PHOENIX (AP) — Alek Thomas hit a three-run homer, Merrill Kelly threw 6 2/3 quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Friday night.

Thomas had his big moment in the sixth, connecting on a slider up in the zone from Jake Bird, launching it deep into the right-field seats for a 7-1 lead. The Diamondbacks had 14 hits on Friday, one night after having 18 hits in their season-opening win.

“It's definitely contagious,” Thomas said. “You definitely want to be a part of it. All of these guys, having good at-bats, putting good swings on balls, it's been pretty fun these past few days.”

Joc Pederson — playing his first game with the D-backs&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/diamondbacks-joc-pederson-40821573955dc9145375f809a8b46ada">after signing a $9.5 million, one-year deal this offseason</a>&nbsp;— had four hits, including a double. Ketel Marte added three hits, a walk and a stolen base.

Pederson had the first four-hit debut in franchise history. Marte is the first to have back-to-back, three-hit games to start the season.

Kelly (1-0) cruised for most the night, giving up one run on three hits while striking out eight. The right-hander has thrown at least five innings in 30 straight regular-season outings, which ranks second among current MLB pitchers, behind Mitch Keller's 32-game streak.

“It was fun to be out there,” Kelly said. “Fun to get the first one under your belt. Felt good. Glad we're able to get off to the start we have so far this year.”

Kelly's performance was reminiscent of the last time he was on the mound in Game 2 of the World Series. He threw seven brilliant innings in that game against the Texas Rangers, giving up one run and striking nine, leading the D-backs to their only win in the Fall Classic.

The Diamondbacks got their scoring started with back-to-back solo homers in the first from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Christian Walker. It was Gurriel's second homer of the season — he also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-diamondbacks-score-0e47b690616daa31301c8fe420705dd8">went deep for a two-run homer in the D-backs' 16-1 win</a>&nbsp;in the opener.

Colorado's Elías Díaz hit a solo homer in the second to cut the D-backs' lead to 2-1. Charlie Blackmon had an RBI triple in the eighth and later scored on a wild pitch.

Cal Quantrill (0-1) gave up five runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings. Quantrill pitched the past 3 1/2 years for the Cleveland Guardians, but was traded to the Rockies during the offseason.

“He battled, he kept us in there,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “He just got outpitched by their guy. (Kelly) pitched really good.”

The Diamondbacks were presented their National League championship rings during a pregame ceremony. It has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/fans/2023-nl-championship-ring">41 diamonds around the logo</a>, signifying manager Torey Lovullo and team's 40-man roster, and also is personalized with each player's name.

The Diamondbacks will send left-hander Tommy Henry to the mound on Saturday night while the Rockies counter with lefty Austin Gomber.

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 </figure>PHOENIX (AP) — Alek Thomas hit a three-run homer, Merrill Kelly threw 6 2/3 quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Friday night.Thomas had his big moment in the sixth, connecting on a slider up in the zone from Jake Bird, launching it deep into the right-field seats for a 7-1 lead. The Diamondbacks had 14 hits on Friday, one night after having 18 hits in their season-opening win.“It's definitely contagious,” Thomas said. “You definitely want to be a part of it. All of these guys, having good at-bats, putting good swings on balls, it's been pretty fun these past few days.”Joc Pederson — playing his first game with the D-backs&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/diamondbacks-joc-pederson-40821573955dc9145375f809a8b46ada">after signing a $9.5 million, one-year deal this offseason</a>&nbsp;— had four hits, including a double. Ketel Marte added three hits, a walk and a stolen base.Pederson had the first four-hit debut in franchise history. Marte is the first to have back-to-back, three-hit games to start the season.Kelly (1-0) cruised for most the night, giving up one run on three hits while striking out eight. The right-hander has thrown at least five innings in 30 straight regular-season outings, which ranks second among current MLB pitchers, behind Mitch Keller's 32-game streak.“It was fun to be out there,” Kelly said. “Fun to get the first one under your belt. Felt good. Glad we're able to get off to the start we have so far this year.”Kelly's performance was reminiscent of the last time he was on the mound in Game 2 of the World Series. He threw seven brilliant innings in that game against the Texas Rangers, giving up one run and striking nine, leading the D-backs to their only win in the Fall Classic.The Diamondbacks got their scoring started with back-to-back solo homers in the first from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Christian Walker. It was Gurriel's second homer of the season — he also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-diamondbacks-score-0e47b690616daa31301c8fe420705dd8">went deep for a two-run homer in the D-backs' 16-1 win</a>&nbsp;in the opener.Colorado's Elías Díaz hit a solo homer in the second to cut the D-backs' lead to 2-1. Charlie Blackmon had an RBI triple in the eighth and later scored on a wild pitch.Cal Quantrill (0-1) gave up five runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings. Quantrill pitched the past 3 1/2 years for the Cleveland Guardians, but was traded to the Rockies during the offseason.“He battled, he kept us in there,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “He just got outpitched by their guy. (Kelly) pitched really good.”The Diamondbacks were presented their National League championship rings during a pregame ceremony. It has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/fans/2023-nl-championship-ring">41 diamonds around the logo</a>, signifying manager Torey Lovullo and team's 40-man roster, and also is personalized with each player's name.UP NEXTThe Diamondbacks will send left-hander Tommy Henry to the mound on Saturday night while the Rockies counter with lefty Austin Gomber.

Rockies rocked again in Arizona

The NFL has passed some significant rule changes for the upcoming season, which could end up down at the D2 college level someday and that would mean we'd see some wild new stuff at Elliott Field!

Special teams and kickoffs are always under the rule-making microscope and CSC Head Coach Jay Long offers up thoughts and insight into the inevitability of change to the game of football

This fall in the pros kickoffs will look like the XFL model where the kicking team has its coverage unit lined up on the receiving team's 40 yard line. The return team will set up its blockers between the 30-35 yard lines.&nbsp; The league hopes the change will reduce injury risk as well as increase the amount of kickoff returns instead of touchbacks.

Coach Long played a key role in kick coverage during his career and looks at the situation from both the old-school traditionalist view and through the lens of football's future.

Long has been a part of committees that help consider and decide on rule changes in D2 football, and it typically takes some time before changes that happen above trickle down into the college game. Stay tuned, but it will all look "normal" for now when CSC kicks off the season against Nebraska-Kearney in August.

Continue to check back with Panhandle Post, follow along on X @DMCbroadcasting and listen to my morning sports report updates on Double Q Country for more Eagle football spring coverage!

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins Sports DirectorThe NFL has passed some significant rule changes for the upcoming season, which could end up down at the D2 college level someday and that would mean we'd see some wild new stuff at Elliott Field!Special teams and kickoffs are always under the rule-making microscope and CSC Head Coach Jay Long offers up thoughts and insight into the inevitability of change to the game of football<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1786726699&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/jay-long-on-changes-happen-every-year" title="Jay Long - On Changes Happen Every Year" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jay Long - On Changes Happen Every Year</a></div></div>This fall in the pros kickoffs will look like the XFL model where the kicking team has its coverage unit lined up on the receiving team's 40 yard line. The return team will set up its blockers between the 30-35 yard lines.&nbsp; The league hopes the change will reduce injury risk as well as increase the amount of kickoff returns instead of touchbacks.Coach Long played a key role in kick coverage during his career and looks at the situation from both the old-school traditionalist view and through the lens of football's future.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1786722208&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/jay-long-on-new-kickoff-rules-in-nfl" title="Jay Long - On New Kickoff Rules In NFL" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jay Long - On New Kickoff Rules In NFL</a></div></div>Long has been a part of committees that help consider and decide on rule changes in D2 football, and it typically takes some time before changes that happen above trickle down into the college game. Stay tuned, but it will all look "normal" for now when CSC kicks off the season against Nebraska-Kearney in August.Continue to check back with Panhandle Post, follow along on X @DMCbroadcasting and listen to my morning sports report updates on Double Q Country for more Eagle football spring coverage!

🔊 Could the new NFL kickoff rule become the norm at Chadron State games? 

Story by Maxwell Athletic Communications

Maxwell Public Schools is proud to announce that Kole Harrach has been named the next head girls varsity basketball coach. Harrach served the Wildcats as an assistant coach this past season. Prior to joining the Wildcats, Harrach spent 6 seasons as a coach at Lincoln Pius. Five of those seasons resulted in state tournament appearances and 2 of those seasons culminated in a state championship. After his tenure at Pius, Harrach spent one season as the head coach in Brady and one season as an assistant at North Platte St. Pats.

Story by Maxwell Athletic CommunicationsMaxwell Public Schools is proud to announce that Kole Harrach has been named the next head girls varsity basketball coach. Harrach served the Wildcats as an assistant coach this past season. Prior to joining the Wildcats, Harrach spent 6 seasons as a coach at Lincoln Pius. Five of those seasons resulted in state tournament appearances and 2 of those seasons culminated in a state championship. After his tenure at Pius, Harrach spent one season as the head coach in Brady and one season as an assistant at North Platte St. Pats.

Maxwell Public Schools announce new Girls Basketball Head Coach

Chadron State is about to finish its second week of spring football practice.&nbsp; The team hits the field three times a week for physical practice but also spends time in the weight room, film room and meetings to get ready for the fall season.

Head Coach Jay Long gives an update on how the team looked in the early going of spring work, and shares how players improve through CSC "football school."

