On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed a tough road trip to Wyoming that, in the end, had some positives. And what Coach feels are the small things the team can work on.

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #7 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

Two former North Platte High alumni collect All-American honors

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications

North Platte, Neb. – Breonna Shelby notched her first career double-double, posting 12 points and 11 rebounds to power North Platte to an 84-50 win over Hastings College JV on Tuesday night.

Reece Yahn recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field to accompany her 10 rebounds. Alexa Stevens led all scorers with 21 points, while Dezirae Gonzales rounded out the North Platte players in double figures with 12 points.

"It was nice to see the ball go in tonight," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "I thought we played well defensively in the second half."

The opening quarter was tightly contested, but the Knights broke things open in the second with a 16–2 run sparked by an old-fashioned three-point play from Aliyah Herron. Hastings briefly halted the run with back-to-back threes, but North Platte maintained control and carried a 45–29 lead into halftime.

North Platte kept the pressure on to open the third quarter, stringing together an 8-0 run capped by a deep three from Shelby. Hastings eventually settled in and found some rhythm from long range but still faced a 64-41 deficit headed into the fourth quarter.

In the final quarter, North Platte’s defense clamped down, holding the Broncos to just nine points while stretching their lead to 34 by the final buzzer.

"We need to carry this momentum into this weekend as we travel to Riverton and play two tough Region 9 North teams," Thurman said.

Knights (3-8) return to action on Friday in the Holiday Classic Presented by Hampton Inn in Riverton, Wyo. North Platte opens the tournament with Central Wyoming College at 8 p.m. inside the Rustler Gym.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – Breonna Shelby notched her first career double-double, posting 12 points and 11 rebounds to power North Platte to an 84-50 win over Hastings College JV on Tuesday night.Reece Yahn recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field to accompany her 10 rebounds. Alexa Stevens led all scorers with 21 points, while Dezirae Gonzales rounded out the North Platte players in double figures with 12 points."It was nice to see the ball go in tonight," said head coach Jeff Thurman. "I thought we played well defensively in the second half."The opening quarter was tightly contested, but the Knights broke things open in the second with a 16–2 run sparked by an old-fashioned three-point play from Aliyah Herron. Hastings briefly halted the run with back-to-back threes, but North Platte maintained control and carried a 45–29 lead into halftime.North Platte kept the pressure on to open the third quarter, stringing together an 8-0 run capped by a deep three from Shelby. Hastings eventually settled in and found some rhythm from long range but still faced a 64-41 deficit headed into the fourth quarter.In the final quarter, North Platte’s defense clamped down, holding the Broncos to just nine points while stretching their lead to 34 by the final buzzer."We need to carry this momentum into this weekend as we travel to Riverton and play two tough Region 9 North teams," Thurman said.Knights (3-8) return to action on Friday in the Holiday Classic Presented by Hampton Inn in Riverton, Wyo. North Platte opens the tournament with Central Wyoming College at 8 p.m. inside the Rustler Gym.

Yahn, Shelby post double-doubles in win over Hastings College JV

Hitchcock County 60 vs Wauneta-Palisade 14

Medicine Valley 47 @ Oberlin-Decatur Community, KS 45

North Platte St. Patrick's 53 @ Kearney Catholic 43

Sedgwick County, CO 54 vs South Platte 28

Kearney Catholic 49 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 8

Maywood-Hayes Center 71 vs Medicine Valley 17

Sedgwick County, CO 52 vs South Platte 25

Diego Juarez (Ogallala) over Ashton Kay (Gering) (Fall 3:09)

Jordan Hemphill (Gering) over Zayden Jackson (Ogallala) (Fall 1:12)

Frost Wallace (Gering) over Alexander Martinez (Ogallala) (Fall 1:44)

Anthony Morales (Gering) over Gabriel Martinez (Ogallala) (Fall 0:39)

Jude Connelly (Gering) over Unknown (For.)

Trell Gorsuch (Gering) over Ryder Rezac (Ogallala) (Fall 3:39)

Maddox Gardner (Gering) over Richard Handy (Ogallala) (Fall 2:44)

Gabe Milton (Gering) over Rock Rezac (Ogallala) (Fall 3:35)

Rece Knight (Gering) over Noah Nelson (Ogallala) (Fall 0:49)

Cre Molina (Gering) over Kolby Nowak (Ogallala) (Fall 3:21)

Jace Hammond (Ogallala) over Unknown (For.)

Vicente Ramirez (Ogallala) over Unknown (For.)

Larry Zlomke (Gering) over Unknown (For.)

<h2>Boys Basketball</h2>Arthur County 39 vs Creek Valley 28Dundy County Stratton 51 vs Arapahoe 7Garden County 51 @ Kimball 79Haxtun, CO 61 vs Perkins County 50Hi-Line 36 @ Maxwell 37Hitchcock County 60 vs Wauneta-Palisade 14Maywood-Hayes Center 55 vs Southwest 36Medicine Valley 47 @ Oberlin-Decatur Community, KS 45North Platte St. Patrick's 53 @ Kearney Catholic 43Sedgwick County, CO 54 vs South Platte 28Southern Valley 55 @ Cambridge 50<h2>Girls Basketball</h2>Amherst 39 @ Broken Bow 34Arthur County 35 vs Creek Valley 20Cambridge 55 vs Southern Valley 37Kearney Catholic 49 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 8Kimball 48 vs Garden County 34Maxwell 58 vs Hi-Line 26Maywood-Hayes Center 71 vs Medicine Valley 17Perkins County 57 @ Haxtun, CO 41Sedgwick County, CO 52 vs South Platte 25Southwest 52 vs Hitchcock County 27<h2>Boys Wrestling</h2>Ogallala 18 @ Gering 66113Diego Juarez (Ogallala) over Ashton Kay (Gering) (Fall 3:09)06120Jordan Hemphill (Gering) over Zayden Jackson (Ogallala) (Fall 1:12)60126Frost Wallace (Gering) over Alexander Martinez (Ogallala) (Fall 1:44)60132Evan Strom (Gering) over Unknown (For.)60138Anthony Morales (Gering) over Gabriel Martinez (Ogallala) (Fall 0:39)60144Jude Connelly (Gering) over Unknown (For.)60150Trell Gorsuch (Gering) over Ryder Rezac (Ogallala) (Fall 3:39)60157Maddox Gardner (Gering) over Richard Handy (Ogallala) (Fall 2:44)60165Gabe Milton (Gering) over Rock Rezac (Ogallala) (Fall 3:35)60175Rece Knight (Gering) over Noah Nelson (Ogallala) (Fall 0:49)60190Cre Molina (Gering) over Kolby Nowak (Ogallala) (Fall 3:21)60215Jace Hammond (Ogallala) over Unknown (For.)06285Vicente Ramirez (Ogallala) over Unknown (For.)06106Larry Zlomke (Gering) over Unknown (For.)60Team Score:66

Area NSAA results from 12-9

On today's late episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to discuss a rollercoaster weekend in Wyoming where the Knights split the two-game road trip. While also touching on a very positive victory against Hastings College JV.

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #10 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

North Platte, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team used a dominant start to cruise to a 90-55 win over Hastings College JV on Monday night.

Justus Michael and Winston Allen led the Knights with 16 points each, while Daniel Nwauzu tallied six rebounds to accompany his 13 points.

“Our tempo was really good from start to finish," said head coach Jacob Brandl. "I saw some flashes of really good defense like we had at the beginning of the year.”

