The Husker men are the #2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament! What a crazy, amazing season for Fred Hoiberg and his team. Locking in the #2 seed with a win over Iowa only makes it better.
The women had to watch most of their Big Ten tournament from the stands. After their first-round loss to Indiana, the ladies have to be feeling very uncomfortable about a bid to the NCAA tournament. As of Saturday night, ESPN Bracketology still had them as one of the last four teams in – which is a bad place to be if
there are any bids stolen. Utlimately, UCLA absolutely destroyed Iowa in the B1G championship game and has a #1 seed locked up for the dance.
On the bright side, my Jackrabbits (WBB) won the Summit League title game over the Bison of NDSU and will return to the NCAA tournament for the 14th time since 2009. They don’t usually make a lot of noise in the tournament but they are a consistent and well-coached program that maximizes their talent.
It wasn’t just Husker men’s basketball that had a great weekend. The baseball team swept Michigan State and softball beat up on some mid-major opponents (including my Jackrabbits). You can read about all of these below.
Corn Flakes
Nebraska men’s basketball comes back in overtime to polish off historic regular season
The No. 9 Nebraska men’s basketball team on Sunday revived itself in overtime against Iowa at home, beating their rivals 84-75. The Huskers met Iowa in February in Iowa City, where they fell to the Hawkeyes 57-52.
Nebraska baseball sweeps series with a run-rule win over Michigan State
Nebraska baseball’s weekend series against Michigan State started in a rain delay, but the Huskers didn’t let the weather get them down.
Buck, bullpen propel Husker baseball to series win against Michigan State
Just one day removed from a walk-off win thanks to the bat of first baseman Case Sanderson, the offense struggled early against the Spartans’ Carter Monke
Husker softball recap: “It’s the brace” #5 Nebraska 10, UNO 2 (six innings)
Hannah Camenzind and Sammie Bland led an 11-hit zero-strikeout performance in a 10-2 win over the Mavericks
Husker softball takes down Omaha Mavs 4-1: Photo gallery
Images from opening weekend in Lincoln
Huskers extend offer to explosive 2027 edge rusher
A disruptive edge presence with true game‑wrecker traits, Drake Carroll gives Nebraska fans a reason to circle his name.
Carriker Chronicles: Huskers now understand how to build a roster
Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of college football, but in the modern era roster building has become a balance between high school recruiting, player development, and the transfer portal.
Matt Rhule talks about the return of quarterback Daniel Kaelin
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule had nothing but praise for quarterback Daniel Kaelin as the latter returns to Nebraska. Kaelin rejoins the Huskers after spending the 2025 season with the Virginia Cavaliers.
Wrestling: Huskers finish third at Big Ten Championships
State College, Pa. – The Nebraska wrestling team finished third at the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships with 116.5 points as five Huskers earned runner-up finishes.
These games were played a few days ago, but I enjoy the cinematic recaps so I thought I’d share
Sports!
UCLA routs Iowa 96-45 to win Big Ten Women’s Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gianna Kneepkens scored 19 points and Kiki Rice added 15 points and eight assists Sunday as No. 2 UCLA rolled past No. 9 Iowa 96-45 to win its second straight Big Ten Tournament crown.
How two stories underscore the increased risk for girls sports injuries
Today, at 26, years removed from a series of injuries that forced her out of her sport, she still feels some of the pain. She trained or competed almost every day, with minimal breaks for an offseason.
Steve Emt’s incredible journey from UConn basketball to the Paralympics
STEVE EMT HAD BEEN been conscious for only a few moments when he heard the words that would change his life forever.
The NFL’s five most intriguing teams heading into free agency
From the Vikings’ QB situation to the Chargers’ large cap space, these teams have a lot to lose or gain as they enter free agency.
Jacob Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record by 10 seconds
Provided the record is ratified, Kiplimo’s time of 57:20 allowed him to reclaim the WR that had previously been held by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha since 2024.
NFL’s free-agent spending frenzy begins with legal tampering period
An explainer for the terminology football fans will be hearing over the next few days
Then There’s This
Nebraska hop featured in local brew, a first in program history
Margie, a hop developed from a Nebraska wild variety, is “a beast in the field,” much like the pitbull-German shepherd mix it’s affectionately named after. Margie is notably pest resistant, has promising yield and is resilient to Nebraska’s high heat and humidity.
How one skater turned a frozen river into a skatepark
Two hours outside of Moscow, Russia, skateboarder Ilya Batrakov hikes along the frozen Iskona River looking for remote skate spots: natural ice ledges, fallen trees, and defrosted gaps.
Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year old shirt
Madonna appeared on stage wearing the club’s true blue colours during her Blonde Ambition tour in July 1990.
Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol’s newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and an amazing knack for finding people.
