KEARNEY CATHOLIC FOOTBALL AIM TO CONTINUE POSTSEASON DOMINANCE
The Kearney Catholic Stars have yet to win a state football title in their school’s history, but will have a chance to make an appearance with a win over Columbus Lakeview in the Class C1 Semifinals tonight.
The undefeated and #2 ranked Stars have postseason wins at home against #15 Boys Town and on the road against #10 Wahoo. Lakeview will travel to Kearney Catholic at 9-2 on the year and ranked #11.
Kickoff is set for 6 PM from Kearney Catholic High School. The winner will advance to the State Final at Memorial Stadium and will take on the winner of Pierce and Battle Creek.
HUSKER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCORE TRIPLE DIGITS AGAIN:
Jaz Shelley erupted for the first double-double of her college career with 22 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to lead five Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska rolled to a 102-47 women’s basketball win over Prairie View A&M on Thursday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska scored 100-plus points in back-to-back wins for the first time in school history after opening with 108 points in a Tuesday afternoon victory over Maine.
The Huskers improved to 2-0 on the young season and complete a busy opening weekend by playing host to Alabama A&M on Sunday afternoon. Tip-off at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 2 p.m.
NEBRASKA WRESTLING EARNS WINS OVER UNK AND CHADRON STATE
The ninth-ranked Nebraska wrestling team scored a pair of season-opening victories over in-state foes as part of the Nebraska Duals on Thursday night. The event featured the Huskers, Chadron State and second-ranked UNK.
The Big Red first grappled with Chadron State, winning 31-9.
Following a brief intermission, the Huskers squared off against the Lopers and won 45-6. Matt Malcolm and Billy Higgins for UNK won in decisions over Huskers at the 165 pound and 174 pound divisions.
Nebraska continues the homestand as it hosts North Carolina on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.
NEBRASKA MEN WANT TO RIGHT SHIP AGAINST SAM HOUSTON STATE
The Nebraska men’s basketball team looks to bounce back following a disappointing season-opening loss this Friday night, as the Huskers play host to Sam Houston. Tipoff between the Huskers and Bearkats is set for 7:30 p.m.
Sam Houston (1-0) opened the season with a 97-54 victory over LeTourneau on Wednesday. The Bearkats have four starters returning from a team that went 19-9 last season
NEBRASKA MEN’S BASKETBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS:
HOIBERG – TOUGH SAM HOUSTON STATE TEAM
The Nebraska Men’s Basketball team looks to get back on track with a win at home Friday night against Sam Houston State.
Head Coach Fred Hoiberg says it’s important for the team to find their physicality again…
Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM from Pinnacle Bank Arena.
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL RETURNS TO LINCOLN FOR ANOTHER TEST:
The No. 11 Nebraska volleyball team (17-6, 11-3 Big Ten) returns to the Devaney Center this Friday, Nov. 12, playing host to Maryland (18-8, 6-8). First serve is set for 6 p.m
Nebraska leads the all-time series with Maryland 15-0, including 13-0 in the John Cook era. The Huskers have swept seven of the last eight matches. The Huskers have a 9-0 advantage over Maryland in Lincoln, including 7-0 at the Devaney Center.
LOPER FOOTBALL AIM TO IMPRESS IN FINAL HOME GAME:
With a win over Northeastern State on Saturday, the Lopers will be on the “bubble” to make the 28-team field. UNK aims to not only win, but to impress to sneak into the Division II Playoffs.
Kickoff is set for 12 PM from Ron and Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field. UNK enters the game at 8-2 on the year facing the Riverhawks.
LOPER VOLLEYBALL ANGLING FOR STRONG REGULAR SEASON FINISH:
The UNK Volleyball team is looking to close out the regular season strong with a pair of conference road competitions.
The Lopers take their nine game winning streak into Joplin, Missouri tonight to take on Missouri Southern. Tipoff is set for 5:30 PM.
Saturday UNK will travel to Pittsburg, Kansas and close out their regular season against the Gorillas. First serve for Saturday’s contest is set for 2 PM.
The MIAA Tournament will begin on Thursday, November 18.
FROST BYE WEEK PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS
FROST – SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ON OFFENSE
Head Coach Scott Frost spoke to the media on Wednesday regarding the shakeup of the offensive coaching staff.
Another noticeable change for next season will see Frost remove his play-calling duties on gameday. Frost said that he’s looking forward to focusing more on his head coaching duties…
Frost will continue play-calling duties for the next two remaining games of the season.
FROST – LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH ALBERTS MORE
Head Coach Scott Frost restructured his contract on Monday while also firing most of his offensive coaching staff to make new changes for a team currently sitting with only three wins on the season.
Frost added on Wednesday that the open conversations with new Athletic Director Trev Alberts have helped in finding solutions rather than problems…
Frost and Alberts met on Sunday and Monday to discuss the future of the Husker program and jointly came up with decisions to better the team.
FROST – REMOVAL OF COACHES DOES HURT, TEAM WILL BE OK
Head Coach Scott Frost spoke to the media on Wednesday for his regular bye week media appearance. Frost addressed the changes made to the offensive coaching staff on Monday, but added that his team is feeling the sting of the change…
Frost named four interim assistant coaches – Ron Brown as running backs coach, Steve Cooper for quarterbacks, Frank Verducci on the offensive line, and Mike Cazano at receivers.
FROST – RETAINING BECKTON IS FOR CONTINUITY
After firing most of the offensive coaching staff on Monday, Head Coach Scott Frost spoke to the media regarding the reasoning on keeping assistant coach and tight ends coach Sean Beckton…
Beckton is in his fourth season coaching tight ends at Nebraska, and has been with Frost since his days at UCF.
