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Huskers Fall to Vols in Game Two of Super Regionals
Huskers Fall to Vols in Game Two of Super Regionals

The No. 19 Nebraska softball team had the tying run at third base and the winning run at second base with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, but No. 7 Tennessee held on for a 3-2 victory on Saturday evening.

Jordy Bahl is a force in the circle and at the plate while leading Nebraska's NCAA softball run

Jordy Bahl is a force in the circle and at the plate while leading Nebraska's NCAA softball run

There's a lot to be happy about for Bahl and the Cornhuskers, who open a best-of-three super regional at No. 7 seed Tennessee on Friday.

Bolin's walk-off single lifts Huskers in extra-inning thriller

Bolin's walk-off single lifts Huskers in extra-inning thriller

Robby Bolin came through in the clutch, hitting a walk-off RBI single to give the Huskers a 5-4 win in 10 innings against Michigan State at the Big Ten Baseball Tournament on Tuesday night in Omaha.

Bahl Named Top Three Finalist for Player of the Year

Bahl Named Top Three Finalist for Player of the Year

Nebraska softball pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl was named a Top 3 finalist for the USA Softball/ESPN Collegiate Player of the Year, the organization announced on Monday.

Leeling part of strong Husker showing at Big Ten Outdoor Championships

Leeling part of strong Husker showing at Big Ten Outdoor Championships

Sidney native Karsyn Leeling soared to 5th in the Big Ten high jump with a mark of 5-11¼ as the Huskers wrapped up the conference meet in Eugene.

NU Notes: Huskers Shut Out Lions, Advance to NCAA Super Regionals

NU Notes: Huskers Shut Out Lions, Advance to NCAA Super Regionals

The Nebraska softball team grabbed an 8-0 win over the Southeastern Lions to advance to the Super Regionals of the NCAA Tournament. 

NU Notes: Homers Power Huskers to Regional Final

NU Notes: Homers Power Huskers to Regional Final

Four Huskers hit home runs and the No. 19 Nebraska softball team defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 14-1, in five innings in the semifinals of the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional on Saturday afternoon. 

NU Notes: Walk-Off Homer Sinks Huskers at Purdue

NU Notes: Walk-Off Homer Sinks Huskers at Purdue

Purdue evened the series with a walk-off homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, as Nebraska suffered a 5-4 setback to the Boilermakers on Friday night at Alexander Field in West Lafayette, Ind.

Huskers Erase Early Deficit at Purdue

Huskers Erase Early Deficit at Purdue

Nebraska mounted its largest comeback since 2010 to pick up an 11-9 win at Purdue on Thursday night at Alexander Field in West Lafayette, Ind.

Bahl Named Top 10 Finalist for Player of the Year

Bahl Named Top 10 Finalist for Player of the Year

Nebraska softball pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl was named a Top 10 finalist for the USA Softball/ESPN Collegiate Player of the Year, the organization announced on Wednesday.

NU Notes: Huskers Edged by Michigan in Home Finale

NU Notes: Huskers Edged by Michigan in Home Finale

Michigan scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth inning and added one more in the ninth in Nebraska’s 3-1 loss to the Wolverines on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Sanderson's Walk-Off Blast Lifts Huskers to Series Win

Sanderson's Walk-Off Blast Lifts Huskers to Series Win

Case Sanderson drilled a first-pitch, three-run walk-off home run into the parking lot beyond right field in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Huskers to a 5-2 win over Michigan on Saturday afternoon in Lincoln.

Husker notes: Timmerman quiets Wolverines in series opener

Husker notes: Timmerman quiets Wolverines in series opener

Tucker Timmerman allowed just one run across seven innings in Nebraska’s 3-2 win vs. Michigan on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Husker notes: Leo Curtis Signs with Nebraska

Husker notes: Leo Curtis Signs with Nebraska

Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced Thursday that Leo Curtis has signed with the Huskers for the 2025-26 season.

Scott Frost's return to UCF earns him a five-year contract valued at $22.1M; starting salary $3.9M

Scott Frost's return to UCF earns him a five-year contract valued at $22.1M; starting salary $3.9M

Scott Frost received a five-year, $22.1 million contract upon his return to UCF and will have it automatically extended a year if the Knights appear in a bowl this season.