The quarterback position is one of the top positional battles in spring camp with incumbent's Preston Pearson and Mason Hamilton returning along with young arm Gavin Garrettson and a transfer from San Diego State and Saddleback College.

The Eagles have been focused on improving play at signal caller and up on the offensive line.&nbsp; Coach Long talks about how Pearson and Hamilton are handling their growth.

Could Ralph sneak up and take the reigns of the offense in his first year with the program? Coach Long talks about Ralph's path to CSC and the experience he brings.

It'll all continue to unfold as practice moves along until the spring game / joint practice at Wayne State in April.&nbsp; Continue to check back with Panhandle Post, follow along on X @DMCbroadcasting and listen to my morning sports report updates on Double Q Country for more Eagle football spring coverage!

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins Sports DirectorChadron State is about to finish its second week of spring football practice.&nbsp; The team hits the field three times a week for physical practice but also spends time in the weight room, film room and meetings to get ready for the fall season.Head Coach Jay Long gives an update on how the team looked in the early going of spring work, and shares how players improve through CSC "football school."<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1786665775&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/jay-long-on-1st-few-days-of-spring-ball" title="Jay Long - On 1st Few Days Of Spring Ball" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jay Long - On 1st Few Days Of Spring Ball</a></div></div>The quarterback position is one of the top positional battles in spring camp with incumbent's Preston Pearson and Mason Hamilton returning along with young arm Gavin Garrettson and a transfer from San Diego State and Saddleback College.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1786679689&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/jay-long-on-current-qb-situation" title="Jay Long - On Current QB Situation" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jay Long - On Current QB Situation</a></div></div>The Eagles have been focused on improving play at signal caller and up on the offensive line.&nbsp; Coach Long talks about how Pearson and Hamilton are handling their growth.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1786670185&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/long-on-qbs-preston-hamilton" title="Long -On QBs- Preston - Hamilton" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Long -On QBs- Preston - Hamilton</a></div></div>Could Ralph sneak up and take the reigns of the offense in his first year with the program? Coach Long talks about Ralph's path to CSC and the experience he brings.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1786675933&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/jay-long-on-dj-ralph" title="Jay Long - On DJ Ralph" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jay Long - On DJ Ralph</a></div></div>It'll all continue to unfold as practice moves along until the spring game / joint practice at Wayne State in April.&nbsp; Continue to check back with Panhandle Post, follow along on X @DMCbroadcasting and listen to my morning sports report updates on Double Q Country for more Eagle football spring coverage!

🔊 Quarterbacks getting a good look at CSC spring football practice

Story by Supernovas Communications

OMAHA, Neb. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;(8-4) continue their four-match homestand by taking on the Grand Rapids Rise (6-5)&nbsp;for the second time this season at the CHI Health Center Thursday night at 7 p.m. CDT. &nbsp;

News Channel Nebraska&nbsp;will televise the event, with&nbsp;John Baylor&nbsp;doing play-by-play and Olympian&nbsp;Nancy Metcalf&nbsp;providing commentary. The match can be watched on statewide providers like Dish (30 or 35), Allo (181), Spectrum (98, 99, 715 or 1233) and Cox (116). The match will also be viewable on other local cable providers that carry NCN throughout the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also, the match will be streamed online for free on NewsChannelNebraska.com and the free News Channel Nebraska app on Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV.&nbsp;

The match will be broadcast live on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, featuring its flagship station&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018fdp5dOLJDyFeDQ-jasCjXxoUqrs-uKwHMpLcreNS36HG6FenL1cfe3j9tOJvOuDcwfi3jDPX9jkvNpGw4ejvMo_lth9nisBS_T_sTeKfJiiGeApAKvflCScB85YtANMjiyHA-XSfHy56JwymvmivQ==&amp;c=sUMtbwrLjWgGE_vO_tOTFqds8ZCQGy1LmgwvxU3_CHMj2Jxh8T7uKQ==&amp;ch=PqoVqf3xeX6AQaBDQvsjolaLXi4ZCDfWGTHbfJFtFX-Pl5GACtTocg==" target="_blank">93.7 The Ticket.</a>&nbsp;The broadcast will also be live on 95.7 The Boss (Omaha), KRVN (Lexington), KOLT (Scottsbluff), and KTIC (West Point).&nbsp;

Full match notes can be found<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018fdp5dOLJDyFeDQ-jasCjXxoUqrs-uKwHMpLcreNS36HG6FenL1cfXJkjX_ukRTLWPWOyb5H6vjUfZNRGCp7rgxXl8YAIXgF-g_ppYfDkw_BhcLyuXmwre5yQdcQdiAVw7bf__5iqz3n9NpgbbBsDQ-CgAtrxpqq-CfQ_EcnQJbNlmauemuGBRJ3Db5bh7tL_DWQdBKQYpmZA2dRb23RAJvuH5HSm0fZp0xSb48swZtQs13fP1l_h44_LGQ2UcJZ654pPGTm0G4=&amp;c=sUMtbwrLjWgGE_vO_tOTFqds8ZCQGy1LmgwvxU3_CHMj2Jxh8T7uKQ==&amp;ch=PqoVqf3xeX6AQaBDQvsjolaLXi4ZCDfWGTHbfJFtFX-Pl5GACtTocg==" target="_blank">&nbsp;here.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Thursday’s contest will be a rematch of an epic battle that took place between the Supernovas and Rise in their first match against one another on Feb. 12 in Grand Rapids. Omaha survived its first road test in franchise history, securing a 3-1 victory. Setter Natalia Valentín-Anderson was the star of that match, dishing out 50 assists and 19 digs to help Omaha win&nbsp;two extra-point sets en route to the win. &nbsp;

Omaha enters Thursday as the top serving team in the Pro Volleyball Federation. The Supernovas average a league-best 5.08 aces per match, with outside hitter&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz&nbsp;pacing the league with 23 aces in 12 matches. The Rise have not made too much of an impression from behind the service line this season averaging 3.27 aces per match, which is fifth. They’ve struggled against the serve as well, allowing a league-worst 4.82 aces per match. &nbsp;

The Omaha blocking duo of&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tori Dixon&nbsp;will also be key. The two middle blockers rank in the top five in total blocks, with Dixon leading the team with 35 stuffs in 12 matches. Vuchkova has been a worthy partner in the middle, recording 29 blocks in nine matches. The Bulgarian took time to find her groove earning 10 blocks in her first five matches. After a slow start, Vuchkova has excelled in recent weeks, posting 19 blocks in her last four matches.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Supernovas’ defense will have to be at the top of their game when facing off against the Rise attackers on Thursday. Outside hitter Claire Chaussee and opposite Emiliya Dimitrova are among the league’s top offensive weapons in the league, each with over 200 kills each. &nbsp;

The Rise are backed up by middle blocker Marin Grote, who’s second in the league with 38 blocks heading into Grand Rapids’ Wednesday match against the Atlanta Vibe. Setter Ashley Evans has done an excellent job spearheading the Rise offense, racking up 10.75 assists per set, with her 473 total assists being second in the Pro Volleyball Federation. &nbsp;

Following Thursday’s match, the Supernovas will turn around to face the Vegas Thrill at home on Saturday, March 30 with first serve set for 6 p.m. CDT. &nbsp;

