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The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball diamond glows under the lights at sunset during a game against the Creighton Blue Jays at Hawks Field in Haymarket Park in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska defeated Creighton 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Nebraska Cornhuskers libero Laney Choboy lets out a scream after winning a set during a Big Ten match against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. The No. 2 Huskers swept the Scarlet Knights 25-15, 25-16, 25-12 in front of 8,500 fans on Oct. 12, 2024.

Nebraska Cornhuskers junior guard Cale Jacobsen (31) drives to the basket past a Kansas State Wildcats defender during the Hall of Fame Classic championship game at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Sam Hoiberg's free throw with 0.6 seconds remaining lifted Nebraska to an 86-85 win over Kansas State on Nov. 21, 2025, giving the Cornhuskers the Hall of Fame Classic title for the first time in program history.

Jolyna Lamar (7) looks up helplessly as a Hannah Camenzind home run clears the wall at Bowlin Stadium during Nebraska's six-run second inning against UCLA on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The outfield padding behind her spells out "SOFT". Nebraska won 8-4 to clinch the series.

Nebraska Cornhuskers freshman forward Braden Frager dribbles a basketball as his shadow is cast across a tunnel wall at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Nebraska defeated Creighton 71-50, extending the Cornhuskers' unbeaten record to 9-0 with their 13th consecutive victory.

Nebraska Cornhuskers senior high jumper Jenna Rogers clears the bar during the women's high jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Rogers secured her sixth First-Team All-America honor, clearing 1.90m (6-2 3/4) to place third, her highest-career finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. She etched her name in the Husker record book as a five-time Big Ten Champion and an eight-time All-American, while holding the school records in both the indoor and outdoor high jump.

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University of Nebraska high jumper Karsyn Leeling poses upside down in an ornate chair against a red backdrop during the Huskers track and field media day in Lincoln, Neb. Leeling, the 2023-24 Gatorade Nebraska Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year from Sidney, joined the Huskers as a freshman for the 2024-25 season.

University of South Florida junior Corey Ottey celebrates with senior Gabriel Moronta after Moronta anchored the Bulls to victory in the men's 4x400-meter relay at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager celebrates after making a three-point shot to tie a game against Wisconsin.

Two wrestlers grapple in silhouette on the mat at the Bob Devaney Sports Center during a dual against Army.

Bradley University's Jack Crull spreads his arms wide as he crosses the finish line to win his semifinal heat in the men's 1,500 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Crull, who entered the meet ranked 85th nationally, won his heat in 3:51.96 on June 11, 2025, and went on to finish sixth in the final to earn First Team All-American honors, the first for a Bradley male athlete in more than 70 years.

A Sumner-Eddyville-Miller ball carrier delivers a stiff-arm to a Stuart defender.

A Nebraska Cornhuskers forward, sporting a black eye, sprints alongside a Maryland defender.

Nebraska Cornhuskers senior forward Juwan Gary walks through the tunnel with emotion after fouling out during Nebraska's 83-68 Senior Day loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Gary's final college game ended with a game-high 24 points and seven rebounds, but the loss eliminated Nebraska from the Big Ten Tournament field.

Fans wearing Nebraska red celebrate at the Railyard in downtown Lincoln, Neb., after the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Vanderbilt 74-72 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Nebraska freshman Braden Frager made a driving layup with 2.2 seconds left, advancing the Cornhuskers to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

Papillion-La Vista South Titans players celebrate winning the Class A state basketball championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The Titans won their first title in the 22-year history of the school with a 61-58 victory over Omaha Westside, sealing the win when Bryson Bahl made three free throws with 9.8 seconds remaining.

A Minnesota Golden Gophers player falls to the court as legs fly into the air during a game against ninth-ranked Nebraska.

A Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks guard wearing No. 12 celebrates after hitting a three-point shot.

A Stuart Broncos player embraces head coach Colin Schurman after winning the NSAA Class D-6 six-man football championship game.

Lincoln High basketball player Anania Ruba takes a moment in the visiting locker room before a game against Gretna East at Gretna East High School in Gretna, Neb.

A Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks receiver reaches for a pass that sails just beyond his reach.

A Nebraska field athlete poses with a Gatorade drinking helmet during media day.

A Lincoln Southeast player shouts into the visiting student section as fans surge toward him during a boys varsity basketball game against the Lincoln East Spartans at Lincoln Southwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Silver Hawks defeated the Spartans, 62-56, in a non-conference home opener on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Bradley University senior Jack Crull pulls down his face in shock after winning his heat in the men's 1500-meter semifinal at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) lets out a scream after a dunk during a Big Ten Conference game against Ohio State at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.