Haarberg ends spring practice with new position, perspective

Haarberg ends spring practice with new position, perspective

For just about any college football player, the end goal is to make it to the next level and that includes Kearney's own Heinrich Haarberg.

Nebraska's Troy Dannen named to College Football Playoff committee

Nebraska's Troy Dannen named to College Football Playoff committee

Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and longtime administrator Jeff Long have been appointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee.

Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources say

Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources say

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore will not be on the sidelines for the game at Nebraska.

NU notes: Late offense fuels Huskers on Sunday

NU notes: Late offense fuels Huskers on Sunday

Nebraska plated seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings to clinch the series win with an 8-3 victory vs. Minnesota on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Leeling lands podium spot in high jump at Desert Heat Classic in Arizona

Leeling lands podium spot in high jump at Desert Heat Classic in Arizona

Panhandle product Karsyn Leeling clears 5' 10.5" in Arizona, tying for third in the high jump at the Desert Heat Classic with the Huskers.

Husker notes: Nebraska finishes spring with sweep of South Dakota State in Ord

Husker notes: Nebraska finishes spring with sweep of South Dakota State in Ord

The Nebraska volleyball team posted a 25-18, 25-19, 25-17, 25-19 spring match win over South Dakota State in front of a sold-out crowd of 1,750 at Ord High School on Saturday afternoon.

Ord hosts Huskers for first time as Nebraska sweeps SDSU in spring match

Ord hosts Huskers for first time as Nebraska sweeps SDSU in spring match

The Husker volleyball team brought its championship pedigree to small-town Nebraska Saturday, showcasing the connection between the program and its statewide fan base.

Husker notes: Huskers head to Ord for spring match

Husker notes: Huskers head to Ord for spring match

Nebraska will play its second and final spring match against South Dakota State in Ord on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Swansen delivers walk-off double to lead Nebraska past Kansas State on Tuesday

Swansen delivers walk-off double to lead Nebraska past Kansas State on Tuesday

Senior Gabe Swansen came through in the clutch, hitting a walk-off three-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Huskers a 7-6 win vs. Kansas State on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Dylan Raiola signs NIL deal with Adidas

Dylan Raiola signs NIL deal with Adidas

Nebraska's QB1 has signed a big time NIL deal.

Big Ten Announces 2025-26 Conference Matchups

Big Ten Announces 2025-26 Conference Matchups

The Big Ten Conference unveiled the home and road matchups for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season Tuesday morning.

Husker Notes: Bahl Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Husker Notes: Bahl Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Nebraska softball junior Jordyn Bahl was named the Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Husker notes: Swansen, Nebraska pummel Maryland in seven innings

Husker notes: Swansen, Nebraska pummel Maryland in seven innings

Gabe Swansen drove in seven runs on a 4-for-5 afternoon and Nebraska scored 20-plus runs for the first time since 2019, as the Huskers cruised to a 21-5 run-rule victory in seven innings at Maryland on Sunday afternoon in College Park, Md.

Huskers put a bow on spring practice with debut of Husker Games

Huskers put a bow on spring practice with debut of Husker Games

Husker Football wrapped up spring practice on Saturday by taking to the field at Memorial Stadium, in a few unique ways. 

Days of walk-ons are waning with roster limit on the horizon. No place loved them more than Nebraska

Days of walk-ons are waning with roster limit on the horizon. No place loved them more than Nebraska

The days of walk-ons in college football and other sports are numbered because terms of the looming House vs. NCAA antitrust lawsuit settlement requires Football Bowl Subdivision teams to pare their rosters to 105 players.

Leeling matches sixth highest mark in Husker history

Leeling matches sixth highest mark in Husker history

Karsyn Leeling clears 6-0¾ at the Drake Relays, matching the 6th-best mark in Nebraska history and grabbing a 3rd-place finish.

