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Tominaga returns to Huskers for 2023-24 season
Tominaga returns to Huskers for 2023-24 season

Nebraska senior guard Keisei Tominaga announced Wednesday evening on social media that he is returning to Nebraska for the 2023-24 season.

Walsh's four-hit shutout carries Huskers to Saturday

Walsh's four-hit shutout carries Huskers to Saturday

Will Walsh tossed a complete-game four-hit shutout in Nebraska's 4-0 win against Michigan State in an elimination game on Friday night in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.

Huskers fall in extra innings to Maryland; Michigan State up next in elimination game

Huskers fall in extra innings to Maryland; Michigan State up next in elimination game

The Nebraska baseball team fell in extra innings to top-seeded Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament, dropping the Huskers into the elimination bracket.

Long-time Nebraska women's tennis coach Scott Jacobson announces retirement

Long-time Nebraska women's tennis coach Scott Jacobson announces retirement

A veteran of the Husker coaching ranks is retiring.

Six-run seventh lifts Huskers over Rutgers

Six-run seventh lifts Huskers over Rutgers

Nebraska rallied with six runs in the bottom of the seventh to open play at the Big Ten Baseball Tournament with a 9-7 win against fifth-seeded Rutgers on Wednesday afternoon in Omaha.

Conference tournaments to set stage for NCAA baseball regionals

Conference tournaments to set stage for NCAA baseball regionals

Most of the 30 automatic qualifiers and 34 at-large picks for the NCAA baseball tournament will be determined in conference tournaments this week.

Huskers Earn No. 4 Seed for Big Ten Tournament

Huskers Earn No. 4 Seed for Big Ten Tournament

Nebraska has claimed the No. 4 seed in next week's Big Ten Baseball Tournament on May 23-28 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.

Huskers season ends in NCAA Regional Final

Huskers season ends in NCAA Regional Final

The Nebraska softball team's season came to end on Sunday afternoon in the NCAA Stillwater Regional Final, falling to No. 9 Oklahoma State, 5-2. The Huskers finished the season with a 36-22 record.

Huskers walk off Shockers, advance to Regional Final

Huskers walk off Shockers, advance to Regional Final

The Nebraska softball team (36-21) advances to the NCAA Regional Final after winning in walk-off fashion over No. 21 Wichita State (44-12). The Huskers won, 9-8, in the ninth inning on Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla.

Anderson belts Big Ten record in series finale

Anderson belts Big Ten record in series finale

Max Anderson became the first player in Big Ten history to hit 15 home runs in conference play, as the Huskers clinched the road series at Purdue with a 6-4 win on Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind.

Anderson, Matthews among semifinalists for Dick Howser Trophy

Anderson, Matthews among semifinalists for Dick Howser Trophy

Juniors Max Anderson and Brice Matthews were two of the 60 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, awarded annually to the top college baseball player in the country.

Huskers get commitment from Bellevue West QB Kaelin

Huskers get commitment from Bellevue West QB Kaelin

Just days after missing out on the nation's top quarterback recruit, the Nebraska football team has landed another prized recruit at the position...and it didn't have to go far to find him.

Huskers blast three homers in series opener at Purdue

Huskers blast three homers in series opener at Purdue

Nebraska belted three home runs in a 10-5 win in the series opener at Purdue on Thursday night, tying the single-season record of 93 set by the Huskers in 1985.

Husker QB target Raiola commits to Georgia

Husker QB target Raiola commits to Georgia

A long-time Husker football target has committed elsewhere, leaving Nebraska to search elsewhere for a quarterback recruit.

Huskers complete sweep of PSU on Senior Day

Huskers complete sweep of PSU on Senior Day

Nebraska wrapped up its home slate this season with a three-game sweep of Penn State, as the Huskers recorded an 8-5 win over the Nittany Lions on Senior Day at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers Shatter Records En Route to Five More B1G Titles

NU Notes: Huskers Shatter Records En Route to Five More B1G Titles

The Nebraska track and field team picked up five more individual Big Ten titles on day two of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships on Saturday, bringing their two-day total to eight at the Haugh Track and Field Complex in Bloomington, Ind.

