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Brice Williams' double-double powers Nebraska's 2nd-half comeback to beat Ohio State, 79-71
Brice Williams' double-double powers Nebraska's 2nd-half comeback to beat Ohio State, 79-71

Brice Williams pumped in 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Nebraska came from eight points down in the second half to win its fourth straight game, knocking off Ohio State 79-71.

Nebraska pitcher Bahl ready and rejuvenated after recovering from torn ACL

Nebraska pitcher Bahl ready and rejuvenated after recovering from torn ACL

Nebraska pitcher Jordyn Bahl sees the torn left ACL she suffered a year ago and the season she lost as blessings.

'Humbled and grateful': Dani Busboom-Kelly officially introduced to Husker nation

'Humbled and grateful': Dani Busboom-Kelly officially introduced to Husker nation

A new era of Husker Volleyball is set to begin.

Williams scores 23 points, leads Nebraska's second-half rally in win over Washington

Williams scores 23 points, leads Nebraska's second-half rally in win over Washington

Brice Williams scored 23 points and Nebraska stormed back in the second half to beat Washington 86-72. Mekhi Mason scored 23 points for Washington.

AP men's player of the week: Nebraska's Brice Williams sparks 2 wins against ranked foes

AP men's player of the week: Nebraska's Brice Williams sparks 2 wins against ranked foes

Nebraska senior guard Brice Williams is the Associated Press men's college basketball national player of the week.

Williams Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Williams Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Following a pair of wins over ranked opponents, Nebraska’s Brice Williams was tabbed as the Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday

Brice Williams scores 28 points to lift Nebraska over No. 16 Oregon 77-71

Brice Williams scores 28 points to lift Nebraska over No. 16 Oregon 77-71

Senior guard Brice Williams scored 28 points as Nebraska defeated No. 16 Oregon 77-71 on Sunday night.

Huskers fall at Indiana

Huskers fall at Indiana

Nebraska's three freshmen Britt Prince, Amiah Hargrove and Petra Bozan all scored in double figures, but the Huskers fell behind by double digits in the first half and were not able to recover in a 76-60 loss at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday.

Nebraska's spring game likely canceled as transfer portal has made it detrimental, Rhule says

Nebraska's spring game likely canceled as transfer portal has made it detrimental, Rhule says

The Nebraska spring game likely won’t be held going forward because of coach Matt Rhule’s concern about other teams poaching his players.

Brice Williams takes over in OT and finishes with 27 in Nebraska's 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois

Brice Williams takes over in OT and finishes with 27 in Nebraska's 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois

Brice Williams scored eight points in overtime and finished with 27 as Nebraska ended a six-game losing streak with an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois.

Huskers Escape from Purdue with Road Win

Huskers Escape from Purdue with Road Win

Freshman Britt Prince scored 11 of her game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter to help Nebraska escape from Mackey Arena with a 74-68 women's basketball win over Purdue on Thursday night.

'It was time': Cook thankful for 25 years, confident in future of Husker Volleyball

'It was time': Cook thankful for 25 years, confident in future of Husker Volleyball

A chapter 25 years long has come to an end.  On Thursday, an emotional John Cook recapped a quarter century of building Nebraska Volleyball into a national powerhouse and growing women’s sports to new heights.

EXCLUSIVE: John Cook talks retirement, future of Husker Volleyball

EXCLUSIVE: John Cook talks retirement, future of Husker Volleyball

Husker Volleyball Head Coach John Cook met with the media Thursday as he makes the transition to retirement. 

John Cook retires after 25 seasons at Nebraska; Dani Busboom Kelly named new head coach

John Cook retires after 25 seasons at Nebraska; Dani Busboom Kelly named new head coach

Four-time national champion Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach John Cook, who has won more matches than any Division I volleyball coach this century, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Husker radio broadcast booth dubbed 'Greg Sharpe Radio Booth'

Husker radio broadcast booth dubbed 'Greg Sharpe Radio Booth'

The broadcast booth that Greg Sharpe calls home during every Husker Football home game has been named in his honor. 

Jordan Larson moving on from Huskers coaching staff

Jordan Larson moving on from Huskers coaching staff

Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook announced Monday that assistant coach Jordan Larson is moving on from the Huskers coaching staff after two seasons. 

