WISCONSIN ENDS HUSKER WINNING STREAK
The No. 6 Nebraska volleyball team saw its 10-match win streak come to an end Wednesday night, falling 3-0 to No. 3 Wisconsin at the Devaney Center. The Huskers are now 16-4, while the Badgers improve to 18-1.
Nebraska fell by 2, 6, and 2 points respectively in each set.
Nebraska faces its third straight ranked opponent with a visit to No. 11 Minnesota this Saturday, Oct. 30. First serve is set for 7 p.m. at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn.
NEBRASKA BASKETBALL OPENS WITH WIN OVER PERU STATE
It didn’t start as the prettiest debut by any stretch, but Nebraska did what it was supposed to do and pulled away for a lopsided 97-58 exhibition win over Peru State on Wednesday night.
Alonzo Verge Jr. came off the bench and filled the stat sheet with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, eight assists, four rebounds, and three steals in 21 minutes of work.
Nebraska led by at least 10 for the majority of the second half and eventually pulled away with a 19-3 run over the final 5:41 to break the game open for good.
BONSALL NAMED MIAA WOMEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR
Nebraska-Kearney head cross country/track and field coach Brady Bonsall has been named the 2021 MIAA Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year.
The Lopers won the 2021 MIAA title this past Saturday at the Kearney Country Club.
Bonsall has led UNK cross country since 2007 and the track team for the past 12 years. His daughter, Grace, was UNK’s top finisher at the MIAA Championships, placing fifth overall. Previously, Bonsall was the 2015 MIAA Men’s Cross Coach of the Year.
STORM HIT TRADE FOR DRAFT PICKS
Tri-City Storm has completed a transaction with the Muskegon Lumberjacks to acquire multiple draft picks. Tri-City has acquired a 6th Round draft pick in the 2023 USHL Phase I Draft and a 6th Round draft pick in the 2023 USHL Phase II Draft. In exchange, the Storm have traded forward Parker Lindauer and a 10th Round draft pick in the 2023 USHL Phase I Draft to the Lumberjacks.
TUESDAY HUSKER POST-PRACTICE PRESS CONFERENCES:
CHINANDER – THANKS TO HUSKER NATION
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander addressed the media on Tuesday and wanted to give thanks for the response after the passing of his father prior to the Minnesota contest…
Chinander coached against Minnesota, a day after losing his father in a fatal car accident.
CHINANDER – DAD WOULD WANT ME HERE
Defensive Coordinator of the Huskers Erik Chinander coached against Minnesota on the road a day after losing his father in a tragic car accident. Chinander explains that it’s what his father would have wanted…
Chinander did take some time away from the team during the Huskers’ bye week.
CHINANDER – PURDUE OFFENSE PREVIEW, QUARTERBACK CHALLENGE
Erik Chinander previewed what the Blackshirts will see from Purdue’s rotating door of quarterbacks for Saturday’s contest…
Chinander added that each has the ability to run and throw, making preparation more difficult for his team.
CHINANDER – DAVID BELL A BIG WEAPON FOR PURDUE
One of the keys to success for Purdue this season has been the big games from receiver David Bell, who defensive coordinator Erik Chinander adds has been a noticeable weapon since last year…
Bell has had three 100 yard receiving games so far this season, including an 11 catch, 240 yard performance against Iowa that included a touchdown.
CHINANDER – FARMER READY TO STEP UP
Deontai Williams, tied for the Big Ten lead in interceptions, will miss the Purdue contest with an injury. Taking his spot is reserve Myles Farmer, who defensive coordinator Erik Chinander adds is up for the task…
Farmer has four created turnovers so far in his career, including a forced fumble last year and a fumble recovery this season.
CHINANDER – WANTED TO TALK TO TEAM ABOUT DAD
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander lost his father in a car accident a day prior to the Minnesota contest.
Chinander told the media that he wanted to address the situation to his team first to help him get through the grief…
Chinander took some time away after coaching against the Gophers and has been back in full practices since the conclusion of the bye week.
LUBICK – BYE WEEK GAVE TIME TO SELF-EVALUATE
Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick met with the media after Tuesday’s practice and spoke about what the offense did over the bye week…
The Huskers face a Purdue defense ranked 13th nationally in allowing only 300 yards per contest.
LUBICK – PURDUE DEFENSE PREVIEW
Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick previewed what the Boilermakers bring to Memorial Stadium on defense for Saturday’s matchup…
Purdue opened as seven point underdogs to the Huskers.
