Nebraska needed to get off to a good start, and it was an ok one. The Huskers used an 8-0 run to take and early three point lead, but then the back-and-forth battle began. Nick Martinelli, scourge of Nebraska and one of the nation’s leading scorers, started to get plenty of looks early. The Wildcats would hit 5 straight field goals and 7 of their first 11 to start the game.
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Preview: Nebraska Begins Big Ten Tourney
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OMAHA – Nebraska Baseball gears up for the Big Ten Baseball tournament in Omaha today with its first round matchup set with seventh seeded Ohio State:
NEBRASKA vs. OHIO STATE
May 21, 2024
Omaha, Neb. | Charles Schwab Field
Tuesday, May 21 – 2 p.m. CT
Pitching: TBD vs. TBD
TV/Streaming: BTN
Radio: Huskers Radio Network, Huskers.com, Huskers App
Follow the Game
• Every game of the 2024 Big Ten Baseball Tournament can be seen on Big Ten Network. Connor Onion and Danan Hughes will be on the call on BTN on Tuesday afternoon.
• Fans can also listen to Dave Gustafson Ben McLaughlin call the action this week on the Huskers Radio Network.
• Every game this season can be heard for free on Huskers.com and the Official Nebraska Huskers App for both iOS and android devices.
Nebraska vs. Ohio State
• Through 35 all-time meetings, Nebraska holds an 21-14 advantage over the Buckeyes in the all-time series.
• The Huskers took two of three games from Ohio State in a weekend series earlier this season in Lincoln.
• Tuesday’s matchup marks the sixth meeting between the two programs in the Big Ten Tournament. The Buckeyes have won three of the five meetings in the Big Ten Tournament after picking up a 3-1 win against the Big Red in 2019.
Huskers in the Big Ten Tournament
• This week marks the ninth Big Ten Tournament the Huskers have appeared in since joining the Big Ten in 2012.
• Nebraska holds a 14-15 record in 29 all-time games in the Big Ten Tournament, including an 8-7 mark in the four seasons the tournament has been played in Omaha.
Clark’s Mid-Season Evolution on the Mound
• It’s been a tale of two seasons in 2024 for Caleb Clark. After a slow start to the year, the southpaw has come on strong, providing key outings in crucial moments for the NU pitching staff in the last month.
• The sophomore has made 10 outings since Nebraska’s series at Rutgers in mid-April, allowing just eight earned runs in 21 innings for a 3.43 ERA.
• Clark has limited opposing hitters to a .173 hitting clip since making the change on the mound and has tallied 24 punchouts to nine walks.
Husker Duo Climb Strikeout List in Big Ten Era
• Brett Sears and Mason McConnaughey rank among leaders in single-season strikeouts by an NU pitcher since the Huskers joined the Big Ten in 2012.
• Sears has 87 strikeouts this season, which are third-most by a Husker in the Big Ten era and just one away from tying Cade Povich (2021) in second.
• McConnaughey ranks tied for seventh on the list with 70 strikeouts this year, just two shy of tying Shay Schanaman in sixth.
Middle-Third Production Boosting the Big Red
• Nebraska has been successful the second time through the lineup on the mound and in the batter’s box, outscoring opponents 151-75 in the middle-third innings this season.
• The Huskers hold a 54-20 advantage in the fourth inning, while outscoring opponents 45-20 in the fifth inning and 52-35 in the sixth inning.
• The Husker offense is hitting .306 at the plate with 76 extra-base hits and 141 RBI in the fourth through sixth innings, while the NU pitching staff is limiting opponents to a .237 hitting clip and a 3.84 ERA in the middle-third innings.
Sanderson’s Early Impact at Collegiate Level
• Freshman Case Sanderson leads the Huskers with a .373 batting average along with four doubles, a triple, two home runs and 21 RBI across 45 games, including 34 starts.
• The Nevada, Mo., native has reached base in 24 of his last 25 games and is hitting .385 (30-for-78) with six extra-base hits and 12 RBI over that span.
• Sanderson has reached base at a .510 clip this season for the Huskers, which ranks 19th in the nation and second in the Big Ten.
Silva’s Speed With Stolen Bases
• Riley Silva is one of five D1 players to steal 31-plus bases and be caught three-or-fewer times, joining K-State’s Brendan Jones as the only Power Five players this season.
• Silva is the 10th NU player since 2000 to swipe at least 20 bases, and the first Husker to steal 30-or-more bases in a season since Jamal Strong (35) in 2000.
Worthley, Daiss Holding Down the Husker Bullpen
• NU’s set-up man, Jalen Worthley, is 3-0 with a 3.64 ERA and four saves across a bullpen-high 29.1 innings. The southpaw has made a team-high 10 multi-inning relief appearances for NU and punched out 28 batters while issuing just six walks.
• The Huskers’ closer, Casey Daiss, leads the Big Red in saves (5) and boasts a 3.48 ERA across 20.2 innings of work. Daiss has held opponents scoreless in 15 of his 19 appearances this season for the Big Red.