Thierry scores 23, McMahon has double-double and No. 12 Ohio State women hold off Nebraska 72-66

Thierry scores 23, McMahon has double-double and No. 12 Ohio State women hold off Nebraska 72-66

Taylor Thierry scored 23 points, Cotie McMahon added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Ohio State defeated Nebraska 72-66.

No. 18 Wisconsin uses 3-point barrage to beat Nebraska 83-55 as Huskers drop their 6th straight

No. 18 Wisconsin uses 3-point barrage to beat Nebraska 83-55 as Huskers drop their 6th straight

John Tonje scored 27 points and No. 18 Wisconsin never trailed while trouncing Nebraska 83-55 on Sunday to hand the Cornhuskers their sixth consecutive loss.

Nebraska football legend Calvin Jones found dead in Omaha home

Nebraska football legend Calvin Jones found dead in Omaha home

Police: Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

Huskers fall to USC, losing streak extends to five games

Huskers fall to USC, losing streak extends to five games

Nebraska men's basketball returned to Pinnacle Bank Arena Wednesday night looking to end a four game losing streak, but fall to USC 78-73.

Huskers Back in Top 25 Ahead of Battle with Buckeyes

Huskers Back in Top 25 Ahead of Battle with Buckeyes

The Nebraska women’s basketball team rejoined the USA Today/WBCA rankings on Tuesday following an impressive 91-60 win over visiting Wisconsin Monday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Prince Captures National Honor

Prince Captures National Honor

Nebraska women's basketball point guard Britt Prince was named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Team of the Week when the organization announced its award winners on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Huskers Blow By Badgers, 91-60

Huskers Blow By Badgers, 91-60

Kendall Moriarty came off the bench for a career-high 17 points while Jessica Petrie added a career high of her own with 15 points to lead five Huskers in double figures as Nebraska rolled to a 91-60 win over Wisconsin on Monday night.

Gillespie scores 22, including go-ahead basket in final minute, and Maryland edges Nebraska 69-66

Gillespie scores 22, including go-ahead basket in final minute, and Maryland edges Nebraska 69-66

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points, including the go-ahead layup in the final minute, and Maryland squeaked past Nebraska 69-66.

NU Notes: No. 20 Purdue beats Nebraska 104-68 to extend winning streak to 5 games

NU Notes: No. 20 Purdue beats Nebraska 104-68 to extend winning streak to 5 games

Freshman C.J. Cox scored a career-high 23 points and Fletcher Loyer had 19 to propel No. 20 Purdue to a 104-68 romp over Nebraska.

Flynn Named Gatorade National Player of the Year

Flynn Named Gatorade National Player of the Year

Incoming Nebraska volleyball freshmen Campbell Flynn was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year on Friday.

Heinrich Haarberg embraces position change, shares thoughts on ’24 season

Heinrich Haarberg embraces position change, shares thoughts on ’24 season

The Kearney Catholic graduate joined “The Doug & Daddy Show” for an extended interview.

Markowski scores 28, Nebraska women top No. 21 Michigan State 85-80

Markowski scores 28, Nebraska women top No. 21 Michigan State 85-80

Alexis Markowski scored a career-high 28 points and Nebraska got its first win over a ranked team, topping No. 20 Michigan State 85-80.

Dix and Payton Sandfort combine for 61 points, Iowa rallies late to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime

Dix and Payton Sandfort combine for 61 points, Iowa rallies late to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime

Josh Dix had a career-high 31 points and seven 3-pointers, Payton Sandfort scored all 30 of his points after halftime and Iowa overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime.

Nebraska outlasts Penn State

Nebraska outlasts Penn State

Callin Hake led three Huskers in double figures with 16 points, and Alexis Markowski added her sixth double-double of the season, as Nebraska fought its way to a 72-61 women's basketball win over Penn State on Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Big Red Buzz: Rhule to the Core in 2025

Big Red Buzz: Rhule to the Core in 2025

Benning expects a Coach Rhule personality for 2025

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans' ninth straight victory

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans' ninth straight victory

Juju Watkins scored 26 points to lead No. 4 USC to a 75-55 win over Nebraska on Wednesday for the Trojans’ ninth straight victory.

Williams Hauls in More Accolades

Williams Hauls in More Accolades

Nebraska’s Brice Williams was honored with trio of national awards this week following his performance at the Diamond Head Classic. 

