Chadron State Senior guard Zy Wright joins that show to talk about winning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week honors, the fun of playing in the raucous kids-day game, this week's match-up at South Dakota State and how his mom helped develop his love for basketball.

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🏀 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal: Zy Wright - 12/18/24

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– Three 2024 draftees of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1X7RYcG_aeMA959ciXNxDq-zKCDch1_-D5L7qqGsDChvIhogGdqUG4cFXyORFjyp5YOOi0j53bWGra4t9fFuyBmor55wlaRVQg4JzcusMuuDKBjGo_4-K-objWslgDMpru9rOu9YASdS&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and inaugural Pro Volleyball Champions, earned AVCA All-America honors on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Creighton setter&nbsp;Kendra Wait&nbsp;was named a First Team All-American after repeating as BIG EAST Player and Setter of the Year. Wait is the first player in Creighton history to be a four-time All-American, making the Third Team in 2023 along with a pair of Honorable Mentions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wait finished her last college season leading the BIG EAST in assists per set (10.97) for the fourth-straight season with that mark also being 12th nationally. She finished her college career with 4,945 assists (10.75 A/S), 1,454 digs (3.16 D/S), 784 points, 507 kills (1.10 K/S) on a .362 hitting percentage, 360 total blocks and 85 aces. Wait could end up being the steal of the PVF Draft with the Supernovas selecting the Gardner, Kan. product with the fourth-to-last pick at No. 37 overall in the fifth round.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fellow Supernovas draftees&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;and&nbsp;Toyosi Onabanjo&nbsp;were selected as Honorable Mentions for their final college seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Batenhorst spent her last season at USC after being at Nebraska for her first three years of college volleyball. The 6-foot-5 outside hitter was the leading force for the Trojans, who reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Batenhorst was also named to the All-Big Ten First Team after leading USC with 563.5 points and 3.94 kills per set. She played six rotations all season, compiling 2.11 digs per set, 96 blocks and 30 aces – all marks being second on the team. Batenhorst was the Supernovas third pick in the draft at No. 15 overall in the second round.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Onabanjo secured her first All-America honor after forming into one of the best offensive middle blockers in the country during her last two seasons at Kansas. The Houston, Texas native was named to the All-Big 12 First Team after recording 2.58 kills per set on a staggering .409 hitting percentage – which was a top 15 clip in the country and second in the conference. Onabanjo’s 123 blocks on the season led the team and was fourth overall in the Big 12. She was the franchise’s first round pick at No. 8 overall.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Supernovas second full draft class also includes Omaha native and outside hitter&nbsp;Lindsay Krause&nbsp;from Nebraska, outside hitter&nbsp;Valeria Vazquez Gomez&nbsp;from Pittsburgh and Ohio State opposite&nbsp;Emily Londot.&nbsp;Krause and Valeria Gomez will play on college volleyball’s biggest stage with Thursday’s NCAA National Semifinal in Louisville, Kentucky.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information on each draft pick, visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1bLoZp7irUudjMry_EJwbOr6qQJnDoKPYYx5fqOSEiIFtHnjcjNY0Eipe9svFPCj6hr6tXplwB--kFakhSeZz_PNnq5pEISgB9oheyfcARrhecQk2oXN208PaEdbNQP3hurXKj3jSmbP&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">Supernovas Draft Tracker.</a>&nbsp;

With another star-loaded roster full of local talent and more opportunities to see the Supernovas, fans can buy the world’s hottest ticket in professional volleyball. Buy your 2025 season tickets today by clicking this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1d2ZZvFORZYjlbWlatqc0UHPEBvlMDvDO8hxv80iGDp65JLI1Dlka2TrwuUdAed0aDJltZ5z5FPzMo2OdZtcn1P1hQBMeV2r3GByYX_yLjyFN7FmxQWp454XMI8H5jSVcXT_MX4fmM1O&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">link</a>&nbsp;or purchase&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1Xf_RZSDtVGz6IRSEtF3-hexPowW4Pg0X9kRhHXM3qmKPN_NrQbX8qvq4G4sGi3CLfLDu6Rnl3vJR4PCb4Hw9oi1rUlsdJzMh-Aew5tTwTR1acjaf-AUGjYPms7R_ZwmyCkN7H1OWIlY&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">single-match tickets here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New for 2025 is a totally customizable, half-season ticket package. Choose any seven of the team’s 14 home matches and even select different seats for each game, with prices starting as low as $14 per match. Customize your Supernovas experience today by visiting this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1W3qAo01s1Ni6nZ9bxCxw4qt7zN2fRw_HFcRR0elSVEpLtx_3QRG6zGj1zRTAEfKYEBc46_UvngmZ5cM6l5_eOoRtiJWGc7aucztwqf7doYQ97t4OcriOkG6rnpJx3un_nZrQsebX6NsgY_A5qdwhhM=&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">link</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Check out the Supernovas full&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1TtkN_mD9Nb51dZ_a4WLlBuEQZWvztnsmsC4TA7kTUfZqBFcZX_LBIY2Lat7514Ap2SPpO6WVCrl_ePxEKj3E5kK9dXXg5sGFR3yG3Z1KRoGJRweuRRZjLlOzUPAat1D3IqkqD7xJO-m0scgE6tQe4c=&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">2025 schedule.</a>&nbsp;

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To celebrate being the inaugural PVF champions, fans will be able to see the Supernovas and championship trophy as part of the official Championship Trophy Tour. Please click this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1ZdtEt7dPfI4TiRXHW_KGr47Ggjp1Ax7htRBZKQRsR2e__EFMVoX87UE2ATkaijScz-wquvHHd0QZ1A2Nup-HNkO7BE7gQeW29cX-GykYd16bEK5A0zmTbrmYMGb-2lozDsztFIxudSd&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">link</a>&nbsp;to see where the Supernovas are this fall!&nbsp;

ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.&nbsp;

Omaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– Three 2024 draftees of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1X7RYcG_aeMA959ciXNxDq-zKCDch1_-D5L7qqGsDChvIhogGdqUG4cFXyORFjyp5YOOi0j53bWGra4t9fFuyBmor55wlaRVQg4JzcusMuuDKBjGo_4-K-objWslgDMpru9rOu9YASdS&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and inaugural Pro Volleyball Champions, earned AVCA All-America honors on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Creighton setter&nbsp;Kendra Wait&nbsp;was named a First Team All-American after repeating as BIG EAST Player and Setter of the Year. Wait is the first player in Creighton history to be a four-time All-American, making the Third Team in 2023 along with a pair of Honorable Mentions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wait finished her last college season leading the BIG EAST in assists per set (10.97) for the fourth-straight season with that mark also being 12th nationally. She finished her college career with 4,945 assists (10.75 A/S), 1,454 digs (3.16 D/S), 784 points, 507 kills (1.10 K/S) on a .362 hitting percentage, 360 total blocks and 85 aces. Wait could end up being the steal of the PVF Draft with the Supernovas selecting the Gardner, Kan. product with the fourth-to-last pick at No. 37 overall in the fifth round.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fellow Supernovas draftees&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;and&nbsp;Toyosi Onabanjo&nbsp;were selected as Honorable Mentions for their final college seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;Batenhorst spent her last season at USC after being at Nebraska for her first three years of college volleyball. The 6-foot-5 outside hitter was the leading force for the Trojans, who reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Batenhorst was also named to the All-Big Ten First Team after leading USC with 563.5 points and 3.94 kills per set. She played six rotations all season, compiling 2.11 digs per set, 96 blocks and 30 aces – all marks being second on the team. Batenhorst was the Supernovas third pick in the draft at No. 15 overall in the second round.&nbsp;&nbsp;Onabanjo secured her first All-America honor after forming into one of the best offensive middle blockers in the country during her last two seasons at Kansas. The Houston, Texas native was named to the All-Big 12 First Team after recording 2.58 kills per set on a staggering .409 hitting percentage – which was a top 15 clip in the country and second in the conference. Onabanjo’s 123 blocks on the season led the team and was fourth overall in the Big 12. She was the franchise’s first round pick at No. 8 overall.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Supernovas second full draft class also includes Omaha native and outside hitter&nbsp;Lindsay Krause&nbsp;from Nebraska, outside hitter&nbsp;Valeria Vazquez Gomez&nbsp;from Pittsburgh and Ohio State opposite&nbsp;Emily Londot.&nbsp;Krause and Valeria Gomez will play on college volleyball’s biggest stage with Thursday’s NCAA National Semifinal in Louisville, Kentucky.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on each draft pick, visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1bLoZp7irUudjMry_EJwbOr6qQJnDoKPYYx5fqOSEiIFtHnjcjNY0Eipe9svFPCj6hr6tXplwB--kFakhSeZz_PNnq5pEISgB9oheyfcARrhecQk2oXN208PaEdbNQP3hurXKj3jSmbP&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">Supernovas Draft Tracker.</a>&nbsp;With another star-loaded roster full of local talent and more opportunities to see the Supernovas, fans can buy the world’s hottest ticket in professional volleyball. Buy your 2025 season tickets today by clicking this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1d2ZZvFORZYjlbWlatqc0UHPEBvlMDvDO8hxv80iGDp65JLI1Dlka2TrwuUdAed0aDJltZ5z5FPzMo2OdZtcn1P1hQBMeV2r3GByYX_yLjyFN7FmxQWp454XMI8H5jSVcXT_MX4fmM1O&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">link</a>&nbsp;or purchase&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1Xf_RZSDtVGz6IRSEtF3-hexPowW4Pg0X9kRhHXM3qmKPN_NrQbX8qvq4G4sGi3CLfLDu6Rnl3vJR4PCb4Hw9oi1rUlsdJzMh-Aew5tTwTR1acjaf-AUGjYPms7R_ZwmyCkN7H1OWIlY&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">single-match tickets here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;New for 2025 is a totally customizable, half-season ticket package. Choose any seven of the team’s 14 home matches and even select different seats for each game, with prices starting as low as $14 per match. Customize your Supernovas experience today by visiting this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1W3qAo01s1Ni6nZ9bxCxw4qt7zN2fRw_HFcRR0elSVEpLtx_3QRG6zGj1zRTAEfKYEBc46_UvngmZ5cM6l5_eOoRtiJWGc7aucztwqf7doYQ97t4OcriOkG6rnpJx3un_nZrQsebX6NsgY_A5qdwhhM=&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">link</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check out the Supernovas full&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1TtkN_mD9Nb51dZ_a4WLlBuEQZWvztnsmsC4TA7kTUfZqBFcZX_LBIY2Lat7514Ap2SPpO6WVCrl_ePxEKj3E5kK9dXXg5sGFR3yG3Z1KRoGJRweuRRZjLlOzUPAat1D3IqkqD7xJO-m0scgE6tQe4c=&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">2025 schedule.</a>&nbsp;To receive Supernovas updates, news and ticket information, download the official Supernovas App by clicking this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1bcR5Laxsnaw7RE3LieFQuedNRtK1xzPMwd1hfRKxOaPA3kHdusBn6sWe535KMo02362_l5uRLTft1Bx6D8yNZj1qXeSBJ2I3MiWR7HUMDOtxGXSlZTIgCBTP5yOQrqk3g==&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">link</a>.&nbsp;To celebrate being the inaugural PVF champions, fans will be able to see the Supernovas and championship trophy as part of the official Championship Trophy Tour. Please click this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CjO27LLvltpkgFL7u5_H44GV-VLZNdFzvURK44Gs8a76YAIH34XB1ZdtEt7dPfI4TiRXHW_KGr47Ggjp1Ax7htRBZKQRsR2e__EFMVoX87UE2ATkaijScz-wquvHHd0QZ1A2Nup-HNkO7BE7gQeW29cX-GykYd16bEK5A0zmTbrmYMGb-2lozDsztFIxudSd&amp;c=hn1rfadjQ5XlOkWMgwGfhzHGFGGIhc8T7pm2YCWocDRoD4RfIzqokw==&amp;ch=C8GSLQcPNkzunSv45m5oG0lAsMT2dG9Tos7qVDhsTcaCCwiGEdQJTw==">link</a>&nbsp;to see where the Supernovas are this fall!&nbsp;ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.&nbsp;

Omaha Supernovas Draftee Kendra Wait Earns AVCA First Team All-American Honors; Batenhorst and Onabanjo Recognized as Honorable Mentions

Dundy County Stratton 41 vs Wauneta-Palisade 34

North Platte St. Patrick's 19 @ Ogallala 62

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 58 @ South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 15

Dundy County Stratton 70 vs Wauneta-Palisade 23

North Platte St. Patrick's 50 @ Ogallala 85

Scores reported by the NSAA<h2>Girl's Basketball</h2>Brady 52 @ Maxwell 44Cozad 32 @ McCook 52Dundy County Stratton 41 vs Wauneta-Palisade 34Maywood-Hayes Center 67 vs Sutherland 6North Platte St. Patrick's 19 @ Ogallala 62Paxton 63 vs Perkins County 39Southern Valley 52 vs Norton, KS 26Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 58 @ South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 15<h2>Boy’s Basketball</h2>Dundy County Stratton 70 vs Wauneta-Palisade 23Maywood-Hayes Center 62 vs Sutherland 20North Platte St. Patrick's 50 @ Ogallala 85Paxton 54 vs Perkins County 65Southern Valley 48 vs Norton, KS 62<h2>Wrestling</h2>North Platte Varsity Vs. Grand IslandNorth Platte 30, Grand Island 41

Area Sports scores from 12-18

Story by NU Athletic Communications

• The third-ranked Nebraska volleyball team will face No. 2 Penn State in the NCAA Semifinals on Thursday night at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.&nbsp;

• The match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the other semifinal match between No. 1 Pittsburgh and No. 4 Louisville, which begins at 5:30 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;

• Thursday’s match will be televised on ESPN. Courtney Lyle, Holly McPeak, Katie George and Madison Fitzpatrick will be on the call. The match can also be streamed on WatchESPN.&nbsp;

• Huskers Radio Network with John Baylor and Lauren (Cook) West will broadcast the Nebraska matches on their volleyball affiliate stations, on Huskers.com and on the Huskers App.&nbsp;

• Nebraska (33-2) advanced to the NCAA Semifinals for the second year in a row and seventh time in the last 10 years with a 3-0 sweep of No. 7 Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.&nbsp;

• The Huskers will be playing at the KFC Yum! Center for the third time this season. Nebraska beat No. 9 Kentucky, 3-1, in the AVCA Showcase on Aug. 27 and No. 4 Louisville, 3-0, on Sept. 22.

• Nebraska won its 36th all-time conference title and fifth Big Ten title with a 19-1 record in Big Ten play this season. The Huskers went back-to-back as Big Ten champions for the second time, also accomplishing that feat in 2016 and 2017.&nbsp;

• The Huskers’ 29 regular-season wins tied the 1983 school record for most wins in a regular season in the NCAA era.&nbsp;

• The Huskers’ 33 wins this season are tied for the most victories by a Husker team since the 2000 national championship team went 34-0.&nbsp;

• Nebraska won 25 matches in a row after a Sept. 3 loss at SMU. Of those 25 wins, 20 were sweeps. NU’s win streak ended on Nov. 29 in a 3-1 loss at No. 4 Penn State.&nbsp;

• Nebraska is 13-1 against ranked foes this season and 8-1 against top-10 teams. The Huskers’ eight wins against top-10 teams ties the school record, as the 1995 national championship team also had eight victories against top-10 opponents.

• After the Sept. 3 loss at SMU, Nebraska won 27 straight sets on the road until the Nov. 29 loss at No. 4 Penn State.

