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Nebraska Dominates Michigan in Front of Home Crowd
Nebraska women’s basketball bounced back in a big way from their disappointing 62-58 loss to Minnesota Wednesday night. In front of Pinnacle Aren, red out the Huskers smothered the Michigan Wolverines en route to a 62-43 win.
The Big Red move to 13-5 on the year and 5-2 in the Big Ten.
NU imposed their will on the defensive end for 40 minutes against the Wolverines. Michigan shot a measly 32% from the floor and 26% from three while getting dominated on the boards 46 to 28 in favor of Nebraska. NU got massive efforts from Freshman Natalie Potts, who hauled 10 boards, and the Big Ten rebound leader, Alexis Markowski, who pulled in seven.
On the night, Potts finished with 13 points and ten rebounds, marking her third Double-Double of the year. The Big Red also got massive contributions off the bench from Kendall Moriarity. The Junior had a season-high 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor. The Huskers also had great efforts from Jaz Shelley, who contributed eight points, seven rebounds, and six assists, and Darian White, who notched 13 points and five rebounds in the team’s win.
Nebraska will now go on the Road to State College, Pennsylvania, to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sunday, Jan. 21
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – The Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation honored outgoing President and Executive Director Eric Seacrest in a retirement ceremony at Venue 304 on Friday, celebrating his decades of leadership and commitment to the region.
Throughout his tenure, Seacrest played a key role in supporting and advancing numerous community projects across Lincoln County, helping shape growth and opportunity in North Platte and surrounding areas.
During the ceremony, he was recognized with an award highlighting his years of hard work and dedication, as well as the lasting impact he leaves behind.
In a special moment, North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher presented Seacrest with the key to the city, thanking him for his service and contributions to making the community a better place.
“In my hardest touch I’m very grateful to see so many people here that I care about, that I care about deeply. They care about this communities in this region and these are people that I love to have in my life,” Seacrest said.
Seacrest acknowledged his colleagues, community partners, and the residents of North Platte for their support throughout his career.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – On this day in 1930, a new addition was hoisted atop Nebraska’s Capitol Building.
The statue of “The Sower,” modeled after the traditional method of hand-sowing grain for planting, stands 19-and-a-half feet tall.
It was created by New York sculptor Lee Lawrie.
The Sower is represented as a barefoot man, with his sleeves and pant legs rolled up as he works.
It stands as a symbol of the importance of agriculture in Nebraska.
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