Husker Notes: Robinson Picked in Fourth Round by Philadelphia Eagles

Husker Notes: Robinson Picked in Fourth Round by Philadelphia Eagles

Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson was the first Husker taken off the board on Saturday, as he was a fourth-round selection (No. 111 overall) by the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Huskers Fall in Series Opener at Maryland

Huskers Fall in Series Opener at Maryland

Nebraska plated an early three-run lead but couldn’t hold on, as the Huskers fell 12-5 in the series opener at Maryland on Friday night at Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium in College Park, Md.

Big Red Buzz: competition at the whistle

Big Red Buzz: competition at the whistle

Benning says Rhule builds coaching staff able to blend energy, thougtfulness and caring

Kansas blanks Nebraska on Tuesday

Kansas blanks Nebraska on Tuesday

Nebraska suffered a 4-0 setback in its midweek matchup with Kansas on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising a Husker women’s soccer match this weekend as part of the Husker Games spring festivities.

Nebraska is hosting an exhibition match against Wyoming on Saturday, with NCN’s live coverage starting at

Leeling earns runner-up finish in high jump at Michael Johnson Invitational

Leeling earns runner-up finish in high jump at Michael Johnson Invitational

Sidney native Karsyn Leeling cleared a season-best 6-0 ¾ to finish second in the women’s high jump at the Michael Johnson Invitational.

NU Notes: Huskers sweep doubleheader, clinch series with Northwestern

NU Notes: Huskers sweep doubleheader, clinch series with Northwestern

Nebraska swept Saturday’s doubleheader vs. Northwestern with a 5-2 win in the series finale at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Northwestern rallies in ninth to drop Huskers

Northwestern rallies in ninth to drop Huskers

Nebraska scored the tying run in the bottom of the eighth, but Northwestern answered with a pair of runs in the ninth to give the Wildcats a 9-7 win on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Nebraska canceled spring game but will hold live scrimmage for lower-unit players at fan event

Nebraska canceled spring game but will hold live scrimmage for lower-unit players at fan event

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule called an audible on his plan to entirely eliminate full-pad scrimmaging on the day of what normally would be the Cornhuskers’ spring game.

Husker notes: Kenna Cogill Signs With Huskers for 2025 Season

Husker notes: Kenna Cogill Signs With Huskers for 2025 Season

The Nebraska volleyball program has announced the addition of middle blocker Kenna Cogill for the upcoming 2025 season.

Husker notes: Butler speaks on defense, scrimmage

Husker notes: Butler speaks on defense, scrimmage

Butler speaks on defense, scrimmage

NU Notes: Buettenback, Huskers Take Series Finale at Iowa

NU Notes: Buettenback, Huskers Take Series Finale at Iowa

Max Buettenback delivered the game-tying hit, scored the go-ahead run in the eighth and added an RBI single in the ninth, as the Huskers recorded a 6-4 win at Iowa in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field.

WATCH: John Cook team roping event takes center stage in Lincoln

WATCH: John Cook team roping event takes center stage in Lincoln

The world of rodeo and a living legend of Husker Volleyball each took center stage this weekend in Lincoln.

Husker notes: Rhule Talks Staff Structure, Spring Practice Overall

Husker notes: Rhule Talks Staff Structure, Spring Practice Overall

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with members of the media following the team’s spring practice on Saturday. He talked about spring practice overall, pass rushing and staff structure. 

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport,

NU Notes: Holgorsen Talks Position Groups, Transfer Portal

NU Notes: Holgorsen Talks Position Groups, Transfer Portal

Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen met with members of the media following the team’s spring practice on Thursday. He discussed the offensive line.

Huskers Break Single-Season Home Run Record in 8-2 Win Over Creighton

Huskers Break Single-Season Home Run Record in 8-2 Win Over Creighton

The No. 21 Nebraska softball team blasted three home runs to bring its season total to a program-record 79 homers and downed the Creighton Bluejays, 8-2, on Wednesday night at Bowlin Stadium.

Buettenback, Huskers Topple No. 22 Kansas

Buettenback, Huskers Topple No. 22 Kansas

Max Buettenback went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI, as Nebraska defeated No. 22 Kansas 7-5 at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, Kan.

