ALBERTS RESTRUCTURES HOIBERG TO REMAIN AS HEAD MENS BASKETBALL COACH:
In a statement released Thursday night, Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg has had his contract restructured to remain in place as Head Coach for Husker basketball.
In the statement, Alberts explained that after several meetings with Hoiberg both agreed the team’s results were not acceptable, and that for the interest of the Nebraska Athletic Department long-term, both parties agreed to re-work the third year head coach’s contract.
Hoiberg added he’s excited to continue to be the head coach for Nebraska, and that he appreciates the confidence Alberts showed to him to build a successful basketball program.
TREV ALBERTS SPORTS NIGHTLY COMMENTS:
ALBERTS – HOIBERG TO REMAIN AS HEAD COACH FOR NEXT SEASON:
During his Sports Nightly appearance last night, Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts kicked off the show by announcing a big decision regarding the leader of the Men’s Basketball program…
Hoiberg has led Nebraska to the worst three year record in program history, including three consecutive 20 loss seasons. Hoiberg would have been due $18.5 million in a buyout had he been fired after this season.
ALBERTS – NEW RESTRUCTURED CONTRACT FOR HOIBERG
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced on Sports Nightly last night the new details regarding Fred Hoiberg’s restructured contract to stay as Head Coach for the Nebraska Men’s Basketball team. Alberts likened the deal to how business was handled with Football Coach Scott Frost…
Nebraska was set to pay Hoiberg $18.5 million had the Huskers fired the head coach after this season.
ALBERTS – MENS BASKETBALL MUST BE WILLING TO CHANGE
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke about the restructuring of Fred Hoiberg’s contract on Sports Nightly Thursday night and added that change needs to happen for Husker hoops, as Alberts’ sees the basketball teams as a key piece to the athletic puzzle…
Alberts continued that he wants to see more forward momentum gained by the Husker Men’s basketball team and knows that Fred Hoiberg can build a successful program.
NEBRASKA MEN FINISH REGULAR SEASON FRIDAY AGAINST IOWA:
The Nebraska men’s basketball team takes the Pinnacle Bank Arena court for the final time in 2021-22 on Friday night as the Huskers host the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes. Tipoff at PBA is shortly after 8 p.m. and the game will be carried on FS1 and the Huskers Radio Network
Nebraska will honor seven players in pregame ceremonies and fans are encouraged to be at their seats by 7:40 p.m. for the start of the festivities.
The group includes seniors Alonzo Verge Jr., Trevor Lakes and Kobe Webster, as well as Derrick Walker, Lat Mayen, Trey McGowens and Chris McGraw. Walker, Mayen, McGowens and McGraw all could return for the 2022-23 season because of the eligibility freeze last season due to COVID-19.
STORM ACQUIRE NEW DEFENSEMAN THROUGH TRADE:
The Tri-City Storm has announced the acquisition of defenseman Matt Basgall from the Omaha Lancers in exchange for defenseman Nate Benoit. The transaction was completed in advance of the upcoming United States Hockey League (USHL) Trade Deadline on Monday, February 28th.
Matt Basgall, of Lake Forest, Illinois, has scored six goals and recorded 19 assists in 36 games played this season for the Omaha Lancers. Basgall is currently in his third full-time season in the USHL, and has netted nine goals and notched 37 assists in 125 career USHL games. He was drafted 73rd overall in the 5th round of the 2018 USHL Phase I Draft by the Storm. Basgall was traded to the Omaha Lancers in a package of players and draft assets on December 27th, 2018, in Tri-City’s acquisition of forward Brendan Furry
STORM SET TO HOST STAMPEDE AT VIAERO CENTER:
The Tri-City Storm is set to host the Sioux Falls Stampede tonight at the Viaero Center following last Friday’s 3-2 home loss to the Omaha Lancers. Tonight’s home game is a $5 Kids’ Friday and “Kids’ Night”. Tickets to the game may be purchased online at www.StormHockey.com
Puck drop for tonight’s matchup against Sioux Falls is set for 7:05pm CT.
Tri-City (30-7-2-0) returns to action tonight at the Viaero Center as the 1st place team in the USHL’s league standings.
HUSKER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL USES SHELLEY’S BIG NIGHT FOR BADGERS SWEEP:
Jaz Shelley erupted for 20 points and buried four three-pointers to lead four Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska worked its way to an 80-70 women’s basketball road win at Wisconsin on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.
Nebraska notched its eighth win in the last 11 games to improve to 21-7 overall and 10-7 in the Big Ten.
Nebraska closes Big Ten regular-season play when the Huskers return home to take on Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tip-off between the Big Red and the Wildcats is set for 3:30 p.m.
NEBRASKA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL POSTGAME COMMENTS:
WILLIAMS – GOOD ROAD WIN FOR HUSKERS
Head Coach of the Huskers Women’s Basketball team Amy Williams spoke after her team’s road victory over Wisconsin that she was thrilled to see her team execute in a tough environment away from Pinnacle Bank Arena…
With the win, Nebraska confirmed a winning conference record in Big Ten play and wrapped up their road Big Ten travel for the regular season.
WILLIAMS – STRONG EFFORT TO FIGHT THROUGH BACK-AND-FORTH OPENING:
The Husker Women’s basketball team held off a furious effort by the Wisconsin Badgers on the road Wednesday night, escaping with their eighth win in the past eleven contests.
Head Coach Amy Williams liked her team’s efforts in the contest despite a back-and-forth rally from both sides…
Nebraska wraps up their regular season taking on Northwestern at home on Sunday.
