Husker Sports Home (non-volleyball)

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Discuss the ins-and-outs of all of your favorite current and former Husker teams. Starters, teams, recruits, history, tradition, etc. 

Women's Sports

Women's Basketball — Schedule | Roster | Stats | Twitter 
—Current Season: Overall (11-4), Conf. (3-1)
• 3x Conference Champs (1988, 2010, 2014)
• 15x NCAA Tournament appearances
• 1x Naismith College Coach of the Year: Connie Yori (2010)
• Notable Season: 2010 — Regular Season Record: 32-0, Overall Record: 32-2, NCAA Sweet Sixteen,
        NPOY Finalist (Kelsey Griffin)
• 7 Overall Athletes appeared/played in WNBA

Bowling — Schedule | Roster | Twitter
—Current Season: 3rd/13, 5th/16, 3rd/16
• 11x National Champions: 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2021
• 11x National Bowler of the Year: Kim Berke (1992), Diandra Hyman (2000), Shannon Pluhowsky (2001, 2004, 2005), Lindsay Baker (2006),
        Amanda Burgoyne (2007), Cassandra Leuthold (2010), Lizabeth Kuhlkin (2015), Rachel Orozco (2020), Crystal Elliot (2021)
• 3x National Coach of the Year: Bill Straub (2005, 2013, 2017)

Women's Gymnastics — Schedule | Roster | Twitter
—Current Season: Overall (1-0)
• 14x Super Six Appearances
• 25x Conference Champions
• 28x NCAA Tournament Appearances
• Individual NCAA All-Around Champions: Heather Brink (2000), Richelle Simpson (2003)

Women's Soccer — Schedule | Roster | Twitter
—Current Season (completed): Overall (17-4-3), Conf. (7-1-2)
        • NCAA Elite Eight (L, 1-2 2OT @ #3 Stanford), Eleanor Dale (1st Team All-America)
• 7x Conference Champions
• 13x NCAA Tournament Appearances
• 9x NCAA Sweet Sixteen
• 3x NCAA Elite Eight

Softball — Schedule | Roster | Stats | Twitter
—Current Season: Begins Feb. 8th, 2024
• 7x Women's CWS Appearances
• 9x Conference Champions
• 26x NCAA Tournament Appearances
• NFCA Catcher of the Year: Taylor Edwards (2014)

Men's Sports

Baseball — Schedule | Roster | Twitter
—Current Season: Begins Feb. 16th, 2024
• 3x CWS Appearances
• 10x Conference Champions
• 17x NCAA Tournament Appearances
• 40 overall athletes appeared/played in MLB

Men's Basketball — Schedule | Roster | Stats | Twitter
—Current Season: Overall (13-3), Conf. (3-2)
• 7x Conference Champions
• 7x NCAA Tournament Appearances
• 19x NIT Appearances
• NIT Champions (1996)
• 15 overall athletes appeared/played in NBA

Football — Schedule | Roster | Stats | Twitter
—Current Season (completed): Overall (5-7), Conf. (3-6)
• 5x National Champions (1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997)
• 46x Conference Champions
• 53x Bowl Game Appearances
        • NCAA Record: 35-straight appearances 1969-2003
• 3x Heisman Trophy Winners: Johnny Rodgers (1972), Mike Rozier (1983), Eric Crouch (2001)
• 26 Overall Athletes in the College Football Hall of Fame
• 5 Overall Athletes in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
• 23 Current Athletes in the NFL
• 4 Current Coaches in the NFL
• 1 Current Head Coach in the NFL (Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals)

Men's Gymnastics — Schedule | Roster | Twitter
—Current Season: Begins Jan. 20th, 2024
• 8x National Champions (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1994)
• 29x NCAA Tournament Appearances
• 15x Conference Champions
• 9x Individual NCAA All-Around Champions: Jim Hartung (1980, 1981), Wes Suter (1985), Tom Schlesinger (1987),
        Kevin Davis (1988), Patrick Kirksey (1989), Dennis Harrison (1994), Richard Grace (1995), Jason Hardabura (1999)

