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Libero Mallory Johnson becomes fifth player in Nebraska's Class of 2027

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Libero Mallory Johnson becomes fifth player in Nebraska's Class of 2027


Nebraska volleyball and head coach Dani Busboom Kelly have done an incredible job with her first recruiting class. The Huskers have earned five commitments in 48 hours. Libero Mallory Johnson is the latest commitment and NU’s second libero in the class.

Mesa, Ariz. libero Pulelehua “Hua” Laikona announced her commitment to Nebraska earlier on Tuesday, June 17.

Johnson is the No. 31 prospect by PrepVolleyball and No. 68 by PrepDig. The 5-foot-6 defensive specialist plays for Byron Center (Mich.) High School. She is the top player in the state of Michigan.

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The libero plays for Far Out volleyball club in Grand Rapids, Mich. The 16-year-old plays up two age groups for Far Out’s 18 group.

“I’m thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Nebraska to continue my academic and athletic journey!” she said on Instagram.

“First, I want to thank my family. You are my rock, and I’m forever grateful for your love and support. You inspire me to be a better person every day! I also want to thank my FarOut family. To my coaches, thank you for pushing me to improve daily. To my teammates, thank you for being my best friends. And lastly, a huge thank you to the entire Nebraska staff, especially Coach Dani, Coach Jaylen, Coach Kelly, and Coach Brennan, for this opportunity of a lifetime. I’m so excited and grateful to start this new chapter!”

Johnson attended Nebraska’s Dream Team Camp in 2024. Her passing and serving abilities stood out amongst some of the top athletes in her age group.


The final piece to Nebraska’s Class of 2027

Johnson is likely the final piece to the Huskers’ Class of 2027.

Nebraska has players by the same name in its latest recruiting class. Setter Malorie Boesiger was the Huskers’ first 2027 public announcement. The 5-foot-10 Firth, Neb. native and Norris High School product is the younger sister of Husker senior Maisie Boesiger. She is the No. 14 player by PrepVolleyball.com.

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Middle blocker Kendall Omoruyi, who is from Casteel High School in Queen Creek, Ariz., is the top prospect in the class, according to PrepDig. She recorded 2.7 kills per set, 0.8 blocks per set, and hit .342 as a sophomore.

Omoruyi and Laikona play together for Arizona Storm, one of the top clubs nationally. Laikona is ranked No. 59 by PrepVolleyball and No. 103 by PrepDig. As an outside hitter for Mesa, she averaged 3.3 kills per set and 2.7 digs.

Last but not least, outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon also pledged her commitment to Nebraska on Tuesday. The 6-foot-3 attacker helped Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo., to two Class 5 state titles. The No. 10 prospect by PrepDig hit .379 and recorded 4.4 kills per set as a sophomore.


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Nebraska completes sweep over Indiana with 12-4 Sunday victory

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Nebraska completes sweep over Indiana with 12-4 Sunday victory


Nebraska baseball (22-6, 8-1) wrapped up its conference series with Indiana (10-17, 3-9) on Sunday. The Huskers posted 12 runs for the second-straight game, taking down the Hoosiers 12-4 to sweep the series.

After Indiana scored two runs in the top of the first and also tied the game at three in the sixth, Nebraska proceeded to outscore the Hoosiers 9-1. Many of the Huskers’ runs occurred in the seventh, where they scored eight runs to go up 12-3. The team finished with 16 hits and a walk for 11 RBIs.

Dylan Carey led the way, going 4-for-4 with four RBIs. He delivered a grand slam in the seventh, putting the game away. Carey also set the all-time record in Nebraska history for career doubles with 56.

Rhett Stokes batted 3-for-5 with three RBIs and two doubles. Mac Moyer hit 2-for-5 with two RBIs and scored twice. Jett Buck finished 2-for-4, earning two RBIs off a double and a solo home run. Joshua Overbeek ended the day 3-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored. Jeter Worthley batted 2-for-4 with a double and scored one run.

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Cooper Katskee (4-0) worked the first 6.0 innings on the mound, striking out five batters and allowing three runs on six hits. Tucker Timmerman commanded 2.0 innings, earning one strikeout against three hits and a run. Grant Cleavinger pitched the ninth and allowed no hits.

Nebraska heads up to Omaha for its next game, facing off against Creighton on Tuesday night. The first pitch is set for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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Nebraska softball team hits four homers en route to series win over No. 7 Bruins

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LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – The No. 9 Nebraska softball team hit four home runs, including three in the second inning, to down the No. 7 UCLA Bruins by a score of 8-4 on Sunday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium.

With the win, the Huskers clinched the series over the Bruins and moved to 26-6 on the season with an 8-1 mark in Big Ten play. UCLA fell to 29-5 (10-2 Big Ten).

Hannah Camenzind accounted for three RBIs and two hits for the Big Red, as she knocked a three-run homer as part of the Huskers’ six-run second inning. Alexis Jensen and Ava Kuszak contributed the other two home runs in that inning. Jordy Frahm was 2-for-4 with a homer and Lauren Camenzind went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Jesse Farrell also added two hits.

Jensen (13-2) threw six innings with four runs and six hits, along with five strikeouts, to claim the win in the circle. Frahm threw a scoreless final inning to close out the win. Brynne Nally (2-1) took the loss for UCLA.

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UCLA loaded the bases with one out in the top of the first, but NU worked its way out of a jam and only allowed one Bruin run.

Frahm tied the score, 1-1, in the bottom of the first on a solo shot to center field.

In the bottom of the second, Farrell singled and Jensen hit a 273-foot homer to score the both of them. Frahm singled and Coor walked to set up an H. Camenzind homer and Kuszak hit a solo shot immediately after to give the Huskers a 7-1 advantage.

UCLA added a run in the top of the fourth to cut the lead to 7-2.

Farrell singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth and advanced to second on a throwing error. Kacie Hoffmann singled to send Farrell to third and Farrell crossed the plate on a Lauren Camenzind RBI single to extend the lead to 8-2.

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The Bruins knocked a two-run homer with no outs in the top of the fifth but the Huskers retired three of the next four batters to earn the 8-4 win.

Nebraska is set for a midweek game against the Creighton Bluejays in Omaha, Neb., on Tuesday, March 31. The contest will start at 5 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on ESPN+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.

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No. 24 Nebraska wins slugfest over Indiana

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A windy day led to a wild slugfest at Hawks Field Saturday, but No. 24 Nebraska baseball knocked off Indiana, 12-7, clinching the conference series for the Cornhuskers while running Nebraska’s home record to 11-0.

The Huskers scored three runs in the first and two in the fourth to build a 5-0 lead. The Hoosiers answered with three in the sixth and one in the seventh to cut the NU lead to 5-4. Nebraska took control of the game with seven runs in the bottom of the seventh to grow the lead to 12-4. IU scored one in the eighth, but drew no closer.

Drew Grego was 2-for-4 with two RBI. Dylan Carey drove in five runs and hit a home run, while always drawing a pair of walks. Case Sanderson was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a pair of walks. Jeter Worthley added a 2-for-4 showing with an RBI and a walk. Carson Jasa (5-1) earned the win, throwing 5.2 innings for NU. He allowed four hits while striking out 10 and walking five. For Indiana, Owen ten Oever was 1-for-3 with three RBI. Cooper Malamazian was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

The Huskers aim for the sweep Sunday at Hawks Field against Indiana. First pitch is slated for noon with pregame coverage at 11:30 a.m. on KLIN.

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