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Husker Camp Countdown: No. 18 Marques Buford
The Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star are counting down the top 50 Nebraska football players you need to know heading into the season. A healthy offseason will have been a blessing for Buford, who spent the previous summer rehabbing from a season-ending knee injury. Nebraska opted to be cautious...
Baeza hits for cycle in Saltdogs close first half of season on historic note
CLEBURNE, TX – The Saltdogs (21-42) explode for 10 runs in the sixth inning to take the series over Cleburne (38-27) by a final of 17-8. INF Alex Baeza posted his first career cycle, the first for Lincoln since the 2017 season. He went on to reach base a total of six times without being retired.
Büyüktuncel Turns in Solid Effort in FIBA U20 Eurbobasket Finale
LINCOLN, Neb. — Press release courtesy of Nebraska Athletics:. Incoming sophomore Berke Büyüktuncel turned in a solid performance during the FIBA U20 Eurobasket for his native Türkiye this week. The 6-foot-9 sophomore forward closed tournament action on Sunday by totaling 15 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and two blocks in a 96-95 loss to Iceland.
Husker volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Awards
Nebraska’s volleyball and beach volleyball programs received the AVCA Team Academic award for the 2023-24 academic year. The Husker volleyball team had a GPA of 3.45, while the beach squad had a GPA of 3.54. The University of Nebraska has earned 20 AVCA Team Academic Awards all-time, while the beach squad has recorded five awards. The honor, which was first awarded for the 1992-92 academic year, recognizes volleyball teams that can maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. The Nebraska volleyball team finished with a record of 33-2, a Big Ten Championship, and a trip to the NCAA finals. The beach volleyball team finished with an overall mark of 16-11. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Two future Huskers help Team USA to runner-up finish at Honkbalweek Haarlem
Two Huskers helped Team USA to a championship game appearance in an international tournament over the week. Newcomers Robby Bolin, Luke Broderick, and Team USA lost to Team Japan in the historic Honkbalweek Haarlem title game. The NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association selected the team. Its roster was narrowed down from 120 players to its current 24-man size. Bolin was named the tournament’s best hitter. He finished a .391 batting average in the seven games with nine hits, an RBI, and six runs scored. Broderick appeared in one game for Team USA, appearing in 3.1 innings in relief. He allowed three hits and no runs while compiling six strikeouts and two walks. Showed out for their country. 🇺🇸 Husker newcomers @BolinRobby & @LukeBroderick5 posted big time performances for Team USA at this week's @Honkbalweek Tournament. 🗞️ https://t.co/enPnPjzd2B | #GBR pic.twitter.com/x38ABtUOrI — Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) July 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Huskers to host 2026 defensive back next weekend
A class of 2026 recruit has scheduled a visit to Nebraska next weekend. JJ Dunnigan is a 6-foot-2 defensive back from Manhattan High School in Manhattan, KS. Dunnigan will be in Lincoln on July 27 to meet new defensive backs coach John Butler. Butler is taking over for Evan Cooper, who resigned last week for personal reasons. The new Cornhusker coach is excited to continue his career at Nebraska. “I am excited to join Coach Rhule, this staff, and the great tradition of Nebraska Football and the Blackshirt Defense. I look forward to working with our players to develop them as players, students, and young men, Day by Day!” The 6-foot-2 Dunnigan is currently considering Nebraska, Kansas State, Kansas, and Colorado State. I’ll be in Nebraska July 27th🌽🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/G78SY4jvqO — James (JJ) Dunnigan jr (@jj_dunniganjr) July 10, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission Approves Ogallala Casino, Horse Track
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) approved a racing license application from Hastings Exposition and Racing, Inc. to establish a new casino resort and Quarter Horse track in Ogallala near Lake McConaughy. Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. partnered with Elite Casino Resorts to develop a 5/8-mile horse track. Hastings...
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