North Platte wasted no time establishing control. A three pointer from Brady Kennison fueled a 9-0 opening run, as the Knights defense continued to stifle the Broncos. A transition dunk by Justus Michael stretched the lead to 30-15 with 4:40 remaining in the first half. The Knights continued to dominate down the stretch and took a commanding 41–16 lead into halftime.

North Platte carried its momentum into the second half, outscoring the Broncos 26-15 by the 12-minute timeout. The Knights never relinquished control, extending the margin to 35 points by the final buzzer.

"We need to continue this momentum into next week as we go into a really tough environment and have two really tough road games," Brandl said.

Knights (7-6) return to action on Dec. 16 against New Mexico Junior College. Tip is set for 7 p.m. in the Caster Activity Center at Hobbs, N.M.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team used a dominant start to cruise to a 90-55 win over Hastings College JV on Monday night.Justus Michael and Winston Allen led the Knights with 16 points each, while Daniel Nwauzu tallied six rebounds to accompany his 13 points.“Our tempo was really good from start to finish," said head coach Jacob Brandl. "I saw some flashes of really good defense like we had at the beginning of the year.”North Platte wasted no time establishing control. A three pointer from Brady Kennison fueled a 9-0 opening run, as the Knights defense continued to stifle the Broncos. A transition dunk by Justus Michael stretched the lead to 30-15 with 4:40 remaining in the first half. The Knights continued to dominate down the stretch and took a commanding 41–16 lead into halftime.North Platte carried its momentum into the second half, outscoring the Broncos 26-15 by the 12-minute timeout. The Knights never relinquished control, extending the margin to 35 points by the final buzzer."We need to continue this momentum into next week as we go into a really tough environment and have two really tough road games," Brandl said.Knights (7-6) return to action on Dec. 16 against New Mexico Junior College. Tip is set for 7 p.m. in the Caster Activity Center at Hobbs, N.M.

Strong start leads Knights over Hastings College JV

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 62 vs Sandhills Valley 29

<h2>Girls</h2>Brady 54 vs Sutherland 38<h2>Boys</h2>Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 62 vs Sandhills Valley 29

Area NSAA Basketball results from 12-8

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(Video) - NPCC MBB vs. Hastings College JV

Former North Platte High School players awarded All-Tournament honors

Torrington, Wyo. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team returned to the win column Saturday afternoon with a 95-89 victory over Eastern Wyoming.

Dennis Rocha finished the game with a team-high 23 points and nine rebounds. Justus Michael (18), Brady Kennison (18) and Sedrick Nari (14) rounded out the North Platte scorers in double figures.

"We made way too many mental mistakes that gave them easy shots around the rim in the first half” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “We made some adjustments at the break and played a great second half.”

The opening twenty minutes featured a back-and-forth battle, with neither team able to gain much separation. Eastern Wyoming used a late surge, closing the half on a 12-2 run, but a deep three from Daniel Benjamin in the final seconds helped North Platte cut the deficit to 43-37 at the break.

Kennison ignited a 10-0 run by connecting from long range to knot the game up at 49-49 with 16:50 remaining. The teams continued trading blows, resulting in 10 ties in the second half. North Platte made the most of their opportunities down the stretch using a 16–2 run to secure the road win.

"Felt like this was a must win, and we had a lot of guys step up and make big plays," Brandl said.

Knights (6-6) return to action at home on Monday against Hastings College JV. Tip is set for 7 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsTorrington, Wyo. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team returned to the win column Saturday afternoon with a 95-89 victory over Eastern Wyoming.Dennis Rocha finished the game with a team-high 23 points and nine rebounds. Justus Michael (18), Brady Kennison (18) and Sedrick Nari (14) rounded out the North Platte scorers in double figures."We made way too many mental mistakes that gave them easy shots around the rim in the first half” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “We made some adjustments at the break and played a great second half.”The opening twenty minutes featured a back-and-forth battle, with neither team able to gain much separation. Eastern Wyoming used a late surge, closing the half on a 12-2 run, but a deep three from Daniel Benjamin in the final seconds helped North Platte cut the deficit to 43-37 at the break.Kennison ignited a 10-0 run by connecting from long range to knot the game up at 49-49 with 16:50 remaining. The teams continued trading blows, resulting in 10 ties in the second half. North Platte made the most of their opportunities down the stretch using a 16–2 run to secure the road win."Felt like this was a must win, and we had a lot of guys step up and make big plays," Brandl said.Knights (6-6) return to action at home on Monday against Hastings College JV. Tip is set for 7 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Knights rebound in second half to defeat Lancers

Torrington, Wyo. – The North Platte women’s basketball team fell to Eastern Wyoming on Saturday afternoon, 72-53.

Reece Yahn led the Knights with 11 points, knocking down all three of her attempts from beyond the arc, while Joie Rodriguez anchored the effort on the glass with five rebounds.

"If we do not defend and fight, these will be the outcomes of our games moving forward," said head coach Jeff Thurman. “We played with no passion and heart today on the defensive end.”

Eastern Wyoming set the tone early, holding the Knights to just three points while scoring 14 of their own to open the game. A jumper from Alexa Stevens helped North Platte find some rhythm as the Knights went on to score eight of the next 18 points but trailed 24-13 headed into the second.

The Lancers put together a 7-0 run heading into the first media timeout of the second quarter. North Platte responded with a quick basket, but Eastern Wyoming countered with another 8-0 surge. The Knights closed the half on a positive note, outscoring the Lancers over the final minutes, but still entered the break facing a 17-point deficit.

North Platte chipped away in the third, trimming the margin to 11 with 1:30 remaining in the third quarter. The Lancers responded with four quick points to close the frame with a double-digit lead.

North Platte attempted to rally in the fourth, but the early gap proved too much to overcome. Eastern Wyoming maintained control down the stretch to secure the win, pulling away to finish with a 19–point victory.

“Back to the drawing board, we have to figure out what type of team we want to be," Thurman said.

Knights (2-8) return to action at home on Tuesday against Hastings College JV. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsTorrington, Wyo. – The North Platte women’s basketball team fell to Eastern Wyoming on Saturday afternoon, 72-53.Reece Yahn led the Knights with 11 points, knocking down all three of her attempts from beyond the arc, while Joie Rodriguez anchored the effort on the glass with five rebounds."If we do not defend and fight, these will be the outcomes of our games moving forward," said head coach Jeff Thurman. “We played with no passion and heart today on the defensive end.”Eastern Wyoming set the tone early, holding the Knights to just three points while scoring 14 of their own to open the game. A jumper from Alexa Stevens helped North Platte find some rhythm as the Knights went on to score eight of the next 18 points but trailed 24-13 headed into the second.The Lancers put together a 7-0 run heading into the first media timeout of the second quarter. North Platte responded with a quick basket, but Eastern Wyoming countered with another 8-0 surge. The Knights closed the half on a positive note, outscoring the Lancers over the final minutes, but still entered the break facing a 17-point deficit.North Platte chipped away in the third, trimming the margin to 11 with 1:30 remaining in the third quarter. The Lancers responded with four quick points to close the frame with a double-digit lead.North Platte attempted to rally in the fourth, but the early gap proved too much to overcome. Eastern Wyoming maintained control down the stretch to secure the win, pulling away to finish with a 19–point victory.“Back to the drawing board, we have to figure out what type of team we want to be," Thurman said.Knights (2-8) return to action at home on Tuesday against Hastings College JV. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Knights come up short against Eastern Wyoming

