Tag: Nebraska 2024 Season

Huskers fall in ninth in 6-3 loss to No. 21 Texas Tech

The Nebraska baseball team entered its second day of Shriners Children’s College Showdown with a Top 25 battle with No. 21 Texas Tech.

The Nebraska baseball team entered its second day of Shriners Children’s College Showdown for a Top 25 battle with No. 21 Texas Tech. The Huskers squared off with the Red Raiders throughout the game, but surrendered three runs in the ninth, resulting in the loss.

Texas Tech took the lead in the second inning, but Nebraska tied the score at 3-3 in the fifth inning. The Huskers finished the game with ten hits but only produced two RBIs.

Dylan Carey drove in the tying in the fifth, earning his lone hit of the game with an RBI single to bring in Joshua Overbeek. Overbeek led Nebraska in the batter’s box, going 4-of-5.

Will Walsh started on the mound for the Huskers, pitching 5.2 innings. Walsh faced 24 batters, struck out four, and surrendered seven hits and three runs. Nebraska brought in five other pitchers following Walsh, combining for five strikeouts, four hits, three runs, and three walks.

Nebraska will conclude the tournament on Sunday morning as it will face Oklahoma. The first pitch is set for 10:30 a.m. and can be viewed on FloBaseball.

Nebraska softball goes 2-0 in second day of Troy Cox Classic

The Huskers entered the second day of the Troy Cox Classic, facing off against Montana and Sacramento State.

The Huskers entered the second day of the Troy Cox Classic, facing off against Montana and Sacramento State. Nebraska won the day, blowing over Montana 15-4 and fending off Sacramento State 5-4.

In the win over Montana, the Huskers trailed most of the game after falling behind 4-1 in the first inning. Nebraska erupted in the fourth inning, delivering 13 runs for a 15-4 five-inning victory. The Huskers produced ten hits in the fourth, including six doubles and a home run, setting season highs in hits (16), runs (15), and extra-base hits (8) in the win.

Sydney Gray and Caitlynn Neal each hit three RBIs for Nebraska. Samantha Bland and Ava Bredwell drove in two runs for the Huskers in the win. Bland hit a career-high two doubles, while Bredwell delivered a double and a home run.

In the win over Sacramento State, Nebraska fell behind again, this time down 2-0 after two innings. The Huskers responded in the following three innings, tallying up their five runs. Sacramento State attempted a comeback by scoring a run in the sixth and seventh innings but came up short.

Bella Bacon drove in the first two runs for Nebraska in the third inning with a two-run RBI. Peyton Cody homered in the fourth to give the Huskers a 3-2 lead. Brooke Andrews hit a sacrificial groundout to deliver the team’s fourth run. Alina Felix hit an RBI single in the fifth to make it 5-2 Nebraska.

Kaylin Kinney started in the circle for the Huskers and pitched six innings. Kinney faced 27 batters, striking out three while surrendering nine hits and three runs. Freshman Emerson Cope took over in the seventh and only surrendered a single run.

Nebraska moves to 5-3 on the season and will conclude the tournament Sunday morning against Sacramento State. The first pitch is set for 10 a.m..

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Huskers take down Purdue on the road 77-65

The Nebraska women’s basketball traveled to Purdue for a conference showdown with the Boilermakers.

The Nebraska women’s basketball traveled to Purdue for a conference showdown with the Boilermakers. Purdue took off in the first quarter, but the Huskers bounced back in the second before pulling away to win 77-65.

The Nebraska trio of Alexis Markowski, Logan Nissley and Jaz Shelley combined for 56 points in the game. Markowski led the trio, dropping 20 points and a career-high 21 rebounds. Nissley and Shelley both scored 18 points.

Nissley’s 18 points tied her season-high, which she earned by going 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. A majority of Shelley’s points came from the free throw line, going a perfect 10-for-10. This makes Shelley the 16th player in school history to go perfect at the free throw line with a minimum of 10 free throws made.

The Huskers move to 17-9 on the season and 9-6 in conference play. They will return home to host Northwestern on Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Nebraska softball split doubleheader against New Mexico State

The Huskers traveled to New Mexico to compete in the Troy Cox Classic.

The Huskers traveled to New Mexico to compete in the Troy Cox Classic. Nebraska began the tournament with a doubleheader against New Mexico State. The Huskers split the series with the Aggies, falling in game one 3-0 before taking game two 4-1.

