By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post

The Alliance Bulldogs girls' basketball team is back at home tonight (Tuesday) in the "Dawg Pound" as the 7-13 Bulldogs aim for a strong performance against one the best teams in the state in 20-0 Sidney.

Stephen Crile's team has proven all year that they can compete with and even beat some of the best teams that Western Nebraska has to offer, including signature wins over Chadron and Gordon-Rushville. Alliance was extremely competitive last weekend in losses to Scottsbluff and Rapid City Christian before falling short in both contests.

Sidney is coming off one of their best games of the season on Saturday, when they defeated Scottsbluff 59-26.

This will be the 2nd meeting this season between the two teams, as Sidney got the better of Alliance on Dec. 16 60-34.

Listen live to KCOW in Alliance and panhandlepost.com, kcowradio.com starting at 6:30 for the full broadcast tonight. (Tuesday)

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostThe Alliance Bulldogs girls' basketball team is back at home tonight (Tuesday) in the "Dawg Pound" as the 7-13 Bulldogs aim for a strong performance against one the best teams in the state in 20-0 Sidney.Stephen Crile's team has proven all year that they can compete with and even beat some of the best teams that Western Nebraska has to offer, including signature wins over Chadron and Gordon-Rushville. Alliance was extremely competitive last weekend in losses to Scottsbluff and Rapid City Christian before falling short in both contests.Sidney is coming off one of their best games of the season on Saturday, when they defeated Scottsbluff 59-26.This will be the 2nd meeting this season between the two teams, as Sidney got the better of Alliance on Dec. 16 60-34.Listen live to KCOW in Alliance and panhandlepost.com, kcowradio.com starting at 6:30 for the full broadcast tonight. (Tuesday)

Alliance Girls Basketball looks for strong showing against Sidney (KCOW)

(AP) A National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, clearing the way for an election that would create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes.

All 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team signed a petition in September asking to join Local 560 of the Service Employees International Union, which already represents some other employees at the Ivy League school in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Unionizing would allow the players to negotiate not only over salary but working conditions, including practice hours and travel.

“Because Dartmouth has the right to control the work performed by the Dartmouth men’s basketball team, and the players perform that work in exchange for compensation, I find that the petitioned-for basketball players are employees within the meaning of the (National Labor Relations) Act,” NLRB Regional Director Laura Sacks wrote.

In a statement, Dartmouth basketball player representatives Cade Haskins and Romeo Myrthil called the ruling "a significant step forward for college athletes," adding, “we are excited to see how this decision will impact college sports nationwide.” They also announced plans to form the Ivy League Players Association for basketball players across the league.

“We believe that other athletes will recognize the opportunities this ruling presents and will be inspired to follow suit," the statement said. "This association aims to foster unity, advocate for athletes’ rights and well-being, and create a platform for collaborative decision-making. We look forward to working with our fellow Ivy League athletes to bring positive change to the landscape of college sports and the Ivy League.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-nil-charlie-baker-hearing-senate-83ed8f9e1fb267db1ce5e24d6b79617a">The NCAA</a>&nbsp;and universities across the country have been steadfast in insisting their&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-athletes-nil-eb702d33a87bca98084ea492eccdf84c">athletes are students, not employees.</a>&nbsp;College sports leaders have even lobbied Congress for a federal law that would codify that classification as the NCAA faces&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-college-3d98cd455c2ed1c636ce46d8dd322100">a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania</a>&nbsp;on the subject.

The Service Employees International Union petitioned the labor board on behalf of the Dartmouth players last year. SEIU international president Mary Kay Henry said they remain in full support of the unionization effort.

“This is an historic step forward for economic justice, racial justice, and union rights — not just for college athletes but for millions of young people across our country whose work is not valued like it should be,” she said in a statement.

The case is being closely watched, coming at a time when the NCAA's bedrock amateur athlete model is facing multiple challenges in court.

“It’s the first step to potential employee status for college athletes,” said Gabe Feldman, a sports law professor at Tulane.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dartmouth-basketball-union-employees-47e3269d1af0e8164614bb644046eda0">The school can still appeal</a>&nbsp;the regional director’s decision to the national board, which is what happened when members of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/3d0b541ce6ba44b380fb762e2ecd2641">Northwestern football team held a union election</a>&nbsp;in 2014.

In that case, the ballots were impounded pending a ruling. Now, an election can be held and ballots counted while an appeal is pending. The Northwestern ballots were destroyed after the NLRB, which only governs private employers, decided that allowing the football players at the only private school in the Big Ten would skew the labor market in the conference.

In that case, the NLRB did not address the question of whether the players were employees. All eight Ivy League schools are private and do not grant athletic scholarships. Feldman said that could increase the likelihood the full board will uphold the ruling.

“But on the flip side, if Dartmouth men's basketball players are employees, not only what athletes are not employees, but does this make the music students employees?” Feldman said. “So this may open the door too far?”

There is a complaint before a different NLRB body in California that claims football and basketball&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-college-national-labor-relations-board-fd838566121436f2b54099a0695b36e1">players at Southern California</a>&nbsp;should be deemed employees of the school, the Pac-12 Conference in which they play and the NCAA. That hearing resumes later this month.

In a 2021 memo, the NLRB’s top lawyer said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-business-sports-football-national-labor-relations-board-02a278af8ae90bb18e33770fd5154366">college athletes should be considered employees.</a>

“The freedom to engage in far-reaching and lucrative business enterprises makes players at academic institutions much more similar to professional athletes who are employed by a team to play a sport,” NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo wrote.

During a four-day hearing in October, Dartmouth argued that the players shouldn’t be considered employees because athletics are part of the academic mission of the school, like performing in the orchestra or even playing club sports.

“At Dartmouth, students’ primary objective is learning,” school attorney Joe McConnell said then. “Dartmouth has adopted policies reflecting that students who participate in intercollegiate athletics are students first and athletes second.”

The college also said the men’s basketball program loses money. Attorneys for the players countered that the school’s numbers leave out important and lucrative revenue streams that the basketball team contributes to. What’s more, the players say it’s not whether the team turned a profit: What matters is if the program brings in revenue, and also whether coaches have control over the players.

The collegiate sports model based on amateurism is facing numerous legal and political threats, along with the NLRB ruling. The NCAA is facing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-legal-antitrust-lawsuit-tennessee-virginia-913a630c035f4598212ce6ff950ebeeb">at least six antitrust lawsuits,</a>&nbsp;including one brought last week by attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia that challenges how recruits can be compensated for name, image and likeness.

The model has been crumbling, most significantly after a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that opened college sports up to additional — though still limited — kinds of pay. In response, the NCAA loosened rules to permitted players to profit from their celebrity.

“I think they’re all different sides to a similar threat,” Feldman said. “And the threat is the loss of control over the ability to restrict compensation to athletes. And we are closer than we’ve ever been to a system where college athletes not only receive significant additional compensation, but also have a vote in how much compensation they receive.”

Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark said in a statement that the ruling shows “college athletes are employees, entitled to basic rights and fair compensation for their labor that has created a multibillion-dollar industry.”

“Today’s landmark NLRB ruling will improve the lives of all college athletes for generations to come,” Clark's statement said. “In the history of the sports labor movement, change has always been initiated by the courageous efforts of Players who decided to stand up and demand their fair share.”

