Playing no-longer-existent ESPN Instant Classics is becoming as regular as Iowa fans screaming into the wind on Twitter. The Huskers did it again, but with two out in the bottom of the 10th inning, most of the 60 or so freezing Husker faithful were probably just thinking, “Shit, this thing’s going to the 11th inning and I can’t feel either set of cheeks.”
Then, with reliever Kaylin Kinney on 1st, freshman Sammie Bland ripped a single to right pushing her to the other corner. Another frosh, Alina Felix followed by tagging one past the pitcher’s glove to bring Kinney home when they were unable to make a play at 1st, finally ending the marathon with a 6-5 comeback win.
The Huskers entered Thursday’s game against Northern Colorado looking for two things: 1) returning the favor to the Bears after a 5-3 loss Tuesday and 2) adding a second straight win in Bowlin after starting the season 0-5 at home. And for five innings, Bears ace Erin Caviness and a strong north wind combined to hold the Huskers scoreless.
The Bears, on the hand, jumped all over starter Sarah Harness touching her up for 5 hits, 2 walks and 5 runs in the first 2 innings including a 2-run double in each.
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In the 6th though, the Huskers finally broke through. Singles by Brooke Andrews and Ava Bredwell plus a walk to Malia Thoms loaded the bases with one out. A fielder’s choice scored Brooke, then a Sam Bland double cleaned off Katelyn Caneda and Bredwell to cut things to 5-3.
In the 7th, Billie Andrews hit into another fielder’s choice, but she made it to 1st and moved to second when joined by sister Brooke on an error. Sydney Gray singled in Billie moving Brooke to 3rd base. Bredwell, on her only out thus far, still managed to tie things up by scoring Brooke as she was thrown out at 1st.
The 8th and 9th innings were scoreless and Kaylin Kinney came on to replace Caitlyn Olensky in the 10th. Olensky may quietly have been the player of the game by relieving Harness to throw 7 scoreless innings scattering only 4 hits and walking no one.
(She did hit three batters, but you just know they were giving her side-eye.)
If Olensky was the MVP on the mound, then it was Bredwell and Bland at the plate who each went 3-5 combining for half of the Huskers 12 hits. They both smacked a double and combined for 3 RBI’s. It should be noted Billie Andrews’ hitting streak ended at 19 games, but more impressive was her taking a walk in the 9th instead of swinging at something out of the zone to try and save the streak. Class all the way.
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The Huskers return to action Friday evening at 5:30 against North Dakota at Bowlin Stadium. The game can be viewed on B1G+ ($) or heard on the Huskers app. Bring your anxiety meds.
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -14.5; over/under is 144
BOTTOM LINE: Colorado squares off against No. 2 UConn in Lahaina, Hawaii.
The Buffaloes have a 4-1 record in non-conference games. Colorado scores 78.6 points while outscoring opponents by 11.6 points per game.
The Huskies are 4-1 in non-conference play. UConn has a 0-1 record in one-possession games.
Colorado averages 7.8 made 3-pointers per game, 1.8 more made shots than the 6.0 per game UConn allows. UConn scores 23.4 more points per game (90.4) than Colorado gives up to opponents (67.0).
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TOP PERFORMERS: Elijah Malone is scoring 14.0 points per game and averaging 5.6 rebounds for the Buffaloes.
Alex Karaban is averaging 16.8 points, 4.4 assists and 2.6 blocks for the Huskies.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Friends of Susan “Sue” Wolber are mourning her loss after her plane suddenly crashed on Saturday morning in Colorado, killing two and injuring one. Wolber was flying a Civil Air Patrol practice mission west of Loveland when her plane crashed before noon on Nov. 23.
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Wolber, a longtime pilot, had recently retired professionally but was still staying active in the community and the skies.
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William Snodgrass, president of the FNL Pilot’s Association, is a longtime friend of Wolber. He said he was at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport on Saturday when he learned there was a plane that crashed in the mountains nearby.
“I first heard there was an accident,” Snodgrass said. “I knew that Sue was part of Civil Air Patrol and had seen her car. So, I knew she was more than likely flying. I was very concerned. I texted her immediately when I heard and said, ‘I hope you are okay.’”
However, Wolber never replied. Sadly, she had lost her life in the crash, alongside aerial photographer Jay Rhoten.
“I flew with her and we did a lot of things together,” Snodgrass said. So, it wasn’t just the loss of someone in the aviation community, it was the loss of my friend. So, it has been hard for me.”
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While it isn’t known, yet, what caused the crash, Snodgrass and others said there was a severe warning for turbulence in the area at the time issued by NOAA.