New Mexico State’s Desirae Spearman pitched a one-hit shutout against Nebraska, with Samantha Bland producing the lone hit. Spearman improved to 3-0 this season and hasn’t allowed an earned run in her first 20.0 career innings. At the plate, she went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run, a walk, and two RBIs.

Kaylin Kinney took the loss for Nebraska, allowing three runs on six hits in four innings. Freshman Caitlin Olensky pitched the final two innings, not allowing a single run.

The Huskers bounced back in the second game after falling behind 1-0 in the first inning. In the batter’s box, Nebraska tied its season high with eight hits. Bella Bacon and Alina Felix led the Huskers in hits, each earning two and delivering a double.

Sarah Harness started in the circle and earned the win for Nebraska, allowing one run off four hits in four innings. Freshman Emmerson Cope earned the save, giving up two hits and no runs in the last three innings. Nebraska’s win over the Aggies was also Rhonda Revelle’s 1,100th win as the Huskers’ head coach.

Nebraska moves to 3-3 on the season and will face Montana and Sacramento State on Saturday for the tournament’s second day. The first pitch against Montana is at 10:30 a.m., which will be followed by the game against Sacramento State at 1:00 p.m.

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Nebraska baseball opens 2024 season with 4-1 win over Baylor

The Huskers commenced their 2024 season at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown in Arlington, Texas.

The Huskers commenced their 2024 season at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown in Arlington, Texas. After spending most of the game scoreless, Nebraska took down the Bears 4-1.

The Huskers and Baylor didn’t earn their first runs until the sixth but tied 1-1 until the eighth. Nebraska earned another run in the eighth before pulling away in the ninth by scoring two more runs.

The Huskers earned five hits and four RBIs in the win, with Dylan Carey leading the way in the batter’s box. Carey earned two hits, two RBIs and two doubles, bringing Nebraska’s first two runs of the game. Garrett Anglim drove in the third run for the Huskers by starting the ninth with a home run. Cayden Brumbaugh batted in the final run in the ninth, finishing the game with two hits, an RBI and a run.

Brett Sears started on the mound for Nebraska, facing 20 batters. Sears threw a career-high seven strikeouts while allowing three hits and a run. Freshman Tucker Timmerman took over for Sears and earned the win. Following an inning pitched by Kyle Perry, Casey Daiss earned the save in the ninth.

The Huskers will enter their second day of the tournament Saturday afternoon as they face Texas Tech. The first pitch is set for 3 p.m. and can be viewed on FloBaseball.

Nebraska announces salaries for Matt Rhule’s coaching staff

The University of Nebraska recently announced the contract and salary details for offensive coordinator and quarterback’s coach Glenn Thomas.

The University of Nebraska recently announced the contract and salary details for offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Glenn Thomas. Thomas will make $800,000 a year, which makes him the third highest-paid member of the coaching staff behind defensive coordinator Tony White and offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield.

White will earn $1.6 million annually after he renegotiated his contract during the offseason. Satterfield will earn an annual salary of $1.4 million. The salary pool for Nebraska in 2024 is $7 million and Matt Rhule is spending approximately $6.78 million this season.

Following Glenn Thomas’ $800,000 salary is secondary and defensive pass game coordinator Evan Cooper, who will earn $670,000, and special teams coordinator Ed Foley, who will be paid $550,000 per year.

You can find the entire Nebraska coaches’ salary breakdown below.

Softball holds off Utah Valley 3-2 to wrap up Puerto Vallarta Challenge

The Nebraska softball team wrapped up its season-opening tournament against Utah Valley Saturday morning in the Puerto Vallarta Challenge.

The Nebraska softball team wrapped up its season-opening tournament against Utah Valley Saturday morning in the Puerto Vallarta Challenge. The Huskers won their final game, 3-2, to finish the tournament with a 2-2 record.

Nebraska sprung out to the 3-0 lead by the end of the third inning, but Utah Valley closed the margin to 3-2 in the fourth. The Huskers fended off the Wolverines for the remainder of the game, making clutch plays in the field.

In the batter’s box, Nebraska produced six hits in total, with six batters earning a hit. Billie Andrews produced the biggest hit, cracking a solo home run, her 45th career home run and 75th career extra-base hit. Bella Bacon hit an RBI double and freshman Samantha Bland added an RBI single.

