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Nebraska Cracks Top 25 in Softball America Preseason Rankings

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January 13, 2025

Nebraska Cracks Top 25 in Softball America Preseason Rankings

Softball America dropped its preseason top 25 on Monday morning and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are ranked No. 21.

The respect shown by Softball America weeks before first pitch is deserved as the Huskers have reloaded a roster full of homegrown talent. Unlike in years before, the NU roster features 10 Nebraska natives along with Wisconsin transfer Ava Kuszak who played travel ball for Nebraska Gold alongside Jordy Bahl and Bella Bacon.

Jordy Bahl ends an inning during a Nebraska softball falls scrimmage. / Nebraska Athletics

The SEC dominated with 10 teams in the top 25, including five in the top 10. With strong showings from Duke and Florida State, the ACC boasts five teams in the rankings.

UCLA, now part of the Big Ten Conference, is ranked fifth and is joined by four other Big Ten schools. Oklahoma State ranks fourth, while Texas Tech, Arizona, and Baylor from the Big 12 also make the top 25.

The only mid-major in the top 25 is Liberty from Conference USA.

Softball America Preseason Top 25

Florida
Texas
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
UCLA
Tennessee
Texas A&M
Duke
Texas Tech
Florida State
Alabama
LSU
Arkansas
Arizona
Missouri
Baylor
Georgia
Northwestern
California
Liberty
Nebraska
Virginia Tech
Michigan
Virginia
Penn State

Nebraska is scheduled to face eight teams ranked in Softball America’s preseason top 25, including No. 4 Oklahoma State, No. 5 UCLA, No. 6 Tennessee, No. 8 Duke, No. 9 Texas Tech, No. 15 Missouri, No. 16 Baylor, and No. 18 Northwestern.

The Huskers kick off their season on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the NFCA Leadoff Classic, taking on No. 6 Tennessee at 6 p.m. CST in Clearwater, Fla.

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Sunday Standings: Nebraska Women’s Basketball 7th In Big Ten

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January 13, 2025

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Sunday Standings: Nebraska Women’s Basketball 7th In Big Ten

A great week of games for the Nebraska Cornhuskers moved them up the Big Ten Conference women’s basketball standings. The Big Red is now on a three-game win streak.

Nebraska women’s basketball forward Jessica Petrie shoots against Penn State. / Nebraska Athletics

Below are the scores from this week’s games.

Tuesday, January 7

#1 UCLA 83, Purdue 49
Washington 79, Wisconsin 58

Wednesday, January 8

#9 Ohio State 84, #25 Michigan 77
Nebraska 85, #20 Michigan State 80
Minnesota 76, Rutgers 50
Indiana 68, Northwestern 64
#4 USC 79, #8 Maryland 74

Nebraska center/forward Alexis Markowski shoots the ball against Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Jan. 8, 2025. / Nebraska Athletics

Thursday, January 9

Oregon 63, Penn State 61
Illinois 62, #23 Iowa 57

Saturday, January 11

#25 Michigan 87, Purdue 60
#8 Maryland 83, Wisconsin 68

Sunday, January 12

#9 Ohio State 69, Oregon 60
#20 Michigan State 80, Washington 68
Nebraska 69, Rutgers 62
Indiana 74, #23 Iowa 67
#4 USC 95, Penn State 73
#1 UCLA vs. Northwestern (POSTPONED)

Nebraska forward Amiah Hargrove shoots the ball against Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Jan. 8, 2025. / Nebraska Athletics

Nebraska remains in the top 10 in the league and moved up three spots thanks to two big wins during this week’s contests. Below are the standings as of Sunday evening.

#4 USC 6-0 (16-1)
#9 Ohio State 5-0 (16-0)
#1 UCLA 5-0 (16-0)
#8 Maryland 5-1 (15-1)
Minnesota 4-1 (16-1)
Indiana 4-1 (12-4)
Nebraska 4-2 (13-4)
#20 Michigan State 3-2 (13-3)
Washington 3-2 (12-5)
Oregon 3-3 (12-5)
Illinois 2-3 (12-4)
#25 Michigan 2-3 (11-5)
#23 Iowa 2-4 (12-5)
Wisconsin 1-5 (10-7)
Northwestern 0-5 (7-9)
Purdue 0-5 (7-9)
Penn State 0-6 (9-8)
Rutgers 0-6 (8-9)

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Nebraska Football Offers 2028 Defensive Lineman Caleb Tucker

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January 12, 2025

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Nebraska Football Offers 2028 Defensive Lineman Caleb Tucker

Nebraska football has continued its recent run of offering prospects by offering one of the nation’s best freshman.

The Huskers have offered 2028 defensive lineman Caleb Tucker. The 6-5, 355-pound prospect plays at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago.

Tucker is currently unranked, just like the vast majority of freshman prospects in the nation. However, that hasn’t stopped schools from seeing what makes Tucker so special.

The youngster’s offer list includes Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. He was named a MaxPreps Freshman All-American.

Nebraska will continue to build a relationship over time with one of the nation’s best underclassmen. They have plenty of time to do so which gives them and the rest of the teams currently in Tucker’s recruitment a fighting chance at this stage in his process.

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#6 Nebraska takes down #4 Minnesota, winning the first big ten dual of the year

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January 12, 2025

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#6 Nebraska takes down #4 Minnesota, winning the first big ten dual of the year

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – #6 Nebraska wrestling wins a tough battle Saturday afternoon against #4 Minnesota.

The Huskers won the first three matches leading 9-0, before The Golden Gophers took the next three winning all by major decision.

The Huskers responded with a punch, taking care of business the rest of the way. They won the final four matches, securing the first big ten win of the season, 21-13.

Saturday’s win also marked another milestone for the Huskers. Head coach Mark Manning clinched his 300th career win in Lincoln.

Nebraska has now won 8 of the past 9 vs. Minnesota, and will be faced with an even tougher test next week.

#6 Nebraska will host #1 Penn State at the Devaney Center Friday night.

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