Nebraska Public Media will provide television coverage with fans also being able to listen to all the action on the Supernovas Radio Network led by the flagship station 93.7 The Ticket. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by Supernovas CommunicationsOMAHA, Neb. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;(8-4) continue their four-match homestand by taking on the Grand Rapids Rise (6-5)&nbsp;for the second time this season at the CHI Health Center Thursday night at 7 p.m. CDT. &nbsp;News Channel Nebraska&nbsp;will televise the event, with&nbsp;John Baylor&nbsp;doing play-by-play and Olympian&nbsp;Nancy Metcalf&nbsp;providing commentary. The match can be watched on statewide providers like Dish (30 or 35), Allo (181), Spectrum (98, 99, 715 or 1233) and Cox (116). The match will also be viewable on other local cable providers that carry NCN throughout the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also, the match will be streamed online for free on NewsChannelNebraska.com and the free News Channel Nebraska app on Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV.&nbsp;The match will be broadcast live on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, featuring its flagship station&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018fdp5dOLJDyFeDQ-jasCjXxoUqrs-uKwHMpLcreNS36HG6FenL1cfe3j9tOJvOuDcwfi3jDPX9jkvNpGw4ejvMo_lth9nisBS_T_sTeKfJiiGeApAKvflCScB85YtANMjiyHA-XSfHy56JwymvmivQ==&amp;c=sUMtbwrLjWgGE_vO_tOTFqds8ZCQGy1LmgwvxU3_CHMj2Jxh8T7uKQ==&amp;ch=PqoVqf3xeX6AQaBDQvsjolaLXi4ZCDfWGTHbfJFtFX-Pl5GACtTocg==" target="_blank">93.7 The Ticket.</a>&nbsp;The broadcast will also be live on 95.7 The Boss (Omaha), KRVN (Lexington), KOLT (Scottsbluff), and KTIC (West Point).&nbsp;Full match notes can be found<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018fdp5dOLJDyFeDQ-jasCjXxoUqrs-uKwHMpLcreNS36HG6FenL1cfXJkjX_ukRTLWPWOyb5H6vjUfZNRGCp7rgxXl8YAIXgF-g_ppYfDkw_BhcLyuXmwre5yQdcQdiAVw7bf__5iqz3n9NpgbbBsDQ-CgAtrxpqq-CfQ_EcnQJbNlmauemuGBRJ3Db5bh7tL_DWQdBKQYpmZA2dRb23RAJvuH5HSm0fZp0xSb48swZtQs13fP1l_h44_LGQ2UcJZ654pPGTm0G4=&amp;c=sUMtbwrLjWgGE_vO_tOTFqds8ZCQGy1LmgwvxU3_CHMj2Jxh8T7uKQ==&amp;ch=PqoVqf3xeX6AQaBDQvsjolaLXi4ZCDfWGTHbfJFtFX-Pl5GACtTocg==" target="_blank">&nbsp;here.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>Thursday’s contest will be a rematch of an epic battle that took place between the Supernovas and Rise in their first match against one another on Feb. 12 in Grand Rapids. Omaha survived its first road test in franchise history, securing a 3-1 victory. Setter Natalia Valentín-Anderson was the star of that match, dishing out 50 assists and 19 digs to help Omaha win&nbsp;two extra-point sets en route to the win. &nbsp;Omaha enters Thursday as the top serving team in the Pro Volleyball Federation. The Supernovas average a league-best 5.08 aces per match, with outside hitter&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz&nbsp;pacing the league with 23 aces in 12 matches. The Rise have not made too much of an impression from behind the service line this season averaging 3.27 aces per match, which is fifth. They’ve struggled against the serve as well, allowing a league-worst 4.82 aces per match. &nbsp;The Omaha blocking duo of&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tori Dixon&nbsp;will also be key. The two middle blockers rank in the top five in total blocks, with Dixon leading the team with 35 stuffs in 12 matches. Vuchkova has been a worthy partner in the middle, recording 29 blocks in nine matches. The Bulgarian took time to find her groove earning 10 blocks in her first five matches. After a slow start, Vuchkova has excelled in recent weeks, posting 19 blocks in her last four matches.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Supernovas’ defense will have to be at the top of their game when facing off against the Rise attackers on Thursday. Outside hitter Claire Chaussee and opposite Emiliya Dimitrova are among the league’s top offensive weapons in the league, each with over 200 kills each. &nbsp;The Rise are backed up by middle blocker Marin Grote, who’s second in the league with 38 blocks heading into Grand Rapids’ Wednesday match against the Atlanta Vibe. Setter Ashley Evans has done an excellent job spearheading the Rise offense, racking up 10.75 assists per set, with her 473 total assists being second in the Pro Volleyball Federation. &nbsp;Following Thursday’s match, the Supernovas will turn around to face the Vegas Thrill at home on Saturday, March 30 with first serve set for 6 p.m. CDT. &nbsp;Nebraska Public Media will provide television coverage with fans also being able to listen to all the action on the Supernovas Radio Network led by the flagship station 93.7 The Ticket. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Omaha Supernovas continue Homestand with battle against Grand Rapids Rise 

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Husker Soccer’s Sadie Waite was selected for the Canadian Women’s Under-20 roster on March 27, as she will compete in a friendly camp in Verl, Germany, April 1-10.

This camp is a preparation for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024, August 31-September 22. The team will play two matches as it will face the United States on Sunday, April 7, and Germany on Tuesday, April 9.&nbsp;

Waite was a mainstay in the Husker lineup last season as she&nbsp;started all 24 games and amassed 1,950 minutes on the season, while scoring four goals and tallying five assists. Waite totaled 17 points, good for fifth on the team, and added 32 shots (13 shots on goal). She tallied her first career brace in the Huskers’ NCAA First Round victory over SDSU, as she helped NU to its program-best third trip to the Elite Eight and a Big Ten regular season title.

This week, NU continues its spring slate as it travels to Kansas City, Mo., to face Arkansas on Saturday, March 30 at 12 p.m. (CT). The match will be played at Swope Park and admission is free.&nbsp;

​GK- Sofia Cortes-Browne | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario

​GK- Faith Fenwick | USA / Gonzaga University

​GK- Noelle Henning | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario ​

​D- Mya Archibald | USA / University of Illinois

​D- Jadea Collin | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario

​D- Clare Logan | USA / University of Notre Dame

​D- Zoe Markesini | USA / Princeton University ​

​D- Janet Okeke | USA / North Carolina State University ​

​D- Renee Watson | USA / Michigan State University

​M- Kayla Briggs | USA / Providence College

​M- Jeneva Hernandez Gray | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC / NDC-CDN British Columbia

​M- Anna Hauer | USA / Memphis University

​M- Maya Hindson | ENG / Arsenal Academy ​

​M- Florianne Jourde | USA / University of Southern California ​

​M- Thaea Mouratidis | USA / Providence College

​M- Alanna Raimondo | USA / Kent state university ​

​M- Sadie Waite | USA / University of Nebraska

​F- Audrey Chelsie François | USA / Harvard

​F- Charlie Codd | USA / University of Notre dame

​F- Kaylee Hunter | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC / NDC-CDN British Columbia

​F- Rosa Maalouf | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario / Ottawa South United

​F- Ella McBride | USA / Providence College

​F- Nyah Rose | USA / Southern Methodist University

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsHusker Soccer’s Sadie Waite was selected for the Canadian Women’s Under-20 roster on March 27, as she will compete in a friendly camp in Verl, Germany, April 1-10.This camp is a preparation for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024, August 31-September 22. The team will play two matches as it will face the United States on Sunday, April 7, and Germany on Tuesday, April 9.&nbsp;Waite was a mainstay in the Husker lineup last season as she&nbsp;started all 24 games and amassed 1,950 minutes on the season, while scoring four goals and tallying five assists. Waite totaled 17 points, good for fifth on the team, and added 32 shots (13 shots on goal). She tallied her first career brace in the Huskers’ NCAA First Round victory over SDSU, as she helped NU to its program-best third trip to the Elite Eight and a Big Ten regular season title.This week, NU continues its spring slate as it travels to Kansas City, Mo., to face Arkansas on Saturday, March 30 at 12 p.m. (CT). The match will be played at Swope Park and admission is free.&nbsp;Canada Roster​GK- Sofia Cortes-Browne | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario​GK- Faith Fenwick | USA / Gonzaga University​GK- Noelle Henning | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario ​​D- Mya Archibald | USA / University of Illinois​D- Jadea Collin | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario​D- Clare Logan | USA / University of Notre Dame​D- Zoe Markesini | USA / Princeton University ​​D- Janet Okeke | USA / North Carolina State University ​​D- Renee Watson | USA / Michigan State University​M- Kayla Briggs | USA / Providence College​M- Jeneva Hernandez Gray | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC / NDC-CDN British Columbia​M- Anna Hauer | USA / Memphis University​M- Maya Hindson | ENG / Arsenal Academy ​​M- Florianne Jourde | USA / University of Southern California ​​M- Thaea Mouratidis | USA / Providence College​M- Alanna Raimondo | USA / Kent state university ​​M- Sadie Waite | USA / University of Nebraska​F- Amanda Allen | USA / Orlando Pride​F- Audrey Chelsie François | USA / Harvard​F- Charlie Codd | USA / University of Notre dame​F- Kaylee Hunter | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC / NDC-CDN British Columbia​F- Rosa Maalouf | CAN / NDC-CDN Ontario / Ottawa South United​F- Ella McBride | USA / Providence College​F- Nyah Rose | USA / Southern Methodist University

Sadie Waite selected to Canada’s U-20 Team

Nebraska track and field is set to open the outdoor season this weekend as athletes will be split between the Florida Relays, Stanford Invitational and Mike Fanelli Track Classic on March 29-30.

Location:&nbsp;Gainesville, Fla. (Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium)Start Times (CT):&nbsp;Friday - Field Events: 7 a.m. / Running Events: 8 a.m.; Saturday - Field Events: 8 a.m. / Running Events: 8:30 a.m.

Live Results:&nbsp;<a href="https://live.deltatiming.com/meet-list" target="_blank">Link</a>

<a href="https://live.deltatiming.com/meet-list" target="_blank"></a>Meet Schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/02/28/qW2rAsuixE8SHEorfTAoXoFBMd2GNQSDhyx3zrwp.pdf" target="_blank">Link</a>

Stanford Invitational Meet InformationDate:&nbsp;Friday-Saturday, March 29-30

Location:&nbsp;Stanford, Calif. (Cobb Track and Angell Field)Start Times (CT):&nbsp;Friday - Field Events: 11 a.m. / Running Events: 12:30 p.m.; Saturday - Field Events: 11 a.m. / Running Events: 12 p.m. Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22171&amp;utm_campaign=134762stanfordinvitat&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=multiple&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;contract_id=0061n00000zi0ooqad&amp;coverage_id=6746493&amp;sp=" target="_blank">Link</a>

<a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22171&amp;utm_campaign=134762stanfordinvitat&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=multiple&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;contract_id=0061n00000zi0ooqad&amp;coverage_id=6746493&amp;sp=" target="_blank"></a>Live Results:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/invite24/" target="_blank">Link</a>Meet Schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/02/28/w8Wu8NGLvFoJqdTMa5dm6nGjYk0aIp1NjPhfHP5C.pdf" target="_blank">Link</a>

Date:&nbsp;Friday-Saturday, March 29-30Location:&nbsp;Hayward, Calif. (Chabot College Track)Start Times:&nbsp;Friday - Field Events: 11:30 a.m. / Running Events: 11:30 a.m.; Saturday - Field Events: 12 p.m. / Running Events: 1:30 p.m.

Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22095&amp;utm_campaign=135276mikefanellitrac&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_content=website&amp;rtid=135276&amp;coverage_id=6745269" target="_blank">Link</a>

<a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22095&amp;utm_campaign=135276mikefanellitrac&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_content=website&amp;rtid=135276&amp;coverage_id=6745269" target="_blank"></a>Live Results:<a href="https://timerhub.com/get_web_index.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2024/fanelli/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Link</a>

2024 Indoor Season RecapThe Husker men and women closed the indoor season inside the top 25, with the men tying for 12th and the women claiming 25th at the NCAA Championships. Out of 12 Husker entries, eight earned First-Team All-America honors by placing in the top eight.

Till Steinforth recorded his highest-career NCAA finish in the heptathlon to finish third, a day after becoming the first Husker to become a long jump First-Team All-American in the last decade with a seventh-place finish. The last Husker to place third or higher in the heptathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships was Björn Barrefors in 2009. Tyus Wilson and Jenna Rogers each pitched in a top-eight finish in the high jump, while Micaylon Moore represented NU as a First-Team All-American in the triple jump. Rhianna Phipps placed fifth in the triple jump, Mine De Klerk took seventh in the shot put and Henry Zimmerman finished seventh in the weight throw to round out Nebraska’s First-Team All-Americans.

With Nebraska sending 11 athletes and 12 entries to the NCAA Championships, that marked the most athletes to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships since 2010 and the most entries since 2011.

At the Big Ten Championships, the Husker men finished second as a team, only four points behind Wisconsin. The women finished in eighth. Wilson (high jump), Moore (triple jump), Steinforth (long jump) and De Klerk (shot put) brought in Big Ten titles.&nbsp;

Zimmerman broke the weight throw school record on four occasions, while Berlyn Schutz broke the school record in the mile as a freshman. Altogether, 26 performances either broke into the all-time list for the first time or moved up the list during the indoor season.

2023 Outdoor Season RecapNebraska’s last outdoor season was marked by the men claiming the Big Ten title and the women finishing third. Both finishes were the best placements since the 2016 season. The team combined for 12 event titles throughout the meet. The women, powered by Axelina Johansson (shot put) and Rhema Otabor (javelin) bringing in NCAA titles, took eighth place at the NCAA Championships. That was the best finish since the 2006 season, when the Huskers tied for fourth. The men tied for 17th, their best team finish in seven years. The men and women combined for eight First-Team All-America honors and seven school records throughout the outdoor season.

Nebraska track and field is set to open the outdoor season this weekend as athletes will be split between the Florida Relays, Stanford Invitational and Mike Fanelli Track Classic on March 29-30.Florida Relays Meet InformationDate:&nbsp;Friday-Saturday, March 29-30Location:&nbsp;Gainesville, Fla. (Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium)Start Times (CT):&nbsp;Friday - Field Events: 7 a.m. / Running Events: 8 a.m.; Saturday - Field Events: 8 a.m. / Running Events: 8:30 a.m.Live Results:&nbsp;<a href="https://live.deltatiming.com/meet-list" target="_blank">Link</a><a href="https://live.deltatiming.com/meet-list" target="_blank"></a>Meet Schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/02/28/qW2rAsuixE8SHEorfTAoXoFBMd2GNQSDhyx3zrwp.pdf" target="_blank">Link</a>Stanford Invitational Meet InformationDate:&nbsp;Friday-Saturday, March 29-30Location:&nbsp;Stanford, Calif. (Cobb Track and Angell Field)Start Times (CT):&nbsp;Friday - Field Events: 11 a.m. / Running Events: 12:30 p.m.; Saturday - Field Events: 11 a.m. / Running Events: 12 p.m. Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22171&amp;utm_campaign=134762stanfordinvitat&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=multiple&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;contract_id=0061n00000zi0ooqad&amp;coverage_id=6746493&amp;sp=" target="_blank">Link</a><a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22171&amp;utm_campaign=134762stanfordinvitat&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=multiple&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;contract_id=0061n00000zi0ooqad&amp;coverage_id=6746493&amp;sp=" target="_blank"></a>Live Results:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/invite24/" target="_blank">Link</a>Meet Schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/02/28/w8Wu8NGLvFoJqdTMa5dm6nGjYk0aIp1NjPhfHP5C.pdf" target="_blank">Link</a>Mike Fanelli Track ClassicDate:&nbsp;Friday-Saturday, March 29-30Location:&nbsp;Hayward, Calif. (Chabot College Track)Start Times:&nbsp;Friday - Field Events: 11:30 a.m. / Running Events: 11:30 a.m.; Saturday - Field Events: 12 p.m. / Running Events: 1:30 p.m.Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22095&amp;utm_campaign=135276mikefanellitrac&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_content=website&amp;rtid=135276&amp;coverage_id=6745269" target="_blank">Link</a><a href="https://www.flotrack.org/signup?redirect=%2Flive%2F22095&amp;utm_campaign=135276mikefanellitrac&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_content=website&amp;rtid=135276&amp;coverage_id=6745269" target="_blank"></a>Live Results:<a href="https://timerhub.com/get_web_index.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2024/fanelli/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Link</a>2024 Indoor Season RecapThe Husker men and women closed the indoor season inside the top 25, with the men tying for 12th and the women claiming 25th at the NCAA Championships. Out of 12 Husker entries, eight earned First-Team All-America honors by placing in the top eight.Till Steinforth recorded his highest-career NCAA finish in the heptathlon to finish third, a day after becoming the first Husker to become a long jump First-Team All-American in the last decade with a seventh-place finish. The last Husker to place third or higher in the heptathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships was Björn Barrefors in 2009. Tyus Wilson and Jenna Rogers each pitched in a top-eight finish in the high jump, while Micaylon Moore represented NU as a First-Team All-American in the triple jump. Rhianna Phipps placed fifth in the triple jump, Mine De Klerk took seventh in the shot put and Henry Zimmerman finished seventh in the weight throw to round out Nebraska’s First-Team All-Americans.With Nebraska sending 11 athletes and 12 entries to the NCAA Championships, that marked the most athletes to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships since 2010 and the most entries since 2011.At the Big Ten Championships, the Husker men finished second as a team, only four points behind Wisconsin. The women finished in eighth. Wilson (high jump), Moore (triple jump), Steinforth (long jump) and De Klerk (shot put) brought in Big Ten titles.&nbsp;Zimmerman broke the weight throw school record on four occasions, while Berlyn Schutz broke the school record in the mile as a freshman. Altogether, 26 performances either broke into the all-time list for the first time or moved up the list during the indoor season.2023 Outdoor Season RecapNebraska’s last outdoor season was marked by the men claiming the Big Ten title and the women finishing third. Both finishes were the best placements since the 2016 season. The team combined for 12 event titles throughout the meet. The women, powered by Axelina Johansson (shot put) and Rhema Otabor (javelin) bringing in NCAA titles, took eighth place at the NCAA Championships. That was the best finish since the 2006 season, when the Huskers tied for fourth. The men tied for 17th, their best team finish in seven years. The men and women combined for eight First-Team All-America honors and seven school records throughout the outdoor season.

Huskers go Coast-to-Coast to open Outdoor Campaign

Lincoln, Neb. -&nbsp;The Nebraska bowling team is going dancing in search of its seventh NCAA bowling title as the Huskers will travel to Lansing, Mich., on April 5th for the 2024 NCAA Bowling Regional.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nebraska, an at-large bid in the 18-team field, joins No. 3 Youngstown State, Marian and Maryville in the Lansing Regional. Competition will take place on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6.&nbsp;

The NCAA regional will feature a double-elimination format with one winner from each of the four regionals advancing to the NCAA Championship in Detroit, Mich., on April 12-13 at Thunderbowl Lanes.&nbsp;

The 2022 season marked the first time in the NCAA to host four regional sites and a winner advancing to the championship finals.&nbsp;

The regionals will use the Mega Match format which includes a five-person team and baker total pinfall game. The first team to collect two games wins the match, and in the event of a 1-1 tie, a best-of-seven baker match will be used to determine a match winner.&nbsp;

With today's NCAA bid announcement, the Husker bowling program continues its reputation as the only program in history to qualify for every National Championship tournament since the NCAA sponsored bowling in the 2003-04 season. The Huskers, who are ranked No. 6 in the latest National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) poll, hold a season record of 79-36.

This is the Huskers first season without a regular season tournament title since their most recent National Championship in 2021. Nebraska finished the season with double runner-up finishes at the Stormin' Blue and White Vegas Classic and Flyer Classic, and added a pair of third-place finishes at the SFA Ladyjack Classic and Motiv Penguin Classic.