• The Huskers rank 12th nationally with a team hitting percentage of .285.

• The Huskers rank fourth nationally and first in the Big Ten in opponent hitting percentage at .139. NU led the nation in opponent hitting percentage in 2022 and 2023.&nbsp;

• Nebraska ranks 11th nationally in kills per set (14.15).

• Nebraska enters Thursday’s match with 1,499 all-time victories and is looking to become the first Division I volleyball program to reach 1,500 all-time wins.&nbsp;

• Nebraska advanced to an NCAA Semifinal for the 18th time in program history and for the seventh time in the past 10 seasons. The Huskers’ 18 NCAA Semifinals rank second in NCAA history, and Nebraska’s seven semifinal appearances in the last 10 seasons lead the nation.

• Nebraska has made 13 NCAA Semifinals since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1998. The Huskers’ 13 trips to the semifinals in the 64-team NCAA Tournament era lead the nation.

• John Cook has led Nebraska to an NCAA Semifinal for the 12th time in his 25 seasons. He is one of only two coaches two make 12 NCAA Semifinals with one school.

• Cook is 101-25 in his NCAA Tournament career, including a 93-20 record at Nebraska. He ranks second all-time in career NCAA Tournament victories and NCAA Tournament wins at one school.

• Nebraska is 134-37 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers rank second in NCAA history in postseason wins and winning percentage (.784).

• NU has held its four NCAA Tournament opponents to a combined .066 hitting percentage, which leads the field.&nbsp;

• Outside hitter Harper Murray is the team leader in kills at 3.37 per set, and also in aces with 36. One of the top six-rotation players in the country, Murray adds 2.41 digs per set.&nbsp;

• Opposite hitter Merritt Beason is second on the team in kills at 2.83 per set, and the two-year captain also contributes 1.25 digs per set and 29 aces.

• Middle blocker Andi Jackson is averaging 2.57 kills per set with a .428 hitting percentage, which ranks ninth in the nation.

• Middle blocker Rebekah Allick adds 1.83 kills per set on .357 hitting with 1.40 blocks per set. Allick has moved into the top 10 in school history in career blocks at No. 6 with 405.

• Setter Bergen Reilly is averaging 11.09 assists per set, which ranks 10th in the nation. She also adds 2.85 digs per set and has 21 aces. Reilly has 16 double-doubles and was named Big Ten Setter of the Year for the second straight year.&nbsp;

• The 2024 Big Ten Libero of the Year, Lexi Rodriguez leads the Husker back row with 3.91 digs per set. Rodriguez ranks No. 2 in school history in career digs with 1,882, needing nine more to break the school record of 1,890 set by Justine Wong-Orantes (2013-16).&nbsp;

• No. 2 Penn State is 33-2 overall and shared the Big Ten title with Nebraska with a 19-1 conference record.&nbsp;

• The Nittany Lions won their regional final against Creighton, 3-2, on Sunday night to advance to the NCAA Semifinals for the first time since 2017.&nbsp;

• Under third-year head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley, the Nittany Lions have won their most matches in a season since going 33-2 in 2017. Schumacher-Cawley was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year.&nbsp;

• Penn State has won 10 matches in a row since being swept at Wisconsin on Nov. 9.

•&nbsp; Jess Mruzik leads Penn State with 4.21 kills per set with 2.37 digs per set.&nbsp;

• Camryn Hannah adds 3.59 kills per set.

• Freshman setter Izzy Starck is averaging 10.89 assists per set in guiding Penn State to a .285 hitting percentage. Starck was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.&nbsp;

• Nebraska is 28-12 all-time against Penn State and has won&nbsp; 14 of the last 16 meetings.&nbsp;

• Penn State snapped a seven-match losing streak to Nebraska with a 3-1 win on Nov. 29, 2024. In that match, the Huskers hit a season-low .154 and were out-killed 57-46.&nbsp;

• The teams have met 11 times in the NCAA Tournament with NU holding an 8-3 record against PSU in the postseason.&nbsp;

• The last NCAA Tournament meeting was Dec. 14, 2017 when the Huskers won 3-2 against the top-ranked Nittany Lions in an NCAA Semifinal. Nebraska went on to win the national title that season.&nbsp;

• Nebraska has allowed just 74 service aces this season, which leads the nation.

• NU allowed 77 aces in the 2022 season and 80 aces in 2017. Last season, the Huskers were aced 104 times.&nbsp;

• The Huskers have served 146 aces and committed 183 errors so far this season. The ace-to-error ratio of 0.80 is NU’s best in a full season since 2010 (0.86).&nbsp;

• Nebraska is on pace to record its fewest service errors in a season since 2011 (161).&nbsp;

• Nebraska has seven different players averaging between 1.83 and 3.37 kills per set.

• Six different players have led the Huskers in kills in a match this season.

• Setter Bergen Reilly ranks 10th nationally averaging 11.09 assists per set.&nbsp;

• Nebraska’s attack has been one of the best in the nation this season. The Huskers rank 12th in hitting percentage (.285) and 11th in kills per set (14.15).&nbsp;

• Nebraska has won 45 home matches in a row dating back to Dec. 1, 2022, which is the longest active streak in the nation.&nbsp;

• The Huskers’ home win streak is its longest since moving into the Devaney Center in 2013.&nbsp;

• Nebraska’s longest all-time home win streak was 88 matches from 2004-09.&nbsp;

• The Huskers went 22-0 at home in 2024, a school record for home wins in a season.&nbsp;

• Nebraska has won 26 consecutive NCAA Tournament matches played in the Devaney Center, a school record.&nbsp;

• Lexi Rodriguez is in her final year of a stellar career as the Huskers’ libero. A four-year starter and a three-year team captain, Rodriguez will go down in Nebraska volleyball history as one of the all-time greats.&nbsp;

• Rodriguez has 1,882 career digs, which ranks No. 2 in school history. U.S. Olympian Justine Wong-Orantes is the career leader in digs at NU with 1,890.&nbsp;

• Rodriguez has 265 career digs in the NCAA Tournament. She ranks first on Nebraska’s all-time postseason digs chart.&nbsp;

• Rodriguez was named Big Ten Libero of the Year this season, the third conference defensive player of the year award in her career, making her the second player in Big Ten history to accomplish that feat (Paula Gentil, Minnesota, 2002-04).&nbsp;

• An All-Big Ten First Team selection each year of her career, Rodriguez is the fifth Husker in school history to be named first-team all-conference four times in a career, joining Greichaly Cepero (1999-2002), Sarah Pavan (2004-07), Kadie Rolfzen (2013-16) and Lauren Stivrins (2018-21).

• Rodriguez earned her fourth AVCA All-Region honor and became the first libero to win a Region Player of the Year honor since the award’s inception in 2017.&nbsp;

• Rodriguez is a three-time AVCA All-American, earning first-team honors in 2021 and 2023, and second-team honors in 2022. She will look to join Kadie Rolfzen (2013-16) and Sarah Pavan (2004-07) as the only four-time All-Americans in program history.&nbsp;

• This season, Rodriguez leads the Huskers with 3.91 digs per set and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week twice, giving her seven career Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors.

BEASON LEADING HUSKERS ON AND OFF THE COURT

• For the second straight year since coming to Nebraska, Merritt Beason was an All-Big Ten First Team and AVCA All-Region selection. The opposite hitter is second on the team in kills at 2.83 per set, and she also contributes 1.25 digs per set and 29 aces.

• Beason posted 22 kills, eight digs and three blocks in a 3-2 win over No. 10 Purdue on Oct. 11.&nbsp;

• She also had 19 kills and hit .471 with a career-high 10 blocks in a Big Ten title-clinching win at Maryland on Nov. 30.&nbsp;

• A two-year team captain, Beason put together a sensational season in 2023 - her first as a Husker after transferring from Florida - earning AVCA All-America First Team honors and AVCA North Region Player of the Year.