Amherst 56 vs South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 16

Bridgeport 61 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 31

Amherst 61 vs South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 30

Bridgeport 60 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 32

<h2>Girls</h2>Amherst 56 vs South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 16Bridgeport 61 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 31Cozad 50 @ Maxwell 46Garden County 50 @ Banner County 22Maywood-Hayes Center 84 vs Southwest 46North Platte 54 vs South Sioux City 34Ogallala 74 vs Minden 20<h2>Boys</h2>Amherst 61 vs South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 30Arthur County 50 @ Hay Springs 43Bridgeport 60 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 32Cozad 69 @ Maxwell 22Garden County 60 @ Banner County 18Maywood-Hayes Center 72 vs Southwest 53North Platte 54 vs South Sioux City 45Ogallala 74 vs Minden 20

Area NSAA Basketball scores from 12-6

Twin Loup 35 @ South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 33

Valentine 65 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 29

Twin Loup 62 @ South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 33

GirlsBrady 61 @ Garden County 37Bridgeport 60 vs Perkins County 34Chase County 34 vs McCook 32Dundy County Stratton 77 @ Cambridge 61Elm Creek 60 @ Southern Valley 39Holdrege 55 vs Broken Bow 42Maxwell 51 @ Sandhills/Thedford 42Maywood-Hayes Center 60 @ Wallace 18Norfolk 49 @ North Platte 36Ogallala 67 vs Mullen 18Paxton 69 @ Medicine Valley 21Twin Loup 35 @ South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 33Valentine 65 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 29Wauneta-Palisade 54 @ Creek Valley 23BoysAnselmo-Merna 61 @ Sandhills Valley 16Bridgeport 70 vs Perkins County 34Broken Bow 73 @ Holdrege 61Creek Valley 53 vs Wauneta-Palisade 29Dundy County Stratton 77 @ Cambridge 61Elm Creek 54 @ Southern Valley 43Garden County 68 vs Brady 29Maywood-Hayes Center 45 @ Wallace 39McCook 66 @ Chase County 52Medicine Valley 50 vs Paxton 44Norfolk 67 @ North Platte 41Sandhills/Thedford 67 vs Maxwell 56South Platte 66 @ Minatare 44Twin Loup 62 @ South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 33

Area NSAA Basketball Scores from 12-5

On today's late episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, and dived into the recent struggles the team has faced over the past three games, and discussed an impressive victory against Hastings College JV on Monday.

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #9 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Lincoln&nbsp;- Britt Prince led five Huskers in double figures with 17 points, and Jessica Petrie added her first double-double of the season, as Nebraska tied a school record by hitting the 80-point scoring mark for the eighth consecutive game in a 92-53 women's basketball win over Bradley on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Prince hit 7-of-9 shots from the field, including 2-of-3 threes, while adding five assists and four rebounds in an efficient effort to help Nebraska improve to 8-0 on the season, while Bradley slipped to 4-4.

Petrie scored all 15 of her points in the first half before grabbing her 10th rebound in the third quarter to secure her second career double-double.

Amiah Hargrove continued her strong early season play with 13 points and six rebounds in just 13 minutes off the bench. The 6-2 forward from Christopher, Ill., hit 5-of-8 shots from the floor.

Petra Bozan just missed a double-double of her own with 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting to go along with nine rebounds in 19 minutes of work.

Logan Nissley rounded out the five Huskers in double figures with 10 points, five rebounds, a career-high seven assists, no turnovers and two steals in 17 minutes off the bench.&nbsp;

Callin Hake's line was also impressive, as the senior guard finished with seven points, seven rebounds and six assists without a turnover. Eliza Maupin added seven points - all in the second quarter- to go with three boards, a steal and a blocked shot.

In all, 11 Huskers found the scoring column, nine players grabbed at least one rebound and seven players dished out at least one assist in a dominant effort for the Big Red.

As a team, Nebraska shot 56.1 percent (37-66) from the field, despite going just 6-of-21 (.286) from three-point range and 63.2 percent (12-19) from the free throw line. The Huskers produced a season-high plus-23 rebound margin (48-25) against the Braves and won the turnover battle, 17-11, while dishing out 26 assists.

The Huskers held Bradley to just 32.8 percent (20-61) shooting, including 7-of-31 (.226) from long range. The Braves hit 6-of-7 free throws.

Kaylen Nelson, who entered the game averaging nearly 20 points per contest, was the only Brave to manage double figures with 13 points. Maya Foz added nine points, and Kali Fortson contributed eight points and four rebounds.

Nebraska trailed 5-2 in the first two minutes before Hargrove scored six straight points in a one-minute span midway through the first quarter to help fuel a 15-2 surge that gave the Huskers a 17-7 lead. Nissley and Petrie hit back-to-back threes to give NU its biggest lead of the opening quarter at 20-9 with 3:15 left, before Bradley responded and trimmed the margin to 22-16 at the end of the first.

Nebraska opened the second quarter on an 11-0 run that included five straight points from Maupin to push the lead to 33-16 with 6:05 left in the half. Petrie then caught fire, scoring 10 points in just over four minutes to extend the NU lead to 47-26 with 51 seconds left in the half.&nbsp;

The Huskers took a 48-28 lead to halftime.&nbsp;Petrie went 7-of-9 from the floor in the half to put up 15 points while grabbing four rebounds, as the Huskers hit 22-of-36 shots (.611), despite going just 2-for-11 (.182) from three-point range in the opening 20 minutes.&nbsp;

Nebraska shared the ball exceptionally well in the half with 16 assists on 22 made baskets while committing just five first-half turnovers. The Huskers forced eight miscues by Bradley and limited the Braves to just four assists.

Nelson led Bradley with eight points, but the Huskers held the Braves to just 11-of-30 first-half shooting, including 2-of-11 from long range. Nebraska outrebounded Bradley 23-10 in the half.

The Big Red bolted out of the locker room after halftime on a 12-2 surge that included points from five different Huskers to take a 60-30 lead with 5:15 left in the period. Nissley scored the final five points of the quarter for NU to send the Huskers to the fourth with a 65-36 advantage.