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 </figure>(AP) A National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, clearing the way for an election that would create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes.All 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team signed a petition in September asking to join Local 560 of the Service Employees International Union, which already represents some other employees at the Ivy League school in Hanover, New Hampshire.Unionizing would allow the players to negotiate not only over salary but working conditions, including practice hours and travel.“Because Dartmouth has the right to control the work performed by the Dartmouth men’s basketball team, and the players perform that work in exchange for compensation, I find that the petitioned-for basketball players are employees within the meaning of the (National Labor Relations) Act,” NLRB Regional Director Laura Sacks wrote.In a statement, Dartmouth basketball player representatives Cade Haskins and Romeo Myrthil called the ruling "a significant step forward for college athletes," adding, “we are excited to see how this decision will impact college sports nationwide.” They also announced plans to form the Ivy League Players Association for basketball players across the league.“We believe that other athletes will recognize the opportunities this ruling presents and will be inspired to follow suit," the statement said. "This association aims to foster unity, advocate for athletes’ rights and well-being, and create a platform for collaborative decision-making. We look forward to working with our fellow Ivy League athletes to bring positive change to the landscape of college sports and the Ivy League.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-nil-charlie-baker-hearing-senate-83ed8f9e1fb267db1ce5e24d6b79617a">The NCAA</a>&nbsp;and universities across the country have been steadfast in insisting their&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-athletes-nil-eb702d33a87bca98084ea492eccdf84c">athletes are students, not employees.</a>&nbsp;College sports leaders have even lobbied Congress for a federal law that would codify that classification as the NCAA faces&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-college-3d98cd455c2ed1c636ce46d8dd322100">a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania</a>&nbsp;on the subject.The Service Employees International Union petitioned the labor board on behalf of the Dartmouth players last year. SEIU international president Mary Kay Henry said they remain in full support of the unionization effort.“This is an historic step forward for economic justice, racial justice, and union rights — not just for college athletes but for millions of young people across our country whose work is not valued like it should be,” she said in a statement.The case is being closely watched, coming at a time when the NCAA's bedrock amateur athlete model is facing multiple challenges in court.“It’s the first step to potential employee status for college athletes,” said Gabe Feldman, a sports law professor at Tulane.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dartmouth-basketball-union-employees-47e3269d1af0e8164614bb644046eda0">The school can still appeal</a>&nbsp;the regional director’s decision to the national board, which is what happened when members of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/3d0b541ce6ba44b380fb762e2ecd2641">Northwestern football team held a union election</a>&nbsp;in 2014.In that case, the ballots were impounded pending a ruling. Now, an election can be held and ballots counted while an appeal is pending. The Northwestern ballots were destroyed after the NLRB, which only governs private employers, decided that allowing the football players at the only private school in the Big Ten would skew the labor market in the conference.In that case, the NLRB did not address the question of whether the players were employees. All eight Ivy League schools are private and do not grant athletic scholarships. Feldman said that could increase the likelihood the full board will uphold the ruling.“But on the flip side, if Dartmouth men's basketball players are employees, not only what athletes are not employees, but does this make the music students employees?” Feldman said. “So this may open the door too far?”There is a complaint before a different NLRB body in California that claims football and basketball&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-college-national-labor-relations-board-fd838566121436f2b54099a0695b36e1">players at Southern California</a>&nbsp;should be deemed employees of the school, the Pac-12 Conference in which they play and the NCAA. That hearing resumes later this month.In a 2021 memo, the NLRB’s top lawyer said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-business-sports-football-national-labor-relations-board-02a278af8ae90bb18e33770fd5154366">college athletes should be considered employees.</a>“The freedom to engage in far-reaching and lucrative business enterprises makes players at academic institutions much more similar to professional athletes who are employed by a team to play a sport,” NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo wrote.During a four-day hearing in October, Dartmouth argued that the players shouldn’t be considered employees because athletics are part of the academic mission of the school, like performing in the orchestra or even playing club sports.“At Dartmouth, students’ primary objective is learning,” school attorney Joe McConnell said then. “Dartmouth has adopted policies reflecting that students who participate in intercollegiate athletics are students first and athletes second.”The college also said the men’s basketball program loses money. Attorneys for the players countered that the school’s numbers leave out important and lucrative revenue streams that the basketball team contributes to. What’s more, the players say it’s not whether the team turned a profit: What matters is if the program brings in revenue, and also whether coaches have control over the players.The collegiate sports model based on amateurism is facing numerous legal and political threats, along with the NLRB ruling. The NCAA is facing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-legal-antitrust-lawsuit-tennessee-virginia-913a630c035f4598212ce6ff950ebeeb">at least six antitrust lawsuits,</a>&nbsp;including one brought last week by attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia that challenges how recruits can be compensated for name, image and likeness.The model has been crumbling, most significantly after a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that opened college sports up to additional — though still limited — kinds of pay. In response, the NCAA loosened rules to permitted players to profit from their celebrity.“I think they’re all different sides to a similar threat,” Feldman said. “And the threat is the loss of control over the ability to restrict compensation to athletes. And we are closer than we’ve ever been to a system where college athletes not only receive significant additional compensation, but also have a vote in how much compensation they receive.”Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark said in a statement that the ruling shows “college athletes are employees, entitled to basic rights and fair compensation for their labor that has created a multibillion-dollar industry.”“Today’s landmark NLRB ruling will improve the lives of all college athletes for generations to come,” Clark's statement said. “In the history of the sports labor movement, change has always been initiated by the courageous efforts of Players who decided to stand up and demand their fair share.”

In Depth: Labor official rules Dartmouth players are employees, what's next for college sports?

Alliance High School student Elissa Smith was recently selected to attend an elite Softball Training Camp called the S30 in Las Vegas.

KCOW/Panhandle Post News &amp; Sports Director Alex Benzegala talked to Elissa and her Mom Megan about this opportunity in this episode of the Post Podcast.

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 </figure>Alliance High School student Elissa Smith was recently selected to attend an elite Softball Training Camp called the S30 in Las Vegas.KCOW/Panhandle Post News &amp; Sports Director Alex Benzegala talked to Elissa and her Mom Megan about this opportunity in this episode of the Post Podcast.<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: Alliance's Elissa Smith selected to Elite Softball Camp in Las Vegas" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=8e3sx-15704dc-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=5&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

 Alliance's Elissa Smith gears up to go to Las Vegas for Elite Softball Camp (Audio)

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Keisei Tominaga scored a career-high 31 points while Nebraska outscored No. 14 Illinois 11-1 in the final 3:28 of regulation to get to overtime before the Illini prevailed 87-84 Sunday evening.&nbsp;

Tominaga finished with a game-high 31 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range while Rienk Mast and Juwan Gary finished with 22 and 12 points, respectively for Nebraska (16-7, 6-6 Big Ten)&nbsp;

Coleman Hawkins led four Illinois (17-5, 8-3) players in double figures with 20 points and seven rebounds. Marcus Domask added 19 points, including a game-tying free throw with 3.1 seconds left in regulation.&nbsp;

The Huskers trailed 72-62 after a 3 pointer from Terrence Shannon Jr. with 3:29 left before mounting a furious comeback.

A 3-pointer from Brice Williams and a layup from Keisei Tominaga with 2:24 pulled Nebraska within 72-67. &nbsp;The Huskers got a stop on the defensive end before Mast was fouled and hit both free throws to make it all three-point game.