• Harper Murray earned All-Big Ten First Team and AVCA All-Region accolades for the second straight year. Murray is the team leader in kills with 3.37 per set and adds 2.41 digs per set and 36 aces, the most on the team.

• In this year’s NCAA Tournament, Murray is putting up 4.08 kills per set on .322 hitting with 3.46 digs per set, 11 blocks and six aces.&nbsp;

• The sophomore outside hitter had a career-high 22 kills with season highs of 16 digs, four aces and four blocks in a 3-1 regional semifinal win over No. 23 Dayton. She added 10 kills, 12 digs and four blocks in the regional final sweep of No. 7 Wisconsin and was named the Lincoln Regional Most Outstanding Player.&nbsp;

• Murray was also clutch this season with 17 kills in a 3-2 win against No. 10 Purdue on Oct. 11, and 16 kills and 14 digs in a 3-2 win against No. 9 Creighton on Sept. 10.

• Murray finished her 2023 freshman campaign with 3.23 kills per set, the highest kills per set average by a Husker freshman since Kadie Rolfzen (3.46) in 2013. She earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year, AVCA North Region Freshman of the Year, All-Big Ten First Team and AVCA All-America Third Team honors.

• Bergen Reilly is the only player in Big Ten history to win Big Ten Setter of the Year in both her freshman and sophomore seasons after winning the award again this year. She was also on the All-Big Ten First Team both years and was an AVCA second-team All-American in 2023. Reilly received AVCA All-Region honors again this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

• The sophomore collected five Big Ten Setter of the Week honors this season, which set a school record, and she was also named Best Setter at the season-opening AVCA First Serve Showcase in Louisville, Ky.&nbsp;

• Reilly ranks 10th nationally in assists per set with 11.09, and she adds 2.85 digs per set and has 21 aces. She has 16 double-doubles on the season.&nbsp;

• Reilly set the Huskers to a .285 season hitting percentage, which ranks 12th nationally.&nbsp;

• She had a career-high 60 assists to go with 17 digs in a 3-2 win against No. 10 Purdue on Oct. 11.

• Andi Jackson was unanimously named to the All-Big Ten First Team for the first time in her career after an outstanding sophomore campaign for the Huskers. She was also an AVCA All-Region selection for the second straight year.&nbsp;

• The middle blocker has elevated her game to new heights in 2024, averaging 2.57 kills per set with a .428 hitting percentage, which ranks ninth in the nation. Her hitting percentage also ranks third in school history.

• Jackson was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 28 after 11 kills and six blocks against Illinois and 10 kills and five blocks against Michigan.&nbsp;

• In the final two matches of the regular season, Jackson tied her career high with eight blocks in each match.

• Jackson showed enormous athleticism and potential the first time she stepped on the floor as a Husker, and she followed through with a strong debut season that included AVCA All-Region, All-Big Ten Second Team, and Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors.&nbsp;

• Junior middle blocker Rebekah Allick is putting up 1.40 blocks per set so far this season. Offensively, she has provided 1.83 kills per set on .357 hitting.&nbsp;

• Allick’s career 1.31 blocks per set ranks No. 3 in school history in the rally scoring era.&nbsp;

• Allick has 405 career blocks, which ranks sixth in school history in the rally scoring era.&nbsp;

• In the season-opening victory over Kentucky, Allick had 11 kills and hit .667 while tying her career high with 12 blocks. Her performance earned her Best Middle Blocker and Most Valuable Player honors at the AVCA First Serve Showcase. She averaged 1.90 blocks per set in the first three matches of the season, which earned her Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.

• Allick was again named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 7 after 2.00 blocks per set in sweeps at Illinois and vs. Iowa.&nbsp;

• Allick is a two-time AVCA All-Region and All-Big Ten Second Team pick. Last season, she averaged 1.76 kills per set with a team-high 1.50 blocks per set, which ranked second among Big Ten players and seven in the nation. Her 1.50 blocks per set was also the No. 2 mark in school history in the rally scoring era.&nbsp;

Huskers meet Penn State in NCAA Semifinal on Thursday

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.&nbsp;

Last week, Rodriguez became the first ever libero to be named AVCA Region Player of the Year. She is a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player and Libero of the Year and will look to become the third player in program history to be selected as a four-time All-American when the postseason honors come out on Wednesday.&nbsp;

A four-year starter and three-year team captain, Rodriguez has climbed to No. 2 in school history in career digs with 1,882, needing just nine more to break Justine Wong-Orantes' school record of 1,890.

Rodriguez is one of five Huskers in school history to earn first-team all-conference honors four times in a career, and she is only the second player in Big Ten history to earn three Big Ten Defensive Player/Libero of the Year honors (Paula Gentil, Minnesota, 2002-04).

This season, Rodriguez leads the Huskers with 3.91 digs per set as the team has climbed to No. 4 nationally in opponent hitting percentage on the season (.139). NU led the nation in opponent hitting percentage in both 2022 and 2023. Rodriguez was named to the NCAA Lincoln Regional All-Tournament Team on Sunday after leading the Huskers to two more dominant defensive outings. Nebraska is holding its opponents in the NCAA Tournament to a combined .066 hitting percentage, the best mark of any team.&nbsp;

Rodriguez and the Huskers will face No. 2 Penn State on Thursday night in the NCAA Semifinals on ESPN. The match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first semifinal between No. 1 Pittsburgh and No. 4 Louisville at 5:30 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska 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.&nbsp;Last week, Rodriguez became the first ever libero to be named AVCA Region Player of the Year. She is a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player and Libero of the Year and will look to become the third player in program history to be selected as a four-time All-American when the postseason honors come out on Wednesday.&nbsp;A four-year starter and three-year team captain, Rodriguez has climbed to No. 2 in school history in career digs with 1,882, needing just nine more to break Justine Wong-Orantes' school record of 1,890.Rodriguez is one of five Huskers in school history to earn first-team all-conference honors four times in a career, and she is only the second player in Big Ten history to earn three Big Ten Defensive Player/Libero of the Year honors (Paula Gentil, Minnesota, 2002-04).This season, Rodriguez leads the Huskers with 3.91 digs per set as the team has climbed to No. 4 nationally in opponent hitting percentage on the season (.139). NU led the nation in opponent hitting percentage in both 2022 and 2023. Rodriguez was named to the NCAA Lincoln Regional All-Tournament Team on Sunday after leading the Huskers to two more dominant defensive outings. Nebraska is holding its opponents in the NCAA Tournament to a combined .066 hitting percentage, the best mark of any team.&nbsp;Rodriguez and the Huskers will face No. 2 Penn State on Thursday night in the NCAA Semifinals on ESPN. The match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first semifinal between No. 1 Pittsburgh and No. 4 Louisville at 5:30 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;

Rodriguez named finalist for AVCA National Player of the Year

FRISCO, Texas, December 17, 2024&nbsp;–&nbsp;Student athletes from the Memphis Tigers and West Virginia Mountaineers football teams took a timeout from their bowl game preparations to pack lunches for K-12 students facing food insecurity in the Frisco, Texas area.

Nearly 50 college students from both teams competing in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl joined representatives from Scooter’s Coffee and the Frisco Bowl to give back to the Frisco community. The teamwork was in support of Frisco Fastpacs, an area non-profit whose mission is to ensure that no child in Frisco has to endure hunger when school is not in session.

Each team hustled to pack Scooter’s Coffee reusable lunch bags with delicious and satisfying foods. Cheered on by team and Scooter’s Coffee mascots, the Tigers and Mountaineers collectively packed about 1,000 meals. In addition to donating the food items, Scooter’s Coffee generously donated reusable lunch bags that students can use for years to come.

“The partnership between Frisco Fastpacs and Scooter's Coffee has been nothing short of remarkable. Their team has provided numerous opportunities for collaboration to improve the lives of the food-insecure children we serve in Frisco ISD,” said Heather Canterbury, executive director of Frisco Fastpacs. “Having the title sponsor of your local bowl game lead the way in volunteer service is such a blessing to our community and a true testament to the superb culture at Scooter's Coffee.&nbsp;For this we couldn't be more thankful to be their partner during the bowl season and beyond.”

The Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl will present a check to Frisco Fastpacs during the game on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Scooter’s Coffee will be matching the bowl game’s donation to Frisco Fastpacs through funding the purchase of food and lunchbags used in the packing event and through additional financial support.

Frisco Fastpacs serves more than 1,200 students weekly across all 77 Frisco ISD schools through pre-packed meal bags of non-perishable food. Parents of eligible children can register for the Frisco Fastpacs program at&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.TZ663KbgBa-2FTTklgYFe0HIuGiKVi1Qa-2BN-2BEMHhVo7KVMHRiWkb7EZZ-2B0MR-2B690HoWYw2_zp2viNv8WmCDmvKbS8g-2FumCH-2BSIkHTUhcISA1gweg93LIwGEu7Eu0ohNOhpJ1nCtFwRbSsOR-2BccTRSiF15eQTyDA0EttF5IBJrGGJ2afHbUQmo3xzj2gJ5Y0-2FIk-2BSSVWtUPlWTOj4P0Dykye1lrGot-2BUzi0iRtAcQ6qDoO-2FL-2BWt2s44SkH-2BzUsDki39NI9n5RZegXZ2yp4WUc9-2BtCPj2EbqyvFAQMhv7HQK-2FK-2BX-2Fn2SfbjnSwGPvtU7LpqCiMB13MNsp-2BPKbKLlGIU-2B2EPkkN0PEHZCDBtKR3ASBuRT81EHrMVkhdI7rSDQceOz-2FvdMV-2BWQzIMm8iIgxwQQdPZrxU6dtZTKsEhZr-2B50zyUcrAUBVZhPqcXCsmWnJQ8DoqhwbIJPtwK3GzjTtSFK3sZkWSw-3D-3D" target="_blank">friscofastpacs.org</a>.

The 25th-ranked Memphis Tigers will kick off against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the 2024 Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN and will simulcast on ESPN+.

Scooter's CoffeeFRISCO, Texas, December 17, 2024&nbsp;–&nbsp;Student athletes from the Memphis Tigers and West Virginia Mountaineers football teams took a timeout from their bowl game preparations to pack lunches for K-12 students facing food insecurity in the Frisco, Texas area.Nearly 50 college students from both teams competing in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl joined representatives from Scooter’s Coffee and the Frisco Bowl to give back to the Frisco community. The teamwork was in support of Frisco Fastpacs, an area non-profit whose mission is to ensure that no child in Frisco has to endure hunger when school is not in session.Each team hustled to pack Scooter’s Coffee reusable lunch bags with delicious and satisfying foods. Cheered on by team and Scooter’s Coffee mascots, the Tigers and Mountaineers collectively packed about 1,000 meals. In addition to donating the food items, Scooter’s Coffee generously donated reusable lunch bags that students can use for years to come.“The partnership between Frisco Fastpacs and Scooter's Coffee has been nothing short of remarkable. Their team has provided numerous opportunities for collaboration to improve the lives of the food-insecure children we serve in Frisco ISD,” said Heather Canterbury, executive director of Frisco Fastpacs. “Having the title sponsor of your local bowl game lead the way in volunteer service is such a blessing to our community and a true testament to the superb culture at Scooter's Coffee.&nbsp;For this we couldn't be more thankful to be their partner during the bowl season and beyond.”The Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl will present a check to Frisco Fastpacs during the game on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Scooter’s Coffee will be matching the bowl game’s donation to Frisco Fastpacs through funding the purchase of food and lunchbags used in the packing event and through additional financial support.Frisco Fastpacs serves more than 1,200 students weekly across all 77 Frisco ISD schools through pre-packed meal bags of non-perishable food. Parents of eligible children can register for the Frisco Fastpacs program at&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.TZ663KbgBa-2FTTklgYFe0HIuGiKVi1Qa-2BN-2BEMHhVo7KVMHRiWkb7EZZ-2B0MR-2B690HoWYw2_zp2viNv8WmCDmvKbS8g-2FumCH-2BSIkHTUhcISA1gweg93LIwGEu7Eu0ohNOhpJ1nCtFwRbSsOR-2BccTRSiF15eQTyDA0EttF5IBJrGGJ2afHbUQmo3xzj2gJ5Y0-2FIk-2BSSVWtUPlWTOj4P0Dykye1lrGot-2BUzi0iRtAcQ6qDoO-2FL-2BWt2s44SkH-2BzUsDki39NI9n5RZegXZ2yp4WUc9-2BtCPj2EbqyvFAQMhv7HQK-2FK-2BX-2Fn2SfbjnSwGPvtU7LpqCiMB13MNsp-2BPKbKLlGIU-2B2EPkkN0PEHZCDBtKR3ASBuRT81EHrMVkhdI7rSDQceOz-2FvdMV-2BWQzIMm8iIgxwQQdPZrxU6dtZTKsEhZr-2B50zyUcrAUBVZhPqcXCsmWnJQ8DoqhwbIJPtwK3GzjTtSFK3sZkWSw-3D-3D" target="_blank">friscofastpacs.org</a>.The 25th-ranked Memphis Tigers will kick off against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the 2024 Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN and will simulcast on ESPN+.

College Athletes Pack Lunches for Students in Need Ahead of Scooter’s Coffee® Frisco Bowl

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, we sat down with the Head Coach of North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team Jacob Brandl to discuss the first half of the season. As well as reflect upon the team's 7-1 record in the last 8 games. All that and so much more!

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Knight's Weekly #4 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

PUEBLO, Colo. – Chadron State men's basketball rode a dominant first half and withstood a furious second-half rally to earn a 66-62 road win over the 7-1 CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves in Pueblo Thursday night. 

The Eagles (5-5, 2-1 RMAC) built up a 16-point halftime lead and stayed ahead the entire second half, although the ThunderWolves cut the lead to a basket on two separate occasions and missed a potential game-tying jumper with 10 seconds left. 

Senior guard Zy Wright scored an NCAA career-high 24 points and eight rebounds, shooting 6 of 12 from the field and a perfect 10 of 10 from the line, including the final two free throws to ice the game with seven seconds to play. 

Julio Phipps scored 17 points while Jalen Thomas had 10 points plus four steals for the Eagles, who committed just six turnovers over the game's 40 minutes. The Eagles shot 36 percent from the field and 90 percent from the line (18-20). 

Wright scored 11 of the team's first 17 points, including going 6-for-6 at the free throw line and hitting a deep three on a broken play as the shot clock wound down. 

Moments later, Julio Phipps recorded back-to-back layups off of steals, one of his own and another steal by Zach Smith, leading Pueblo to call timeout with CSC up 21-16. 

That was only the start of a 16-2 run to make it 33-18, with four more points apiece coming from Wright and Thomas during that scoring run.

During the Eagles' first half, they forced 10 CSU Pueblo turnovers while committing just one, had seven steals while Pueblo had zero and shot 42 percent from the floor compared to the hosts 27.6 percent while leading the ThunderWolves 38-22 at halftime.

CSU Pueblo began the second half on a 7-0 run before Treyson Neff put the Eagles on the board with a jumper. Pueblo hit a three, but the Eagles responded immediately with a three of their own from Wright and a transition pull-up jumper from Jalen Thomas to go back up by 13 at 45-32. 

The ThunderWolves continued to chip away at the lead, however, as Chadron State went without a field goal for over five minutes of game time. CSUP guard Brevin Walter went on a personal 5-0 run with two free throws and a transition three to cut Chadron State's lead to two points at 62-60, but the Eagles found Julio Phipps for a dunk at the other end. 