In 1990, Nebraska became the first collegiate program in history to win a National Championship for the original Men's team. The program won five National Championships (1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997) before becoming a varsity sport in 1997-98 where it has since posted an additional eight additional National Championships (1999-IBC, 2001-IBC, 2004-NCAA; 2005-NCAA, 2009-NCAA, 2013-NCAA; 2015-NCAA and 2021-NCAA) while earning runner-up honors on four other occasions.&nbsp;Regional Match-ups:&nbsp;

Region 1: Pittsburgh, Pa&nbsp;No. 1 Jacksonville StateMercyhurstDuquenseMaryland Eastern Shore

Region 2: Rochester, N.Y.No. 2 Arkansas State&nbsp;(William Smith and Fayetteville State will compete in a single elimination for the final slot)&nbsp;VanderbiltMerrimack

Region 3: Lansing, Mich.No. 3 Youngstown StateMarianNebraskaMaryville&nbsp;&nbsp;

Region 4: Arlington, TexasNo. 4 North Carolina A&amp;T(Alabama State and Belmont Abbey will compete in a single elimination for the final slot)&nbsp;Louisiana Tech&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln, Neb. -&nbsp;The Nebraska bowling team is going dancing in search of its seventh NCAA bowling title as the Huskers will travel to Lansing, Mich., on April 5th for the 2024 NCAA Bowling Regional.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nebraska, an at-large bid in the 18-team field, joins No. 3 Youngstown State, Marian and Maryville in the Lansing Regional. Competition will take place on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6.&nbsp;The NCAA regional will feature a double-elimination format with one winner from each of the four regionals advancing to the NCAA Championship in Detroit, Mich., on April 12-13 at Thunderbowl Lanes.&nbsp;The 2022 season marked the first time in the NCAA to host four regional sites and a winner advancing to the championship finals.&nbsp;The regionals will use the Mega Match format which includes a five-person team and baker total pinfall game. The first team to collect two games wins the match, and in the event of a 1-1 tie, a best-of-seven baker match will be used to determine a match winner.&nbsp;With today's NCAA bid announcement, the Husker bowling program continues its reputation as the only program in history to qualify for every National Championship tournament since the NCAA sponsored bowling in the 2003-04 season. The Huskers, who are ranked No. 6 in the latest National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) poll, hold a season record of 79-36.This is the Huskers first season without a regular season tournament title since their most recent National Championship in 2021. Nebraska finished the season with double runner-up finishes at the Stormin' Blue and White Vegas Classic and Flyer Classic, and added a pair of third-place finishes at the SFA Ladyjack Classic and Motiv Penguin Classic.In 1990, Nebraska became the first collegiate program in history to win a National Championship for the original Men's team. The program won five National Championships (1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997) before becoming a varsity sport in 1997-98 where it has since posted an additional eight additional National Championships (1999-IBC, 2001-IBC, 2004-NCAA; 2005-NCAA, 2009-NCAA, 2013-NCAA; 2015-NCAA and 2021-NCAA) while earning runner-up honors on four other occasions.&nbsp;Regional Match-ups:&nbsp;Region 1: Pittsburgh, Pa&nbsp;No. 1 Jacksonville StateMercyhurstDuquenseMaryland Eastern ShoreRegion 2: Rochester, N.Y.No. 2 Arkansas State&nbsp;(William Smith and Fayetteville State will compete in a single elimination for the final slot)&nbsp;VanderbiltMerrimackRegion 3: Lansing, Mich.No. 3 Youngstown StateMarianNebraskaMaryville&nbsp;&nbsp;Region 4: Arlington, TexasNo. 4 North Carolina A&amp;T(Alabama State and Belmont Abbey will compete in a single elimination for the final slot)&nbsp;Louisiana Tech&nbsp;Sam Houston State

Huskers clinch NCAA Regional Berth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and the Colorado Rockies finalized a $63.5 million, seven-year contract on Tuesday, a deal that includes a team option for 2031 that if exercised would boost the agreement to $84 million over eight seasons.

The 22-year-old gets a $1.5 million signing bonus and salaries of $1.5 million this season, $4 million in 2025, $5 million in 2026, $8 million in 2027, $11 million in 2028, $14 million in 2029 and $16 million in 2030. The Rockies' option is for $23 million with a $2.5 million buyout.

Tovar's deal supersedes a one-year contract agreed to Feb. 29 that called for a $745,000 salary while in the major leagues and $361,000 while in the minors.

“He has already proven he is one of the best shortstops in baseball, and we see him as a cornerstone of this franchise for years to come,” Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said in a statement.

Tovar, a Venezuelan native, made his big league debut on Sept. 22, 2022, and last year became the youngest Rockies player to start on opening day at 21 years, 240 days. He hit .253 with 15 homers, 73 RBIs, 11 stolen bases last season. He had 166 strikeouts and 25 walks. His .988 fielding percentage set a record for rookie shortstop, topping .987 by the Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki in 2007.

Tovar signed with the Rockies in 2017 for an $800,000 bonus.

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 </figure>SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and the Colorado Rockies finalized a $63.5 million, seven-year contract on Tuesday, a deal that includes a team option for 2031 that if exercised would boost the agreement to $84 million over eight seasons.The 22-year-old gets a $1.5 million signing bonus and salaries of $1.5 million this season, $4 million in 2025, $5 million in 2026, $8 million in 2027, $11 million in 2028, $14 million in 2029 and $16 million in 2030. The Rockies' option is for $23 million with a $2.5 million buyout.Tovar's deal supersedes a one-year contract agreed to Feb. 29 that called for a $745,000 salary while in the major leagues and $361,000 while in the minors.“He has already proven he is one of the best shortstops in baseball, and we see him as a cornerstone of this franchise for years to come,” Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said in a statement.Tovar, a Venezuelan native, made his big league debut on Sept. 22, 2022, and last year became the youngest Rockies player to start on opening day at 21 years, 240 days. He hit .253 with 15 homers, 73 RBIs, 11 stolen bases last season. He had 166 strikeouts and 25 walks. His .988 fielding percentage set a record for rookie shortstop, topping .987 by the Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki in 2007.Tovar signed with the Rockies in 2017 for an $800,000 bonus.

Rockies sign shortstop budding star Tovar to seven-year contract extension

Story by Pro Volleyball Federation&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation&nbsp;has announced that its first championship will take place in a city that supports professional volleyball like no other in the United States – Omaha, Nebraska. The semifinals on May 15 and title match on May 18 will take place at the CHI Health Center and be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The home of the&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;has already established the attendance standard for professional volleyball in America, with four of the top five U.S. attendance records coming this season – including all of the top three marks.&nbsp;

“No one supports volleyball like the great fans in Nebraska,” touted Pro Volleyball Federation&nbsp;CEO Jen Spicher.&nbsp;“We couldn’t be more excited to play the culmination of our season there and look forward to working with the outstanding staffs in place for both the Supernovas and CHI Health Center to put on a championship that our phenomenal athletes and the fantastic fans of our league deserve.”&nbsp;

The championship weekend for Pro Volleyball Federation will come to a fantastic conclusion with the players from the winning team being awarded a $1,000,000 bonus. It will highlight some of the top athletes the sport has to offer in front of some of the best fans in the nation. The League has already drawn nearly 200,000 fans despite not even reaching the halfway mark of the season. Over 1.7 million viewers have watched on the Pro Volleyball Federation YouTube Channel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The host team has hosted at least 11,000 fans in four of their six home matches this season, including a record 12,090 on March 16. Six of the top seven attendance figures in Pro Volleyball Federation this year come from matches played in Omaha. The five biggest crowds to watch a women’s professional volleyball match have now all taken place in Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"This is truly a salute to our fans, the people of Omaha, and the entire State who have fallen in love with the Supernovas,” noted&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas President Diane Mendenhall. “Having hosted over 65,000 fans through our first six matches of this inaugural season, Nebraska has once again proven it is the epicenter for volleyball. We now have the opportunity to show the nation why Championships Live Here." &nbsp;

Ticket information – for both season ticket holders and for individual ticket buyers – will be made available very soon. Fans should watch the Pro Volleyball Federation digital platforms for the latest information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation is the present and future of professional volleyball in North America. The League began play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players joined by elite standouts from around the world. Our focus is on ensuring that the level and quality of play, treatment of players and the entire fan experience is world class and the best offered anywhere. For more information, visit <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001osLgkjTGCszCZ7-B5M2SHGOFSPJleL7AJZ_mZSyuL2VCY9DspGJj3tG9gHqm9rsacydC9WU9SXqnwCgKYjIKKsgns3rFhBp9qKO68dGf4OLsaGjGrobAr7L67gSXk8BmpO7iQxYWT8dty2UbTONzJA==&amp;c=LmBDEbziZ-n4b9YPW1l6oe1L8XKbBRKvV05WIY5J0NVAPL9sJZZcPg==&amp;ch=cylnZFxEdthNj4FKjyvY3VCjkJDQ4KjKEeZmIt1XZ8pxOiksE7-wcA==" target="_blank">ProVolleyball.com</a>.&nbsp;