Kaminska, Schanaman quiet PSU bats in 5-2 win

Kaminska, Schanaman quiet PSU bats in 5-2 win

Nebraska clinched its weekend series against Penn State with a 5-2 victory over the Nittany Lions on Saturday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers Fall to No. 19 Northwestern in Big Ten Semifinals

NU Notes: Huskers Fall to No. 19 Northwestern in Big Ten Semifinals

The Nebraska softball team (34-20) fell to No. 19 Northwestern, 8-0 in five innings, in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal game on Friday night in Urbana, Ill. 

Huskers Trounce Nittany Lions in 19-5 Win

Huskers Trounce Nittany Lions in 19-5 Win

Max Anderson and Brice Matthews pieced together three-hit games, and Emmett Olson dealt seven strong innings in Nebraska's 19-5 win vs. Penn State in the series opener on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Huskers advance to semifinals at Big Ten Softball Tournament

Huskers advance to semifinals at Big Ten Softball Tournament

Behind fifth-year senior Courtney Wallace, the Nebraska softball team shut out Illinois, 1-0, in Champaign on Thursday night to advance to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal. 

Huskers Welcome Penn State in Final Home Series

Huskers Welcome Penn State in Final Home Series

Nebraska plays its final home series of the season, as the Huskers host Penn State for a three-game series this weekend at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers Set for Big Ten Tournament

NU Notes: Huskers Set for Big Ten Tournament

The Nebraska softball team (33-19, 13-10 Big Ten) is set to travel to Champaign, Ill., for the Big Ten Tournament this week, May 10-13.

Former Husker QB Casey Thompson transferring to FAU

Former Husker QB Casey Thompson transferring to FAU

Former Husker quarterback Casey Thompson is reuniting with a former coach, according to multiple reports.

Huskers Conclude In-State Series with 7-4 Win at CU

Huskers Conclude In-State Series with 7-4 Win at CU

Nebraska concluded its series against Creighton with a 7-4 win on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.

Huskers Travel to Creighton

Huskers Travel to Creighton

Nebraska hits the road for Creighton on Tuesday night, where the two teams will resume the suspended game from last month and play in the series finale at Charles Schwab Field.

Nebraska earns No. 4 seed for Big Ten Tournament

Nebraska earns No. 4 seed for Big Ten Tournament

Nebraska has earned the No. 4 seed for this week's Big Ten Softball Tournament and will face the winner of No. 5 Wisconsin and No. 12 Illinois on Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. (CT) on the Big Ten Network.

Anderson moves to eighth all-time in homers at Nebraska

Anderson moves to eighth all-time in homers at Nebraska

Max Anderson slugged his 36th career home run to move into a tie for eighth all-time in program history, as the Huskers fell 20-5 in the series finale at No. 23 Maryland on Sunday afternoon in College Park, Md.

Huskers Win 15 Events at Ward Haylett

Huskers Win 15 Events at Ward Haylett

Nebraska track and field closed the regular season on Saturday at the Ward Haylett Invitational, hosted by Kansas State. NU earned 15 event titles on the day at RV Christian Track in Manhattan, Kan.

Huskers Topple No. 23 Maryland in Saturday Slugfest

Huskers Topple No. 23 Maryland in Saturday Slugfest

Nebraska belted four homers and never trailed, as the Huskers picked up their second Top 25 win of the season with a 12-10 victory at No. 23 Maryland on Saturday afternoon at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium in College Park, Md.

Huskers respond with 4-3 win on Senior Day

Huskers respond with 4-3 win on Senior Day

The Nebraska softball team responded with a 4-3 win over Ohio State on senior day to even the series on Saturday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium.

NU Notes: Huskers Fall Short Against Buckeyes

NU Notes: Huskers Fall Short Against Buckeyes

The Nebraska softball team opened the weekend series with a 2-1 loss to Ohio State on Friday night at Bowlin Stadium. 