Lincoln High sprinter Zion Jenkins explodes out of the blocks during warmups for the 4x400-meter relay at the school's outdoor track in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska forward Berke Buyuktuncel stares intensely through a huddle during a timeout against BYU at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers hosted the No. 8 Cougars on Oct. 18, 2025, in a preseason exhibition game that Nebraska won 90-89.

Lincoln High cross country runner Trey Crabtree lies on the concrete after finishing the 5K race, his shoes cast aside beside him. Crabtree's effort helped the Links qualify for the Nebraska state cross country championships as a team for the first time in more than a decade.

Members of the Minden Whippets volleyball team pile onto the court in celebration after winning the NSAA Class C-1 state championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. Top-seeded Minden defeated Wahoo in four sets on Nov. 9, 2024, to claim its second consecutive state title and finish the season 37-1.

Members of the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's cross country team run along a trail during an early morning training session in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska boxer Jareese throws a punch during pad work with his trainer inside the ring at a boxing gym in Lincoln, Neb. Shot on a fisheye lens.

Nebraska center Braxton Meah hangs on the rim after throwing down a dunk over South Dakota defenders during a men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. The 7-foot-1 transfer from Washington scored 12 points, all on dunks, as the Cornhuskers defeated the Coyotes 96-79 on Nov. 27, 2024.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers libero Laney Choboy launches a serve over the red-and-white court logo at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. Choboy, a defensive specialist, helped anchor the back row for the No. 2-ranked Huskers during their 2024 Big Ten season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers senior guard Kendall Blue (2) reacts after hitting a three-pointer during a Big Ten men's basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball players celebrate at the net as the MATCH POINT sign blazes on the LED scoreboard and a packed crowd erupts at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska freshman distance runner Riley Boonstra leans against a railing and catches his breath after finishing in the 1,600-meter race.

Nebraska guard Connor Essegian (0) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer in front of an Illinois defender during the Cornhuskers' 80-74 overtime victory at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. The win on Jan. 30, 2025, snapped a six-game losing streak for the Huskers and handed No. 18 Illinois its fifth conference loss of the season.

Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg raises his arms toward fans while descending the tunnel stairs to the locker room at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nebraska defeated Minnesota 76-57 on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, improving to 20-0 on the season and 9-0 in Big Ten Conference play.

Wahoo Warriors players line up in a V formation at the line of scrimmage during the NSAA Class C-1 State Championship game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Wahoo's dominant defense recorded a state-championship-record seven interceptions in a 47-7 rout of Central City on Nov. 26, 2024, securing the program's second state football title.

Nebraska Cornhuskers senior forward Rienk Mast (51) spins past a Washington Huskies defender on a drive to the basket at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers defeated the Huskies 76-66 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, extending Nebraska's winning streak to 23 games.

University of Washington junior Sophie O'Sullivan celebrates as she crosses the finish line well ahead of the field to win the NCAA Division I women's 1,500-meter final at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. O'Sullivan, the daughter of Irish Olympic silver medalist Sonia O'Sullivan, clocked 4:07.94 with a devastating 58.43-second final lap to claim the national title on June 14, 2025.

A softball player weeps in the arms of teammates on the field at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

University of Nebraska fans pump their fists and shout outside Pinnacle Bank Arena before the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball game against the Creighton Bluejays in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The Creighton-Nebraska rivalry is an intrastate college basketball matchup between programs located just fifty miles apart. Nebraska men's basketball had defeated Creighton 71-50 earlier in the season in front of a sold-out crowd inside Pinnacle Bank Arena on Dec. 7, 2025.

Omaha South high school soccer players celebrate after scoring a goal during the NSAA Class A boys state championship game at Creighton University's Morrison Stadium in Omaha, Neb. Omaha South fell short in their bid to claim the state title, as Omaha Westside won their first state championship since 2004 in Class A with a bounce-back goal in the final ten minutes for a title game win over Omaha South.

University of Nebraska track and field athlete Rhianna Phipps peers through her raised hands to display her Big Ten championship ring during a 2025 media day portrait session in Lincoln, Neb. Phipps, a five-time USTFCCCA All-American, won the Big Ten outdoor triple jump title in 2024 with a personal-best mark of 43 feet, 11 3/4 inches.

A receiver extends his arms to haul in a pass near the red zone during a Nebraska high school state football championship.

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A Beatrice Lady Orange outfielder walks across the grass during the Class B state softball championship game against Hastings at Connie Claussen Field in Omaha on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

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