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Jake Diebler, Ohio State Preparing for Pivotal Nebraska Rematch and Indiana Road Trip: “There's No Hiding From How Important These Games Are”
Ohio State’s position entering the final week of its regular season is obvious.
The Buckeyes are positioned on the NCAA Tournament bubble with two games to go. They’ve secured a Big Ten Tournament bid thanks to the tiebreakers they own, but they have a chance to go dancing for the first time in three seasons with wins against Nebraska and Indiana in the next five days. Any losses will mean there’s work to be done in Indianapolis.
In his weekly meeting with Ohio State media on Monday, Buckeye head coach Jake Diebler expressed a keen awareness of where his team stands and how vital the next two contests are. He also made sure to give his team’s seniors props, with Tuesday night being senior night, and gave his thoughts on the Huskers, who beat Ohio State in Nebraska earlier this year.
“We didn’t rebound well enough the first time, that was part of it. We’ve gotta give Williams different looks so he can’t just get into a rhythm, but he’s a good player and he’s gonna make some tough shots.”– Jake Diebler on what Ohio State can do better against Nebraska
Nebraska guard Brice Williams has been one of the best players in the Big Ten this season, averaging 19.7 points per game. He collected 24 points and 10 rebounds the first time the Huskers faced the Buckeyes. Diebler is looking for better defense on him while still mitigating the challenges Juwan Gary, Connor Essegian and Williams’ other teammates present, plus better rebounding after Nebraska outboarded Ohio State 37-28 on Feb. 9.
“How important toughness and playing together are and how it was important in year one to establish that. So those guys played a part in that.”– Jake Diebler on Micah Parrish and Ques Glover’s impact
Micah Parrish and Ques Glover, the only two seniors on Ohio State’s roster this year as the Buckeyes enter senior night Tuesday, are both transfers. But although they were new to the team they were important pieces to establish Diebler’s program in his first season with Parrish starring and Glover coming off the bench at guard. Diebler added that their leadership has helped OSU overcome a lot of the adversity it’s faced this year.
Senior guard Meechie Johnson Jr., who transferred to Ohio State this offseason but hasn’t played since December, will not be honored during the senior night festivities. Redshirt junior Kalen Etzler will be, however.
“There’s no hiding from how important these games are. For us, regardless of the opponent, they’re all important. But the fact that we play both of them is a great opportunity.”– Jake Diebler on closing the season against two fellow Big Ten bubble teams
After facing Nebraska, Ohio State will travel to Assembly Hall to close its regular season at Indiana on Saturday. Both games resemble massive opportunities for the Buckeyes’ postseason ambitions as the Huskers and Hoosiers both join the Buckeyes as NCAA Tournament bubble teams. In addition, a win in those contests would likely secure a bye for OSU in the Big Ten Tournament.
Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.
A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.
The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.
Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.
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The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.
“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”
Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.
“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”
Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.
He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.
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