Nebraska opens Big Ten Conference play on Saturday at Penn State. Tip-off between the Huskers and Lady Lions (6-1) is set for Noon (CT) at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. The game can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com and the Huskers App. A live video stream will be available B1G+ subscribers.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Britt Prince led five Huskers in double figures with 17 points, and Jessica Petrie added her first double-double of the season, as Nebraska tied a school record by hitting the 80-point scoring mark for the eighth consecutive game in a 92-53 women's basketball win over Bradley on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Prince hit 7-of-9 shots from the field, including 2-of-3 threes, while adding five assists and four rebounds in an efficient effort to help Nebraska improve to 8-0 on the season, while Bradley slipped to 4-4.Petrie scored all 15 of her points in the first half before grabbing her 10th rebound in the third quarter to secure her second career double-double.Amiah Hargrove continued her strong early season play with 13 points and six rebounds in just 13 minutes off the bench. The 6-2 forward from Christopher, Ill., hit 5-of-8 shots from the floor.Petra Bozan just missed a double-double of her own with 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting to go along with nine rebounds in 19 minutes of work.Logan Nissley rounded out the five Huskers in double figures with 10 points, five rebounds, a career-high seven assists, no turnovers and two steals in 17 minutes off the bench.&nbsp;Callin Hake's line was also impressive, as the senior guard finished with seven points, seven rebounds and six assists without a turnover. Eliza Maupin added seven points - all in the second quarter- to go with three boards, a steal and a blocked shot.In all, 11 Huskers found the scoring column, nine players grabbed at least one rebound and seven players dished out at least one assist in a dominant effort for the Big Red.As a team, Nebraska shot 56.1 percent (37-66) from the field, despite going just 6-of-21 (.286) from three-point range and 63.2 percent (12-19) from the free throw line. The Huskers produced a season-high plus-23 rebound margin (48-25) against the Braves and won the turnover battle, 17-11, while dishing out 26 assists.The Huskers held Bradley to just 32.8 percent (20-61) shooting, including 7-of-31 (.226) from long range. The Braves hit 6-of-7 free throws.Kaylen Nelson, who entered the game averaging nearly 20 points per contest, was the only Brave to manage double figures with 13 points. Maya Foz added nine points, and Kali Fortson contributed eight points and four rebounds.Nebraska trailed 5-2 in the first two minutes before Hargrove scored six straight points in a one-minute span midway through the first quarter to help fuel a 15-2 surge that gave the Huskers a 17-7 lead. Nissley and Petrie hit back-to-back threes to give NU its biggest lead of the opening quarter at 20-9 with 3:15 left, before Bradley responded and trimmed the margin to 22-16 at the end of the first.Nebraska opened the second quarter on an 11-0 run that included five straight points from Maupin to push the lead to 33-16 with 6:05 left in the half. Petrie then caught fire, scoring 10 points in just over four minutes to extend the NU lead to 47-26 with 51 seconds left in the half.&nbsp;The Huskers took a 48-28 lead to halftime.&nbsp;Petrie went 7-of-9 from the floor in the half to put up 15 points while grabbing four rebounds, as the Huskers hit 22-of-36 shots (.611), despite going just 2-for-11 (.182) from three-point range in the opening 20 minutes.&nbsp;Nebraska shared the ball exceptionally well in the half with 16 assists on 22 made baskets while committing just five first-half turnovers. The Huskers forced eight miscues by Bradley and limited the Braves to just four assists.Nelson led Bradley with eight points, but the Huskers held the Braves to just 11-of-30 first-half shooting, including 2-of-11 from long range. Nebraska outrebounded Bradley 23-10 in the half.The Big Red bolted out of the locker room after halftime on a 12-2 surge that included points from five different Huskers to take a 60-30 lead with 5:15 left in the period. Nissley scored the final five points of the quarter for NU to send the Huskers to the fourth with a 65-36 advantage.Nebraska opens Big Ten Conference play on Saturday at Penn State. Tip-off between the Huskers and Lady Lions (6-1) is set for Noon (CT) at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. The game can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com and the Huskers App. A live video stream will be available B1G+ subscribers.

Huskers blow by Bradley, 92-53

By Anthony Gorges JC/Little Apple Post

Kansas State Athletics announced on Wednesday that head football coach Chris Klieman was retiring. Klieman, who has spent seven years with the school and is 58 years old, stated that for the first time, he’s putting his family first and looks forward to spending more time with them moving forward. K-State held a press conference at the Vanier Family Football Complex on Wednesday afternoon where Klieman and Athletics Director Gene Taylor spoke about Klieman’s decision.

A full room of media and K-State staff gave Coach Klieman a round of applause as he made his way to the podium. Klieman began his press conference by thanking everyone for being there. “It just goes to show me that the good guys win,” Kansas State head football coach Chris Klieman said. “Doing things the right way, doing it with class and doing it with integrity is the right way. Guys, that’s the K-State way.”

Klieman said despite it being an emotional day, “I am at peace.” He noted that colleagues, former players, and parents of current players reached out to him and congratulated him and his wife, Rhonda. Klieman stated one of the reasons he was in the business of coaching was to have that kind of impact.

Chris Klieman previously served as head coach at North Dakota State before coming to Kansas State to lead the Wildcats. He held many other coaching positions after spending more than thirty years as a coach. “I am one of the lucky ones,” Klieman said. He pointed out that he spent fifteen years at his last two stops and noted that is very rare in the coaching profession. Current Kansas State Athletic Director (AD) Gene Taylor previously served as AD at North Dakota State and was the one who hired Klieman to be a head coach at both schools. Klieman expressed his thanks and gratitude to Taylor at the press conference.

Speaking about his twelve years as a head coach (five at NDSU and seven at K-State), Klieman said, “I am damn proud of the body of work that all of us put together.” He stated that he was up for the challenge of following in the footsteps of legendary K-State coach Bill Snyder, and said, “I think we did a pretty damn good job here.” Klieman closed out the press conference by thanking everyone “for allowing the Kliemans to come into Manhattan and build something here.” As Klieman left the press conference, he and Director of Athletics Gene Taylor shared a hug.

*Highlights for Klieman at K-State include winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship, winning eight or more games for four straight years, and qualifying for a bowl game in six out of seven years. (The only year KSU did not make a bowl game was during the 2020 COVID season.)

K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor spoke after Klieman officially announced his retirement. Taylor was passionate that changes need to be made in the current era of college athletics. Taylor, a very close friend of Klieman, was very emotional when speaking to the media. “You just saw one of the greatest guys in this industry walk out of this room and retire from coaching, from the business that he loves,” Taylor said. He continued, “What really pisses me off is he is doing it because of where we are in this industry.” Taylor is referring to the new era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal, among other issues as well. “If we don’t get this thing fixed, and I am a part of that, as is every other AD in the country and conference commissioners, more really, really good guys like Chris Klieman are going to walk away from this business.”

When asked about the timeline of events and when he knew Klieman would retire, Gene Taylor said they met on Monday, where Klieman expressed he needed a few days to think about what he wanted to do. Taylor admitted he was somewhat caught off guard by the retirement talks because he thought they were meeting to discuss the bowl game and potential coaching/staffing changes.

Klieman told Taylor Wednesday morning he was going to retire, and Taylor admitted he had been emotional all day since their discussion. When asked about if Klieman would coach the bowl game, he said it is still being determined. He said he plans to meet with the players on Thursday and discuss it.

As for the rumors and speculation about a new head coach being named, Gene Taylor said at the press conference that he had not had any conversations prior to that moment. He said with the current landscape, the process will certainly move fast, but he wanted to wait and be respectful to Coach Klieman and let him announce his retirement before anything was officially done.