On Illinois’ next possession, Gary had a steal and was fouled as he converted both free throws to cut the deficit to one. After a couple of fouls, the Huskers got another steal as Josiah Allick came up with the ball and NU called timeout with 27.4 seconds left.&nbsp;

Gary, who posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards got Williams miss and Mast’s basket with 9.1 seconds remaining gave Nebraska a 73-72 advantage.&nbsp;

Illinois got the ball to Domask on the baseline, and he was fouled with 3.1 seconds left. &nbsp;He made the first to tie it up before missing the second to send the game to overtime. &nbsp;

Nebraska led briefly in the overtime period, as a Gary basket gave NU a 75-74 lead. &nbsp; Illinois responded with five straight points to build a 79-75 lead after Quincey Guerrier’s 3-pointer.&nbsp;

Nebraska would continue to fight as a Tominaga&nbsp;3-pointer and a Mast bucket cut the Illini advantage to 81-80 with 2:40 left on OT.&nbsp;

Nebraska was within 87-84 with under 20 seconds left before Shannon’s steal gave the Illini an opportunity to salt the game away with 1.7 seconds left. &nbsp;Shannon missed both free throws and Tominaga’s heave from 85 feet nearly sent the game to a second overtime.&nbsp;

Illinois came out red hot to open the second half, hitting its first six shots to take a 47-40 lead after a Hawkins 3-pointer just 3:28 into the second half.&nbsp;

Nebraska would regroup, using an 11-5 run to pull within 52-51 after a 3 pointer from Sam Hoiberg.&nbsp;

The Huskers were in striking distance and was within 66-60 before 3 pointers from Hawkins and Shannon stretched the lead to 10 with 3:29 left. Thats when the Huskers mounted the comeback to get the game to OT

In the first half, Nebraska held the Illini to 39.3 percent shooting, as the Huskers led for most of the half and took a 36-34 lead into the locker room.

Nebraska rode the hot hand of Tominaga in the first half, as he had 12 of the Huskers’ first 16 points as NU built a 12-6 lead after his second 3-pointer of the night with 13:39 left in the half.

Illinois ran off five straight points to regain the lead, but the Huskers could come back with a 7-0 run of their own and eventually built the margin to 26-19 after another Tominaga 3-pointer.&nbsp;

NU, which held Illinois to just one field goal over a seven-minute span, could not extend the lead, as the hosts got to the foul line 12 times in the first half to get within 28-27 after a Terrence Shannon Jr. dunk to force a Husker timeout.&nbsp;

The Huskers would have an answer as 3-pointers from Mast and Allick helped NU build a 36-29 lead with 2:24 left in the half, and the visitors took a two-point lead, at 36-34, into the half.&nbsp;

The Huskers will continue the two-game roadtrip on Wednesday, Feb. 7, as the Huskers travel to Northwestern. Tipoff from Welsh-Ryan Arena is set for 8 p.m. (central) and will be carried on BTN and the Huskers Radio Network.&nbsp;

Postgame Notes&nbsp;*-Nebraska improves falls to 1-2 in overtime games. Tonight was the Huskers’ second straight OT contest.&nbsp;

*-Juwan Gary posted his fourth double-double of the season and 7th of his career with 12 points and 11 rebounds.&nbsp;

*-Nebraska went a season-best 14-of-14 from the foul line.&nbsp;

*-Keisei Tominaga had a career-high 31 points, topping his previous career high of 30 against Penn State on Feb. 5, 2023. It was his fifth game of 20+ points this season.

*-With his five 3-pointers, he moved into the top-10 list of NU’s career chart with 149, passing both Tyronn Lue (145, 1996-98) and Cookie Belcher (146, 1997-2001). Tominaga’s five 3-pointers tied a career high set five previous times, most recently against Purdue on Jan. 9.

*-Nebraska had an 11-0 run to overcome a 10-point deficit and take the lead in the final seconds of regulation. It was NU’s 17th double-figure run this season.

*- Tominaga’s 31 points is the most by an Illini opponent this season (30, Isaiah Stafford of Valparaiso). He also set Illini opponent highs in 3 pointers (five) and free throws (eight) &nbsp;

*- Nebraska hit 12 3-pointers in tonight’s loss, marking the 13th time this year that NU has reached double figures in 3-pointers. &nbsp;

*- Nebraska now has 222 3-pointers this season, a total which is eighth on Husker single-season charts.

*- Nebraska went over 80 points for the 14th time this season. The Huskers fall to 12-2 with both losses coming in overtime (at Rutgers, at Illinois)

*- Nebraska finished with nine turnovers, marking the 11th time this season with 10 or fewer turnovers in a game.&nbsp;

*- Juwan Gary’s 12 points gave NU at least one bench player in double figures for the 20th time in 22 contests.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsKeisei Tominaga scored a career-high 31 points while Nebraska outscored No. 14 Illinois 11-1 in the final 3:28 of regulation to get to overtime before the Illini prevailed 87-84 Sunday evening.&nbsp;Tominaga finished with a game-high 31 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range while Rienk Mast and Juwan Gary finished with 22 and 12 points, respectively for Nebraska (16-7, 6-6 Big Ten)&nbsp;Coleman Hawkins led four Illinois (17-5, 8-3) players in double figures with 20 points and seven rebounds. Marcus Domask added 19 points, including a game-tying free throw with 3.1 seconds left in regulation.&nbsp;The Huskers trailed 72-62 after a 3 pointer from Terrence Shannon Jr. with 3:29 left before mounting a furious comeback.A 3-pointer from Brice Williams and a layup from Keisei Tominaga with 2:24 pulled Nebraska within 72-67. &nbsp;The Huskers got a stop on the defensive end before Mast was fouled and hit both free throws to make it all three-point game.On Illinois’ next possession, Gary had a steal and was fouled as he converted both free throws to cut the deficit to one. After a couple of fouls, the Huskers got another steal as Josiah Allick came up with the ball and NU called timeout with 27.4 seconds left.&nbsp;Gary, who posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards got Williams miss and Mast’s basket with 9.1 seconds remaining gave Nebraska a 73-72 advantage.&nbsp;Illinois got the ball to Domask on the baseline, and he was fouled with 3.1 seconds left. &nbsp;He made the first to tie it up before missing the second to send the game to overtime. &nbsp;Nebraska led briefly in the overtime period, as a Gary basket gave NU a 75-74 lead. &nbsp; Illinois responded with five straight points to build a 79-75 lead after Quincey Guerrier’s 3-pointer.&nbsp;Nebraska would continue to fight as a Tominaga&nbsp;3-pointer and a Mast bucket cut the Illini advantage to 81-80 with 2:40 left on OT.&nbsp;Nebraska was within 87-84 with under 20 seconds left before Shannon’s steal gave the Illini an opportunity to salt the game away with 1.7 seconds left. &nbsp;Shannon missed both free throws and Tominaga’s heave from 85 feet nearly sent the game to a second overtime.&nbsp;Illinois came out red hot to open the second half, hitting its first six shots to take a 47-40 lead after a Hawkins 3-pointer just 3:28 into the second half.&nbsp;Nebraska would regroup, using an 11-5 run to pull within 52-51 after a 3 pointer from Sam Hoiberg.&nbsp;The Huskers were in striking distance and was within 66-60 before 3 pointers from Hawkins and Shannon stretched the lead to 10 with 3:29 left. Thats when the Huskers mounted the comeback to get the game to OTIn the first half, Nebraska held the Illini to 39.3 percent shooting, as the Huskers led for most of the half and took a 36-34 lead into the locker room.Nebraska rode the hot hand of Tominaga in the first half, as he had 12 of the Huskers’ first 16 points as NU built a 12-6 lead after his second 3-pointer of the night with 13:39 left in the half.Illinois ran off five straight points to regain the lead, but the Huskers could come back with a 7-0 run of their own and eventually built the margin to 26-19 after another Tominaga 3-pointer.&nbsp;NU, which held Illinois to just one field goal over a seven-minute span, could not extend the lead, as the hosts got to the foul line 12 times in the first half to get within 28-27 after a Terrence Shannon Jr. dunk to force a Husker timeout.&nbsp;The Huskers would have an answer as 3-pointers from Mast and Allick helped NU build a 36-29 lead with 2:24 left in the half, and the visitors took a two-point lead, at 36-34, into the half.&nbsp;The Huskers will continue the two-game roadtrip on Wednesday, Feb. 7, as the Huskers travel to Northwestern. Tipoff from Welsh-Ryan Arena is set for 8 p.m. (central) and will be carried on BTN and the Huskers Radio Network.&nbsp;Postgame Notes&nbsp;*-Nebraska improves falls to 1-2 in overtime games. Tonight was the Huskers’ second straight OT contest.&nbsp;*-Juwan Gary posted his fourth double-double of the season and 7th of his career with 12 points and 11 rebounds.&nbsp;*-Nebraska went a season-best 14-of-14 from the foul line.&nbsp;*-Keisei Tominaga had a career-high 31 points, topping his previous career high of 30 against Penn State on Feb. 5, 2023. It was his fifth game of 20+ points this season.*-With his five 3-pointers, he moved into the top-10 list of NU’s career chart with 149, passing both Tyronn Lue (145, 1996-98) and Cookie Belcher (146, 1997-2001). Tominaga’s five 3-pointers tied a career high set five previous times, most recently against Purdue on Jan. 9.*-Nebraska had an 11-0 run to overcome a 10-point deficit and take the lead in the final seconds of regulation. It was NU’s 17th double-figure run this season.*- Tominaga’s 31 points is the most by an Illini opponent this season (30, Isaiah Stafford of Valparaiso). He also set Illini opponent highs in 3 pointers (five) and free throws (eight) &nbsp;*- Nebraska hit 12 3-pointers in tonight’s loss, marking the 13th time this year that NU has reached double figures in 3-pointers. &nbsp;*- Nebraska now has 222 3-pointers this season, a total which is eighth on Husker single-season charts.*- Nebraska went over 80 points for the 14th time this season. The Huskers fall to 12-2 with both losses coming in overtime (at Rutgers, at Illinois)*- Nebraska finished with nine turnovers, marking the 11th time this season with 10 or fewer turnovers in a game.&nbsp;*- Juwan Gary’s 12 points gave NU at least one bench player in double figures for the 20th time in 22 contests.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Husker MBB fall in overtime, 87-84