Wrestling — Schedule | Roster | Twitter
—Current Season: Overall (5-0), Conf. (0-0)
• 7x Conference Champions
• NCAA Individual Champions: Mike Nissen (1963), Jim Scherr (1984), Bill Scherr (1984), Jason Kelber (1991),
        Tony Purler (1993), Tolly Thompson (1995), Brad Vering (2000), Jason Powell (2004), Paul Donahoe (2007),
        Jordan Burroughs (2009, 2011)
• Olympic Gold Medalists: Rulon Gardner (Sydney 2000), Jordan Burroughs (London 2012)
• 6x Overall athletes to appear in the Olympics



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Husker women's basketball team (10-3) defeats Maryland (9-4) at PBA 87-81. The Huskers improve to 10-3 on the season. 3 players notched double-doubles.
• Alexis Markowski: 20 pts, 10 rebounds, 4-5 FT
• Natalie Potts: 17 pts, 13 rebounds, 7-7 FT
• Jazz Shelley: 13 pts, 11 assists, 4-4 FT
• Callin Hake: 16 pts, 4-7 3PT, 2-2 FT
• Darian White: 8 pts, 6-8 FT

Upcoming:
        @ Wisconsin (7-5), Thurs. 1/4, 8:00 PM CT, BTN
        vs. #16 Indiana (11-1), Sun. 1/7, 1:00 PM CT, BTN (Pack PBA/Alumni Day)

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Husker men's basketball improves to 12-2 on the season as they take down Indiana (10-4) at PBA. 
• Keisei Tominaga: 28 pts, 4-10 3PT, 6-7 FT
• Brice Williams: 15 pts, 3-4 3PT, 6 rebounds
• Jamarques Lawrence: 12 pts, 4-8 FG, 3-3 FT
• Josiah Allick: 8 rebounds, 3 assists

Coming up:
    @ #21 Wisconsin — Sat. 1/6, 1:15 PM CT
    vs. #1 Purdue — Tues. 1/9, 8:00 PM CT

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The Husker women's gymnastics team will open their 2024 season tomorrow to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Ames. The meet starts at 6:30 PM CT, and live streaming will be available on ESPN+.


Huskers to Open 2024 Campaign at Iowa State — Huskers.com

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Husker women's basketball (11-3) outlasts Wisconsin (7-6) 69-57 in Madison. Huskers freshman, Natalie Potts, scores all of her 16 points in the 2nd half to help secure the win. 
• Natalie Potts: 16 pts, 7-10 FG, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
• Alexis Markowski: 13 pts, 11 rebounds, 2-5 3PT
• Callin Hake: 8 pts, 4 rebounds, 2 assists

Coming up: 
    vs. #14 Indiana — Sun. 1/7, 1:00 PM CT, PBA, Pack PBA/Alumni Day
    vs. Illinois — Thurs. 1/11, 7:00 PM CT, PBA, Australia Night

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The Nebraska men's wrestling team will host their first meet of the new year at the Devaney Center this Saturday. Nebraska is currently ranked #4 in the nation, and will take on #25 UNI and Wyoming. 

Huskers Welcome Cowboys, Panthers on Saturday — Huskers.com

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Jan 5, 2024 10:34:24 GMT -5 vup said:

Husker women's basketball (11-3) outlasts Wisconsin (7-6) 69-57 in Madison. Huskers freshman, Natalie Potts, scores all of her 16 points in the 2nd half to help secure the win. 
• Natalie Potts: 16 pts, 7-10 FG, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
• Alexis Markowski: 13 pts, 11 rebounds, 2-5 3PT
• Callin Hake: 8 pts, 4 rebounds, 2 assists

Coming up: 
    vs. #14 Indiana — Sun. 1/7, 1:00 PM CT, PBA, Pack PBA/Alumni Day
    vs. Illinois — Thurs. 1/11, 7:00 PM CT, PBA, Australia Night

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The Nebraska men's wrestling team will host their first meet of the new year at the Devaney Center this Saturday. Nebraska is currently ranked #4 in the nation, and will take on #25 UNI and Wyoming. 

Huskers Welcome Cowboys, Panthers on Saturday — Huskers.com

Love Natalie Potts!!

