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Walsh Deals Gem, Matthews Belts Go-Ahead Blast in 4-1 Win
Walsh Deals Gem, Matthews Belts Go-Ahead Blast in 4-1 Win

Will Walsh totaled a career-high 11 strikeouts in seven innings, and Brice Matthews delivered the go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh to lead Nebraska to a 4-1 win vs. North Dakota State at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Tuesday night.

Anderson, Swansen homer twice in Sunday slugfest

Anderson, Swansen homer twice in Sunday slugfest

Max Anderson and Gabe Swansen slugged two homers in Nebraska’s 10-7 setback vs. Illinois in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers sweep series, win 4-2 over Purdue

NU Notes: Huskers sweep series, win 4-2 over Purdue

The Nebraska softball team (23-9, 3-0 Big Ten) claimed the Big Ten series sweep with a 4-2 win over Purdue on Sunday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium.

Huskers use the long ball to clinch series against Illini

Huskers use the long ball to clinch series against Illini

Nebraska crushed four homers against Illinois to clinch the weekend series over the Fighting Illini with an 8-3 win at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday afternoon. 

NU Notes: Huskers Claim Game Two Over Purdue

NU Notes: Huskers Claim Game Two Over Purdue

The Nebraska softball team (22-9, 2-0 Big Ten) claimed game two over Purdue with the 4-1 victory on Saturday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium. 

Huskers Clinch Series over Illinois with Long Ball

Huskers Clinch Series over Illinois with Long Ball

Nebraska crushed four homers against Illinois to clinch the weekend series over the Fighting Illini with an 8-3 win at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday afternoon.

Olson tosses career-high 10 strikeouts in 8-4 win

Olson tosses career-high 10 strikeouts in 8-4 win

Junior Emmett Olson threw a career-high 10 strikeouts against Illinois to propel the Huskers to a series-opening 8-4 win in front of a season-high crowd of 5,626 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Friday night.

Huskers End Season in WNIT Super 16

Huskers End Season in WNIT Super 16

Isabelle Bourne led Nebraska with 17 points, while Jaz Shelley added 12 points and nine assists, but it was not enough to stop Kansas from working its way to a 64-55 women's basketball win over the Huskers at Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday night.

NU Notes: Huskers Begin Big Ten Play vs. Illinois

NU Notes: Huskers Begin Big Ten Play vs. Illinois

Nebraska begins conference action this weekend with a three-game series vs. Illinois at Hawks Field.

Tournament injury abruptly ends Haiby's Nebraska basketball career

Tournament injury abruptly ends Haiby's Nebraska basketball career

After sustaining an injury in the second round of the Women's NIT, 5th year senior Sam Haiby's Nebraska career comes to an abrupt end. Haiby said on twitter that she remains 'forever grateful for the opportunity.'

NU Notes: Andrews lifts Huskers past Cyclones

NU Notes: Andrews lifts Huskers past Cyclones

Brooke Andrews smashed a three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Nebraska softball team past Iowa State, 3-1, Wednesday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium in the Huskers home opener.

Former Husker assistant Albin gets extension at Ohio

Former Husker assistant Albin gets extension at Ohio

A football coach with extensive ties to Nebraska is getting a contract extension.

March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile

March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile

'I don’t want my page to turn into full of advertisements and me shoving things down people’s throats,' said Nebraska pole vaulter Jess Gardner.

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

It’s the time of year when NFL hopefuls look to make a first impression on NFL scouts and that’s what 14 huskers attempted to do on Wednesday morning during Nebraska’s 2023 Pro Day.

Huskers Fall in Ninth on Tuesday

Huskers Fall in Ninth on Tuesday

Nebraska fell 6-5 at Creighton after surrendering three runs in the bottom of the ninth on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field.

Rhule calls Ervin a star of the off-season

Rhule calls Ervin a star of the off-season

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule hopes Gabe Ervin, Jr. can be that "battering ram that puts games away."

NU Notes: Huskers Sent to KU for WNIT Super 16

NU Notes: Huskers Sent to KU for WNIT Super 16

The Nebraska women's basketball team will travel to Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks in the third round of the Postseason WNIT on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (CT).