Southeast Duals results (Boys, out of 12 teams)&nbsp;

Southeast Duals results (Boys, out of 12 teams)&nbsp;Results by trackwrestling.com<ul>
 <li>1st Place - Lingle-Ft. Laramie/Southeast</li><li>2nd Place - Mitchell</li><li>3rd Place - Chadron</li><li>4th Place - Alliance</li><li>5th Place - Bridgeport</li><li>6th Place - Glenrock</li><li>7th Place - Wheatland</li><li>8th Place - Crawford</li><li>9th Place - Sidney</li><li>10th Place - Burns/Pine Bluffs</li><li>11th Place - North Park</li><li>12th Place - Hay Springs</li>
 </ul><h2>1st Place Match</h2><ul>
 <li>Lingle-Ft. Laramie/Southeast defeated Mitchell 45-34.</li>
 </ul><h2>3rd Place Match</h2><ul>
 <li>Chadron defeated Alliance 42-33.</li>
 </ul><h2>5th Place Match</h2><ul>
 <li>Bridgeport defeated Glenrock 54-21.</li>
 </ul><h2>7th Place Match</h2><ul>
 <li>Wheatland defeated Crawford 36-30.</li>
 </ul><h2>9th Place Match</h2><ul>
 <li>Sidney defeated Burns/Pine Bluffs 30-24.</li>
 </ul><h2>11th Place Match</h2><ul>
 <li>North Park defeated Hay Springs 16-6.</li>
 </ul>

Alliance Boys Wrestling finishes 4th at Southeast Duals

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;

Kelli Ann Strand shot a four-under-par 68 on Sunday to climb into the top five with a 36-hole score of 138 (-6) through two rounds at the UCF Challenge in Orlando.

Strand, a sophomore from Challis, Idaho, recorded four birdies and 14 pars in a solid second round on the par-72, 6,367-yard layout at the Eagle Creek Golf Club. Her performance allowed her to move up four spots from a tie for eighth in a 96-player field after Saturday's opening round.&nbsp;

Strand also cut the gap from the top spot in the tournament standings in half, as Texas Tech's Lauren Zaretsky managed a 71 (-1) on Sunday following a sizzling 64 (-8) on Saturday. At nine-under-par through 36 holes, Zaretsky owns a narrow one-shot lead over UCF's Molly Smith (68-68) and North Carolina's Megan Streicher (64-72), who are tied for second at 136 (-8).&nbsp;

Strand is in a three-way tie for fourth with Kentucky's Laney Frye (72-66) and UNCW's Victoria Levy (69-69) at 138 heading into Monday's final round, which is scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. (CT) shotgun start.

Although Strand moved up the leader board, the Huskers slipped two spots in the team standings on Sunday despite posting a 294 (+6) after Saturday's opening-round 295 (+7).&nbsp; Nebraska sits in 15th place with a two-round total of 589 (+13) in the 18-team field that features 16 top-100 teams.&nbsp;

North Carolina maintained its hold on the top spot in the team race with a second-round 280 (-8) to enter Monday's final round at 559 (-17). The Tar Heels own an eight-stroke lead over No. 48 Miami, which matched North Carolina's 280 on Sunday to close the day at 567 (-9).

Junior Miu Takahashi (Nasu-Machi, Japan) put together Nebraska's second-best round on Sunday with a 74 (+2). She enters the final round in a tie for 43rd at 147 (+3).

Senior Lindsey Thiele (Wahoo, Neb.) added a second-round 75 (+3) to her opening-round 79 (+7) to enter Monday in a tie for 83rd at 154 (+10).

Junior Andrea Velez (Pereira, Colombia) closed out the scoring for the Huskers with a 77 (+5). She heads to the final round in a tie for 90th at 157 (+13).

Freshman Arden Louchheim (Park City, Utah), who carded a 73 on Saturday, settled for an 80 on Sunday to complete Nebraska's lineup. She is tied for 74th.

Sydney Harz (Freiburg, Germany), who is playing as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup, shot a 78 (+6) to complete her second round in a tie for 86th at 155 (+11).

Weather has affected the schedule in Orlando but the teams have completed the first 36 holes a day ahead of schedule and will try to close the tournament on Monday.

UCF ChallengeFeb. 3-5, 2024Orlando, Fla.Eagle Creek Golf Card (Par 72/6,367 Yards)

Team Standings (Two Rounds)1. (28) North Carolina - 279-280=559 (-17)2. (48) Miami - 287-280=567 (-9)3. (78) College of Charleston - 282-289=571 (-5)4. (46) Kansas - 287-285=572 (-4)T5. (14) Northwestern - 290-284=574 (-2)T5. (13) UCF - 290-284=574 (-2)7. (99) UNCW - 290-286=576 (E)8. (37) Virginia Tech - 289-289=578 (+2)9. (35) Kentucky - 286-293=579 (+3)10. (29) Michigan State - 293-287=580 (+4)11. (57) Kent State - 291-290=581 (+5)T12. (51) Iowa State - 298-286=584 (+8)T12. (36) North Texas - 298-286=584 (+8)14. (52) Texas Tech - 293-294=587 (+11)15. (61) Nebraska - 295-294=589 (+13)16. (108) Penn State - 302-295=597 (+21)T17. (125) Central Arkansas - 307-305=612 (+36)T17. (97) Old Dominion - 308-304=612 (+36)

Individual Standings (Two Rounds)1. Lauren Zaretsky, Texas Tech - 64-71=135 (-9)T2. Molly Smith, UCF - 68-68=136 (-8)T2. Megan Streicher, North Carolina - 64-72=136 (-8)T4. Laney Frye, Kentucky - 72-66=138 (-6)T4. Kelli Ann Strand, Nebraska - 70-68=138 (-6)T4. Victoria Levy, UNCW - 69-69=138 (-6)7. Lily Hirst, Kansas - 68-71=139 (-5)T8. Sara Byrne, Miami - 70-70=140 (-4)T8. Katie Lu, Michigan State - 70-70=140 (-4)T8. Adrian Anderson, College of Charleston - 68-72=140 (-4)

