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Nebraska Women’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota 62-58

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January 14, 2024

Nebraska Women’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota 62-58

Minnesota has been a tough game for the Huskers the last few times and this game was no different. Nebraska falls just short in a game they trailed by as much as 13. Tough loss here for the Huskers, but they look to take on Michigan on Wednesday.

First Quarter

Just as expected it has been back and forth buckets for both teams (6-4 Minn). The last few possessions have earned zero points for both teams filled with turnovers and missed shots. Minnesota gets a bucket and Jaz Shelley drills a three right after. Annika Stewart fouls and will give Minnesota free throws after the media timeout. (8-7 Minn)

Nebraska comes up empty on their first possession out after the free throws, Hake fouls (and-1 for Minnesota). Both teams are shooting pretty poor right now from three (Nebraska 1-6, Minnesota 0-3), and apparently Nebraska are the only ones fouling. After a free throw and a Shelley turnover, Minnesota leads by 10. Darian White gets fouled on the three, but only makes one of three with 1:51 left in the first (17-8 Minn). Natalie Potts gets her first bucket of the game, but Minnesota goes and gets one back.

Nebraska 10 Minnesota 19

Second Quarter

A Gopher basket, Potts turnover, another Gophers basket makes it a 13 point lead for Minnesota (23-10). Kendall Coley gets Nebraska points at the 7:29 mark, after a missed Minnesota three, White takes it down and makes it 23-15. Markowski gets an assist by Shelley (23-17 Minn), Gophers get a bucket to break the Husker run. At the media break Minnesota leads it 25-17.

Nebraska turnover coming out of the timeout.. Minnesota gets their first three to fall (1 of 8), Markowski gets another basket (30-19 Minn). Nebraska is on a scoring drought well over three minutes, Gophers are on one as well nearing three minutes. It’s been a turnover and foul infested last five minutes. Nebraska fouls twice in the last two seconds right before the half sending Minnesota to the line, Gophers make both.

Minnesota 32 Nebraska 19

Alexis Markowski leads team scoring with 8 points (everyone else has three or less). Jaz Shelley has 6 assists.

Team rebounds: Nebraska 17 Minnesota 22

Markowski does get her 750th rebound putting her in a tie for 10th on the Nebraska rebound list.

Third Quarter

Missed layup by Markowski is rebounded by Potts and put right back up. (Hopefully we get a lot more of Potts this half.) Huskers cut the lead to 9 off a Darian White bucket (34-25 Minn). Alexis Markowski is sent to the line at the 7:40 mark, makes both free throws. SHELLEY THREE!!! Nebraska is within four. ALEXIS MARKOWSKI..ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? Markowski makes it a one point game and Gophers have had enough, timeout called at the 5:53 mark.

Oh my goodness, it’s another Shelley three to take the lead, Potts gets an offensive rebound for a basket. Huskers on a 17-0 run annnnd the Gophers ruin it (39-38 Minn). A Nebraska foul sends us to the media timeout.

Nebraska makes two quick fouls coming out of the timeout, one giving the Gophers free throws (makes both, Minnesota leads 41-38). The Huskers are unfortunately on another 3+ minute scoring drought. Minnesota gets an and-1 (misses the free throw), and hits a buzzer beater three to end the quarter.

Minnesota 46 Nebraska 38

Fourth Quarter

Logan Nissley with a big three to pull within five, but the Gophers get a basket back as the shot clock expires. (48-41 Minn) Both teams just trading points right now, Minnesota calls timeout with just under seven minutes left in the game.

Markowski gets called for a questionable offensive foul that takes points off the board. Minnesota gets a basket, then fouls Markowski and she makes both free throws. Natalie Potts gets another offensive rebound for points to bring it within five, but the Gophers get one back. Nebraska calls timeout with 3:51 left down seven (54-47 Minn).

Minnesota hits a three and Callin Hake answers right back still a seven point game. A Husker turnover turns into Gopher point, but Shelley hits another three and SO DOES CALLIN HAKE TO MAKE IT A THREE POINT GAME!! Timeout Nebraska. (59-56 Minn 1:25 left in the game)

Missed layup by Potts. Rebound Hake, basket Hake. One point game. 25 seconds left.

(I’m freaking out, shaking while writing, we’ll see if I survive this game.)

Nebraska decides not to foul which gives Minnesota a three (62-58). Timeout Nebraska, 8.0 seconds left.

Markowski’s three hits front iron and that’s the game.

(And now I’ll be sad the rest of the day.)