“There is a thing called mountain wave, which is basically when the winds blow over Longs Peak, or whatever, they drop like a current of water and can create very severe rotors,” Snodgrass said. “If they had been somewhat low to the ground taking pictures, it is possible they were in a down draft that pushed them down into the ground.”
The final details and cause of the crash will ultimately be determined and released by the NTSB.
Snodgrass said Wolber was married and enjoyed riding her bicycle throughout the country and world alongside her husband. He also noted she was very dedicated to uplifting and educating the next generation of pilots, specifically women and girls.
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“Her greatest passion was giving back not only to aviation, but she really wanted to encourage women in aviation,” Snodgrass said.
Snodgrass said he would greatly miss her energy, her intelligence and the hugs she was known to give to people as they parted ways.
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Dillon Thomas is multi-Emmy Award winning general assignment reporter/MSJ for CBS News Colorado. Read his latest reports or check out his bio and send him an email.
Winter weather: What warnings, watches and advisories mean
The National Weather Service issues warnings, watches and advisories depending on conditions to alert the public.
A significant snowstorm will reach Colorado just in time to impact Thanksgiving travel.
If you can get to Colorado’s ski slopes before the storm arrives, you will enjoy some fantastic skiing.
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Generally, travel conditions will be worse in the mountains and tapering to the Eastern Plains.
Here are details regarding the impending storm, according to the National Weather Service as of Monday morning:
Here is where and when winter storm warning is in place
Winter storm warning: 3 a.m. Tuesday to 11 p.m. Wednesday with total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches for most areas, including the Front Range mountains; Park and Gore Ranges, including Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, Medicine Bow Range, mountains of Summit County, Mosquito Range and Indian Peaks Wilderness. Road closures and very difficult travel conditions expected. Call 511 or visit cotrip.org for travel conditions.
Timing of the snowstorm and how it will impact travel
Tuesday morning: Light to moderate snow begins for areas above 9,000 feet. Rain showers for lower elevations along the I-25 corridor.
Tuesday afternoon/night: Heaviest snowfall expected to happen during this time in the mountains, especially above 10,000 feet, with mountain travel difficult over mountain passes. Light snow begins for areas above 7,000 feet with rain/snow mix possible for I-76 and I-25 corridor.
Wednesday morning: Colder air arrives with lighter snow. Accumulation on roads could impact travel on the Eastern Plains and Palmer Divide.
Thursday (Thanksgiving): Slick roads likely as roads freeze overnight, otherwise chilly and mostly dry.
Here are forecast snowfall totals for Fort Collins area and statewide
Wide snowfall total ranges are due in part because of when rain may turn to snow.
Larimer/Weld counties
Fort Collins: 0-3 inches
Loveland: 0-4 inches
Wellington: 0-2 inches
Windsor: 0-2 inches
Greeley: 0-2 inches
Berthoud: 0-4 inches
Estes Park: 1-11 inches
Red Feather Lakes: 2-9 inches
Virginia Dale: 0-6 inches
Cameron Pass: 12-26 inches
Bear Lake (RMNP): 8-20 inches
Milner Pass (RMNP): 11-25 inches
Buckhorn Mountain: 1-9 inches
Other Colorado cities
Denver: 1-2 inches
DIA: 0-3 inches
Boulder: 1-2 inches
Castle Rock: 4-6 inches
Colorado Springs: 2-3 inches
Colorado mountains/ski areas
Steamboat Springs: 12-18 inches
Winter Park: 18-24 inches
Vail: 12-18 inches
Aspen: 8-12 inches
Breckenridge: 6-13 inches
Breckenridge ski area: 15-34 inches
Copper Mountain: 13-28 inches
Keystone ski area: 13-26 inches
Eisenhower Tunnel: 15-30 inches
Berthoud Pass: 14-31 inches
Loveland Pass: 14-27 inches
Vail Pass: 13-25 inches
Grand Lake: 7-15 inches
Rabbit Ears Pass: 15-26 inches
Here is a look at the Fort Collins forecast for Thanksgiving week
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46 degrees, south-southeast wind 3 to 7 mph and low around 23.
Tuesday: 30% chance of rain/snow mix until noon, then chance of afternoon rain, with little to no snow accumulation. Partly sunny, with a high near 49, southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday night: 70% chance of precipitation. Rain likely before 11 p.m., then rain and snow likely. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible. Cloudy, with a low around 29 and northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday: 50% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39, north wind 7 to 14 mph, gusting to 21. 30% chance of snow before 11 p.m. Low around 16.
Thursday (Thanksgiving Day): Sunny, with a high near 39 and low around 15.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 42 and low around 18.
Saturday (CSU home football game): Sunny, with a high near 40 and low around 15.
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