LUBICK – PASS PROTECTION RELIES ON WHOLE OFFENSE
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick addressed the media after Tuesday’s practice and spoke about the struggles of protecting quarterback Adrian Martinez. Lubick adds that the responsibility to protect Martinez doesn’t fall just on the offensive line…
The Huskers currently rank last in the Big Ten in sacks allowed.
LUBICK – OFFENSE AGGRESSIVE FOR BIG PLAYS
The Huskers hold one of the best big-strike offenses currently in college football. Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick explains that the team is happy with the improvement…
The Huskers look to use big plays to power through a stingy Purdue defense on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
LUBICK – OFFENSE HEALTHIER THAN EVER
Offensive Coordinator of the Huskers Matt Lubick addressed the media on Tuesday and said his offense shouldn’t be hampered by injuries for Saturday…
The Huskers had a limited game plan due to injuries at some positions, including a lingering injury to Quarterback Adrian Martinez that has reportedly been cleared up with added rest.
LUBICK – OFFENSIVE DEPTH IS STRONG
Matt Lubick was asked after Tuesday’s practice how confident he felt in the Huskers reserves if called into action…
Lubick added that his team is the healthiest it has been all season.
LUBICK – ALLEN CONTINUES TO IMPROVE HIS GAME
Offensive Coordinator of the Huskers Matt Lubick had high praise for his tight end Austin Allen after Tuesday’s practice…
Allen is having his best season yet as a Husker, already having six more receptions and over 100 more receiving yards than all of 2020.
STORM’S EERNISEE ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO St. THOMAS
Tri-City Storm forward Josh Eernisse has recently announced a commitment to play collegiate hockey in the future at the University of St. Thomas (MN). Eernisse is currently in his second season with the Storm.
Josh Eernisse, 19, of Eagan, Minnesota, has skated in six of Tri-City’s seven games played to this point in the 2021-2022 regular season. He scored one goal and recorded six assists in thirty-three games
HUSKER SOCCER NAMED TO BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nebraska freshman Abbey Schwarz was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week following the conclusion of the regular season.
Schwarz finished the season with one goal and one assist against Minnesota to help the team to its third-straight win and fifth shutout
The Huskers were unable to qualify for the conference tournament that will take place Oct. 31-Nov. 7 but finish the year on a high note with three-straight wins against Big Ten opponents.
KEARNEY HIGH & STARS EARN PLAYOFF BIDS:
Both Kearney High and Kearney Catholic earned playoff bids after their regular seasons concluded on Friday night.
Kearney Catholic finished 9-0 and earned a #2 playoff seeding, meaning they will likely host all playoff contests heading into the State Final. The Stars take on 6-3 and #15 Boys Town on Friday at 6 PM.
The Bearcats earned a #13 seed after punching their ticket in on Friday’s win over Omaha Northwest. Kearney will face a familiar foe in Elkhorn South, this time on the road in a contest starting at 8 PM on Friday.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- JV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: @ Southeast Community College, Beatrice
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- FOOTBALL: NSAA Round 1 Class A Playoffs: #13 Kearney @ #4 Elkhorn South – 8 PM
- KGFW Pregame Coverage @ 7:30 PM
- FOOTBALL: NSAA Round 1 Class A Playoffs: #13 Kearney @ #4 Elkhorn South – 8 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- FOOTBALL: NSAA Round 1 Class C1 Playoffs: #15 Boys Town @ #2 Kearney Catholic – 7 PM
- UNK:
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Missouri Western St. – 5 PM
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Fort Hays State; Ron and Carol Cope Stadium – 6 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Presentation College, Lynn Farrell Arena
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Presentation College, Lynn Farrell Arena
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Presentation College, Lynn Farrell Arena
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- VOLLEYBALL: District Final TBA
- UNK:
- FOOTBALL: @ No. 10 Northwest Missouri State (MIAA Championship Game) – 2 PM
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Northwest Missouri State – 6 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- WRESTLING: @ York Open
- FOOTBALL: @ Mount Marty University, Yankton, SD
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Morningside University
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Haskell Indian Nations University, Lynn Farrell Arena – 4 PM
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Dordt University – 5 PM, Lloyd Wilson Field
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Friends University, Lynn Farrell Arena – 6 PM
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- MEN’S SOCCER: v. Dordt University – 8 PM, Lloyd Wilson Field