Lastly, Gene Taylor was very complimentary of Klieman’s seven-year run leading the Wildcats and thanked him for what he gave to the Kansas State program.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764815483798.jpeg" alt="Chris Klieman officially announcing his retirement at a press conference on Wednesday in the Vanier Family Football Complex.-photo photo" />
 <figcaption>Chris Klieman officially announcing his retirement at a press conference on Wednesday in the Vanier Family Football Complex.-photo photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By Anthony Gorges JC/Little Apple PostKansas State Athletics announced on Wednesday that head football coach Chris Klieman was retiring. Klieman, who has spent seven years with the school and is 58 years old, stated that for the first time, he’s putting his family first and looks forward to spending more time with them moving forward. K-State held a press conference at the Vanier Family Football Complex on Wednesday afternoon where Klieman and Athletics Director Gene Taylor spoke about Klieman’s decision.A full room of media and K-State staff gave Coach Klieman a round of applause as he made his way to the podium. Klieman began his press conference by thanking everyone for being there. “It just goes to show me that the good guys win,” Kansas State head football coach Chris Klieman said. “Doing things the right way, doing it with class and doing it with integrity is the right way. Guys, that’s the K-State way.”Klieman said despite it being an emotional day, “I am at peace.” He noted that colleagues, former players, and parents of current players reached out to him and congratulated him and his wife, Rhonda. Klieman stated one of the reasons he was in the business of coaching was to have that kind of impact.Chris Klieman previously served as head coach at North Dakota State before coming to Kansas State to lead the Wildcats. He held many other coaching positions after spending more than thirty years as a coach. “I am one of the lucky ones,” Klieman said. He pointed out that he spent fifteen years at his last two stops and noted that is very rare in the coaching profession. Current Kansas State Athletic Director (AD) Gene Taylor previously served as AD at North Dakota State and was the one who hired Klieman to be a head coach at both schools. Klieman expressed his thanks and gratitude to Taylor at the press conference.Speaking about his twelve years as a head coach (five at NDSU and seven at K-State), Klieman said, “I am damn proud of the body of work that all of us put together.” He stated that he was up for the challenge of following in the footsteps of legendary K-State coach Bill Snyder, and said, “I think we did a pretty damn good job here.” Klieman closed out the press conference by thanking everyone “for allowing the Kliemans to come into Manhattan and build something here.” As Klieman left the press conference, he and Director of Athletics Gene Taylor shared a hug.*Highlights for Klieman at K-State include winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship, winning eight or more games for four straight years, and qualifying for a bowl game in six out of seven years. (The only year KSU did not make a bowl game was during the 2020 COVID season.)<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764817709243.jpeg" alt="Gene Taylor speaking at Klieman's retirement press conference.-Post photo&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Gene Taylor speaking at Klieman's retirement press conference.-Post photo&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor spoke after Klieman officially announced his retirement. Taylor was passionate that changes need to be made in the current era of college athletics. Taylor, a very close friend of Klieman, was very emotional when speaking to the media. “You just saw one of the greatest guys in this industry walk out of this room and retire from coaching, from the business that he loves,” Taylor said. He continued, “What really pisses me off is he is doing it because of where we are in this industry.” Taylor is referring to the new era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal, among other issues as well. “If we don’t get this thing fixed, and I am a part of that, as is every other AD in the country and conference commissioners, more really, really good guys like Chris Klieman are going to walk away from this business.”When asked about the timeline of events and when he knew Klieman would retire, Gene Taylor said they met on Monday, where Klieman expressed he needed a few days to think about what he wanted to do. Taylor admitted he was somewhat caught off guard by the retirement talks because he thought they were meeting to discuss the bowl game and potential coaching/staffing changes.Klieman told Taylor Wednesday morning he was going to retire, and Taylor admitted he had been emotional all day since their discussion. When asked about if Klieman would coach the bowl game, he said it is still being determined. He said he plans to meet with the players on Thursday and discuss it.As for the rumors and speculation about a new head coach being named, Gene Taylor said at the press conference that he had not had any conversations prior to that moment. He said with the current landscape, the process will certainly move fast, but he wanted to wait and be respectful to Coach Klieman and let him announce his retirement before anything was officially done.Lastly, Gene Taylor was very complimentary of Klieman’s seven-year run leading the Wildcats and thanked him for what he gave to the Kansas State program.

K-State’s Chris Klieman and AD Gene Taylor discuss Klieman's decision to retire

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post

The World Boxing Council has stripped Terence “Bud” Crawford of its super-middleweight world title, ending his reign less than three months after his landmark victory over Canelo Álvarez. The WBC announced its decision on December 3, stating that Crawford failed to pay required sanctioning fees for his last two fights, including the September bout that crowned him undisputed at 168 pounds.

Crawford captured the title on September 30, 2025, when he defeated Álvarez in one of the year’s most anticipated matchups. The win made him the first male boxer in the four-belt era to become undisputed champion in three divisions. His return to Omaha drew thousands to a celebratory parade and homecoming event, but the night took a turn in the early morning hours. Around 1:30 a.m., Omaha police stopped Crawford for alleged reckless driving. Officers reported seeing a firearm on the floorboard and ordered Crawford and his passengers out of the vehicle at gunpoint before briefly detaining them. All occupants were legally permitted to carry firearms, including a member of Crawford’s security team, and Crawford was ultimately cited only for reckless driving. Even so, the stop attracted national attention and shifted the conversation surrounding Crawford from a career-defining victory to unexpected controversy.

In the weeks that followed, the WBC says it reached out repeatedly to Crawford, his manager, and his legal team regarding the reduced sanctioning fee he owed from the Álvarez fight. According to ESPN, the organization lowered the fee to roughly $300,000—down from its usual three percent—due to the size of Crawford’s purse, but officials say they never received a response or payment. WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán called the silence “a slap in the face,” emphasizing the body’s role in approving and sanctioning the fight that delivered Crawford another historic milestone. With no communication from the fighter’s camp, the WBC declared the title vacant.

The decision ends Crawford’s brief tenure as the WBC’s super-middleweight champion, breaking the undisputed status he achieved in September. He retains his other belts, but the loss of the WBC strap marks a significant setback and adds another layer to what has become a turbulent period following what should have been a celebratory high point in his career.

The WBC has already ordered a fight between interim champion Christian Mbilli and contender Hamzah Sheeraz to determine the new titleholder. The outcome of that matchup will reshape the top of the division, while Crawford’s next move remains uncertain. He has not commented publicly on the stripping of the title or the fee dispute, leaving open questions about whether he will attempt to regain the belt, move forward in another division, or pursue other high-profile opportunities.

For now, Crawford’s remarkable run at 168 pounds, highlighted by a historic victory over Canelo Álvarez, has been overtaken by administrative disputes, legal attention, and organizational fallout—an abrupt and complicated turn for one of boxing’s most accomplished champions.

History of Title Revocations and Vacancies

Terence “Bud” Crawford has faced multiple instances where boxing’s governing bodies have stripped or vacated his titles, highlighting the sometimes complicated intersection of in-ring performance, contractual obligations, and sanctioning rules. In November 2023, Crawford was stripped of the IBF welterweight title after a contractual rematch with Errol Spence Jr. conflicted with the IBF’s mandatory defense requirement against Jaron Ennis. The IBF does not recognize rematch clauses as an exception to compulsory defenses, leaving Crawford without the belt despite his previous victory.