Nebraska IndividualsT4. Kelli Ann Strand - 70-68=138 (-6)T43. Miu Takahashi - 73-74=147 (+3)T74. Arden Louchheim - 73-80=153 (+9)T83. Lindsey Thiele - 79-75=154 (+10)*T86. Sydney Harz - 77-78=155 (+11)T90. Andrea Velez - 80-77=157 (+13)

*competing as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Kelli Ann Strand shot a four-under-par 68 on Sunday to climb into the top five with a 36-hole score of 138 (-6) through two rounds at the UCF Challenge in Orlando.Strand, a sophomore from Challis, Idaho, recorded four birdies and 14 pars in a solid second round on the par-72, 6,367-yard layout at the Eagle Creek Golf Club. Her performance allowed her to move up four spots from a tie for eighth in a 96-player field after Saturday's opening round.&nbsp;Strand also cut the gap from the top spot in the tournament standings in half, as Texas Tech's Lauren Zaretsky managed a 71 (-1) on Sunday following a sizzling 64 (-8) on Saturday. At nine-under-par through 36 holes, Zaretsky owns a narrow one-shot lead over UCF's Molly Smith (68-68) and North Carolina's Megan Streicher (64-72), who are tied for second at 136 (-8).&nbsp;Strand is in a three-way tie for fourth with Kentucky's Laney Frye (72-66) and UNCW's Victoria Levy (69-69) at 138 heading into Monday's final round, which is scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. (CT) shotgun start.Although Strand moved up the leader board, the Huskers slipped two spots in the team standings on Sunday despite posting a 294 (+6) after Saturday's opening-round 295 (+7).&nbsp; Nebraska sits in 15th place with a two-round total of 589 (+13) in the 18-team field that features 16 top-100 teams.&nbsp;North Carolina maintained its hold on the top spot in the team race with a second-round 280 (-8) to enter Monday's final round at 559 (-17). The Tar Heels own an eight-stroke lead over No. 48 Miami, which matched North Carolina's 280 on Sunday to close the day at 567 (-9).Junior Miu Takahashi (Nasu-Machi, Japan) put together Nebraska's second-best round on Sunday with a 74 (+2). She enters the final round in a tie for 43rd at 147 (+3).Senior Lindsey Thiele (Wahoo, Neb.) added a second-round 75 (+3) to her opening-round 79 (+7) to enter Monday in a tie for 83rd at 154 (+10).Junior Andrea Velez (Pereira, Colombia) closed out the scoring for the Huskers with a 77 (+5). She heads to the final round in a tie for 90th at 157 (+13).Freshman Arden Louchheim (Park City, Utah), who carded a 73 on Saturday, settled for an 80 on Sunday to complete Nebraska's lineup. She is tied for 74th.Sydney Harz (Freiburg, Germany), who is playing as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup, shot a 78 (+6) to complete her second round in a tie for 86th at 155 (+11).Weather has affected the schedule in Orlando but the teams have completed the first 36 holes a day ahead of schedule and will try to close the tournament on Monday.UCF ChallengeFeb. 3-5, 2024Orlando, Fla.Eagle Creek Golf Card (Par 72/6,367 Yards)Team Standings (Two Rounds)1. (28) North Carolina - 279-280=559 (-17)2. (48) Miami - 287-280=567 (-9)3. (78) College of Charleston - 282-289=571 (-5)4. (46) Kansas - 287-285=572 (-4)T5. (14) Northwestern - 290-284=574 (-2)T5. (13) UCF - 290-284=574 (-2)7. (99) UNCW - 290-286=576 (E)8. (37) Virginia Tech - 289-289=578 (+2)9. (35) Kentucky - 286-293=579 (+3)10. (29) Michigan State - 293-287=580 (+4)11. (57) Kent State - 291-290=581 (+5)T12. (51) Iowa State - 298-286=584 (+8)T12. (36) North Texas - 298-286=584 (+8)14. (52) Texas Tech - 293-294=587 (+11)15. (61) Nebraska - 295-294=589 (+13)16. (108) Penn State - 302-295=597 (+21)T17. (125) Central Arkansas - 307-305=612 (+36)T17. (97) Old Dominion - 308-304=612 (+36)Individual Standings (Two Rounds)1. Lauren Zaretsky, Texas Tech - 64-71=135 (-9)T2. Molly Smith, UCF - 68-68=136 (-8)T2. Megan Streicher, North Carolina - 64-72=136 (-8)T4. Laney Frye, Kentucky - 72-66=138 (-6)T4. Kelli Ann Strand, Nebraska - 70-68=138 (-6)T4. Victoria Levy, UNCW - 69-69=138 (-6)7. Lily Hirst, Kansas - 68-71=139 (-5)T8. Sara Byrne, Miami - 70-70=140 (-4)T8. Katie Lu, Michigan State - 70-70=140 (-4)T8. Adrian Anderson, College of Charleston - 68-72=140 (-4)Nebraska IndividualsT4. Kelli Ann Strand - 70-68=138 (-6)T43. Miu Takahashi - 73-74=147 (+3)T74. Arden Louchheim - 73-80=153 (+9)T83. Lindsey Thiele - 79-75=154 (+10)*T86. Sydney Harz - 77-78=155 (+11)T90. Andrea Velez - 80-77=157 (+13)*competing as an individual outside Nebraska's lineup

Strand climbs into Top Five at UCF for Huskers Golf

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NSAA State Boy's Dual Championships

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. -- South Dakota Mines led for the first three minutes, but Chadron State went ahead 11-10 and led the rest of the way while winning a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men's basketball game 76-70 Saturday afternoon in Chadron.

The Eagles led 38-30 at halftime and built the difference to 16 points—57-41—with 11:48 left in the second half.  Mines began pecking away and closed the gap to 70-65 with 1:32 remaining. But during the next minute CSC's Bryce Laitimer sank a pair of free shots and teammate Julio Phipps added a dunk to put the hosts ahead by nine points.

Neither team shot particularly well from the field—both around 40%--and each sank eight 3-pointers, but the Eagles often used their quickness to take the ball to the basket, drew seven more fouls than their opponent and outscored the Hardrockers 18-to-6 at the free throw line for one of the deciding factors.

Latimer and fellow senior Josh Robinson paced CSC with 17 and 16 points, respectively.  Each also grabbed 10 rebounds and Latimer also had a game-high eight assists. Juniors Dalton Peterson and Raul Nunez each sank three treys while scoring 14 points apiece for the Eagles. 

Mines was led by 6-foot-6 senior Keagan Smith with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Alejandro Rama hit five 3-pointers while tallying 22 points.  Cameron Cohan added 16 points for the visitors, but only three more Hardrockers scored and none of them had more than four points

The Eagles are now 11-9 overall and 8-6 in the RMAC.  Mines is 9-11 and 7-7. The teams will meet again in Rapid City on March 1.

Next up, the Eagles will play at Colorado Christian in Lakewood on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and at Western Colorado in Gunnison on Friday. Feb. 9.  They'll be at home again the following two weekends. 

South Dakota Mines—Keegan Smith 24, Alejandro Rama 22, Cameron Cohn 16, Guillem Garcia 4, Kolton Frugoli 2, Guido Wanschelbaum 2. Totals: 28-78 (8-31) 6-14 70 points, 41 rebounds, 9 turnovers, 17 assists.