Silva Plunked Third-Most Times in Season
• Riley Silva has been hit by pitch 23 times this season, which is third-most in program history.
• Silva is one away from tying Corey Miller (1996) in second and five shy of the program record of 28 set by Daniel Bruce in 2002.
Bats in the Nebraska Lineup
• Tyler Stone is batting .313 with eight home runs and 33 RBI for the Big Red, while Ben Columbus has posted a .309 average this season with four doubles, five home runs and 26 RBI.
• Cole Evans is hitting .265 this season with 10 doubles, five home runs, and 40 RBI over a team-high 53 games played, including 46 starts.
• Dylan Carey has hits in 16 of his last 24 games and leads the Big Red with 15 doubles, raising his batting average from .236 to .261 over that span.
• Rhett Stokes holds a .339 batting average with 11 doubles, a home run and 15 RBI, while Cayden Brumbaugh is hitting .323 with 11 doubles, three triples and 19 RBI.
• Garrett Anglim holds a .255 batting average this season with seven doubles, two homers and 22 RBI. Joshua Overbeek is batting .282 with 10 extra-base hits, 22 RBI and 34 runs scored.
Huskers in the Pen
• Rans Sanders has a 4.05 ERA for the Huskers across 13.1 innings with a pair of saves, allowing six earned runs this season.
• Kyle Perry’s 23 relief appearances lead all NU relievers as the senior is 1-2 with a 5.89 ERA and a career-high tying three saves.
• Evan Borst is limiting opponents to a .182 batting average (8-for-44) this season, posting 15 strikeouts over 12.1 innings of work.
• Kyle Froehlich has appeared in 18 games for the Huskers, punching out 18 batters while issuing five walks across 18.1 innings.
Martinelli was already in double figures shortly after the 10-minute mark. Both teams would go scoreless of 2:30 at the same time, leading to a little bit of a lull. Nebraska would start to keep Northwestern at bay, keeping the lead between three and seven points. Nebraska would take a 34-29 lead into the locker room.
Nebraska shot 13-28 for 46% from the floor. They went 5-15 for 33% from deep and 3-5 for 60% from the free-throw line. The Huskers collected 13 rebounds, 2 of which were offensive. Nebraska had 11 assists to just 3 turnovers. They had 14 points in the paint.
The Huskers were led by Pryce Sandfort, who had 9 points. Jamarques Lawrence and Braden Frager had 8 each. Sam Hoiberg led the way with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Lawrence had 3 steals.
Northwestern shot 12-30 for 40% from the floor. They went 2-6 for 33% from deep and 3-4 for 75% from the free-throw line. The Wildcats collected 21 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive. Northwestern had 7 assists to 6 turnovers. They had 12 points in the paint.
The Wildcats were led by Nick Martinelli, who had 15 points. Martinelli also had 8 rebounds, including 5 of the offensive boards. Angelo Ciaravino contributed 5 rebounds. Jake West, Jayden Reid and Ciaravino each had 2 assists.
Nebraska has usually done a good job of coming out with another gear to start the second half of games, and the Huskers certainly did that. Nebraska started 3-3 from the floor to open a double-digit lead. Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager did exactly what they did to Oregon in the previous game, shooting the ball very well to open up the lead in a big way. Nebraska officially blew the door open using a 17-3 run over a 5:49 time span.
The Huskers would lead by 19 after that, and Northwestern wouldn’t get close after that. Nebraska would shoot 60% for most of the second half, which really helped open things up. Martinelli still got his, as he would carry Northwestern again, but he definitely needs some help if the Wildcats want to win games in the Big Ten.
FINAL STATS AND THOUGHTS:
Nebraska shot 27-53 for 51% from the floor. They went 11-26 for 42% from deep and 12-15 for 80% from the free-throw line. The Huskers collected 28 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. Nebraska had 18 assists to just 5 turnovers. Nebraska had 28 points in the paint.
The Huskers were led by Pryce Sandfort, who had 22 points. Braden Frager contributed with 20 points off the bench. Sam Hoiberg led the way with 7 rebounds. 4 different Huskers finished with 4 assists. Jamarques Lawrence had 3 steals.
Northwestern shot 23-54 for 43% from the floor. They went 5-14 for 36% from deep and 7-10 for 70% from the free-throw line. The Wildcats collected 30 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive. Northwestern had 15 assists to 11 turnovers. They had 24 points in the paint.
The Wildcats were led by Nick Martinelli, who had 22 points. Tre Singleton finished with 14. Martinelli also led the way with 10 rebounds. Jayden Reid finished with 5 assists.
This one ended up being pretty straightforward for Nebraska in the end. The Huskers did a good job of keeping Northwestern at bay throughout the first half. Nebraska would go on another huge run in the second half, which it has done most of the season to blow the door open. Nick Martinelli still scored about right at his average for the Wildcats, but it took him 20 field goal attempts to get there.