NU Notes: Matthews Tabbed Big Ten Player of the Week

NU Notes: Matthews Tabbed Big Ten Player of the Week

Junior Brice Matthews has been named the Big Ten Baseball's Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.

Huskers' leading rusher Anthony Grant suspended indefinitely

Huskers' leading rusher Anthony Grant suspended indefinitely

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule announced the team opened spring practice with running back Anthony Grant suspended indefinitely to work on academics and other issues.

Rhule: Nebraska starts practice in a coachable mindset

Rhule: Nebraska starts practice in a coachable mindset

Nebraska football holds first practice under Coach Matt Rhule

Slow start costs Huskers in series finale

Slow start costs Huskers in series finale

Nebraska couldn't climb out of an early three-run deficit, as the Huskers fell 10-7 in the series finale on Sunday against Nicholls at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

Huskers Run Past Panthers

Huskers Run Past Panthers

Isabelle Bourne notched her second straight double-double to lead four Huskers in double figures, as the Nebraska women's basketball team cruised to a 77-57 victory over Northern Iowa in the second round of the Postseason WNIT on Sunday.

Huskers fall to Jayhawks

Huskers fall to Jayhawks

The Nebraska softball team (19-9) fell to Kansas Sunday afternoon in Lawrence, Kan., in the final game of the weekend. Despite taking an early lead, the Huskers were not able to rally late, falling to the Jayhawks, 6-4.

Huskers pick up win over Roos

Huskers pick up win over Roos

The Nebraska softball team (19-8) picked up the run-rule victory over Kansas City (5-20) on Sunday afternoon in Lawrence, Kan. The Huskers outscored the Roos, 12-2, in five innings.

Cornell's Diakomihalis wins 4th title; Penn State wins again, Huskers finish 8th

Cornell's Diakomihalis wins 4th title; Penn State wins again, Huskers finish 8th

Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis became the fifth Division I wrestler to win four national titles and Penn State won its 10th team title in 12 years on Saturday at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships.

NU Notes: Huskers claim Top Ten finish at NCAAs, secure four All-American Honors

NU Notes: Huskers claim Top Ten finish at NCAAs, secure four All-American Honors

Husker senior Mikey Labriola (174) ended his stellar run at the 2023 NCAA Championships with a runner-up finish, and the Nebraska wrestling team scored 54.0 points to claim eighth overall.

NU Notes: Huskers Finish Record Beach Season

NU Notes: Huskers Finish Record Beach Season

The Nebraska beach volleyball team finished off its season with two sweeps on Saturday to finish with a 15-5 final record, the most wins in program history.

Labriola Advances to Finals, Huskers Tied for Sixth

Labriola Advances to Finals, Huskers Tied for Sixth

Mikey Labriola advanced to the finals, and the Nebraska wrestling team is in sixth place with 51 points at the NCAA Championships. 

NU Notes: Huskers to Host Panthers Sunday in WNIT

NU Notes: Huskers to Host Panthers Sunday in WNIT

The Nebraska women's basketball team will play host to Northern Iowa in the second round of the 2023 Postseason WNIT at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday at 2 p.m. (CT).

Two Nebraska basketball players head toward transfer portal

Two Nebraska basketball players head toward transfer portal

The losses leave multiple spots to fill in coach Fred Hoiberg's roster before the start of the 2023-24 season.

Huskers Power Past Missouri State

Huskers Power Past Missouri State

Sam Haiby erupted for a season-high 25 points, while Isabelle Bourne added a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead Nebraska to a 74-65 women's basketball win over Missouri State in the first round of the Postseason WNIT on Wednesday night.

NU Notes: Huskers win game one over Mavericks, 2-1

NU Notes: Huskers win game one over Mavericks, 2-1

The Nebraska softball team (17-8) picked up the first win of a doubleheader against Omaha Wednesday afternoon. The Huskers claimed the 2-1 victory over the Mavericks (13-7).

Huskers Falter Against Mavericks on Tuesday

Huskers Falter Against Mavericks on Tuesday

Nebraska dropped a midweek matchup vs. Omaha on Tuesday, falling 10-6 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers Set for NCAA Championships in Tulsa

NU Notes: Huskers Set for NCAA Championships in Tulsa

The Nebraska wrestling team travels to Tulsa for the 2023 NCAA Championships in the quest for a national title.