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764789063977.png" alt="Terence "Bud" Crawford (Terence Crawford Instagram)" />
 <figcaption>Terence "Bud" Crawford (Terence Crawford Instagram)</figcaption>
 </figure>The World Boxing Council has stripped Terence “Bud” Crawford of its super-middleweight world title, ending his reign less than three months after his landmark victory over Canelo Álvarez. 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<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>Crawford captured the title on September 30, 2025, when he defeated Álvarez in one of the year’s most anticipated matchups. The win made him the first male boxer in the four-belt era to become undisputed champion in three divisions. His return to Omaha drew thousands to a celebratory parade and homecoming event, but the night took a turn in the early morning hours. Around 1:30 a.m., Omaha police stopped Crawford for alleged reckless driving. Officers reported seeing a firearm on the floorboard and ordered Crawford and his passengers out of the vehicle at gunpoint before briefly detaining them. All occupants were legally permitted to carry firearms, including a member of Crawford’s security team, and Crawford was ultimately cited only for reckless driving. Even so, the stop attracted national attention and shifted the conversation surrounding Crawford from a career-defining victory to unexpected controversy.In the weeks that followed, the WBC says it reached out repeatedly to Crawford, his manager, and his legal team regarding the reduced sanctioning fee he owed from the Álvarez fight. According to ESPN, the organization lowered the fee to roughly $300,000—down from its usual three percent—due to the size of Crawford’s purse, but officials say they never received a response or payment. WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán called the silence “a slap in the face,” emphasizing the body’s role in approving and sanctioning the fight that delivered Crawford another historic milestone. With no communication from the fighter’s camp, the WBC declared the title vacant.The decision ends Crawford’s brief tenure as the WBC’s super-middleweight champion, breaking the undisputed status he achieved in September. He retains his other belts, but the loss of the WBC strap marks a significant setback and adds another layer to what has become a turbulent period following what should have been a celebratory high point in his career.The WBC has already ordered a fight between interim champion Christian Mbilli and contender Hamzah Sheeraz to determine the new titleholder. The outcome of that matchup will reshape the top of the division, while Crawford’s next move remains uncertain. He has not commented publicly on the stripping of the title or the fee dispute, leaving open questions about whether he will attempt to regain the belt, move forward in another division, or pursue other high-profile opportunities.For now, Crawford’s remarkable run at 168 pounds, highlighted by a historic victory over Canelo Álvarez, has been overtaken by administrative disputes, legal attention, and organizational fallout—an abrupt and complicated turn for one of boxing’s most accomplished champions.<h2>History of Title Revocations and Vacancies</h2>Terence “Bud” Crawford has faced multiple instances where boxing’s governing bodies have stripped or vacated his titles, highlighting the sometimes complicated intersection of in-ring performance, contractual obligations, and sanctioning rules. In November 2023, Crawford was stripped of the IBF welterweight title after a contractual rematch with Errol Spence Jr. conflicted with the IBF’s mandatory defense requirement against Jaron Ennis. The IBF does not recognize rematch clauses as an exception to compulsory defenses, leaving Crawford without the belt despite his previous victory.

Omaha's Terence “Bud” Crawford Stripped of WBC Title After Sanctioning Fee Dispute

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed a record-breaking performance vs Midland University JV and what they need to take from that game to keep the momentum going.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="🎙️ Knight's Weekly #5 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=9yp68-19de4ca-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=c73a3a&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3ab278" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed a record-breaking performance vs Midland University JV and what they need to take from that game to keep the momentum going.

🎙️ Knight's Weekly #6 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

After completing the Big Ten's first 20-0 campaign since 2009, the Nebraska volleyball program was well represented in the Big Ten Volleyball Postseason Honors announced on Tuesday. 

Junior setter Bergen Reilly was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Setter of the Year. Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly was voted Big Ten Coach of the Year by both the coaches and media. 

Reilly was joined on the All-Big Ten First Team by Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson and Harper Murray. Jackson, Murray and Reilly were three of nine unanimous selections. 

Laney Choboy and Taylor Landfair were selected to the All-Big Ten Second Team. Virginia Adriano was named to the All-Freshman Team, and Maisie Boesiger earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. 

Reilly became the first setter to win Big Ten Player of the Year since Minnesota's Samantha Seliger-Swenson in 2018. She is Nebraska's second-ever Big Ten Player of the Year (Kelsey Robinson, 2013) and the first Husker setter to earn conference player of the year since Greichaly Cepero in 2002. Reilly also became the second player in Big Ten history to be named Big Ten Setter of the Year three times (Sydney Hilley, Wisconsin). 

In her first year as head coach at Nebraska, Busboom Kelly has made history with a 30-0 regular-season record and 20-0 mark in Big Ten play. She was voted Big Ten Coach of the Year after becoming the first coach to win a Big Ten volleyball conference title in the first year as head coach at the school. Busboom Kelly has won four conference coach of the year honors in the last six years, as she was a three-time ACC Coach of the Year at Louisville (2020, 2021, 2022). Busboom Kelly has had two undefeated regular seasons in her nine-year coaching career (2021 at Louisville). 

Reilly and Murray are three-time All-Big Ten First Team selections. Jackson earned her third career All-Big Ten honor and second selection to the first team. Allick earned her third career All-Big Ten honor, but her first selection to the first team.

Landfair is a four-time All-Big Ten honoree, while Choboy was named All-Big Ten for the first time in her career.

• Senior middle blocker Rebekah Allick is having the best season of her standout career with 2.52 kills per set on .431 hitting with a team-high 1.33 blocks per set. 

• Allick’s blocks per set and hitting percentage rank third in the Big Ten, and the latter ranks 11th nationally.

• Allick’s .431 hitting percentage ranks as the No. 6 single-season mark in school history.

• Allick ranks No. 5 in career blocks at Nebraska in the rally scoring era with 531, which also ranks No. 4 among active Division I players.

• Allick has been named AVCA National Player of the Week, a two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, and to the AVCA All-First Serve Team.

• Allick was on the AVCA Player of the Year Watch List at the midway point of the season.

• Junior middle blocker Andi Jackson is averaging 2.75 kills per set on .471 hitting with 1.13 blocks per set and is an AVCA Player of the Year Semifinalist.

• Jackson’s hitting percentage leads the nation and ranks as the second-best single-season hitting percentage in school history behind Tracy Stalls (.473 in 2007).

• In conference-only matches, Jackson hit .559 to break the Big Ten record for hitting percentage in conference-only matches in a season, which was .541 by Arielle Wilson from Penn State in 2008.

• The reigning AVCA All-American has a career hitting percentage of .437, which is the No. 1 mark in school history and the No. 1 mark among active Division I players. 

• Jackson earned Big Ten Player of the Week, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and AVCA First Serve Match MVP honors this season. 

• Outside hitter Harper Murray is having a sensational junior season. The two-time AVCA All-American leads the balanced Huskers with career highs of 3.55 kills per set and a .304 hitting percentage.

• Murray averages 2.15 digs per set and has a team-high 28 aces along with 56 blocks for a team-leading 4.21 points per set, and she is an AVCA Player of the Year Semifinalist.

• One of the best passers in the nation at her position, Murray has 348 reception attempts on the season and is passing 2.50.

• A Big Ten Player of the Week honoree this season, Murray has 1,132 career kills, which ranks 21st in school history. She needs 18 more to move into the top 20 all-time at NU. 

• Murray is seventh in school history in the rally scoring era in career aces with 103.

• Junior setter Bergen Reilly orchestrates the balanced Husker attack with 10.31 assists per set, despite playing partial sets a number of times, and she is an AVCA Player of the Year Semifinalist. 

• Behind Reilly’s setting, the Huskers are on pace for a single-season school record with a .352 team hitting percentage, which ranks first nationally and is the best hitting percentage by a Big Ten team since 2009 Penn State.

• Reilly has set Nebraska to a .400 or better hitting percentage seven times this season. Only the 2005 Huskers had more matches over .400 (eight times).

• A standout defensive player, Reilly is a huge reason the Huskers rank first nationally in opponent hitting percentage (.125). She is second on the team in digs (2.73 per set) and has 59 blocks.

• Reilly has double-doubles in all five of the Husker matches that have gone longer than three sets, and she has three double-doubles in sweeps. She also has 65 kills on a .400 attack percentage and has 14 aces.  

• Of Reilly’s top five attacking options, all five average at least 2.06 kills per set, and all five are having career-best years hitting at least .287 or better. Four of the five have hitting percentages over .300.

