B:
– GINW – Loss to Waverly 3-0
– ADAMS CENTRAL – Loss to Norris 3-0
CLASS C1:
– GICC – Win over Gothenburg 3-1
CLASS C2:
– #8 Hastings St. Cecilia v. #1 Oakland-Craig – 5 PM
– #5 Amherst v. #4 Superior – 7 PM
UNK WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RANKED IN SID POLL
The Nebraska-Kearney women’s basketball team is ranked 15th in the Division II Sports Information Directors preseason Top 25 poll.
This is the eighth year for these rankings, which are handled by a panel of SID’s from around the country. UNK isn’t in the WBCA preseason Top 25 poll after finishing ninth in those rankings last March.
NU PRESIDENT CARTER: ‘NO DECISION MADE’ ON FROST’S FUTURE
No decision has been made on Scott Frost’s future as coach, University President Ted Carter said Wednesday.
But Carter added the “direction of the program” would be addressed in the coming weeks.
Asked if a decision on Frost would be up to Athletic Director Trev Alberts, Carter said, “We hired Trev as the athletic director. He’s a critical part of it. Ronnie (Green, chancellor) is in there. I’m in there. We’ll be part of it at the end of the day. Nothing gets done without some level of consensus.”
LOPER VOLLEYBALL ANGLING FOR 22nd STRAIGHT TOURNAMENT
The Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team is ranked seventh in the first edition of the NCAA Regional Rankings.
These rankings, now released every Wednesday, determine the 64-team NCAA Tournament field (eight teams from D2’s eight regions) later this month. National rankings have no bearing on the region rankings; the Central Region has 10 schools in the most recent AVCA Top 25 poll.
After dispatching rival Fort Hays State on Tuesday, the Lopers (20-5), winners of eighth straight, are one of four MIAA teams in the top 10. The others are Central Missouri (1st), Northwest Missouri State (3rd) and Washburn (4th). UNK hosts UCM Saturday at 3 p.m. in the regular season home finale.
HUSKERS TO HONOR VETERANS ON SATURDAY
At Saturday’s game against Ohio State, Nebraska Athletics will salute all Veterans and active duty military in attendance.
Nebraska will host members of the Nebraska Army Reserve, the Nebraska Air and Army Guard, UNL’s own Military and Veterans Success Center, the Lincoln Roughriders, and many more individuals who have served and/or currently serving.
HUSKER FOOTBALL TUESDAY POST-PRACTICE COMMENTS
LUBICK – MARTINEZ NOT ONLY ONE TO BLAME FOR LOSS
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick met with the media on Tuesday and was asked about a potential switch at the quarterback spot…
Lubick added that the coaching staff needs to do a better job to help improve Martinez’ game.
LUBICK – QUARTERBACK EXPERIENCE HUGE FOR STARTER
Huskers Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick addressed a potential switch at the quarterback position for Saturday’s contest against Ohio State, reaffirming Nebraska’s commitment to Adrian Martinez.
Lubick added that the senior’s experience sets him apart…
Lubick added that barring injury, the Huskers will roll with Martinez for the foreseeable future.
LUBICK – BETTS, MANNING IMPROVING
Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick likes the improvement he’s seen from the dynamic receiver set, especially now healthy Omar Manning and Zavier Betts…
Both receivers saw the majority of offensive snaps last week against Purdue, as Omar Manning caught a touchdown in the first quarter.
LUBICK – OHIO STATE DEFENSE PREVIEW
Huskers Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick previewed the Ohio State defense Nebraska faces on Saturday…
The Huskers battle Ohio State at Memorial Stadium with an 11 AM Kickoff.
CHINANDER – BUCKEYE QB MUCH IMPROVED FROM WEEK 1
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander met with the media after Tuesday’s practice and broke down how Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud has improved since the beginning of the year…
Stroud has thrown for 23 touchdowns against 3 interceptions this season.
CHINANDER – DEFENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander shared his thoughts on where his Blackshirts can continue to improve throughout the rest of this season…
The Blackshirts face a tough test with a high-powered Ohio State offense coming to Lincoln on Saturday.
CHINANDER – BUCKEYE OFFENSE PREVIEW
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander previewed what Ohio State’s offense brings to the table for Saturday’s matchup…
The Buckeyes are one of the best offenses in the Big Ten, averaging nearly 47 points per contest – best in the conference.
CHINANDER – STILL LOVE THE DEFENSIVE CULTURE
The Blackshirts have continued to impress through most of the season for the Huskers. Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander said he still believes that his defense is performing at a high level due to their attitude…
The Huskers face their most potent offense of the season against the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes.
CHINANDER – DEFENSE HAS DEVELOPED SINCE START
The Blackshirts have shown tremendous strides this season compared to prior iterations of the Huskers’ defense. Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander says that the defensive learning turnaround is improving…
Chinander also mentioned the opportunity for local talent to thrive in the Huskers system. Currently the Huskers have three in-state linebacker recruits with confirmed commitments.
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS:
COOK – TEAM IS READY TO GET SEASON BACK ON TRACK
Head Coach John Cook met with the media and spoke about how the team is reminding itself that despite some early season losses, the season is not yet over…
The Huskers have lost back-to-back ranked matchups with Wisconsin and Minnesota and will hit the road to take on #25 Illinois and #7 Ohio State on Thursday and Saturday, respectively.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- VOLLEYBALL: C-1 State Tournament, First Round
- #1 KCHS v. #8 Pierce
- KCHS 3-0
- #1 KCHS v. #8 Pierce
- VOLLEYBALL: C-1 State Tournament, First Round
- UNK:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- MEN’S SOCCER: v. Midland (GPAC Quarterfinal)
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- BOWLING: @ Westside Lanes, Grand Island
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
-
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: TBA (GPAC Quarterfinals)
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- VOLLEYBALL: C-1 State Tournament, Semifinals
- #1 KCHS v. #4 Lakeview – 1 PM
- FOOTBALL: C-1 Football Playoffs, Quarterfinals
- #2 KCHS @ Wahoo – 6 PM
- VOLLEYBALL: C-1 State Tournament, Semifinals
- UNK:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Benedictine College
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Bethel College
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- VOLLEYBALL: C-1 State Tournament, Finals & Third Place Game
- UNK:
- FOOTBALL: @ Central Oklahoma – 2 PM
- MENS AND WOMENS CROSS COUNTRY: Central Regional @ Joplin
- WRESTLING: Blue/Gold Scrimmage – 11 AM
- VOLLEYBALL: v. Missouri Southern @ Health and Sports Center – 3 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- FOOTBALL: v. Midland, Lloyd Wilson Field – 1 PM
- WRESTLING: @ Falcon Open
- MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: @ GPAC Championships
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Waldorf