Rebounds loomed large down the stretch. When CSC missed a jumper with 44 seconds left, an offensive board by Phipps extended the play and allowed the Eagles to run more clock. Pueblo had a chance to tie with under 10 seconds left, but Walter's jump shot rattled off the rim and Zy Wright out-leaped post players to pull in the rebound and calmly hit two free throws to give the Eagles a four-point lead and see out the game. 

After defeating CSU Pueblo, who entered ranked No. 5 in the D2CSC regional rankings, the Eagles will move on to facing UCCS (5-4, 1-2 RMAC), who are ranked No. 10 in the same rankings. The Mountain Lions lost 95-89 in overtime to Black Hills State Thursday.

Chadron State— Zy Wright 24, Julio Phipps 17, Jalen Thomas 10, Treyson Neff 6, Dalton Peterson 5, Darrius Miles 3, John Jenkins 1. Totals: 22-60 FG, 4-15 3PT, 18-20 FT. 66 points, 35 rebounds, 10 assists, 6 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorPUEBLO, Colo. – Chadron State men's basketball rode a dominant first half and withstood a furious second-half rally to earn a 66-62 road win over the 7-1 CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves in Pueblo Thursday night. The Eagles (5-5, 2-1 RMAC) built up a 16-point halftime lead and stayed ahead the entire second half, although the ThunderWolves cut the lead to a basket on two separate occasions and missed a potential game-tying jumper with 10 seconds left. Senior guard Zy Wright scored an NCAA career-high 24 points and eight rebounds, shooting 6 of 12 from the field and a perfect 10 of 10 from the line, including the final two free throws to ice the game with seven seconds to play. Julio Phipps scored 17 points while Jalen Thomas had 10 points plus four steals for the Eagles, who committed just six turnovers over the game's 40 minutes. The Eagles shot 36 percent from the field and 90 percent from the line (18-20). Wright scored 11 of the team's first 17 points, including going 6-for-6 at the free throw line and hitting a deep three on a broken play as the shot clock wound down. Moments later, Julio Phipps recorded back-to-back layups off of steals, one of his own and another steal by Zach Smith, leading Pueblo to call timeout with CSC up 21-16. That was only the start of a 16-2 run to make it 33-18, with four more points apiece coming from Wright and Thomas during that scoring run.During the Eagles' first half, they forced 10 CSU Pueblo turnovers while committing just one, had seven steals while Pueblo had zero and shot 42 percent from the floor compared to the hosts 27.6 percent while leading the ThunderWolves 38-22 at halftime.CSU Pueblo began the second half on a 7-0 run before Treyson Neff put the Eagles on the board with a jumper. Pueblo hit a three, but the Eagles responded immediately with a three of their own from Wright and a transition pull-up jumper from Jalen Thomas to go back up by 13 at 45-32. The ThunderWolves continued to chip away at the lead, however, as Chadron State went without a field goal for over five minutes of game time. CSUP guard Brevin Walter went on a personal 5-0 run with two free throws and a transition three to cut Chadron State's lead to two points at 62-60, but the Eagles found Julio Phipps for a dunk at the other end. Rebounds loomed large down the stretch. When CSC missed a jumper with 44 seconds left, an offensive board by Phipps extended the play and allowed the Eagles to run more clock. Pueblo had a chance to tie with under 10 seconds left, but Walter's jump shot rattled off the rim and Zy Wright out-leaped post players to pull in the rebound and calmly hit two free throws to give the Eagles a four-point lead and see out the game. After defeating CSU Pueblo, who entered ranked No. 5 in the D2CSC regional rankings, the Eagles will move on to facing UCCS (5-4, 1-2 RMAC), who are ranked No. 10 in the same rankings. The Mountain Lions lost 95-89 in overtime to Black Hills State Thursday.Chadron State— Zy Wright 24, Julio Phipps 17, Jalen Thomas 10, Treyson Neff 6, Dalton Peterson 5, Darrius Miles 3, John Jenkins 1. Totals: 22-60 FG, 4-15 3PT, 18-20 FT. 66 points, 35 rebounds, 10 assists, 6 turnovers.

Wright leads Eagles to road win over regionally-ranked CSU-Pueblo

PUEBLO, Colo. – Led by 23 points from All-American Alisha Little, CSU Pueblo led for the final 33 minutes of game time and defeated Chadron State women's basketball 72-61 at Massari Arena in Thursday night RMAC hoops. 

Kylie Krise finished with 11 points and seven rebounds to lead Chadron State in both categories. Kyra Tanabe finished with nine points as she and Krise each hit three three-pointers apiece for the Eagles. 

The Eagles shot 29.9 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from three. They continued to shoot well at the free-throw line, making 11 of 12 attempts for a percentage of 91.7. 

CSU Pueblo, which had two other scorers in double figures with Landri Hudson's 13 and Tomia Johnson's 11, shot 36.8 percent from the floor, 26.9 percent from three and 74 percent from the line. 

Chadron State competed on the boards, outrebounding CSU Pueblo 52-36 and grabbing 21 offensive rebounds as a team. Behind Krise's seven, the Eagles got six rebounds apiece from Camren Morris and Ashayla Powers, who played just 14 minutes and scored four points before fouling out. 

The Eagles also enjoyed a return to the court from Liberty Line, who made 23 starts for Chadron State last season but had been out all year due to injury prior to Thursday's game. Line played 11 minutes and finished with five points on 2-for-6 shooting and five rebounds.

Chadron struck first on a three by Camren Morris, who scored seven of CSC's first nine points as the visitors built an early 9-8 lead in the first four minutes of game time. The two teams continued to battle throughout the period as the scoring margin was never more than three points in either direction during the opening quarter. 

In the second period, Pueblo began to take control by feeding Little and forcing turnovers. The Eagles committed 22 turnovers in the game, 14 of which came in the first half. CSU Pueblo outscored Chadron State 19-10 in the second period on its way to a 39-27 lead at halftime.

The Eagles came out with urgency in the second half, beginning on an 8-2 run featuring back-to-back three-pointers by Krise. The ThunderWolves responded immediately, however, reeling off a 12-1 run over five minutes of game time before CSC snapped the streak with a backdoor cut feed from McKenzi Petersen to Liberty Line for a layup.

CSU Pueblo closed the third period with another 10-3 run, including three made three-pointers in four attempts, to lead 63-43 after three quarters. The Eagles did outscore CSU Pueblo 18-9 over the final period, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

The Eagles are 2-7 overall and 1-2 in RMAC play. They will take the court next against UCCS (4-4, 2-1 RMAC) on Saturday at 1 p.m. UCCS fell to Black Hills State 72-44 on Thursday.