WILLIAMS – SHELLEY’S AGGRESSIVE PLAY LEADS TO SUCCESS
Nebraska Women’s Basketball rallied for a road victory behind a strong performance by Jazz Shelley, ending with 20 points and leading numerous other scores in the win. Head Coach Amy Williams was ecstatic to see the aggressive play by the Australian star…
Nebraska will look to follow Shelley’s lead into the final regular season game of the year as the Huskers return home to take on Northwestern on Sunday.
WILLIAMS – GOOD TO BE HOME TO CELEBRATE SENIORS ON SUNDAY
Head Coach Amy Williams was happy with her team’s performance on the road at Wisconsin on Wednesday night earning a win over the Badgers, but added in her postgame comments she’s happy to get her seniors one more game at Pinnacle Bank Arena…
The Huskers will face off against Northwestern at Pinnacle Bank Arena with tickets still available at Huskers.com for the 3:30 tip-off time.
SHELLEY – TEAM CONFIDENCE GOES UP WHEN I PLAY WELL
Nebraska’s leader in the win over Wisconsin was Jazz Shelley, freeing up other Huskers for scores and having 20 points of her own in the road victory Wednesday night. Shelley added in the postgame that she felt the team plays better when she takes a more aggressive approach…
Shelley knocked down four three-pointers in the contest and looks to keep the hot hand heading back to Pinnacle Bank Arena to close out the regular season.
LOPER WOMEN FOLLOW CARLSON’S BIG NIGHT WITH WIN OVER NORTHWEST MISSOURI:
Brooke Carlson scored a career-high 23 points and Nebraska-Kearney shot 79 percent in the third quarter to turn back Northwest Missouri State, 68-51, Thursday night at the Health & Sports Center.
The Lopers (21-6, 16-5) add to their NCAA resume and down the Bearcats (17-10, 12-9) for a fifth straight time. UNK also remains in sole possession of the third place in the MIAA standings.
UNK hosts Missouri Western State on Friday night to close out the 2021-22 home slate. The Griffons (20-7, 14-7) nationally-ranked Fort Hays State for most of the way tonight but lost in overtime, 78-69.
UNK WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CLIMBS CENTRAL REGION RANKINGS:
The Nebraska-Kearney women’s basketball team moved up two spots to seventh in the latest edition of the NCAA Regional Rankings.
These rankings determine the 64-team NCAA Division II Tournament field in March. Eight teams from eight regions will be selected; the Lopers and MIAA compete in the Central Region along with the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conf. (NSIC) and Great American Conf. (GAC). The conference tournament winners receive automatic bids to the “Big Dance” with five at-large spots up for grabs. The top seed in each region hosts March 11-14.
UNK (21-6 overall; 18-6 D2 record) went 1-1 last week but Harding (Ark.) lost twice and Missouri Western State once.
UNK MENS BASKETBALL FIGHT WITH BEARCATS, FALL SHORT IN FINAL MINUTES:
Northwest Missouri State stars Diego Bernard and Trevor Hudgins combined for 42 points and the No. 8/13 Bearcats finished on an 18-8 run to get past Nebraska-Kearney, 77-67, Thursday night at the Health & Sports Center.
NK hosts Missouri Western (13-16, 9-12) on Friday night. The Griffons lost at Fort Hays State on Wednesday, 56-42.
HUSKER BASEBALL RETURNS TO TEXAS TO TAKE ON TCU:
The Nebraska baseball team returns to the Lone Star State this weekend, as the Huskers battle No. 17 TCU in a three-game series on Friday, Feb. 25-27 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
First pitch of the series opener is set for 6 p.m. (CT). The Huskers and Horned Frogs square off at 2 p.m. on Saturday before wrapping up the weekend series at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Nebraska went 1-3 in the season-opening series at Sam Houston last weekend in Huntsville, Texas.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
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- BOYS BASKETBALL: C1-11 Sub Districts Championship @ Kearney Catholic
- #1 Kearney Catholic v. #2 Minden
- #1 KCHS 66-38
- #1 Kearney Catholic v. #2 Minden
- BOYS BASKETBALL: C1-11 Sub Districts Championship @ Kearney Catholic
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- M/W T&F: @ MIAA Championships @ Maryville, MO
- WOMENS BASKETBALL: v. Missouri Western State @ Health & Sports Center – 5:30 PM
- MENS BASKETBALL: v. Missouri Western State @ Health & Sports Center – 7:30 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- BASEBALL: @ Ottawa, KS
- @ Ottawa University – 12 PM
- @ Ottawa University (Doubleheader)
- SOFTBALL: @ Hillsboro, KS
- @ Tabor College – 2 PM
- @ Tabor College (Doubleheader)
- BASEBALL: @ Ottawa, KS
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- GIRLS BASKETBALL: A-2 District Basketball Tournament:
- #2 Kearney v. #3 Gretna @ Kearney High School – 3 PM
- Pregame on KGFW starts at 2:45 PM
- #2 Kearney v. #3 Gretna @ Kearney High School – 3 PM
- GIRLS BASKETBALL: A-2 District Basketball Tournament:
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- BOYS BASKETBALL: Kearney Catholic v. Chadron @ Ogallala – 6 PM (MT)
- *District Final
- BOYS BASKETBALL: Kearney Catholic v. Chadron @ Ogallala – 6 PM (MT)
- UNK:
- M/W T&F: @ MIAA Championships @ Maryville, MO
- WRESTLING: @ NCAA Super Region VI @ Grand Junction, CO
- SOFTBALL: @ Washburn Classic @ Topeka, KS
- v. Mary
- v. St. Louis
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- WOMENS WRESTLING: @ KCAC Conference Tounament @ St. Mary’s KS – 9 AM
- BASEBALL: @ Ottawa, KS
- @ Ottawa University – 12 PM
- @ Ottawa University (Doubleheader)
- SOFTBALL: @ North Newton, KS
- @ Bethel College – 1 PM
- @ Bethel College (Doubleheader)