Weekend Series vs. Nicholls Moved to Manhattan, Kan.

Weekend Series vs. Nicholls Moved to Manhattan, Kan.

Due to the forecasted weather conditions in the Lincoln area this weekend, Nebraska's baseball series vs. Nicholls has been relocated to Kansas State's Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

NU Notes: Huskers to Host Missouri State in WNIT

NU Notes: Huskers to Host Missouri State in WNIT

The Nebraska women's basketball team earned its third consecutive postseason berth on Sunday night, when the Huskers were selected to play in the Women's National Invitational Tournament.

NU Notes: Huskers finish weekend with 7-2 win over Bears

NU Notes: Huskers finish weekend with 7-2 win over Bears

The Nebraska softball team finished the weekend with a 7-2 win over Missouri State (9-12) on Sunday afternoon in Wichita, Kan.

Husker baseball vs. Illinois State canceled

Husker baseball vs. Illinois State canceled

Sunday's baseball game between Nebraska and Illinois State has been canceled due to cold temperatures.

NU Notes: Huskers Take Sixth at NCAA Championships

NU Notes: Huskers Take Sixth at NCAA Championships

The No. 7 Nebraska rifle team capped off an impressive weekend (and season) with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships on Saturday. 

Kaminska deals seven shutout innings in 12-0 win

Kaminska deals seven shutout innings in 12-0 win

Jace Kaminska allowed just three hits in seven shutout innings, leading the Huskers to a 12-0 win against Illinois State at Hawks Field on Saturday.

Huskers drop second game to No. 23 Shockers

Huskers drop second game to No. 23 Shockers

The Nebraska softball team fell to No. 23 Wichita State (18-4) on Saturday afternoon in the second game of the day at the Shocker Classic. The Huskers moved to 15-8 on the season after falling, 10-1, to the Shockers in five innings.

Harness leads NU in 10-2 win

Harness leads NU in 10-2 win

Sarah Harness allowed one hit and Nebraska tallied 11 hits as the Husker softball team picked up the 10-2 run-rule victory over Missouri State on Saturday afternoon at the Shocker Classic.

NU Notes: Latimer, Luff Set School Records on Day One at NCAAs

NU Notes: Latimer, Luff Set School Records on Day One at NCAAs

The Nebraska track and field team secured one first-team All-America honor and a pair of second-team All-America honors on the first day of the 2023 NCAA Indoor Championships in Albuquerque, N.M. on Friday.

Olson, Huskers Tame Redbirds in Series Opener

Olson, Huskers Tame Redbirds in Series Opener

Emmett Olson tossed his second straight quality start and had a career-high eight strikeouts, leading the Huskers to an 8-3 win vs. Illinois State on Friday evening at Hawks Field.

NU Notes: Huskers welcome Illinois State for three-game series

NU Notes: Huskers welcome Illinois State for three-game series

Nebraska continues its homestand this weekend, welcoming Illinois State to Hawks Field for a three-game series.

Garcia, Cooper help Minnesota beat Nebraska 78-75

Garcia, Cooper help Minnesota beat Nebraska 78-75

Dawson Garcia had 18 points, 13 rebounds and six assists and Ta’lon Cooper had 16 points and set the program record for assists in a Big Ten Tournament game with 12 to help Minnesota beat Nebraska 78-75 in an opening-round game.

Evans’ career day leads Huskers to 14-3 win

Evans’ career day leads Huskers to 14-3 win

Cole Evans belted two of Nebraska’s five home runs in a 14-3 run-rule win in seven innings vs. Northern Colorado on Wednesday afternoon at Hawks Field.

NU Notes: Huskers Set for NCAA Indoor Championships

NU Notes: Huskers Set for NCAA Indoor Championships

Ten members of the Nebraska track and field team will head to Albuquerque, N.M. for the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend.

Walker Highlights Big Ten Nominees

Walker Highlights Big Ten Nominees

A trio of Nebraska players were honored Tuesday morning as the Big Ten announced its all-conference selections from both the coaches and media.

Huskers roll past Bears in home opener

Huskers roll past Bears in home opener

Nebraska clubbed three homers in a 12-1 run-rule victory in seven innings against Northern Colorado in the home opener at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Tuesday evening.