Greg Sharpe wins Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year, revealed during live phone call

Greg Sharpe wins Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year, revealed during live phone call

The "Voice of the Huskers" is adding another accolade to his long list of honors.

Essegian hits 6 3s, scores 20 points, Nebraska rolls past Southern 77-43

Essegian hits 6 3s, scores 20 points, Nebraska rolls past Southern 77-43

Reserve Connor Essegian matched his career-high with six 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Nebraska dominated the first half in a 77-43 win over Southern.

Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener

Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener

Lauren Betts scored 21 points in her return, Kiki Rice added 18 and top-ranked UCLA routed Nebraska 91-54 in its Big Ten home opener.

Nebraska holds on to beat Boston College 20-15 in Pinstripe Bowl for 1st bowl victory since 2015

Nebraska holds on to beat Boston College 20-15 in Pinstripe Bowl for 1st bowl victory since 2015

Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on to beat Boston College 20-15 Saturday for its first bowl victory since 2015.

Huskers buckle up for game day, after week of New York City experiences

Huskers buckle up for game day, after week of New York City experiences

Nebraska is enjoying their first bowl experience since 2016, in one of America's biggest cities. 

Nebraska returns to the bowl season at a familiar place (but only to its oldest fans)

Nebraska returns to the bowl season at a familiar place (but only to its oldest fans)

The last time Nebraska sat out the bowl season for seven years in a row, the Big 12 was still the Big 8, the 10 schools in the Big Ten didn’t include the Cornhuskers, and Yankee Stadium was still the House that Ruth Built.

Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 in the Diamond Head Classic championship game

Nebraska beats Oregon State 78-66 in the Diamond Head Classic championship game

Brice Williams scored 11 of his 25 points in the final six minutes and Nebraska closed on a 6-0 run to beat Oregon State 78-66 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic.

Nebraska tops Hawaii 69-55, will play Oregon State in title game of Diamond Head Classic

Nebraska tops Hawaii 69-55, will play Oregon State in title game of Diamond Head Classic

Brice Williams matched his career high with 32 points and Juwon Gary scored a season-high 21 to lead Nebraska to a 69-55 victory over Hawaii on Monday night, sending the Cornhuskers to the title game of the Diamond Head Classic.

Morgan's double-double, Essegian's 5 3s help Nebraska beat Murray St. 66-49 at Diamond Head Classic

Morgan's double-double, Essegian's 5 3s help Nebraska beat Murray St. 66-49 at Diamond Head Classic

Andrew Morgan scored 12 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, Connor Essegian hit five 3-pointers and added 15 points Sunday night and Nebraska beat Murray State 66-49 at the Diamond Head Classic.

Nebraska lists freshmen, redshirts on offensive line depth chart for Pinstripe Bowl

Nebraska lists freshmen, redshirts on offensive line depth chart for Pinstripe Bowl

Rhule says offensive line is typically a three-year process

Dani Carnegie, Kara Dunn lead No. 17 Georgia Tech women past No. 23 Nebraska 72-61

Dani Carnegie, Kara Dunn lead No. 17 Georgia Tech women past No. 23 Nebraska 72-61

Dani Carnegie hit four 3-pointers and scored 20 points, Kara Dunn added 16 points and 14 rebounds and No. 17 Georgia Tech beat No. 23 Nebraska 72-61 to snap the Cornhuskers’ five-game win streak.

Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final

Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final

Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.

Rhule: Holgorsen 'narrowing down' Nebraska's offensive identity

Rhule: Holgorsen 'narrowing down' Nebraska's offensive identity

Head Coach Matt Rhule says Holgorsen continues to build an identity within the offense.

Huskers reverse swept by Penn State, season ends in semifinal

Huskers reverse swept by Penn State, season ends in semifinal

Huskers reverse swept by Penn State, season ends in semifinal

Nebraska Adds Three Coaches to Defensive Staff

Nebraska Adds Three Coaches to Defensive Staff

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule announced today the addition of three coaches to the Husker defensive staff. 

NU Notes: Rodriguez Named Finalist for AVCA National Player of the Year

NU Notes: Rodriguez Named Finalist for AVCA National Player of the Year

Nebraska senior libero Lexi Rodriguez has been named one of four finalists for the AVCA National Player of the Year Award, which will be presented on Friday at the AVCA All-America awards banquet. 