FROST – BEEN A TOUGH 72 HOURS
Speaking at his media appearance after the firings of most of the Huskers offensive staff, Head Coach Scott Frost said Wednesday it has been a tough 72 hours…
The Huskers fired Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick, Quarterbacks coach Mario Venduzco, Running Backs Coach Ryan Held, and Offensive Line Coach Greg Austin on Monday.
FROST – COULD NOT KEEP DOING THE SAME THINGS
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost made his bye week media appearance after Wednesday’s practice. After announcing the firing of most of the offensive coaching staff on Monday, Frost doubled down by saying changes had to be made to win games…
The Huskers offense is currently ranked second in yards per game in the conference, but struggled against quality opponents in matching other high-powered offenses.
FROST – EASY DECISION TO MAKE SACRIFICES FOR TEAM
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost addressed the media during the Wednesday bye week presser, speaking on the recent changes to Nebraska Football’s staff.
In addition to the removal of most of the offensive staff, Frost also restructured his contract and reworked his total pay and buyout. Frost said it was an easy choice…
Frost opened up nearly $2 million to hire a new coaching staff with his contract restructuring.
FROST – NOT LOOKING FOR MAJOR CHANGES TO STAFF
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost addressed the media for the first time since the offensive staff had been fired and his contract restructured on Monday.
Frost spoke about the changes he is looking to make on offense…
Frost continued that he enjoys learning more from new coaches coming in. Athletic Director Trev Alberts also added that Frost is likely to give up play-calling duties once a new staff is hired.
FROST – WILL NOT HIRE UNTIL AFTER SEASON ENDS
As Head Coach Scott Frost addressed the media regarding the departures of most of the Huskers offensive staff on Monday, and told the media not to expect any replacements coming soon…
The rest of the regular season concludes with the Huskers facing two Top Ten defenses in Wisconsin and Iowa – the Badgers first in yards allowed at only 213 per game, and the Hawkeyes at tenth, giving up 304 yards per contest.
FROST – SPECIAL TEAMS COACH A POSSIBILITY
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost restructured his contract to open more availability to hire additional coaches after the removal of most of the offensive staff.
Another sore subject for the Huskers in Frost’s regime has been the lackluster special teams; when asked if a special teams coordinator may be hired, Frost added that the unit has significantly improved under Mike Dawson but won’t rule out anything…
Dawson is currently pulling double duty as the outside linebackers coach and special teams assistant for the Huskers.
FROST – HEAD COACH WILL STAY PART OF THE OFFENSE
Head Coach Scott Frost will continue play-calling duties for the rest of the season after the firing of offensive coordinator Matt Lubick.
Frost and Athletic Director Trev Alberts both spoke about the need for Frost to step away from play-calling duties once a new staff is hired, but Frost wants to find the right play caller for his system…
Alberts said on Sports Nightly that Frost’s ability to be a head coach and correct small mistakes and miscues will be aided by giving up play calling duties.
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT TIME SET
The Nebraska volleyball team’s Saturday, Nov. 20 Senior Night match against Rutgers has been set for a 7 p.m. start time
The home finale will be televised on Nebraska Public Media — formerly known as NET — in a statewide broadcast from the Devaney Center. It will also be streamed on Big Ten Network+ and heard on the Huskers Radio Network.
LOPER VOLLEYBALL MOVES UP IN SUPER REGION RANKINGS
The Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team is ranked sixth in the second edition of the NCAA Regional Rankings.
The Lopers, winners of nine straight, are one of four MIAA teams in the region Top 10. The others are Central Missouri (1st), Northwest Missouri State (2nd) and Washburn (3rd). UNK is at Missouri Southern (4-24, 1-17) and Pittsburg State (14-12, 8-10) this weekend to close out the regular season. The 8-team MIAA Tournament begins next Tuesday with the top four seeds hosting matches.
UNK has made the past 21 NCAA Tournaments, the second longest active streak in Division II (University of Tampa, 24 years).
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
THURSDAY:
- UNK:
- WRESTLING: @ Nebraska Duals v. Huskers
- Nebraska 45-6
- WRESTLING: @ Nebraska Duals v. Huskers
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- MEN’S SOCCER: GPAC TOURNAMENT FINAL (Orange City, IA)
- HC @ #20 Northwestern
- HC 2-0; GPAC Champions
- HC @ #20 Northwestern
- WRESTLING: @ Concordia
- HC 29-17
- MEN’S SOCCER: GPAC TOURNAMENT FINAL (Orange City, IA)
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- FOOTBALL: C1 Semifinals
- #2 Kearney Catholic (11-0) v. #11 Columbus Lakeview (9-2) – 6 PM
- FOOTBALL: C1 Semifinals
- UNK:
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Minnesota-Crookston – 5:30 PM
- Played in Maryville, MO
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Missouri Southern – 5:30 PM
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: @ Minnesota-Duluth – 6 PM
- American Family Insurance Classic
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Minnesota-Crookston – 5:30 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- MEN’S BASKETBALL @ Tabor College – 8 PM
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- WRESTLING: @ Dakota Wesleyan Open – 9 AM
- FOOTBALL: v. Northeastern State @ Ron and Carol Cope Stadium – 12 PM
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Pittsburg State – 2 PM
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Minnesota-Crookston – 2 PM
- American Family Insurance Classic (Played in Duluth, MN)
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. SW Minnesota St. – 5:30 PM
- Played at Maryville, MO
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- WRESTLING: @ Grand View/Dakota Wesleyan Open
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Bethany College – 1 PM
- FOOTBALL: v. Concordia @ Lloyd Wilson Field – 1 PM