NU notes: Brice Williams sets Nebraska scoring record in 77-66 win over UCF for College Basketball Crown title

NU notes: Brice Williams sets Nebraska scoring record in 77-66 win over UCF for College Basketball Crown title

Senior Brice Williams scored 21 points to set the single-season scoring record for Nebraska and the Cornhuskers out-rallied UCF for a 77-66 victory in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown at T-Mobile Arena.

Sidney alum Karsyn Leeling sets personal best at Florida Relays

Sidney alum Karsyn Leeling sets personal best at Florida Relays

Karsyn Leeling, a Sidney High School graduate and freshman at the University of Nebraska, continued her strong collegiate debut with a personal-best high jump at the Pepsi Florida Relays this week.

NU notes: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule dismisses transfer WR Hardley Gilmore IV

NU notes: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule dismisses transfer WR Hardley Gilmore IV

Nebraska receiver Hardley Gilmore IV, who transferred from Kentucky in January, has been dismissed from the team, coach Matt Rhule announced Saturday.

Huskers Open Series with 8-5 Win

Huskers Open Series with 8-5 Win

Nebraska took the lead with Riley Silva’s go-ahead two-RBI single in the bottom of the fifth and never looked back, as Huskers shut out Rutgers in the final seven innings to clinch an 8-5 win in the series opener.

Thomas Discusses New Leadership

Thomas Discusses New Leadership

Nebraska co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas met with members of the media following the team’s practice on Thursday. He discussed Dylan Raiola’s leadership and growth.

The Crown fills broadcasting spots for Fox Sports and provides NIL incentives for players

The Crown fills broadcasting spots for Fox Sports and provides NIL incentives for players

College basketball doesn’t lack postseason opportunities for teams that don’t make the NCAA Tournament.

NU notes: Nebraska advances to Crown semifinals with 81-69 win over Georgetown

NU notes: Nebraska advances to Crown semifinals with 81-69 win over Georgetown

Brice Williams’ 28-point night led three Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska advanced to the College Basketball Crown Semifinals with an 81-69 win over Georgetown Wednesday night.

Huskers fall to Bluejays on Tuesday

Huskers fall to Bluejays on Tuesday

Nebraska suffered a 9-5 setback to Creighton on Tuesday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Williams' 30 lead Nebraska past Arizona State 86-78 in CBC

Williams' 30 lead Nebraska past Arizona State 86-78 in CBC

The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 86-78 in the College Basketball Crown on Monday led by Brice Williams' 30 points.

NU notes: Nebraska captures series over No. 5 Oregon State

NU notes: Nebraska captures series over No. 5 Oregon State

Huskers rolled to a 16-7 win in eight innings over No. 5 Oregon State on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp

Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp

LINCOLN, Neb. — Hundreds of aspiring volleyball stars learned from some of the best around on Sunday.

NU notes: No. 5 Oregon State powers past Nebraska

NU notes: No. 5 Oregon State powers past Nebraska

No. 5 Oregon State belted a ballpark-record eight home runs, as the Huskers fell 16-5 in seven innings to the Beavers at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday afternoon.

Huskers take down No. 5 Beavers with long ball

Huskers take down No. 5 Beavers with long ball

Nebraska slugged three homers, and Will Walsh tossed six strong innings in the Huskers’ 7-3 win over No. 5 Oregon State in front of a season-high crowd of 6,348 on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

'I feel amazing': Raiola working to stay fit through spring practice

'I feel amazing': Raiola working to stay fit through spring practice

Raiola says he's worked hard to get his body into the proper form for spring practice and beyond.

Huskers claim in-state battle over Omaha

Huskers claim in-state battle over Omaha

Behind a grand slam and five RBIs from Olivia DiNardo and a 13-strikeout, one-hit shutout from Jordyn Bahl, the No. 20 Nebraska softball team defeated the Omaha Mavericks 5-0 on Wednesday night at Maverick Park. 

Deion Sanders' push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

Deion Sanders' push for NFL-style intersquad scrimmages at college level gains momentum with coaches

American Football Coaches Association executive director Craig Bohl said he sees the day coming when the NCAA allows NFL-style intersquad practices and scrimmages.