The Omaha Supernovas aim to be the premier home of professional volleyball throughout the world. The team is owned by global music sensation&nbsp;Jason Derulo&nbsp;and entrepreneurs&nbsp;Danny White&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chris Erickson, Co-Founders of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Story by Pro Volleyball Federation&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation&nbsp;has announced that its first championship will take place in a city that supports professional volleyball like no other in the United States – Omaha, Nebraska. The semifinals on May 15 and title match on May 18 will take place at the CHI Health Center and be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;The home of the&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;has already established the attendance standard for professional volleyball in America, with four of the top five U.S. attendance records coming this season – including all of the top three marks.&nbsp;“No one supports volleyball like the great fans in Nebraska,” touted Pro Volleyball Federation&nbsp;CEO Jen Spicher.&nbsp;“We couldn’t be more excited to play the culmination of our season there and look forward to working with the outstanding staffs in place for both the Supernovas and CHI Health Center to put on a championship that our phenomenal athletes and the fantastic fans of our league deserve.”&nbsp;The championship weekend for Pro Volleyball Federation will come to a fantastic conclusion with the players from the winning team being awarded a $1,000,000 bonus. It will highlight some of the top athletes the sport has to offer in front of some of the best fans in the nation. The League has already drawn nearly 200,000 fans despite not even reaching the halfway mark of the season. Over 1.7 million viewers have watched on the Pro Volleyball Federation YouTube Channel.&nbsp;&nbsp;The host team has hosted at least 11,000 fans in four of their six home matches this season, including a record 12,090 on March 16. Six of the top seven attendance figures in Pro Volleyball Federation this year come from matches played in Omaha. The five biggest crowds to watch a women’s professional volleyball match have now all taken place in Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This is truly a salute to our fans, the people of Omaha, and the entire State who have fallen in love with the Supernovas,” noted&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas President Diane Mendenhall. “Having hosted over 65,000 fans through our first six matches of this inaugural season, Nebraska has once again proven it is the epicenter for volleyball. We now have the opportunity to show the nation why Championships Live Here." &nbsp;Ticket information – for both season ticket holders and for individual ticket buyers – will be made available very soon. Fans should watch the Pro Volleyball Federation digital platforms for the latest information.&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is the present and future of professional volleyball in North America. The League began play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players joined by elite standouts from around the world. Our focus is on ensuring that the level and quality of play, treatment of players and the entire fan experience is world class and the best offered anywhere. For more information, visit <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001osLgkjTGCszCZ7-B5M2SHGOFSPJleL7AJZ_mZSyuL2VCY9DspGJj3tG9gHqm9rsacydC9WU9SXqnwCgKYjIKKsgns3rFhBp9qKO68dGf4OLsaGjGrobAr7L67gSXk8BmpO7iQxYWT8dty2UbTONzJA==&amp;c=LmBDEbziZ-n4b9YPW1l6oe1L8XKbBRKvV05WIY5J0NVAPL9sJZZcPg==&amp;ch=cylnZFxEdthNj4FKjyvY3VCjkJDQ4KjKEeZmIt1XZ8pxOiksE7-wcA==" target="_blank">ProVolleyball.com</a>.&nbsp;ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas aim to be the premier home of professional volleyball throughout the world. The team is owned by global music sensation&nbsp;Jason Derulo&nbsp;and entrepreneurs&nbsp;Danny White&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chris Erickson, Co-Founders of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Omaha announced as location for Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship In May

OMAHA, Neb. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;have reunited with Nebraska native and middle blocker&nbsp;Kyla Swanson&nbsp;who officially signed as a practice player for the Supernovas. A Wahoo graduate, Swanson returns to Omaha after competing in the Puerto Rican League with Mets de Guaynabo.&nbsp;

Swanson was drafted by the Supernovas as the 35th pick in the Pro Volleyball Federation 2023 U.S. College Player Draft in December. Swanson battled hard in Training Camp but was eventually waived before going to Puerto Rico.&nbsp;

Swanson established herself at Wahoo High School leading the Warriors to back-to-back Class C-1 State Championships in 2017 and 2018. Swanson was the top high school prospect coming out of Nebraska in 2019. She committed to Illinois and former Husker assistant Chris Tamas where she spent the next four seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For her fifth and final season of college volleyball in 2023, Swanson transferred to Auburn helping the Tigers reach the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight season and being ranked inside the top-25 for the first time in school history.&nbsp;

Omaha continues its four-match homestand on Thursday, March 28 when the Supernovas face off against the Grand Rapids Rise for the second time this season. First serve is set for 7 p.m. CDT at the CHI Health Center with News Channel Nebraska providing television coverage.

Fans can listen to all the action on the Supernovas Radio Network, which is led by the flagship station,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-7AXH9U-VikTUbA3FKfxSCorNzm_tcVt9U3mRSLT0O1YHGIJEMNlSf9p4IHNytn3o3BhgI0d22bVrTTRRGYkMIx_GSwmoid043e3JfZ9efd_zcyJK33Ib3-wZDzPBw0OoK4sy51OFVn0GFJD_n7Cg==&amp;c=FCUsxRZ27SG2XQ7cWfnaseC-ZwKGhGEhs5OfIP76lJJu_rxykvxZgA==&amp;ch=5sbGD9KWwcfy5qwIVj8zzqYD1_mvlJPOE0tuRfRdfh_lfHelx72vUg==" target="_blank">93.7 The Ticket</a>. Radio coverage is also on 95.7 The Boss (Omaha), KRVN (Lexington), KOLT (Scottsbluff) and KTIC (West Point).&nbsp;

The Omaha Supernovas aim to be the premier home of professional volleyball throughout the world. The team is owned by global music sensation&nbsp;Jason Derulo&nbsp;and entrepreneurs&nbsp;Danny White&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chris Erickson, Co-Founders of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Story by Supernovas CommunicationsOMAHA, Neb. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;have reunited with Nebraska native and middle blocker&nbsp;Kyla Swanson&nbsp;who officially signed as a practice player for the Supernovas. A Wahoo graduate, Swanson returns to Omaha after competing in the Puerto Rican League with Mets de Guaynabo.&nbsp;Swanson was drafted by the Supernovas as the 35th pick in the Pro Volleyball Federation 2023 U.S. College Player Draft in December. Swanson battled hard in Training Camp but was eventually waived before going to Puerto Rico.&nbsp;Swanson established herself at Wahoo High School leading the Warriors to back-to-back Class C-1 State Championships in 2017 and 2018. Swanson was the top high school prospect coming out of Nebraska in 2019. She committed to Illinois and former Husker assistant Chris Tamas where she spent the next four seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;For her fifth and final season of college volleyball in 2023, Swanson transferred to Auburn helping the Tigers reach the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight season and being ranked inside the top-25 for the first time in school history.&nbsp;Omaha continues its four-match homestand on Thursday, March 28 when the Supernovas face off against the Grand Rapids Rise for the second time this season. First serve is set for 7 p.m. CDT at the CHI Health Center with News Channel Nebraska providing television coverage.Fans can listen to all the action on the Supernovas Radio Network, which is led by the flagship station,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-7AXH9U-VikTUbA3FKfxSCorNzm_tcVt9U3mRSLT0O1YHGIJEMNlSf9p4IHNytn3o3BhgI0d22bVrTTRRGYkMIx_GSwmoid043e3JfZ9efd_zcyJK33Ib3-wZDzPBw0OoK4sy51OFVn0GFJD_n7Cg==&amp;c=FCUsxRZ27SG2XQ7cWfnaseC-ZwKGhGEhs5OfIP76lJJu_rxykvxZgA==&amp;ch=5sbGD9KWwcfy5qwIVj8zzqYD1_mvlJPOE0tuRfRdfh_lfHelx72vUg==" target="_blank">93.7 The Ticket</a>. Radio coverage is also on 95.7 The Boss (Omaha), KRVN (Lexington), KOLT (Scottsbluff) and KTIC (West Point).&nbsp;ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas aim to be the premier home of professional volleyball throughout the world. The team is owned by global music sensation&nbsp;Jason Derulo&nbsp;and entrepreneurs&nbsp;Danny White&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chris Erickson, Co-Founders of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;

Supernovas sign Nebraska native Kyla Swanson to practice squad 

Columbus, Ohio-&nbsp;The No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers were named Regular-Season Big Ten Champions for the first time in program history since entering the Big Ten in 2011 after taking the win against No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (418.200-414.150). Nebraska shares the conference champions title with Illinois, both earning a 3-1 record in the conference regular-season competition. This win for the Huskers ranks as a top-three overall team score in Nebraska program history (418.200), not far behind the top-two team scores, previously set back in 2017.The Huskers collected a total of 19 personal-best scores this afternoon, along with setting a new program record-high team score on pommel horse (71.70). Two Huskers walked away as event titlests, including Luke James with a personal record on floor (14.75) and Sam Philliops with a personal record on high bar (14.30).

Floor&nbsp;Nebraska had a stand out routine on floor, collecting three personal-best scores for the Huskers and setting a season-best team score of 71.20. Toby Liang started the squad off strong after setting a career-high 14.25 in fifth place. Luke James followed collecting a 13.55. Freshman Chase Mondi impressed with strength after securing a career best and taking third place (14.60). Sam Phillips also registered a career best on the event, landing in second position (14.75). Taylor Christopulos anchored for Nebraska with a strong 14.05.Ohio State earned a 70.15 team score on floor.

Pommel Horse&nbsp;The Huskers maintained momentum on the second rotation of the meet, making big marks after earning a 71.700 team score and surpassed their program record by two-tenths that was set at the previous meet against Illinois. York led the Big Red and collected a 14.30, while Travis Wong earned a fifth-place finish with a 14.20, respectively. Yanni Chronopoulos came in strong with a 14.55 personal-best and landed in third place. Cooper Giles used the team’s energy to put up a 14.70 for the Huskers and snagged second overall. Christopulos anchored with a 13.95.Ohio State earned a 69.050 on pommel horse.