Huskers fall at No. 23 Maryland on Friday night

Huskers fall at No. 23 Maryland on Friday night

Nebraska opened its weekend series with an 8-4 loss at No. 23 Maryland on Friday night at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium in College Park, Md.

Keelan Smith, son of former All-Pro Neil Smith, commits to Huskers

Keelan Smith, son of former All-Pro Neil Smith, commits to Huskers

The son of a Husker football legend has pledged to play for Nebraska himself.

NU Notes: Huskers set to play Oregon St. in basketball in South Dakota

NU Notes: Huskers set to play Oregon St. in basketball in South Dakota

Nebraska will play Oregon State in a men’s basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon on Nov. 18. Sanford Sports announced the matchup and said ticket information would be released later.

Markowski invited to participate in trials for USA Basketball Junior National Team

Markowski invited to participate in trials for USA Basketball Junior National Team

Nebraska's Alexis Markowski has earned an invitation to participate in the 2023 AmeriCup Team Trials next week.

NU aiming to set attendance world record during volleyball showcase at Memorial Stadium

NU aiming to set attendance world record during volleyball showcase at Memorial Stadium

LINCOLN - The University of Nebraska has its sights set on a world record after selling out all of the nearly 83,000 tickets to a collegiate outdoor volleyball showcase at Memorial Stadium.

Matthews homers twice in loss to North Dakota State

Matthews homers twice in loss to North Dakota State

Nebraska climbed back within a run after facing a five-run deficit in the first but couldn't complete the comeback, as the Huskers suffered a 6-5 setback vs. North Dakota State on Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers Sign Iowa Transfer Ahron Ulis

NU Notes: Huskers Sign Iowa Transfer Ahron Ulis

Nebraska Men's Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced on Wednesday that former Iowa guard Ahron Ulis will transfer to Nebraska for the 2023-24 season.

Nebraska Names New NIL Director, Extends Contract with Altius Sports Partners

Nebraska Names New NIL Director, Extends Contract with Altius Sports Partners

The move keeps the Huskers ahead of the curve in this new era of collegiate athletics

North Star graduate Josiah Allick returning to Lincoln to play for Huskers

North Star graduate Josiah Allick returning to Lincoln to play for Huskers

A Nebraska native is returning home to play his final college basketball season for the Huskers.

Transfer portal movement under new Power 5 head coaches

Transfer portal movement under new Power 5 head coaches

Tracking the number of players who have entered the transfer portal at the 11 Power Five schools with new head football coaches.

Huskers get commitment from former Hawkeye Ulis

Huskers get commitment from former Hawkeye Ulis

The Nebraska basketball team finally scored its long-coveted transfer point guard, scoring the services of Ahron Ulis.

Former Skutt QB, Wyoming DE Caden Becker commits to Huskers

Former Skutt QB, Wyoming DE Caden Becker commits to Huskers

An Omaha native is returning to his home state to play for the Huskers.

NU Notes: Huskers Drop Final Game to No. 22 Northwestern

NU Notes: Huskers Drop Final Game to No. 22 Northwestern

The Nebraska softball team (32-17, 12-8 Big Ten) smashed a season-high five home runs, but it was not enough as No. 22 Northwestern (33-10, 18-2 Big Ten) scored six runs in the fifth inning to ultimately win, 9-10, on Sunday afternoon in Evanston, Ill. 

Long ball powers Huskers to series win

Long ball powers Huskers to series win

Nebraska clinched the series over Minnesota with an 11-5 win vs. the Golden Gophers on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers Take Three Titles on Saturday at Drake Relays

NU Notes: Huskers Take Three Titles on Saturday at Drake Relays

Nebraska track and field added three victories, an all-time mark and a team trophy to the weekend on Saturday at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mathis, Palmer selected in NFL Draft

Mathis, Palmer selected in NFL Draft

Ochaun Mathis and Trey Palmer were both selected in the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Kaminska deals gem, bats come alive in 18-0 rout

Kaminska deals gem, bats come alive in 18-0 rout

Jace Kaminska pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Huskers slugged four-plus homers for the seventh time this season in an 18-0 rout vs. Minnesota on Saturday afternoon in front of a season-high crowd of 6,712 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Huskers sweep Shockers in Central City

Huskers sweep Shockers in Central City

The Nebraska volleyball team earned a 25-20, 25-21, 25-21 sweep over Wichita State in Nebraska's Spring Match presented by FNBO in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,096 at the Bison Activity Dome on Saturday.