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Jan 5, 2024 10:38:16 GMT -5 NebraskaVBfan93 said:

Jan 5, 2024 10:34:24 GMT -5 vup said:

Husker women's basketball (11-3) outlasts Wisconsin (7-6) 69-57 in Madison. Huskers freshman, Natalie Potts, scores all of her 16 points in the 2nd half to help secure the win. 
• Natalie Potts: 16 pts, 7-10 FG, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
• Alexis Markowski: 13 pts, 11 rebounds, 2-5 3PT
• Callin Hake: 8 pts, 4 rebounds, 2 assists

Coming up: 
    vs. #14 Indiana — Sun. 1/7, 1:00 PM CT, PBA, Pack PBA/Alumni Day
    vs. Illinois — Thurs. 1/11, 7:00 PM CT, PBA, Australia Night

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The Nebraska men's wrestling team will host their first meet of the new year at the Devaney Center this Saturday. Nebraska is currently ranked #4 in the nation, and will take on #25 UNI and Wyoming. 

Huskers Welcome Cowboys, Panthers on Saturday — Huskers.com

Love Natalie Potts!!

She's been fantastic so far! I also like what I've seen from Nissley and Petrie! Would like to see them get more playing time.

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SO there are Nebraska teams with winning records other than volleyball? Whoda thunk it.

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Jan 5, 2024 14:29:06 GMT -5 @zenstudent said:

SO there are Nebraska teams with winning records other than volleyball? Whoda thunk it.

How dare you not recognize Nebraska's Women's Bowling Dominance!

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Jan 5, 2024 17:46:59 GMT -5 staticb said:

Jan 5, 2024 14:29:06 GMT -5 @zenstudent said:

SO there are Nebraska teams with winning records other than volleyball? Whoda thunk it.

How dare you not recognize Nebraska's Women's Bowling Dominance!

I would've figured Wisconsin would own the collegiate bowling world.

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Jan 5, 2024 18:15:31 GMT -5 @zenstudent said:

Jan 5, 2024 17:46:59 GMT -5 staticb said:

How dare you not recognize Nebraska's Women's Bowling Dominance!

I would've figured Wisconsin would own the collegiate bowling world.

blasphemy!

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Husker women's gymnastics team start off the year with a close win against Iowa State, 196.125-195.825. The Huskers' strongest rotations of the day were on Floor and Uneven Bars, where they totaled 49.350 and 49.025, respectively. Huskers Emma Spence and Kinsey Davis shared the UB title, while Emma Spence shared the Floor title with Noelle Adams. Hannah Loyim of Iowa State was the lone All-Around competitor in the meet, as she took home the All-Around title with a score of 39.050. The Huskers are currently ranked #27 in the RoadToNationals.com and the TheNCATA.org preseason rankings.

Coming up:
    @ #29 Boise St., vs. #22 Arizona, vs. #32 North Carolina, Fri. 1/12, 8:00 PM CT on ESPN

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The Husker men's basketball team took their second loss in conference play yesterday, falling to #21 Wisconsin in Madison 88-72. Nebraska falls to 12-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Wisconsin came out strong from the gate, taking a 51-38 halftime lead. Nebraska fought back late in the 2nd half to pull the game within 11, but Wisconsin's offense was just too much for the Huskers. 
• Keisei Tominaga: 17 pts, 7-10 FG, 3-6 3PT, 
• Reink Mast: 16 pts, 6-14 FG, 2-7 3 PT
• Brice Williams: 10 pts, 3-9 FG, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
• Sam Hoiberg: 6 rebounds, 2 assists

Coming up:
    vs. #1 Purdue—Tues. 1/9, 8:00 PM CT, PBA, Peacock
    @ Iowa—Fri. 1/12, 8:30 PM CT, Iowa City, BTN

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The #7 Husker wrestling team started off the new year with a pair of wins at the Devaney Center on Saturday, defeating Wyoming 44-3 and UNI 18-17. Nash Hutmacher, a defensive lineman on the football team, made his collegiate wrestling debut as a two-sport athlete.

Coming up:
    vs. #3 Iowa—Fri. 1/12, 6:30 PM CT, Devaney Center, BTN