• A two-time Big Ten Setter of the Year and AVCA All-American, Reilly has been named Big Ten Setter of the Week four times this season and 13 times in her career.  

• Reilly ranks No. 3 in school history in career assists in the rally scoring era with 3,562.

• Reilly’s career assists per set average of 10.66 ranks No. 4 among active Division I players and No. 2 in school history in the rally scoring era.

• Junior libero Laney Choboy leads the Huskers in digs at 2.74 per set, as the Huskers rank first nationally in opponent hitting percentage at .125. 

• Choboy was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 10 after a career-high 20 digs against Illinois and 15 digs at Minnesota. 

• Choboy was also on the AVCA All-First Serve Team in August after 16 digs against Pittsburgh. 

Taylor Landfair, Sr., OH, Plainfield, Ill.

• Senior outside hitter Taylor Landfair averages 2.06 kills per set and is hitting a career-best .320.

• In Big Ten play, Landfair’s numbers are even better at 2.08 kills per set with a .355 hitting percentage.

• Landfair has 1,517 career kills, which ranks 19th among active Division I players.

• A 2022 AVCA All-American, Landfair has played in 149 career matches, the most by any active DI player. 

• Freshman opposite hitter Virginia Adriano was a two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week and averages 2.21 kills per set with a .287 hitting percentage in her first season playing volleyball in America. 

• Adriano also contributes 0.62 blocks per set and has 13 service aces on the year.

• In Big Ten play, Adriano came on strong with 2.34 kills per set on .318 hitting. 