NU Notes: Huskers Fall to Wildcats

NU Notes: Huskers Fall to Wildcats

The Nebraska softball team (32-15, 12-6 Big Ten) fell to No. 22 Northwestern (31-10, 16-2 Big Ten) Friday afternoon as the Huskers dropped the first game of the series, 4-22, in five innings in Evanston, Ill. 

Rally in ninth sinks Huskers

Rally in ninth sinks Huskers

Nebraska allowed five runs in the ninth inning, as the Huskers suffered a 9-7 setback vs. Minnesota on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Heart transplant survivor Barney Cotton meets mother of heart donor, speaks to organ donor families

Heart transplant survivor Barney Cotton meets mother of heart donor, speaks to organ donor families

The former Nebraska football assistant coach says he encourages others to be heroes and sign up as organ donors.

Reports: Thompson transferring from Huskers

Reports: Thompson transferring from Huskers

The Nebraska football team appears to have trimmed its quarterback room in half in the offseason.

Pola-Gates announces transfer from Husker program

Pola-Gates announces transfer from Husker program

A veteran defensive back is leaving the Nebraska football program, moving the Huskers closer to the 85-man scholarship limit.

Husker fans crash ticket website for ‘Volleyball Day in Nebraska’

Husker fans crash ticket website for ‘Volleyball Day in Nebraska’

Tickets for ‘Volleyball Day in Nebraska’ went on sale to the public Wednesday morning, and shortly after they went live, chaos ensued in-person and online.

Husker baseball falls to South Dakota State

Husker baseball falls to South Dakota State

Nebraska fell 8-3 against South Dakota State on Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Former Millard North standout Sallis announces transfer to Wake Forest

Former Millard North standout Sallis announces transfer to Wake Forest

A Nebraska high school basketball legend will not be returning to his home state after all.

Wynn, Clark entering transfer portal

Wynn, Clark entering transfer portal

A day after three offensive players indicated their intentions to transfer from the Nebraska football program, two players from the other side of the ball joined them in the transfer portal.

Huskers top Omaha in mid-week matchup

Huskers top Omaha in mid-week matchup

It was Nebraska's first win against an in-state foe this season.

NU Notes: Big Ten Announces 2023-24 MBB Matchups

NU Notes: Big Ten Announces 2023-24 MBB Matchups

Nebraska men's basketball will host Big Ten regular-season and tournament champion Purdue next season at Pinnacle Bank Arena, as well as four other NCAA Tournament teams, as the Big Ten announced its 2023-24 single and double-play opponents.

Tominaga puts name in NBA Draft early entry, to retain college eligibility

Tominaga puts name in NBA Draft early entry, to retain college eligibility

A key Husker basketball player will be testing the draft waters, while maintaining his college eligibility.

NU Notes: Huskers Set for Midweek Matchups Against UNO, SDSU

NU Notes: Huskers Set for Midweek Matchups Against UNO, SDSU

Nebraska is set for midweek matchups against Omaha and South Dakota State this week.

Nebraska-Illinois football moved to Oct. 6

Nebraska-Illinois football moved to Oct. 6

The Big Ten Conference announced Monday afternoon that Nebraska's game at Illinois will now take place on Friday, Oct. 6.

Former Husker wrestler Rulon Gardner attempting comeback

Former Husker wrestler Rulon Gardner attempting comeback

A former Husker and gold-medal winner is getting back onto the wrestling mat.

NU Notes: Gutschewski Captures Korn Ferry Victory

NU Notes: Gutschewski Captures Korn Ferry Victory

Former Nebraska golfer Scott Gutschewski captured his first win in nearly 15 years at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club Sunday as a member of the Korn Ferry Tour.