Chadron State— Kylie Krise 11, Kyra Tanabe 9, Camren Morris 8, Jordyn Stokes 6, Tyra Eriksson 6, Liberty Line 5, Ashayla Powers 4, Malorie Byrne 4, McKenzi Petersen 4, Megan Counts 2, Bati Assefa 2. Totals: 20-67 FG, 10-34 3PT, 11-12 FT. 61 points, 52 rebounds, 11 assists, 22 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorPUEBLO, Colo. – Led by 23 points from All-American Alisha Little, CSU Pueblo led for the final 33 minutes of game time and defeated Chadron State women's basketball 72-61 at Massari Arena in Thursday night RMAC hoops. Kylie Krise finished with 11 points and seven rebounds to lead Chadron State in both categories. Kyra Tanabe finished with nine points as she and Krise each hit three three-pointers apiece for the Eagles. The Eagles shot 29.9 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from three. They continued to shoot well at the free-throw line, making 11 of 12 attempts for a percentage of 91.7. CSU Pueblo, which had two other scorers in double figures with Landri Hudson's 13 and Tomia Johnson's 11, shot 36.8 percent from the floor, 26.9 percent from three and 74 percent from the line. Chadron State competed on the boards, outrebounding CSU Pueblo 52-36 and grabbing 21 offensive rebounds as a team. Behind Krise's seven, the Eagles got six rebounds apiece from Camren Morris and Ashayla Powers, who played just 14 minutes and scored four points before fouling out. The Eagles also enjoyed a return to the court from Liberty Line, who made 23 starts for Chadron State last season but had been out all year due to injury prior to Thursday's game. Line played 11 minutes and finished with five points on 2-for-6 shooting and five rebounds.Chadron struck first on a three by Camren Morris, who scored seven of CSC's first nine points as the visitors built an early 9-8 lead in the first four minutes of game time. The two teams continued to battle throughout the period as the scoring margin was never more than three points in either direction during the opening quarter. In the second period, Pueblo began to take control by feeding Little and forcing turnovers. The Eagles committed 22 turnovers in the game, 14 of which came in the first half. CSU Pueblo outscored Chadron State 19-10 in the second period on its way to a 39-27 lead at halftime.The Eagles came out with urgency in the second half, beginning on an 8-2 run featuring back-to-back three-pointers by Krise. The ThunderWolves responded immediately, however, reeling off a 12-1 run over five minutes of game time before CSC snapped the streak with a backdoor cut feed from McKenzi Petersen to Liberty Line for a layup.CSU Pueblo closed the third period with another 10-3 run, including three made three-pointers in four attempts, to lead 63-43 after three quarters. The Eagles did outscore CSU Pueblo 18-9 over the final period, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.The Eagles are 2-7 overall and 1-2 in RMAC play. They will take the court next against UCCS (4-4, 2-1 RMAC) on Saturday at 1 p.m. UCCS fell to Black Hills State 72-44 on Thursday.Chadron State— Kylie Krise 11, Kyra Tanabe 9, Camren Morris 8, Jordyn Stokes 6, Tyra Eriksson 6, Liberty Line 5, Ashayla Powers 4, Malorie Byrne 4, McKenzi Petersen 4, Megan Counts 2, Bati Assefa 2. Totals: 20-67 FG, 10-34 3PT, 11-12 FT. 61 points, 52 rebounds, 11 assists, 22 turnovers.

Pueblo takes down cold-shooting Eagles to open RMAC women's basketball weekend

Chadron State Men's Basketball Coach Chris Francis previews the Eagles match-ups with CSU-Pueblo and UCCS, and discusses Saturday's game at BH including a strong night off the bench from Zach Smith!

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🎙 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - 12/11/24 - MBB Coach Chris Francis

Story by Chadron State College Athletics&nbsp;

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Danny Woodhead officially became the first Chadron State player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame with his inclusion in the 2024 class at the National Football Foundation (NFF) Awards Dinner on December 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp;

Woodhead, a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner with the Eagles in 2006 and 2007, was part of a group of 19 former college football players and three coaches to join the Hall of Fame ranks.&nbsp;

"I don't see it as myself going in the Hall," Woodhead said. "I feel like there's 100 other dudes coming in with me. My lineman, my receivers, the defense that got us the ball back. None of the 8,000 yards is possible without good teammates and good coaches around you. I'm blessed to represent Chadron."&nbsp;

The North Platte, Nebraska native ended his career as college football's all-time leading rusher across all divisions and to this day holds the career rushing record for Division II. In four years in a Chadron State College uniform, Woodhead racked up 7,962 career rushing yards and 9,480 all-purpose yards while adding 109 career touchdowns, including a streak of 38 straight games scoring a TD.

"I always wanted to be as good as I could be," Woodhead said. "I had a lot of confidence in my abilities, but it was never about thinking 'this week, I hope I get five touchdowns.' I never thought that way. I wanted to be the best player I could be to help the team succeed."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State went 35-11 during Woodhead's career as an Eagle, a tally that included back-to-back RMAC Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007.&nbsp;

"I wanted to win a national championship," Woodhead said. "That didn't end up happening, but we still had two of the best teams in Chadron State history."&nbsp;

Woodhead is in plenty of exclusive company with his induction. According to the College Football Hall of Fame, less than two one-hundredths of a percent (.02%) of the individuals who have played or coached college football have earned Hall of Fame induction.

A former National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete during his playing career, Woodhead is now one of only 44 NFF Scholar-Athlete recipients to go on to be inducted into the NFF Hall of Fame. Woodhead credited his parents for establishing his academic and overall work ethic.&nbsp;

"My dad was a teacher, and I was homeschooled kindergarten through eighth grade, so my mom was a teacher, too," Woodhead said. "They obviously instilled in me that getting good grades and doing the right thing was important."

While Woodhead's induction Tuesday focused solely on his collegiate achievements, he went on to have a successful 10-year career in the NFL, proving the ability of Division II players to compete at the next level.&nbsp;

"I would recommend the Division II experience all day," Woodhead said.

Woodhead played with the Jets, Patriots, Chargers and Ravens, accumulating 2,238 NFL rushing yards and 2,698 NFL receiving yards, including a touchdown reception from Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.

Previously, Woodhead was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Chadron State College Hall of Fame in 2023.

Story by Chadron State College Athletics&nbsp;LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Danny Woodhead officially became the first Chadron State player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame with his inclusion in the 2024 class at the National Football Foundation (NFF) Awards Dinner on December 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp;Woodhead, a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner with the Eagles in 2006 and 2007, was part of a group of 19 former college football players and three coaches to join the Hall of Fame ranks.&nbsp;"I don't see it as myself going in the Hall," Woodhead said. "I feel like there's 100 other dudes coming in with me. My lineman, my receivers, the defense that got us the ball back. None of the 8,000 yards is possible without good teammates and good coaches around you. I'm blessed to represent Chadron."&nbsp;The North Platte, Nebraska native ended his career as college football's all-time leading rusher across all divisions and to this day holds the career rushing record for Division II. In four years in a Chadron State College uniform, Woodhead racked up 7,962 career rushing yards and 9,480 all-purpose yards while adding 109 career touchdowns, including a streak of 38 straight games scoring a TD."I always wanted to be as good as I could be," Woodhead said. "I had a lot of confidence in my abilities, but it was never about thinking 'this week, I hope I get five touchdowns.' I never thought that way. I wanted to be the best player I could be to help the team succeed."&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State went 35-11 during Woodhead's career as an Eagle, a tally that included back-to-back RMAC Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007.&nbsp;"I wanted to win a national championship," Woodhead said. "That didn't end up happening, but we still had two of the best teams in Chadron State history."&nbsp;Woodhead is in plenty of exclusive company with his induction. According to the College Football Hall of Fame, less than two one-hundredths of a percent (.02%) of the individuals who have played or coached college football have earned Hall of Fame induction.A former National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete during his playing career, Woodhead is now one of only 44 NFF Scholar-Athlete recipients to go on to be inducted into the NFF Hall of Fame. Woodhead credited his parents for establishing his academic and overall work ethic.&nbsp;"My dad was a teacher, and I was homeschooled kindergarten through eighth grade, so my mom was a teacher, too," Woodhead said. "They obviously instilled in me that getting good grades and doing the right thing was important."While Woodhead's induction Tuesday focused solely on his collegiate achievements, he went on to have a successful 10-year career in the NFL, proving the ability of Division II players to compete at the next level.&nbsp;"I would recommend the Division II experience all day," Woodhead said.Woodhead played with the Jets, Patriots, Chargers and Ravens, accumulating 2,238 NFL rushing yards and 2,698 NFL receiving yards, including a touchdown reception from Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.Previously, Woodhead was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Chadron State College Hall of Fame in 2023.

CSC Alum and Former North Platte Bulldog Woodhead joins College Football Hall of Fame

Lincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Britt Prince pumped in a game-high 19 points to lead No. 24 Nebraska to a low-scoring 63-50 women's basketball win over Tarleton State on Wednesday evening at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.&nbsp;

The Huskers improved to 9-1 despite struggling through their worst shooting performance of the season, hitting just 17-of-57 field goal attempts (.298). Nebraska entered the game as the Big Ten's best team in both field goal and three-point field goal percentage while ranking among the top 10 teams in the nation. The Big Red extended its home winning streak to 11 games while improving to 8-0 at PBA on the year.