Minnesota 62 Nebraska 58

Stats and Thoughts

Alexis Markowski has team high 17 points, 14 rebounds. That’s her 32nd career double double.

Jaz Shelley adds 12 points, 8 assists.

Natalie Potts had 10 points.

Nebraska shot 34.4% (22-64) from the field including 30.0% from three (9-30).

Nebraska rebounds 42. Minnesota rebounds 36.

14 Husker turnovers. 13 Gopher turnovers.

Nebraska has Michigan on Wednesday night in a red out.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute

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How to Watch No. 12 Nebraska Basketball at USC with Preview, Breakdown, TV Channel

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February 28, 2026

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How to Watch No. 12 Nebraska Basketball at USC with Preview, Breakdown, TV Channel

Not even more sickness could stop the No. 12 Nebraska men’s basketball team.

With a nasty flu strain ripping through the Huskers and the UNL campus as a whole, Nebraska needed a little more time to take care of Maryland, but freshman star Braden Frager and his team-high 21 points and eight rebounds led a late NU surge for a 74-61 victory over the Terrapins. Forward Pryce Sandfort added to the effort with 16 points and eight rebounds while both Rienk Mast (13) and Sam Hoiberg (12) also reached double figures.

Now with just three games remaining in the regular season, the Huskers venture west for a two-game road trip to L.A., where they start off against a USC team in the middle of a long losing skid. Here’s all you need to know for Saturday’s mid-afternoon showdown between the Huskers and Trojans.

How to Follow Along

Matchup: Nebraska (24-4, 13-4 B1G) at USC (18-10, 7-10 B1G)
When: Saturday, February 28
Where: Galen Center, Los Angeles, Calif.
Time: 3 p.m. CST
Watch: Big Ten Network
Listen: Huskers Radio Network and Affiliates

USC head coach Eric Musselman has already surpassed the wins total from his first season in charge of the Trojans. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

USC Scout

Head Coach

Eric Musselman | 2nd season at USC; 11th as HC
35-28 (.556) at USC; 256-121 (.679) College Career Record
6x NCAA Tournament Apps., 2x Elite Eight, 2x Sweet 16, 1x CBI Championship
3x MWC regular season, 1x MWC tournament
1x MWC Coach OTY (2018), 1x NBA D-League Coach OTY (2012)
Previous head coach at Arkansas, Nevada, Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors
Previous assistant at LSU, Arizona State, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves

2024-2025 Record & Awards

Record: 17-18 (7-13 B1G, T-12th)
Finish: L, 60-59 to Villanova in CBC Quarterfinals
All-B1G: 1x Honorable Mention

All-Time Series

USC leads 6-5
Jan. 22, 2025, last matchup, 78-73 USC

Washington guard Desmond Claude (1) was an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention pick last year at USC before transferring. | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Key Returners

Terrance Williams II | F | Gr. | Was off to a great start with 10.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last year before getting knocked out for the season just seven games in; has not been the same with just 2.5 PPG in 27 contests this season.

Key Departures

Desmond Claude | G | Transfer | Named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention last season for the Trojans after leading the team with 15.8 points per game, but transferred to Washington over the offseason.
Wesley Yates III | G | Transfer | Another player that transferred to Washington, the Texas native was second on the team last season in scoring (14.1) and steals (40) as a redshirt freshman.
Chibuzo Agbo | G | Graduated | Veteran guard that scored 11.8 points per contest while leading the team with 76 made three-pointers as part of his final college season.
Saint Thomas | F | Graduated | The Omaha native and Millard North graduate scored 9.5 points and grabbed 5.9 rebounds per game in his final college season.
Rashaun Agee | F | Graduated | A 6-foot-8 veteran forward who proved to be USC’s most dangerous threat off the bench by scoring over nine points per game.
Josh Cohen | F | Graduated | A 6-foot-10 post that started in 25 of his 33 appearances while adding 5.9 points per game for the Trojans.
Clark Slajchert | G | Graduated | Another key reserve for the Trojans who put up four points per game in 11 minutes across 27 games.
Kevin Patton Jr. | F | Transfer | After scoring 9.8 PPG at San Diego, the California native saw limited action for USC off the bench to prompt his transfer to New Mexico over the offseason.
Matt Knowling | F | Graduated | Played in 27 contests with an average of over 18 minutes, but added little production with three points and 2.6 rebounds.