Sarah Harness started in the pitching circle for the Huskers and allowed two runs on two hits in 3.2 innings. Kaylin Kinney earned the win in relief for the second straight game, pitching for 3.1 innings and surrendering no runs. Kinney struck out two and did not allow a hit against the Wolverines.

Nebraska will return to action next week in the Troy Cox Classic. The Huskers will play five games in the tournament, starting with a doubleheader against New Mexico State on Friday. Game one is set for 4:30 p.m. and game two is set for 7 p.m.

Nebraska softball splits doubleheader against Duke and Long Beach State

The Huskers entered their second day at the Puerto Vallarta Challenge, facing Duke and Long Beach State in a doubleheader.

The Huskers entered their second day at the Puerto Vallarta Challenge, facing Duke and Long Beach State in a doubleheader. Nebraska split the day, falling to Duke and defeating Long Beach State.

The Huskers clashed with the Blue Devils in their first game. Jala Wright tossed a one-hitter for Duke in a 6-1 victory over Nebraska. Wright retired the first 18 batters she faced, taking a perfect game into the final inning before Billie Andrews produced Nebraska’s only run and hit with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the seventh.

Kaylin Kinney started the game for Nebraska on the mound, pitching for 5.0 and allowing five runs. Freshman Caitlin Olensky pitched the final 2.0 innings and allowed only one run.

Against Long Beach State, Nebraska produced eight hits in the game in its 7-2 victory. Brooke Andrews drove in four runs to power the Huskers to their win, hitting 1-for-2 with a double and four RBIs. Billie Andrews also drove in runs for Nebraska, scoring two by going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a triple.

Kaylin Kinney tossed the final 4.0 innings for Nebraska after taking over for Sarah Harness and did not allow a run while surrendering only two hits.

The Huskers move to 1-2 on the season and will wrap up the Puerto Vallarta Challenge against Utah Valley on Saturday morning. The first pitch is set for 10:30 a.m. and can be viewed on FloSoftball.

Huskers open 2024 season with 8-0 loss in five-innings to No. 7 Washington

The Nebraska softball team commenced the 2024 season in the Puerto Vallarta Challenge.

The Nebraska softball team commenced the 2024 season in the Puerto Vallarta Challenge. The No. 18 Huskers clashed with No. 7 Washington Thursday night but couldn’t handle the Huskies’ bats, falling in five innings 8-0.

Of Nebraska’s 17 total at-bats, it only managed two hits, both by Ava Bredwell. Meanwhile, Washington had 18 at-bats and produced eight runs off six hits and a wild pitch. The Huskies also delivered a three-run home run, busting their lead wide-open from 3-0 to 6-0.

Jordyn Bahl started on the mound for Nebraska in her Husker debut and pitched for 2.1 innings. Bahl faced 14 batters and struck out three of them while surrendering two hits and three runs.

Freshman Caitlin Olensky took over for Bahl in the third inning but was pulled after facing three batters. Sarah Harkness took over for the remainder of the game and faced ten batters but didn’t produce any strikeouts.

Nebraska will enter a doubleheader Friday, taking on No. 11 Duke and then Long Beach State. The first pitch against Duke is at 12:30 p.m., and the first pitch against Long Beach State is at 3 p.m., with both airing on FloSoftball.

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Matt Rhule confirms who will call offensive plays in 2024

Who will call plays in 2024?

During his national signing day press conference on Wednesday, head coach Matt Rhule was asked about the addition of co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas and who will call plays in 2024. The man in charge was blunt and unwavering in his response.

“I told you guys from the beginning that ‘Satt’ (Marcus Satterfield) was going to be the O.C., Satt is the offensive coordinator. Glenn is coming in as the co-offensive coordinator to work with him. Satt is going to call plays. Glenn (Thomas) will be intimately involved in play design and all that.”

Satterfield struggled in his first season in Lincoln. In 2023, Nebraska ranked 123rd in scoring, averaging a paltry 18.0 points per game and 125th in total offense, averaging only 312 yards per game.

One change in 2024 will be Thomas taking over quarterback coach responsibilities from Satterfield. The Husker offensive coordinator will now take over the tight ends coaching position and play caller.

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