Chadron State—Bryce Latimer 17, Josh Robinson 16, Dalton Peterson 14, Raul Nunez 14, Jalen Patterson 4, Martin Poznanovic 4, Caden Schlafani 3, Julio Phipps 2, Porter Anderson 2. Totals: 25-60 (8-20) 18-23 76 points, 46 rebounds, 14 turnovers, 18 assists.  

              South Dakota Mines         30          40          ----70

              Chadron State                    38          38          ----76

              3-pointers: SDM—Rama 5, Cohn 2, Smith 1. CSC—Peterson 3, Nunez 3, Latimer 1, Sclafani 1

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. -- South Dakota Mines led for the first three minutes, but Chadron State went ahead 11-10 and led the rest of the way while winning a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men's basketball game 76-70 Saturday afternoon in Chadron.The Eagles led 38-30 at halftime and built the difference to 16 points—57-41—with 11:48 left in the second half. Mines began pecking away and closed the gap to 70-65 with 1:32 remaining. But during the next minute CSC's Bryce Laitimer sank a pair of free shots and teammate Julio Phipps added a dunk to put the hosts ahead by nine points.Neither team shot particularly well from the field—both around 40%--and each sank eight 3-pointers, but the Eagles often used their quickness to take the ball to the basket, drew seven more fouls than their opponent and outscored the Hardrockers 18-to-6 at the free throw line for one of the deciding factors.Latimer and fellow senior Josh Robinson paced CSC with 17 and 16 points, respectively. Each also grabbed 10 rebounds and Latimer also had a game-high eight assists. Juniors Dalton Peterson and Raul Nunez each sank three treys while scoring 14 points apiece for the Eagles. Mines was led by 6-foot-6 senior Keagan Smith with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Alejandro Rama hit five 3-pointers while tallying 22 points. Cameron Cohan added 16 points for the visitors, but only three more Hardrockers scored and none of them had more than four pointsThe Eagles are now 11-9 overall and 8-6 in the RMAC. Mines is 9-11 and 7-7. The teams will meet again in Rapid City on March 1.Next up, the Eagles will play at Colorado Christian in Lakewood on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and at Western Colorado in Gunnison on Friday. Feb. 9. They'll be at home again the following two weekends. South Dakota Mines—Keegan Smith 24, Alejandro Rama 22, Cameron Cohn 16, Guillem Garcia 4, Kolton Frugoli 2, Guido Wanschelbaum 2. Totals: 28-78 (8-31) 6-14 70 points, 41 rebounds, 9 turnovers, 17 assists.Chadron State—Bryce Latimer 17, Josh Robinson 16, Dalton Peterson 14, Raul Nunez 14, Jalen Patterson 4, Martin Poznanovic 4, Caden Schlafani 3, Julio Phipps 2, Porter Anderson 2. Totals: 25-60 (8-20) 18-23 76 points, 46 rebounds, 14 turnovers, 18 assists. South Dakota Mines 30 40 ----70 Chadron State 38 38 ----76 3-pointers: SDM—Rama 5, Cohn 2, Smith 1. CSC—Peterson 3, Nunez 3, Latimer 1, Sclafani 1

CSC fends off Hardrocker rally to beat rivals 76-70

CHADRON, Neb. -- Playing without three of its primary players because of injuries, but playing with special spunk and energy, the Chadron State College women's basketball team hung on for a 70-67 victory over South Dakota Mines in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Chadron on Saturday afternoon.

Neither team led by more than seven points.  Mines was ahead 33-32 at halftime and 44-43 after three quarters.  The Eagles took the lead early in the fourth on Allison Olsen's long 3-pointer and led the rest of the way with some clutch shooting that included going nine-of-nine at the free throw line. 

Chadron State had its biggest lead at 64-57 after Liberty Line nailed a trey with 1:20 to play. But in the final 45 seconds the Hardrockers hit three 3-pointers, two of them by all-star Piper Bauer and the other with six seconds remaining by Lauren Herman.

The Eagles, who were being fouled to stop the clock, were able to hold off the long range bombardment with free shots. Line, Olsen and Kyra Tanabe all sank a pair of charity shots in the final 30 seconds. 

Bauer, who was 7-of-13 on 3-pointers was the game's leading scorer with 25 points while teammate Savea Mansfield had 15 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Herman added 10 points.

Chadron State got 15 points that include a trio of 3-pointers from both Megan Counts and Line while Tanabe scored 13 and Olsen 10.

Each team finished with nine treys. Mines had 22 total field goals, one more than the Eagles, but CSC was 19-of-21 at the line and the visitors 14-of-17.

The Eagles, who were forced to play without Shay Powers, Olivia Waufle and Awati Akoi are now 6-12 for the season and 4-10 in the RMAC. Mines is 5-14 and 5-8

South Dakota Mines—Piper Bauer 25, Savea Mansfield 15, Lauren Herman 10, Naomi Hidalgo 6, Alexis Backhaus 5, Madelyn Heiser 3, Morning Grace Spotted Bear 3. Totals: 22-62 (9-24) 14-17 67 points, 36 rebounds, 13 turnovers, 12 assists.

Chadron State—Megan Counts 15, Liberty Line 15, Kyra Tanabe 13, Allison Olson 10, Kylie Krise 6, Bria Delimont 5, Kadyn Comer 3, Camren Morris 3. Totals: 21-46 (9-18_ 19-21 70 points, 30 rebounds, 15 turnovers 12 assists.             

              South Dakota Mines         19        14         11         23       ---67

              Chadron State                     13       10         11         27       ---70

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. -- Playing without three of its primary players because of injuries, but playing with special spunk and energy, the Chadron State College women's basketball team hung on for a 70-67 victory over South Dakota Mines in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Chadron on Saturday afternoon.Neither team led by more than seven points. Mines was ahead 33-32 at halftime and 44-43 after three quarters. The Eagles took the lead early in the fourth on Allison Olsen's long 3-pointer and led the rest of the way with some clutch shooting that included going nine-of-nine at the free throw line. Chadron State had its biggest lead at 64-57 after Liberty Line nailed a trey with 1:20 to play. But in the final 45 seconds the Hardrockers hit three 3-pointers, two of them by all-star Piper Bauer and the other with six seconds remaining by Lauren Herman.The Eagles, who were being fouled to stop the clock, were able to hold off the long range bombardment with free shots. Line, Olsen and Kyra Tanabe all sank a pair of charity shots in the final 30 seconds. Bauer, who was 7-of-13 on 3-pointers was the game's leading scorer with 25 points while teammate Savea Mansfield had 15 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Herman added 10 points.Chadron State got 15 points that include a trio of 3-pointers from both Megan Counts and Line while Tanabe scored 13 and Olsen 10.Each team finished with nine treys. Mines had 22 total field goals, one more than the Eagles, but CSC was 19-of-21 at the line and the visitors 14-of-17.The Eagles, who were forced to play without Shay Powers, Olivia Waufle and Awati Akoi are now 6-12 for the season and 4-10 in the RMAC. Mines is 5-14 and 5-8South Dakota Mines—Piper Bauer 25, Savea Mansfield 15, Lauren Herman 10, Naomi Hidalgo 6, Alexis Backhaus 5, Madelyn Heiser 3, Morning Grace Spotted Bear 3. Totals: 22-62 (9-24) 14-17 67 points, 36 rebounds, 13 turnovers, 12 assists.Chadron State—Megan Counts 15, Liberty Line 15, Kyra Tanabe 13, Allison Olson 10, Kylie Krise 6, Bria Delimont 5, Kadyn Comer 3, Camren Morris 3. Totals: 21-46 (9-18_ 19-21 70 points, 30 rebounds, 15 turnovers 12 assists. South Dakota Mines 19 14 11 23 ---67 Chadron State 13 10 11 27 ---70