Another standout guard for USC last season, Wesley Yates III (9) transferred to Washington ahead of his redshirt sophomore year. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Impact Transfers/Newcomers

Rodney Rice | G | Jr. | The third leading scorer from a Sweet 16 Maryland squad last season, the transfer scored over 20 points per game for the Trojans before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in December.
Chad Baker-Mazara | G/F | Gr. | A veteran transfer that aided Auburn’s run to the Final Four last season, the Dominican Republic native leads all active Trojans with 18.6 points per game and 71 total assists.
Ezra Ausar | F | Sr. | The 6-foot-9 forward transfer from Utah scores over 15 points per game and grabs over six rebounds per contest in an elevated role after the injury to Rice.
Alijah Arenas | G | Fr. | The son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, the true freshman missed the first 18 games of the season, but he’s been highly productive with a 13.9 points per game average in his first 10 college games.
Jacob Cofie | F | Soph. | A massive 6-foot-10 forward from Seattle, the Virginia transfer gives USC a weapon inside with 9.8 points and seven rebounds per game as a full-time starter.
Kam Woods | G | Gr. | A mid-season transfer from Robert Morris, where he led the program to its 10th NCAA Tournament appearance, the Alabama native has added over eight points and four rebounds in 16 contests this year.
Jordan Marsh | G | Jr. | The 2025 Big South Conference Newcomer of the Year last season at UNC-Ashville, Marsh acts as the sixth man for the Trojans with 6.7 PPG to lead all reserves.
Jaden Brownell | F | Gr. | A 6-foot-10 bench forward, the USC big man was a 14-point scorer at Samford last season before making his way to L.A.
Jerry Easter II | G | Fr. | An Ohio native who went to the heralded Link Academy in Missouri, Easter II has earned six starts in his 26 appearances by scoring 4.4 points per game.
Gabe Dynes | C | Jr. | The 7-foot-5 center led the country in blocks (104) last season at Youngstown State before transferring to USC, where he’s putting up three points per game, but has collected 30 blocks while only averaging 12 minutes per appearance.

Outlook

A veteran head coach at both the college and NBA levels, Eric Musselman was at the center of one of college basketball’s wildest coaching carousel moves following the 2023–24 season, leaving Arkansas for USC and paving the way for the legendary John Calipari to take over the Razorbacks program.

While Calipari marched his team to a Sweet 16 appearance in his first season, Musselman’s debut season in L.A. ended with a quarterfinal loss in the CBC for an underwhelming year. What followed was an exodus from the program, with top-two scorers Desmond Claude (15.8) and Wesley Yates III (14.1) both transferring to Washington despite standout seasons. Six others graduated, including Omaha native Saint Thomas (9.5) as well as Chibuzo Agbo, a veteran guard who scored 11.8 points per game in his final college season.

That resulted in a whole new crop of transfers to join the team, including the crown jewel of the haul in Rodney Rice, who played a big part in helping Maryland reach the Sweet 16 last season. The junior started out hot for the Trojans, logging over 20 points per game, but a devastating shoulder injury ended his season just seven games in, which immediately lowered the ceiling for a USC team with decent talent. Chad Baker-Mazara has stepped up in the place of Rice with 18.6 points per game and a team-high 71 assists after transferring from Auburn, where he helped the Tigers reach the Final Four.

Rodney Rice (1) was scoring over 20 points per game for USC before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in December. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Utah transfer Ezra Ausar has produced at a high level with over 15 points and six rebounds per contest. Despite missing the first 18 games of the season, true freshman Alijah Arenas has averaged 13.9 points per game as a starter. Sophomore and Virginia transfer Jacob Cofie is the muscle in the post, scoring 9.8 points per game and grabbing a team-high seven rebounds per contest. Similar to Arenas, Robert Morris transfer Kam Woods has been a big mid-season addition with over eight points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Plus, Jordan Marsh (6.7), Jaden Brownell (5.3), and 7-foot-5 center Gabe Dynes give Musselman the opportunity to mix-and-match his lineup off the bench depending on the matchup.

The Rice injury is massive, and could end up being one of the primary reasons for the Trojans missing the NCAA Tournament, for which they are a bubble team in the latest projections. It’s crunch time for USC, which is in the midst of a four-game losing streak after dropping contests to Ohio State, No. 10 Illinois, Oregon, and UCLA. Three of those four were winnable for the Trojans and games that could really haunt them as they search for key wins down the stretch to lock up a spot in March Madness.

Against a Trojan team that doesn’t defend well, but ranks as one of the top rebounding teams in the conference, USC is an interesting matchup for Nebraska. Being on the road and dealing with more sickness isn’t helpful, but I’m riding the Huskers for this one to reach 25 wins on the year.

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