Rings&nbsp;The Huskers earned a score of 68.75 on still rings, as a team. James Friedman led the squad with a solid 13.60. Wong followed with a personal-best score of 13.85, landing in third. Asher Cohen notched a strong 13.95 for a second place finish. Chris Hiser put up a 13.50 for NU. Sam Phillips closed the rotation with a personal-best score of 13.85 in third overall.Ohio State scored 66.55 on still rings.

Vault&nbsp;Nebraska earned a solid 71.70 on vault as a team. Highlighting the performance, James set a new personal-best score of 14.75, earning a share of the vault title. Mondi secured a 14.35 for the Big Red. Phillips claimed a 13.55. Zac Tiderman earned an impressive 14.55, collecting fourth position overall and not far behind, Christopulos collected a 14.50 in fifth place for Nebraska.Ohio State earned a 72.50 on vault.

Parallel Bars&nbsp;NU earned 65.70 on parallel bars as a team. Friedman led the lineup with a 13.60, landing in fifth overall. Cole Partridge followed with a solid 13.75 and took fourth position. Cohen scored a 13.10, while Phillips earned a 11.90, respectively. Christopulos concluded the event rotation in sixth place with a score of 13.35 for Nebraska.Ohio State earned a 68.55 on parallel bars.

High Bar&nbsp;On the final event of the evening, Nebraska registered a strong 69.15 team score on high bar, their second best on high bar this season. Phillips highlighted the event after snagging the title with a strong 14.30, a new personal best for the captain. Max Odden also put up a new personal best of 13.75, landing in fifth place. Partridge notched a 13.30, while Tiderman collected a 13.75, respectively. Christopulos closed out the competition for the night with another personal best for the Huskers, notching a 14.05 and third-place finish on the event.Ohio State earned a 67.30 on high bar.

Up Next&nbsp;After a week break, the Cornhuskers will return to competition to compete for a chance at the conference championship title for the NCAA Big Ten Championships on Friday and Saturday April 5-6. The meet is set to take place at State Farm Center in Champaign-Urbana, Ill. at 7 p.m. (CT). Fans can keep up with live updates by following @HuskerMGym on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Both sessions (team/event finals) will be broadcasted live on the Big Ten Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Columbus, Ohio-&nbsp;The No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers were named Regular-Season Big Ten Champions for the first time in program history since entering the Big Ten in 2011 after taking the win against No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (418.200-414.150). Nebraska shares the conference champions title with Illinois, both earning a 3-1 record in the conference regular-season competition. This win for the Huskers ranks as a top-three overall team score in Nebraska program history (418.200), not far behind the top-two team scores, previously set back in 2017.The Huskers collected a total of 19 personal-best scores this afternoon, along with setting a new program record-high team score on pommel horse (71.70). Two Huskers walked away as event titlests, including Luke James with a personal record on floor (14.75) and Sam Philliops with a personal record on high bar (14.30).Floor&nbsp;Nebraska had a stand out routine on floor, collecting three personal-best scores for the Huskers and setting a season-best team score of 71.20. Toby Liang started the squad off strong after setting a career-high 14.25 in fifth place. Luke James followed collecting a 13.55. Freshman Chase Mondi impressed with strength after securing a career best and taking third place (14.60). Sam Phillips also registered a career best on the event, landing in second position (14.75). Taylor Christopulos anchored for Nebraska with a strong 14.05.Ohio State earned a 70.15 team score on floor.Pommel Horse&nbsp;The Huskers maintained momentum on the second rotation of the meet, making big marks after earning a 71.700 team score and surpassed their program record by two-tenths that was set at the previous meet against Illinois. York led the Big Red and collected a 14.30, while Travis Wong earned a fifth-place finish with a 14.20, respectively. Yanni Chronopoulos came in strong with a 14.55 personal-best and landed in third place. Cooper Giles used the team’s energy to put up a 14.70 for the Huskers and snagged second overall. Christopulos anchored with a 13.95.Ohio State earned a 69.050 on pommel horse.Rings&nbsp;The Huskers earned a score of 68.75 on still rings, as a team. James Friedman led the squad with a solid 13.60. Wong followed with a personal-best score of 13.85, landing in third. Asher Cohen notched a strong 13.95 for a second place finish. Chris Hiser put up a 13.50 for NU. Sam Phillips closed the rotation with a personal-best score of 13.85 in third overall.Ohio State scored 66.55 on still rings.Vault&nbsp;Nebraska earned a solid 71.70 on vault as a team. Highlighting the performance, James set a new personal-best score of 14.75, earning a share of the vault title. Mondi secured a 14.35 for the Big Red. Phillips claimed a 13.55. Zac Tiderman earned an impressive 14.55, collecting fourth position overall and not far behind, Christopulos collected a 14.50 in fifth place for Nebraska.Ohio State earned a 72.50 on vault.Parallel Bars&nbsp;NU earned 65.70 on parallel bars as a team. Friedman led the lineup with a 13.60, landing in fifth overall. Cole Partridge followed with a solid 13.75 and took fourth position. Cohen scored a 13.10, while Phillips earned a 11.90, respectively. Christopulos concluded the event rotation in sixth place with a score of 13.35 for Nebraska.Ohio State earned a 68.55 on parallel bars.High Bar&nbsp;On the final event of the evening, Nebraska registered a strong 69.15 team score on high bar, their second best on high bar this season. Phillips highlighted the event after snagging the title with a strong 14.30, a new personal best for the captain. Max Odden also put up a new personal best of 13.75, landing in fifth place. Partridge notched a 13.30, while Tiderman collected a 13.75, respectively. Christopulos closed out the competition for the night with another personal best for the Huskers, notching a 14.05 and third-place finish on the event.Ohio State earned a 67.30 on high bar.Up Next&nbsp;After a week break, the Cornhuskers will return to competition to compete for a chance at the conference championship title for the NCAA Big Ten Championships on Friday and Saturday April 5-6. The meet is set to take place at State Farm Center in Champaign-Urbana, Ill. at 7 p.m. (CT). Fans can keep up with live updates by following @HuskerMGym on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Both sessions (team/event finals) will be broadcasted live on the Big Ten Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Huskers dubbed Big Ten Regular-Season Champions for first time in program history

The No. 23 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team was selected to be a part of the Arkansas regional of the 2024 NCAA Championships, which is set for April 3-6. NU was placed in the second round of the regional and will compete against No. 7 Kentucky, No. 10 Arkansas and Arizona.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This marks the 39th time the Big Red has earned an NCAA Championship berth, and the second straight as a team.&nbsp;

“We are super excited to not only be 'dancing' on, but to go back down to Arkansas," Head Coach Heather Brink said. "We were just there a few weeks ago and know exactly what to expect in the environment. It's a great place to compete in."

NU is led by All-Big Ten honorees Emma Spence (first-team), Kinsey Davis (second-team) and Sophia McClelland (second-team). The team is coming off a seventh-place finish at the Big Ten Championships and a score of 196.250. In the three meets before the conference championships, Nebraska notched three-straight scores of 197.000 or above.&nbsp;

The top two teams from each session of the Arkansas regional will qualify for the regional finals, and the top two teams from the regional finals will qualify for the championship round, which takes place April 18-20 in Fort Worth, Texas.&nbsp;

The other three regional sites are Ann Arbor, Mich., Gainesville, Fla. and Berkeley, Calif.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe No. 23 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team was selected to be a part of the Arkansas regional of the 2024 NCAA Championships, which is set for April 3-6. NU was placed in the second round of the regional and will compete against No. 7 Kentucky, No. 10 Arkansas and Arizona.&nbsp;&nbsp;This marks the 39th time the Big Red has earned an NCAA Championship berth, and the second straight as a team.&nbsp;“We are super excited to not only be 'dancing' on, but to go back down to Arkansas," Head Coach Heather Brink said. "We were just there a few weeks ago and know exactly what to expect in the environment. It's a great place to compete in."NU is led by All-Big Ten honorees Emma Spence (first-team), Kinsey Davis (second-team) and Sophia McClelland (second-team). The team is coming off a seventh-place finish at the Big Ten Championships and a score of 196.250. In the three meets before the conference championships, Nebraska notched three-straight scores of 197.000 or above.&nbsp;The top two teams from each session of the Arkansas regional will qualify for the regional finals, and the top two teams from the regional finals will qualify for the championship round, which takes place April 18-20 in Fort Worth, Texas.&nbsp;The other three regional sites are Ann Arbor, Mich., Gainesville, Fla. and Berkeley, Calif.&nbsp;

Huskers gymnastics garner NCAA Bid 

Pitching: LHP Will Walsh (2-0, 4.12 ERA) vs. RHP Mason Buss (2-0, 0.00 ERA)

Radio: Huskers Radio Network, Huskers.com, Huskers App

• The matchup between Nebraska and K-State on Tuesday night can be seen on ESPN+.

• Fans can also listen to Greg Sharpe and Ben McLaughlin call the action tomorrow night on the Huskers Radio Network.

• Every game this season can be heard for free on Huskers.com and the Official Nebraska Huskers App for both iOS and android devices.

• Through 290 all-time meetings, the Huskers hold a 173-117 advantage over the Wildcats in the all-time series.