2025 BIG TEN VOLLEYBALL POSTSEASON HONORS   

Player of the Year: Bergen Reilly, Jr., S, Nebraska 

Setter of the Year: Bergen Reilly, Jr., Nebraska 

Libero of the Year: Gillian Grimes, Sr., Penn State 

Freshman of the Year: Alanah Clemente, OPP, Oregon 

Coach of the Year (Coaches &amp; Media): Dani Busboom Kelly, Nebraska 

Candela Alonso-Corcelles, Sr., OH, Indiana 

Karolina Staniszewska, Jr., OH, Michigan State 

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsAfter completing the Big Ten's first 20-0 campaign since 2009, the Nebraska volleyball program was well represented in the Big Ten Volleyball Postseason Honors announced on Tuesday. Junior setter Bergen Reilly was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Setter of the Year. Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly was voted Big Ten Coach of the Year by both the coaches and media. Reilly was joined on the All-Big Ten First Team by Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson and Harper Murray. Jackson, Murray and Reilly were three of nine unanimous selections. Laney Choboy and Taylor Landfair were selected to the All-Big Ten Second Team. Virginia Adriano was named to the All-Freshman Team, and Maisie Boesiger earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. Reilly became the first setter to win Big Ten Player of the Year since Minnesota's Samantha Seliger-Swenson in 2018. She is Nebraska's second-ever Big Ten Player of the Year (Kelsey Robinson, 2013) and the first Husker setter to earn conference player of the year since Greichaly Cepero in 2002. Reilly also became the second player in Big Ten history to be named Big Ten Setter of the Year three times (Sydney Hilley, Wisconsin). In her first year as head coach at Nebraska, Busboom Kelly has made history with a 30-0 regular-season record and 20-0 mark in Big Ten play. She was voted Big Ten Coach of the Year after becoming the first coach to win a Big Ten volleyball conference title in the first year as head coach at the school. Busboom Kelly has won four conference coach of the year honors in the last six years, as she was a three-time ACC Coach of the Year at Louisville (2020, 2021, 2022). Busboom Kelly has had two undefeated regular seasons in her nine-year coaching career (2021 at Louisville). Reilly and Murray are three-time All-Big Ten First Team selections. Jackson earned her third career All-Big Ten honor and second selection to the first team. Allick earned her third career All-Big Ten honor, but her first selection to the first team.Landfair is a four-time All-Big Ten honoree, while Choboy was named All-Big Ten for the first time in her career.ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAMRebekah Allick, Sr., MB, Lincoln, Neb.• Senior middle blocker Rebekah Allick is having the best season of her standout career with 2.52 kills per set on .431 hitting with a team-high 1.33 blocks per set. • Allick’s blocks per set and hitting percentage rank third in the Big Ten, and the latter ranks 11th nationally.• Allick’s .431 hitting percentage ranks as the No. 6 single-season mark in school history.• Allick ranks No. 5 in career blocks at Nebraska in the rally scoring era with 531, which also ranks No. 4 among active Division I players.• Allick has been named AVCA National Player of the Week, a two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, and to the AVCA All-First Serve Team.• Allick was on the AVCA Player of the Year Watch List at the midway point of the season.Andi Jackson, Jr., MB, Brighton, Colo.• Junior middle blocker Andi Jackson is averaging 2.75 kills per set on .471 hitting with 1.13 blocks per set and is an AVCA Player of the Year Semifinalist.• Jackson’s hitting percentage leads the nation and ranks as the second-best single-season hitting percentage in school history behind Tracy Stalls (.473 in 2007).• In conference-only matches, Jackson hit .559 to break the Big Ten record for hitting percentage in conference-only matches in a season, which was .541 by Arielle Wilson from Penn State in 2008.• The reigning AVCA All-American has a career hitting percentage of .437, which is the No. 1 mark in school history and the No. 1 mark among active Division I players. • Jackson earned Big Ten Player of the Week, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and AVCA First Serve Match MVP honors this season. Harper Murray, Jr., OH, Ann Arbor, Mich.• Outside hitter Harper Murray is having a sensational junior season. The two-time AVCA All-American leads the balanced Huskers with career highs of 3.55 kills per set and a .304 hitting percentage.• Murray averages 2.15 digs per set and has a team-high 28 aces along with 56 blocks for a team-leading 4.21 points per set, and she is an AVCA Player of the Year Semifinalist.• One of the best passers in the nation at her position, Murray has 348 reception attempts on the season and is passing 2.50.• A Big Ten Player of the Week honoree this season, Murray has 1,132 career kills, which ranks 21st in school history. She needs 18 more to move into the top 20 all-time at NU. • Murray is seventh in school history in the rally scoring era in career aces with 103.Bergen Reilly, Jr., S, Sioux Falls, S.D.• Junior setter Bergen Reilly orchestrates the balanced Husker attack with 10.31 assists per set, despite playing partial sets a number of times, and she is an AVCA Player of the Year Semifinalist. • Behind Reilly’s setting, the Huskers are on pace for a single-season school record with a .352 team hitting percentage, which ranks first nationally and is the best hitting percentage by a Big Ten team since 2009 Penn State.• Reilly has set Nebraska to a .400 or better hitting percentage seven times this season. Only the 2005 Huskers had more matches over .400 (eight times).• A standout defensive player, Reilly is a huge reason the Huskers rank first nationally in opponent hitting percentage (.125). She is second on the team in digs (2.73 per set) and has 59 blocks.• Reilly has double-doubles in all five of the Husker matches that have gone longer than three sets, and she has three double-doubles in sweeps. She also has 65 kills on a .400 attack percentage and has 14 aces. • Of Reilly’s top five attacking options, all five average at least 2.06 kills per set, and all five are having career-best years hitting at least .287 or better. Four of the five have hitting percentages over .300.• A two-time Big Ten Setter of the Year and AVCA All-American, Reilly has been named Big Ten Setter of the Week four times this season and 13 times in her career. • Reilly ranks No. 3 in school history in career assists in the rally scoring era with 3,562.• Reilly’s career assists per set average of 10.66 ranks No. 4 among active Division I players and No. 2 in school history in the rally scoring era.ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAMLaney Choboy, Jr., DS/L, Raleigh, N.C. • Junior libero Laney Choboy leads the Huskers in digs at 2.74 per set, as the Huskers rank first nationally in opponent hitting percentage at .125. • Choboy was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 10 after a career-high 20 digs against Illinois and 15 digs at Minnesota. • Choboy was also on the AVCA All-First Serve Team in August after 16 digs against Pittsburgh. Taylor Landfair, Sr., OH, Plainfield, Ill.• Senior outside hitter Taylor Landfair averages 2.06 kills per set and is hitting a career-best .320.• In Big Ten play, Landfair’s numbers are even better at 2.08 kills per set with a .355 hitting percentage.• Landfair has 1,517 career kills, which ranks 19th among active Division I players.• A 2022 AVCA All-American, Landfair has played in 149 career matches, the most by any active DI player. ALL-FRESHMAN TEAMVirginia Adriano, Fr., OPP, Turin, Italy• Freshman opposite hitter Virginia Adriano was a two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week and averages 2.21 kills per set with a .287 hitting percentage in her first season playing volleyball in America. • Adriano also contributes 0.62 blocks per set and has 13 service aces on the year.• In Big Ten play, Adriano came on strong with 2.34 kills per set on .318 hitting. 2025 BIG TEN VOLLEYBALL POSTSEASON HONORS Player of the Year: Bergen Reilly, Jr., S, Nebraska Setter of the Year: Bergen Reilly, Jr., Nebraska Libero of the Year: Gillian Grimes, Sr., Penn State Freshman of the Year: Alanah Clemente, OPP, Oregon Coach of the Year (Coaches &amp; Media): Dani Busboom Kelly, Nebraska ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM* Avry Tatum, Sr., OPP, Indiana Teodora Kričković, Fr., S, Indiana Candela Alonso-Corcelles, Sr., OH, Indiana ALLISON JACOBS, Gr., OH, Michigan JULIA HANSON, Sr., OH, Minnesota Rebekah Allick, Sr., MB, Nebraska ANDI JACKSON, Jr., MB, Nebraska HARPER MURRAY, Jr., OH, Nebraska BERGEN REILLY, Jr., S, Nebraska Alanah Clemente, Fr., OPP, Oregon Valentina Vaulet, Jr., OH, Oregon Gillian Grimes, Sr., L, Penn State KENNEDY MARTIN, Jr., OPP, Penn State Taylor Anderson, Jr., S, Purdue Grace Heaney, R-So., OPP, Purdue KENNA WOLLARD, Jr., OH, Purdue Cheridyn Leverette, Sr., OH, UCLA Lola Schumacher, So., L, UCLA Marianna Singletary, Jr., MB, UCLA Reese Messer, Fr., S, USC LONDON WIJAY, So., OH, USC Kierstyn Barton, Jr., OH, Washington Carter Booth, Sr., MB, Wisconsin MIMI COLYER, Sr., OH, Wisconsin Charlie Fuerbringer, So., S, Wisconsin ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM* Taylor de Boer, R-So., OH, Illinois Kenna Phelan, Jr., S, Illinois Jaidyn Jager, Fr., OH, Indiana Claire Ammeraal, Sr., S, Iowa Milana Moisio, Sr., L, Iowa Serena Nyambio, Sr., MB, Michigan Karolina Staniszewska, Jr., OH, Michigan State Stella Swenson, R-Fr., S, Minnesota Taylor Landfair, Sr., OH, Nebraska Laney Choboy, Jr., L, Nebraska Ayah Elnady, Gr., OH, Northwestern Maggie Mendelson, Sr., MB, Penn State Akasha Anderson, Sr., OH, Purdue Ryan McAleer, So., L, Purdue Leah Ford, R-So., MB, USC Taylor Deckert, Fr., L, USC Zoria Heard, Sr., L, Washington ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM* Alyssa Aguayo, OH, Illinois Teodora Kričković, S, Indiana JAIDYN JAGER, OH, Indiana Stella Swenson, S, Minnesota Carly Gilk, OPP, Minnesota Virginia Adriano, OPP, Nebraska Alanah Clemente, OPP, Oregon Reese Messer, S, USC Abigail Mullen, OPP, USC Kristen Simon, L, Wisconsin SPORTSMANSHIP HONOREES Cari Bohm, Sr., MB, Illinois Luca Fickell, Jr., S, Indiana Milana Moisio, Sr., L, Iowa Alex McGillivray, Jr., L, Maryland Sydney Schnichels, R-So., OPP, Michigan Danyle Courtley, Gr., OH, Michigan State Lauren Crowl, R-Sr., OPP, Minnesota Maisie Boesiger, Sr., L, Nebraska Drew Wright, Jr., L, Northwestern Kamiah Gibson, Sr., S, Ohio State Maya De Los Reyes, Sr., L, Oregon Addie Lyon, Gr., S, Penn State Bianka Lulić, R-So., MB, Purdue Zora Hardison, Jr., MB, Rutgers Gala Trubint, Sr., L, USC Kate Duffey, So., S, UCLA Elise Hani, Jr., MB, Washington Alicia Andrew, R-Sr., MB, Wisconsin * - Additional player(s) due to tie in voting ALL CAPS denotes unanimous selection

Huskers haul in Big Ten Postseason honors

Hastings, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team returned to the win column Monday night with a 99–69 victory over Hastings College JV.

“It was good for the guys to see the ball go in,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “In our last couple of games, we’ve had great looks, but we just couldn’t make anything. So, it was good to see multiple guys get their shot going again.”

North Platte set the tone early, opening the game on a 13–3 run that forced a Hastings timeout. The Knights continued to build on their momentum, scoring 20 of the next 34 points before the next timeout. Daniel Benjamin capped the first half with a layup in the final seconds, sending the Knights into the locker room with a commanding 27-point lead.

The second half opened with balanced scoring that helped the Knights extend their lead, before Hastings charged back with a 13-3 run. The Broncos managed to cut the margin to 18, but a late North Platte rally helped close out the win.

“As in any game, we had some mistakes we need to clean up, but overall, I’m really happy with the intensity we saw tonight,” Brandl said.

Knights (5-5) return to action on Friday against Laramie County. Tip is set for 8:30 p.m. at Ken Garff Court in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsHastings, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team returned to the win column Monday night with a 99–69 victory over Hastings College JV.“It was good for the guys to see the ball go in,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “In our last couple of games, we’ve had great looks, but we just couldn’t make anything. So, it was good to see multiple guys get their shot going again.”North Platte set the tone early, opening the game on a 13–3 run that forced a Hastings timeout. The Knights continued to build on their momentum, scoring 20 of the next 34 points before the next timeout. Daniel Benjamin capped the first half with a layup in the final seconds, sending the Knights into the locker room with a commanding 27-point lead.The second half opened with balanced scoring that helped the Knights extend their lead, before Hastings charged back with a 13-3 run. The Broncos managed to cut the margin to 18, but a late North Platte rally helped close out the win.“As in any game, we had some mistakes we need to clean up, but overall, I’m really happy with the intensity we saw tonight,” Brandl said.Knights (5-5) return to action on Friday against Laramie County. Tip is set for 8:30 p.m. at Ken Garff Court in Cheyenne, Wyo.