Chadron State holds off SD Mines Saturday, 70-67

🏀 Saturday's Prep Basketball Scoreboard

Lingle-Fort Laramie, Wyo. 76, Crawford 27

Rapid City Christian, S.D. 79, Alliance 49

Western Trails Conference Tournament

Bridgeport 68, Mitchell 62 - Championship

Rapid City Christian, S.D. 40, Alliance 30

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🏀 Friday Night Hoops in the Panhandle - Scoreboard - February 2

Rapid City Christian, S.D. 58, Chadron 46

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 </figure>🏀 Friday Night Hoops in the Panhandle - Scoreboard - February 2BOYSCrawford 63, Cody-Kilgore 58Garden County 33, Potter-Dix 15Leyton 47, Creek Valley 40Ogallala 73, McCook 36Rapid City Christian, S.D. 58, Chadron 46Scottsbluff 64, Alliance 51Sidney 66, Gering 60South Platte 61, Arthur County 36Bayard 47, Gordon/Rushville 43Bridgeport 61, Morrill 25Mitchell 48, Kimball 47GIRLSBanner County 34, Minatare 22Crawford 55, Cody-Kilgore 46Hay Springs 45, Hyannis 29Leyton 65, Creek Valley 21Ogallala 46, McCook 41Potter-Dix 53, Garden County 31Rapid City Christian, S.D. 58, Chadron 46Scottsbluff 62, Alliance 52Sidney 56, Gering 44South Platte 36, Arthur County 32Kimball 35, Hemingford 20Bayard 49, Gordon/Rushville 40Bridgeport 67, Morrill 26

The final month or so of the high school basketball season and the Alliance Bulldogs have the opportunity on Friday night to play one of the premier programs in the Panhandle, as they face the Scottsbluff Bearcats.

Alliance girls are coming off arguably their biggest win of the season after beating Chadron on Tuesday on their senior night, to improve to 7-11 overall.

Scottsbluff is 11-8 after finishing runner-up to Sidney in the Western Conference Tournament last Saturday.&nbsp;

On the boy's side, Alliance will look to get a signature road win and end a losing streak as the 5-13 Bulldogs take on the 14-4 Bearcats. Don't let Alliance's record fool you, they have been competitive against some of the best teams in the state. Now they will try to put together against a complete game against the Western Conference Tournament Champions in the Bearcats.

Coverage begins approximately at 5:30 on Friday with coverage of the girl's game and boys to follow at about 7. Listen live on KCOW and panhandlepost.com and kcowradio.com.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostThe final month or so of the high school basketball season and the Alliance Bulldogs have the opportunity on Friday night to play one of the premier programs in the Panhandle, as they face the Scottsbluff Bearcats.Alliance girls are coming off arguably their biggest win of the season after beating Chadron on Tuesday on their senior night, to improve to 7-11 overall.Scottsbluff is 11-8 after finishing runner-up to Sidney in the Western Conference Tournament last Saturday.&nbsp;On the boy's side, Alliance will look to get a signature road win and end a losing streak as the 5-13 Bulldogs take on the 14-4 Bearcats. Don't let Alliance's record fool you, they have been competitive against some of the best teams in the state. Now they will try to put together against a complete game against the Western Conference Tournament Champions in the Bearcats.Coverage begins approximately at 5:30 on Friday with coverage of the girl's game and boys to follow at about 7. Listen live on KCOW and panhandlepost.com and kcowradio.com.

HS Basketball: Alliance travels to Scottsbluff (Coverage on KCOW)

Scoresheet from trackwrestling.com

144: Colby Sandusky (TORR) over Tate Thompson (ALLI) (Dec 7-2) 150: Kaden Romig (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 157: Jarron Santos (ALLI) over Brayden Dykes (TORR) (Fall 0:30) 165: Hunter Massie (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 175: Bryce Hager (TORR) over Matthew Moomey (ALLI) (Dec 8-5) 190: Double Forfeit 215: Lucas Weber (ALLI) over Chase Graves (TORR) (Fall 0:40) 285: Nicholaus King (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 106: Double Forfeit 113: Amon Napier (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 120: Trini Trejo (ALLI) over Tyler Nicolay (TORR) (Fall 3:28) 126: Reece Grubbs (TORR) over Jackson Bailey (ALLI) (Fall 2:48) 132: Barrett Eichenberger (TORR) over Benjamin Cassatt-Reina (ALLI) (Dec 9-5) 138: Ty Albaugh (TORR) over Andrew Benzel (ALLI) (Fall 2:13)

Torrington WY 45, Alliance 18Scoresheet from trackwrestling.com144: Colby Sandusky (TORR) over Tate Thompson (ALLI) (Dec 7-2) 150: Kaden Romig (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 157: Jarron Santos (ALLI) over Brayden Dykes (TORR) (Fall 0:30) 165: Hunter Massie (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 175: Bryce Hager (TORR) over Matthew Moomey (ALLI) (Dec 8-5) 190: Double Forfeit 215: Lucas Weber (ALLI) over Chase Graves (TORR) (Fall 0:40) 285: Nicholaus King (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 106: Double Forfeit 113: Amon Napier (TORR) over (ALLI) (For.) 120: Trini Trejo (ALLI) over Tyler Nicolay (TORR) (Fall 3:28) 126: Reece Grubbs (TORR) over Jackson Bailey (ALLI) (Fall 2:48) 132: Barrett Eichenberger (TORR) over Benjamin Cassatt-Reina (ALLI) (Dec 9-5) 138: Ty Albaugh (TORR) over Andrew Benzel (ALLI) (Fall 2:13)Next up is Southeast Duals on Saturday

HS Wrestling: Alliance boys lose dual at Torrington

C.J. Wilcher had a career night, as Nebraska overcame a 19-point deficit to stun No. 6 Wisconsin, 80-72, in overtime Thursday night.&nbsp;

Wilcher matched his career high with 22 points, including five 3-pointers, on 7-of-10 shooting as the junior guard rallied NU back in the final 20 minutes. Wilcher had 12 of his 16 second-half points in a 20-3 spurt as Nebraska erased a 47-29 deficit into a one-point game with 10:48 remaining.

Wilcher’s performance brought a crowd of over 15,000 back to life as the Huskers continued to battle back in the final 10 minutes and in overtime.&nbsp;

The Huskers pulled even at 52-all on a Wilcher jumper with 8:44 left before Max Klesmit got going. The guard hit consecutive 3-pointers and scored 11 of his 13 points in an 11-4 spurt to extend Wisconsin’s cushion to 63-56 with 4:13 remaining.&nbsp;

The Badgers led 65-59 with 3:33 left before the Huskers made another push. NU scored six straight points to tie it at 65-all on a Rienk Mast 3-pointer with 1:03 remaining. The Huskers got a stop on the defensive end and Brice Williams capped the 8-0 run with a pair of free throws with 30.4 seconds left. AJ Storr tied it at 67 and NU had a final chance, but Williams’ jumper was off the mark, sending the game to overtime for the second straight year in Lincoln.&nbsp;

On a night where the Huskers led for less than 10 seconds of regulation, Nebraska (16-6, 6-5 Big Ten) finally took control in overtime. NU trailed 68-67 before Mast’s basket gave NU the lead and the junior forward found Juwan Gary for a 3-point play to make it 72-68 with 3:54 left in overtime.&nbsp;

Storr, who finished with a game-high 28 points for Wisconsin made it a one-point game before Williams’ basket pushed the margin back to three, at 74-71. The Huskers held Wisconsin to 1-of-7 shooting in the extra period and put the game away as a basket by Mast and four Williams free throws provided the final margin.&nbsp;

Mast added 20 points and eight rebounds, while Williams had 17 points and nine rebounds as Nebraska knocked off its second top-10 team of the season.&nbsp;

Wisconsin (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) shot 55 percent in the first half in building a 16-point lead but was just 11-of-35 (.314) in the final 25 minutes.&nbsp;

Storr was lights out early, scoring the Badgers’ first 10 points while he had 14 points in the first 10:09, as the Badgers raced out to a 27-8 lead less than 10 minutes into the game. The Huskers responded with nine straight points to get back into the contest and pull within 27-17 after a Juwan Gary basket.&nbsp;

NU was within 34-23 before Chucky Hepburn scored seven straight points, the last coming on a 3-point play with 1:34 before halftime to help Wisconsin push the lead back to 18.&nbsp;

Nebraska returns to action this Sunday, Feb. 4 to face No. 14 Illinois in Champaign, Ill. at 5:30 p.m. (CT). The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network and can be heard on the Huskers Radio Network.