Williams Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Williams Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Senior guard Brice Williams was honored Monday afternoon, as he was tabbed as the Big Ten Player of the Week Monday following the Huskers’ win over Indiana.

‘GOT IT!’: Kent Pavelka, the Voice of Husker Basketball, celebrates 1200 broadcasts

‘GOT IT!’: Kent Pavelka, the Voice of Husker Basketball, celebrates 1200 broadcasts

Kent Pavelka has realized another milestone, calling his 1200th broadcast.

Huskers to Open 2025 Season in Kansas City

Huskers to Open 2025 Season in Kansas City

Nebraska will open its 2025 football season at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium when they face the Cincinnati Bearcats.

FINAL FOUR BOUND: Huskers sweep Wisconsin in Elite Eight, punch ticket to Louisville

FINAL FOUR BOUND: Huskers sweep Wisconsin in Elite Eight, punch ticket to Louisville

For the second year in a row, Husker Volleyball is off to the Final Four!

Huskers sweep Badgers to advance to Final Four

Huskers sweep Badgers to advance to Final Four

The No. 3 Nebraska volleyball team advanced to the NCAA Semifinals with a 3-0 sweep of No. 7 Wisconsin Sunday afternoon in front of a raucous crowd of 8,743 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Alexis Markowski helps No. 24 Nebraska women cruise to 66-42 victory over Chattanooga

Alexis Markowski helps No. 24 Nebraska women cruise to 66-42 victory over Chattanooga

Alexis Markowski scored 18 points to lead No. 24 Nebraska to a 66-42 victory over Chattanooga.

Murray’s career night powers Nebraska past Dayton in NCAA Tournament

Murray’s career night powers Nebraska past Dayton in NCAA Tournament

Behind a career performance from Harper Murray, the third-ranked Nebraska volleyball team defeated No. 23 Dayton 3-1 on Friday night in front of a packed crowd of 8,725 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Williams explodes for 30 points, Huskers top Indiana 85-68

Williams explodes for 30 points, Huskers top Indiana 85-68

Nebraska finishes the early Big Ten slate 1-1 after knocking off Indiana 85-68 on Friday night. 

Williams' season-high 30 points helps Nebraska pull away from Indiana late, 85-68

Williams' season-high 30 points helps Nebraska pull away from Indiana late, 85-68

Brice Williams scored 11 of his season-high 30 points during a 21-4 run that lifted Nebraska to a 85-68 Big Ten Conference win over Indiana.

Simpson Joins Nebraska Defensive Staff

Simpson Joins Nebraska Defensive Staff

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule announced today the addition of Phil Simpson to the Huskers’ defensive staff. Simpson will serve as Nebraska’s outside linebackers coach and will coach for the Huskers in the upcoming Pinstripe Bowl.

Prince scores 19 and No. 24 Nebraska women beat Tarleton State 63-50; Markowski hits milestone

Prince scores 19 and No. 24 Nebraska women beat Tarleton State 63-50; Markowski hits milestone

Britt Prince scored 19 points and No. 24 Nebraska turned away Tarleton State 63-50 on Wednesday night.

Reports: John Butler promoted to defensive coordinator

Reports: John Butler promoted to defensive coordinator

Reports indicate Nebraska has their next defensive coordinator. 

'Full circle': Rhule excited for return to New York for Pinstripe Bowl

'Full circle': Rhule excited for return to New York for Pinstripe Bowl

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule grew up in New York and says the return to the city is a full circle moment. 

Scott Frost, UCF excited about reunion and school's future in Big 12

Scott Frost, UCF excited about reunion and school's future in Big 12

UCF promises a new era in its football program. The Knights are just returning to a familiar face to lead the way.

No. 25 Nebraska women roll past previously unbeaten Minnesota 84-65 in Big Ten opener

No. 25 Nebraska women roll past previously unbeaten Minnesota 84-65 in Big Ten opener

Amiah Hargrove came off the bench to hit back-to-back 3-pointers and eight straight points as No. 25 Nebraska built a 16-point lead after a quarter and rolled to an 84-65 win over previously unbeaten Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference opener.

Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl selects Huskers for Dec. 28 game

Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl selects Huskers for Dec. 28 game

Nebraska will make its return to the postseason in New York City as the Huskers have been selected to play in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Nebraska will meet Boston College in the game, set for Saturday, Dec. 28 at Yankee Stadium.