Nebraska did manage to knock down 7-of-22 three-pointers (.318), including three by Prince, who added five rebounds, two assists and a steal on the night.

Fellow freshman Amiah Hargrove was the most efficient Husker on the night, going 5-of-6 from the field including a three-pointer on her way to a career-high 13 points. Hargrove also contributed three rebounds and a steal.

Senior Alexis Markowski put three Huskers in double figures with 15 points and six rebounds. The All-America candidate scored 10 points in the first half to reach 1,500 in her career, becoming just the fourth Nebraska player in history to achieve the combined career totals of 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds, joining first-team All-Americans Karen Jennings, Kelsey Griffin and Jordan Hooper.&nbsp;

While those three Huskers combined for 47 points, the rest of the Big Red managed just 16 total points. But Nebraska's defense made the total stand by forcing 21 Tarleton State turnovers and holding the Texans to 38.5 percent shooting (20-52). The Huskers also won the rebounding battle, 38-36, including a 14-8 edge on the offensive glass.

Tarleton State, which fell to 5-6, was committed to making everything difficult for Nebraska, committing 23 fouls compared to 10 for the Huskers on the night. The Big Red cashed in by outscoring the Texans 22-2 at the free throw line.

The teams were tied at 13 after a low-scoring first quarter, but Nebraska built a 33-26 lead at halftime. The Huskers took control with a 13-2 surge midway through the third quarter to claim a 48-30 lead after a Kendall Moriarty free throw with 2:13 left. Hargrove scored seven straight points during the burst.

Tarleton State refused to give up, cutting the margin to 49-35 at the end of the third, before holding Nebraska without a field goal for nearly the first six minutes of the fourth quarter. The Texans trimmed the lead to 50-44, before Hargrove, Markowski, Moriarty and Callin Hake combined on an 8-0 run to put the game out of reach at 58-44 with 2:53 left.

Karyn Sanford led Tarleton State with a career-high 14 points, including four three-pointers, while grabbing four rebounds. Faith Acker added a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

Nebraska finishes its five-game home stand by playing host to Chattanooga on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Noon (CT). Tickets are available now at Huskers.com. The game will be televised live statewide by Nebraska Public Media with a live video stream for subscribers of B1G+. It can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Britt Prince pumped in a game-high 19 points to lead No. 24 Nebraska to a low-scoring 63-50 women's basketball win over Tarleton State on Wednesday evening at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.&nbsp;The Huskers improved to 9-1 despite struggling through their worst shooting performance of the season, hitting just 17-of-57 field goal attempts (.298). Nebraska entered the game as the Big Ten's best team in both field goal and three-point field goal percentage while ranking among the top 10 teams in the nation. The Big Red extended its home winning streak to 11 games while improving to 8-0 at PBA on the year.Nebraska did manage to knock down 7-of-22 three-pointers (.318), including three by Prince, who added five rebounds, two assists and a steal on the night.Fellow freshman Amiah Hargrove was the most efficient Husker on the night, going 5-of-6 from the field including a three-pointer on her way to a career-high 13 points. Hargrove also contributed three rebounds and a steal.Senior Alexis Markowski put three Huskers in double figures with 15 points and six rebounds. The All-America candidate scored 10 points in the first half to reach 1,500 in her career, becoming just the fourth Nebraska player in history to achieve the combined career totals of 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds, joining first-team All-Americans Karen Jennings, Kelsey Griffin and Jordan Hooper.&nbsp;While those three Huskers combined for 47 points, the rest of the Big Red managed just 16 total points. But Nebraska's defense made the total stand by forcing 21 Tarleton State turnovers and holding the Texans to 38.5 percent shooting (20-52). The Huskers also won the rebounding battle, 38-36, including a 14-8 edge on the offensive glass.Tarleton State, which fell to 5-6, was committed to making everything difficult for Nebraska, committing 23 fouls compared to 10 for the Huskers on the night. The Big Red cashed in by outscoring the Texans 22-2 at the free throw line.The teams were tied at 13 after a low-scoring first quarter, but Nebraska built a 33-26 lead at halftime. The Huskers took control with a 13-2 surge midway through the third quarter to claim a 48-30 lead after a Kendall Moriarty free throw with 2:13 left. Hargrove scored seven straight points during the burst.Tarleton State refused to give up, cutting the margin to 49-35 at the end of the third, before holding Nebraska without a field goal for nearly the first six minutes of the fourth quarter. The Texans trimmed the lead to 50-44, before Hargrove, Markowski, Moriarty and Callin Hake combined on an 8-0 run to put the game out of reach at 58-44 with 2:53 left.Karyn Sanford led Tarleton State with a career-high 14 points, including four three-pointers, while grabbing four rebounds. Faith Acker added a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.Nebraska finishes its five-game home stand by playing host to Chattanooga on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Noon (CT). Tickets are available now at Huskers.com. The game will be televised live statewide by Nebraska Public Media with a live video stream for subscribers of B1G+. It can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.

Husker Defense shows grit in Win over Texans

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The Nebraska Kearney volleyball team has placed four players on the 2024&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.avca.org/award/2024-avca-division-ii-womens-all-america-teams/">American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American</a>&nbsp;team and one on the&nbsp;Division II Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) All-American&nbsp;squad.

UNK AthleticsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The Nebraska Kearney volleyball team has placed four players on the 2024&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.avca.org/award/2024-avca-division-ii-womens-all-america-teams/">American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American</a>&nbsp;team and one on the&nbsp;Division II Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) All-American&nbsp;squad.A panel of head coaches from around the country select the AVCA team with the D2CCA chosen by College Sports Communications (CSC). For both, a player must first make their respective all-region team.UNK's four AVCA selections tie the program record (2004) for the most in one season. They are setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;(first team), middle&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(third team), libero&nbsp;Alli Wiese&nbsp;(third team) and outside hitter&nbsp;Asha Regier&nbsp;(honorable mention). Wiese is now a three-time AVCA All-American (2022 and 2023 h.m.) with Neff a two-timer (2023 h.m.). These are the first honors for both Berg and Regier.Next, Wiese becomes the 11th Loper to earn CCA (previously Daktronics) All-American honors and the first in five years. This is her first time making the squad. Finally, since&nbsp;Rick Squiers&nbsp;took over the program in 1999, UNK has had 29 different players earn a total of 43 All-American honors.Neff finished her third year as a starter averaging 12.4 assists, 2.5 digs, 0.7 blocks, and 0.5 kills per set while serving up 17 aces. One of three Lopers that appeared in all 112 sets, she guided an offense that averaged 14.6 kps and hit .258. Finally, Neff (North Platte) was one of five Lopers with at least 10 solo blocks and one of six with a double-digit ace total.In her lone year in Kearney, Wiese (Mattawan, Mich.) averaged 5.5 digs per set with a team-best 34 aces, 92 assists and a .970 serve receive percentage. Playing in all 112 sets, her dig average is the second highest 29 years, and she completes a five-year career with 2,887 digs and 227 aces.Next, Berg was UNK's top scorer (398.0 points) as she ranked second on the team in kills (3.1 per set) and first in blocks (1.2 per set). Hitting .318, she played in 104 sets and managed team-bests in both solo (26) and assisted (94) blocks. Offensively, Berg (Eureka, Mo.) was one of three Lopers to reach 300 kills.That trio included Regier (Newton, Kan.) who led UNK in both kills (354) and kps (3.4). She finished the year strong once again, reaching at least 10 kills in the final 11 matches. That included a career-high 20 in the NCAA Tournament loss to Washburn. Also supplying 44 blocks, 87 digs, 12 assists and two aces, the multi-year starter ends a four-year career with 916 kills.UNK (30-3) won the 2024 MIAA regular season title, was MIAA tourney runners up for a third straight season and made the NCAA's for a 25th consecutive fall.