NU Notes: Huskers Talk Winter Conditioning, Preview Spring Ball

NU Notes: Huskers Talk Winter Conditioning, Preview Spring Ball

Head coach Matt Rhule, linebacker Chief Borders and tight end Thomas Fidone II met with the media on Monday, March 6.

Huskers to Open Big Ten Tourney vs. Minnesota on Wednesday

Huskers to Open Big Ten Tourney vs. Minnesota on Wednesday

The Big Ten Conference has announced the full bracket for the 26th Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament presented by TIAA, set to take place March 8-12 at the United Center in Chicago.

NU Notes: Allred Wins Title, Huskers Finish Third at Big Tens

NU Notes: Allred Wins Title, Huskers Finish Third at Big Tens

The Nebraska wrestling team finished third at the 2023 Big Ten Championships with 104.5 team points. 

Huskers fall to No. 4 Ole Miss on Sunday

Huskers fall to No. 4 Ole Miss on Sunday

Nebraska concluded its weekend at the Cambria College Classic with a 14-5 loss to No. 4 Ole Miss at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Huskers top Hawkeyes, 81-77

Huskers top Hawkeyes, 81-77

The Nebraska men's basketball team used a strong shooting performance and a suffocating defensive effort down the stretch to rally from a seven-point second-half deficit for an 81-77 win at Iowa Sunday afternoon.

Huskers win in extra innings over Matadors

Huskers win in extra innings over Matadors

The Nebraska softball team (14-6) scored four runs in the eighth inning to secure a 11-7 win over CSUN (6-11) on Sunday in the final game of the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson, Ariz.

NU Notes: Huskers in Third at B1G After Day One, Five Wrestlers in Finals

NU Notes: Huskers in Third at B1G After Day One, Five Wrestlers in Finals

Five Huskers will wrestle for a Big Ten title tomorrow afternoon, as the Nebraska wrestling team sits in third place after day one at the 2023 Big Ten Championships. 

Husker offense powers past No. 16 Arizona

Husker offense powers past No. 16 Arizona

The Husker offense powered past No. 16 Arizona, 10-3, Saturday evening at the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson, Ariz.

Swansen powers Huskers to 12-3 win vs. Hawaii

Swansen powers Huskers to 12-3 win vs. Hawaii

Gabe Swansen clubbed a pair of doubles and had a two-run homer to lead Nebraska to its fifth consecutive win, as the Huskers won 12-3 over Hawaii at the Cambria College Classic on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Huskers run past Wildcats

Huskers run past Wildcats

The Nebraska softball team (12-6) picked up its seventh consecutive win after recording a 9-1 run-rule victory over Weber State (5-13) on Saturday afternoon at the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson, Ariz.

Anglim, Huskers Topple No. 7 Vanderbilt

Anglim, Huskers Topple No. 7 Vanderbilt

Garrett Anglim launched the go-ahead solo homer into the seats in left field in the bottom of the eighth, as the Huskers knocked off No. 7 Vanderbilt with a 5-3 win to open play at the Cambria College Classic at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

NU Notes: Huskers Travel to Iowa for Regular-Season Finale

NU Notes: Huskers Travel to Iowa for Regular-Season Finale

The Nebraska men's basketball team closes the regular season Sunday afternoon, as the Huskers travel to Iowa for a Big Ten Conference matchup with the Hawkeyes.

At NFL combine, college experience seen as a winning play

At NFL combine, college experience seen as a winning play

Linebacker Ochaun Mathis understood playing an extra college season was a risky move. He knew he could be aging out of an NFL career.

NU Notes: Huskers Take on Talented Field at Cambria College Classic

NU Notes: Huskers Take on Talented Field at Cambria College Classic

Nebraska is set to take on a talented field at the Cambria College Classic at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this weekend.

Hagermann, Michigan State women edge Nebraska 67-64

Hagermann, Michigan State women edge Nebraska 67-64

DeeDee Hagemann scored 18 points and assisted on Kamaria McDaniel’s clutch 3-pointer with just over a minute to go and ninth-seeded Michigan State held off eighth-seeded Nebraska 67-64 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.