Northwestern doesn’t have much in terms of secondary scoring. 3 Huskers finished in double figures, with two others within a basket of finishing with double digits. The Huskers are back in action on Wednesday night, as they host Washington. Tip-off at Pinnacle Bank Arena is scheduled for 8:00 pm and can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Go Big Red!
The Nebraska men’s basketball team (17-0, 6-0) hits the road on Saturday afternoon, facing the Northwestern Wildcats (8-9, 0-6). The Huskers are coming off a 90-55 win against the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday night.
Nebraska’s 17-0 record is the best start to a season in program history. A win against Northwestern on Saturday would give NU a 7-0 Big Ten record, its best conference start since WW2.
Nebraska’s offense is averaging 81.7 points per game while shooting .472 from the field and .352 from the three-point line. The Husker defense ranks No. 23 in the nation, surrendering 65.8 points per game.
Forward Rienk Mast leads the Cornhuskers with an average of 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Iowa transfer Pryce Sandfort enters the Oregon game averaging 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
Northwestern is coming off a 79-68 loss to No. 13 Illinois on Wednesday. The Wildcats are led by Nick Martinelli, who averages 23.8 points per game.
Watch Nebraska-Northwestern basketball live on Fubo (free trial)
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Northwestern basketball game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska-Northwestern basketball on today?
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska-Northwestern basketball can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Chris Vosters and Brian Butch will call the game from the courtside at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska-Northwestern basketball time today
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Start time: 3 p.m. CT
The Nebraska-Northwestern basketball game starts at 3 p.m. CT from Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.
Nebraska-Northwestern basketball odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Jan. 17
Moneyline: Nebraska -225/Northwestern +185
ODDS: Nebraska -5 1/2 (-105)
O/U: 148 1/2 (O -105/U -115)
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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Medicine filed a lawsuit Friday, seeking to block the University of Nebraska Board of Regents from purchasing Clarkson Regional Health Services’ stake.
The lawsuit filed in Douglas County District Court challenges the board’s plan to pay Clarkson $500 million for its stake in Nebraska Medicine and purchase Clarkson-owned real estate for $300 million.
Nebraska Medicine has asked the court for a jury trial and a temporary restraining order or injunction to pause the deal.
The Board of Regents and Clarkson announced the deal publicly Jan. 2, with a targeted closing before June 30, 2026.
The University has not disclosed complete financing details for the transaction, citing a need to raise funds through bond sales and state appropriations.
Nebraska Medicine argues the transactions violate a 2016 joint operating agreement that requires mutual consent from all parties, including Nebraska Medicine itself, to terminate the partnership.
The Board of Regents released this statement:
“We are saddened and puzzled by this unnecessary action. The Board of Regents has stated multiple times, including several times in the recent public board meeting, that we have a sincere desire to work in a collaborative fashion with Nebraska Medicine to grow and strengthen health care. The Board of Regents unanimously approved this transaction, and following that vote we moved immediately to once again extend a warm and personal offer to meet and forge ahead together to build a collegial working relationship consistent with Nebraska values.”
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The agreement established Nebraska Medicine as an independent, private nonprofit with equal membership from the University of Nebraska and Clarkson.
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold previously stated the deal would help the financially troubled university manage its budget, telling the Nebraska Examiner that “some of the revenue streams provided by Nebraska Medicine could help keep NU tuition more affordable than it might be otherwise.”
Nebraska Medicine said the Board of Regents has already violated its duties as a member by refusing to approve board seat nominations and withholding cooperation on routine governance matters since May 2025, effectively pressuring Nebraska Medicine to accept the deal.
“Nebraska Medicine’s continued success is critically important for the state’s workforce and the patients who rely on the serious medicine and extraordinary care delivered by Nebraska Medicine’s physicians and staff,” the complaint stated.
Nebraska Medicine also claims the $300 million for the property far exceeds the fair market value and the $500 million for Clarkson’s membership interest is “highly overvalued.”
“The University intends to charge Nebraska Medicine, through its subsidiary The Nebraska Medical Center, additional rent, although there is no rent currently paid,” the complaint reads.
The lawsuit also argues that even if Clarkson properly withdraws as a member, the University would violate lease terms by preventing Nebraska Medicine’s subsidiary from exercising its contractual right to purchase the Clarkson-owned property.
At its rescheduled meeting Thursday, the Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved the proposal.
Thirty-two state senators sent a letter asking the board to delay the vote. Current and former officials with Nebraska Medicine also pushed back on the proposal, calling it a “state takeover.”
In an open letter, three former CEOs claim the current structure allows for Nebraska Medicine to establish guardrails around major changes. But NU President Dr. Jeffrey Gold maintained that care will expand and improve if the deal went through, likening the agreement to “an amicable divorce.”
On Thursday, Dr. Beau Konigsberg, an orthopedic surgeon at UNMC, expressed concerns about patient care.
“When decisions about healthcare compete with other priorities, patients ultimately bear the burden,” Konigsberg said. “We risk losing the ability to recruit and retain physicians, invest in technology and services, and respond to urgent and emerging needs.”
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