• Nebraska and K-State meet in a midweek matchup for the third consecutive season after the two teams met on the diamond for one game in Manhattan in 2023.

• The Huskers have won the last two games over the Wildcats, including a 6-1 victory over K-State in Manhattan last season.

Huskers vs. Top 25 Foes in Bolt Era

• Nebraska has played at least three games against Top 25 opponents every season since head coach Will Bolt’s first season at Nebraska in 2020.

• Tuesday night’s matchup with the 23rd-ranked Wildcats is NU’s second game against a ranked foe this season after suffering a 6-3 setback vs. No. 21 Texas Tech on opening weekend.

• Under Bolt, the Huskers have knocked off a Top 25 foe in every season, excluding the 2022 campaign where the Big Red went 0-3 vs. ranked opponents.

Big Red on a Seven-Game Win Streak

• Nebraska comes into Tuesday night’s matchup riding a seven-game win streak, which is tied for the fifth-longest win streak for NU in the last 10 seasons.

• In the seven games, the Husker offense is hitting .319 at the plate and scoring 9.1 runs per game, while the NU pitching staff has compiled a 2.29 ERA and limited opponents to 2.7 runs per game.

Walsh Gets the Nod on Tuesday Night

• Will Walsh is set to toe the rubber tomorrow night at No. 23 K-State. Walsh is 2-0 in five starts, posting a 4.12 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 24 innings.

• The Leawood, Kan., native is coming off consecutive quality starts in his last two midweek outings.

• Walsh allowed three runs on six hits in six innings at Wichita State, before striking out a season-high nine batters and allowing four hits in six scoreless innings vs. North Dakota State last week.

• Nebraska comes into the week as one of six teams nationally to limit opponents to seven stolen bases or fewer this season.

• The Huskers have limited opponents to just 11 stolen base attempts on the season and are one of five teams to hold opponents to 11 stolen base attempts or less on the year.

Scoreless Streak From NU Starting Pitchers

• Over the last four games, Nebraska starting pitchers haven’t allowed a run in 23.1 innings of work, posting 31 strikeouts to just five walks.

• This season, Husker starters are 8-2 with a 3.35 ERA, posting quality starts in five of their last 10 outings.

Caron’s RBI Production Through 22 Games

• Josh Caron has been a key contributor for the NU offense this season, hitting .296 at the plate with six doubles, a triple, five home runs, 26 RBI and 19 runs scored.

• The junior leads the Big Red with five home runs and eight multi-hit performances this season.

• Since 2012, Caron is one of four Huskers to drive in 26-plus in Nebraska’s first 22 games to start the season.

Timely Two-Out Hitting for the Huskers

• The Husker offense has found success at the plate with two outs this season.

• Nebraska is hitting .300 (75-for-250) and has recorded 60 of its 149 RBI this season with two outs.

• 17 Huskers have recorded a two-out hit through the first 20 games, including six Huskers with at least six hits.

• Rhett Stokes is hitting .382 with seven doubles, nine RBI and 14 runs scored, while Cayden Brumbaugh holds a .339 hitting clip with five doubles, eight RBI and 14 runs scored.

• Riley Silva leads the Huskers with 22 runs and 14 stolen bases while hitting .293 in 21 starts.

• Joshua Overbeek holds a .325 batting average with two doubles, a homer, seven RBI and 11 runs in 11 starts, while Garrett Anglim is hitting .321 with three doubles, two home runs, 16 RBI and 13 runs in 20 games, including 15 starts.

• Cole Evans and Tyler Stone are both hitting .290 at the plate, with Evans recording four doubles, a homer and 13 RBI and Stone tallying three doubles, four home runs and 16 RBI this season.

• Casey Daiss has recorded a team-best four saves in seven relief appearances. The junior has struck out five and compiled a 2.57 ERA across seven innings.

• Kyle Perry and Tucker Timmerman have made a team-high 10 relief appearances for the Big Red. Perry has three saves in six innings, while Timmerman is 2-0 with a save in 11.1 innings.

• Kyle Froehlich has allowed just one run in 7.2 innings of work while making six relief appearances for the Huskers.

• Evan Borst and Rans Sanders have come out of the pen seven times in their debut with the Big Red. Borst is 2-0 with 10 strikeouts in 7.2 innings, while Sanders has tallied a save and struck out five across seven innings.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsMarch 26, 2024Manhattan, Kan. | Tointon Family StadiumTuesday, March 26 – 6 PM CTPitching: LHP Will Walsh (2-0, 4.12 ERA) vs. RHP Mason Buss (2-0, 0.00 ERA)TV/Streaming: ESPN+Radio: Huskers Radio Network, Huskers.com, Huskers AppFollow the Game• The matchup between Nebraska and K-State on Tuesday night can be seen on ESPN+.• Fans can also listen to Greg Sharpe and Ben McLaughlin call the action tomorrow night on the Huskers Radio Network.• Every game this season can be heard for free on Huskers.com and the Official Nebraska Huskers App for both iOS and android devices.Nebraska vs. Kansas State• Through 290 all-time meetings, the Huskers hold a 173-117 advantage over the Wildcats in the all-time series.• Nebraska and K-State meet in a midweek matchup for the third consecutive season after the two teams met on the diamond for one game in Manhattan in 2023.• The Huskers have won the last two games over the Wildcats, including a 6-1 victory over K-State in Manhattan last season.Huskers vs. Top 25 Foes in Bolt Era• Nebraska has played at least three games against Top 25 opponents every season since head coach Will Bolt’s first season at Nebraska in 2020.• Tuesday night’s matchup with the 23rd-ranked Wildcats is NU’s second game against a ranked foe this season after suffering a 6-3 setback vs. No. 21 Texas Tech on opening weekend.• Under Bolt, the Huskers have knocked off a Top 25 foe in every season, excluding the 2022 campaign where the Big Red went 0-3 vs. ranked opponents.Big Red on a Seven-Game Win Streak• Nebraska comes into Tuesday night’s matchup riding a seven-game win streak, which is tied for the fifth-longest win streak for NU in the last 10 seasons.• In the seven games, the Husker offense is hitting .319 at the plate and scoring 9.1 runs per game, while the NU pitching staff has compiled a 2.29 ERA and limited opponents to 2.7 runs per game.Walsh Gets the Nod on Tuesday Night• Will Walsh is set to toe the rubber tomorrow night at No. 23 K-State. Walsh is 2-0 in five starts, posting a 4.12 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 24 innings.• The Leawood, Kan., native is coming off consecutive quality starts in his last two midweek outings.• Walsh allowed three runs on six hits in six innings at Wichita State, before striking out a season-high nine batters and allowing four hits in six scoreless innings vs. North Dakota State last week.Huskers Control the Running Game• Nebraska comes into the week as one of six teams nationally to limit opponents to seven stolen bases or fewer this season.• The Huskers have limited opponents to just 11 stolen base attempts on the season and are one of five teams to hold opponents to 11 stolen base attempts or less on the year.Scoreless Streak From NU Starting Pitchers• Over the last four games, Nebraska starting pitchers haven’t allowed a run in 23.1 innings of work, posting 31 strikeouts to just five walks.• This season, Husker starters are 8-2 with a 3.35 ERA, posting quality starts in five of their last 10 outings.Caron’s RBI Production Through 22 Games• Josh Caron has been a key contributor for the NU offense this season, hitting .296 at the plate with six doubles, a triple, five home runs, 26 RBI and 19 runs scored.• The junior leads the Big Red with five home runs and eight multi-hit performances this season.• Since 2012, Caron is one of four Huskers to drive in 26-plus in Nebraska’s first 22 games to start the season.Timely Two-Out Hitting for the Huskers• The Husker offense has found success at the plate with two outs this season.• Nebraska is hitting .300 (75-for-250) and has recorded 60 of its 149 RBI this season with two outs.• 17 Huskers have recorded a two-out hit through the first 20 games, including six Huskers with at least six hits.Bats in the Nebraska Lineup• Rhett Stokes is hitting .382 with seven doubles, nine RBI and 14 runs scored, while Cayden Brumbaugh holds a .339 hitting clip with five doubles, eight RBI and 14 runs scored.• Riley Silva leads the Huskers with 22 runs and 14 stolen bases while hitting .293 in 21 starts.• Joshua Overbeek holds a .325 batting average with two doubles, a homer, seven RBI and 11 runs in 11 starts, while Garrett Anglim is hitting .321 with three doubles, two home runs, 16 RBI and 13 runs in 20 games, including 15 starts.• Cole Evans and Tyler Stone are both hitting .290 at the plate, with Evans recording four doubles, a homer and 13 RBI and Stone tallying three doubles, four home runs and 16 RBI this season.Huskers in the Pen• Casey Daiss has recorded a team-best four saves in seven relief appearances. The junior has struck out five and compiled a 2.57 ERA across seven innings.• Kyle Perry and Tucker Timmerman have made a team-high 10 relief appearances for the Big Red. Perry has three saves in six innings, while Timmerman is 2-0 with a save in 11.1 innings.• Kyle Froehlich has allowed just one run in 7.2 innings of work while making six relief appearances for the Huskers.• Evan Borst and Rans Sanders have come out of the pen seven times in their debut with the Big Red. Borst is 2-0 with 10 strikeouts in 7.2 innings, while Sanders has tallied a save and struck out five across seven innings.&nbsp;