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 </figure>C.J. Wilcher had a career night, as Nebraska overcame a 19-point deficit to stun No. 6 Wisconsin, 80-72, in overtime Thursday night.&nbsp;Wilcher matched his career high with 22 points, including five 3-pointers, on 7-of-10 shooting as the junior guard rallied NU back in the final 20 minutes. Wilcher had 12 of his 16 second-half points in a 20-3 spurt as Nebraska erased a 47-29 deficit into a one-point game with 10:48 remaining.Wilcher’s performance brought a crowd of over 15,000 back to life as the Huskers continued to battle back in the final 10 minutes and in overtime.&nbsp;The Huskers pulled even at 52-all on a Wilcher jumper with 8:44 left before Max Klesmit got going. The guard hit consecutive 3-pointers and scored 11 of his 13 points in an 11-4 spurt to extend Wisconsin’s cushion to 63-56 with 4:13 remaining.&nbsp;The Badgers led 65-59 with 3:33 left before the Huskers made another push. NU scored six straight points to tie it at 65-all on a Rienk Mast 3-pointer with 1:03 remaining. The Huskers got a stop on the defensive end and Brice Williams capped the 8-0 run with a pair of free throws with 30.4 seconds left. AJ Storr tied it at 67 and NU had a final chance, but Williams’ jumper was off the mark, sending the game to overtime for the second straight year in Lincoln.&nbsp;On a night where the Huskers led for less than 10 seconds of regulation, Nebraska (16-6, 6-5 Big Ten) finally took control in overtime. NU trailed 68-67 before Mast’s basket gave NU the lead and the junior forward found Juwan Gary for a 3-point play to make it 72-68 with 3:54 left in overtime.&nbsp;Storr, who finished with a game-high 28 points for Wisconsin made it a one-point game before Williams’ basket pushed the margin back to three, at 74-71. The Huskers held Wisconsin to 1-of-7 shooting in the extra period and put the game away as a basket by Mast and four Williams free throws provided the final margin.&nbsp;Mast added 20 points and eight rebounds, while Williams had 17 points and nine rebounds as Nebraska knocked off its second top-10 team of the season.&nbsp;Wisconsin (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) shot 55 percent in the first half in building a 16-point lead but was just 11-of-35 (.314) in the final 25 minutes.&nbsp;Storr was lights out early, scoring the Badgers’ first 10 points while he had 14 points in the first 10:09, as the Badgers raced out to a 27-8 lead less than 10 minutes into the game. The Huskers responded with nine straight points to get back into the contest and pull within 27-17 after a Juwan Gary basket.&nbsp;NU was within 34-23 before Chucky Hepburn scored seven straight points, the last coming on a 3-point play with 1:34 before halftime to help Wisconsin push the lead back to 18.&nbsp;Nebraska returns to action this Sunday, Feb. 4 to face No. 14 Illinois in Champaign, Ill. at 5:30 p.m. (CT). The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network and can be heard on the Huskers Radio Network.

Wilcher rallies Huskers past #6 Wisconsin

🏀 Western Nebraska High School Basketball Scoreboard, February 1

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 </figure>🏀 Western Nebraska High School Basketball Scoreboard, February 1GIRLSArthur County 41, Garden County 29Gordon/Rushville 50, Hemingford 23South Platte 54, Paxton 49Western Trails Conference TournamentBayard 56, Kimball 19Morrill 62, Mitchell 28BOYSGarden County 58, Arthur County 43Paxton 65, South Platte 45Western Trails Conference TournamentKimball 71, Bayard 31Morrill 58, Hemingford 46

Anastasia Tichy and Abby Baxter each earned Big Ten Swimming and Diving Weekly Awards, announced by the conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Tichy, a freshman from Salzburg, Austria, was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after setting a facility record in the 200 butterfly at ARC Pool this past weekend against Illinois with a time of 1:59.22. She also contributed a fourth-place finish in the 100 butterfly (56.22).&nbsp;

Earlier in the season, at the Hawkeye Invite, Tichy hit a B Standard in the 200 butterfly with a time of 1:58.87.

Baxter, the Big Ten Diver of the Week, swept the diving competition against the Fighting Illini with first-place finishes on the one meter and the three meter. She logged a score of 331.65 on the three meter for a career-best and added a 296.18 on the one meter.

The Huskers return home for a two-day dual with Rutgers this Friday and Saturday. Competition will kick off at 5 p.m. (CT) Friday evening and will resume Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (CT) following senior day festivities.

By NU Athletics CommunicationsAnastasia Tichy and Abby Baxter each earned Big Ten Swimming and Diving Weekly Awards, announced by the conference on Wednesday afternoon.Tichy, a freshman from Salzburg, Austria, was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after setting a facility record in the 200 butterfly at ARC Pool this past weekend against Illinois with a time of 1:59.22. She also contributed a fourth-place finish in the 100 butterfly (56.22).&nbsp;Earlier in the season, at the Hawkeye Invite, Tichy hit a B Standard in the 200 butterfly with a time of 1:58.87.Baxter, the Big Ten Diver of the Week, swept the diving competition against the Fighting Illini with first-place finishes on the one meter and the three meter. She logged a score of 331.65 on the three meter for a career-best and added a 296.18 on the one meter.The Huskers return home for a two-day dual with Rutgers this Friday and Saturday. Competition will kick off at 5 p.m. (CT) Friday evening and will resume Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (CT) following senior day festivities.

Tichy, Baxter collect Big Ten weekly honors for Huskers Swimming

Alexis Markowski and Darian White each scored 14 points to lead a balanced offense with five Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska worked its way to a 68-54 women's basketball win over Purdue on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Natalie Potts added 11 points, six rebounds and a game-high four steals, while Kendall Moriarty matched her career high with 11 points off the bench. Jaz Shelley rounded out the five Huskers in double figures with 10 points, a game-high nine rebounds and four assists to help Nebraska improve to 6-4 in the Big Ten and 14-7 overall. Purdue slipped to 2-8 in the conference and 9-12 on the season.

Markowski, who added seven rebounds and three assists on the night, pushed Nebraska out to a 19-17 lead with 10 first-quarter points to set the tone for the Big Red. She also started the second quarter strong with back-to-back buckets before a spectacular kickout pass to Shelley for a three-pointer in transition, followed by another assist to Potts to help the Huskers take a 10-point lead midway through the second period.

Markowski finished the first half with all 14 of her points on the night, and actually had a hand in 19 of Nebraska's 25 points to close the first quarter and start the second.

Purdue rallied late with seven straight points from Abbey Ellis to end the half and cut Nebraska's lead to 32-29 at the break. Ellis finished with a game-high 15 points to go with six rebounds for Purdue.

After Purdue shifted its focus on shutting down Markowski, White emerged in the second half to score 13 of her 14 points on the night from her guard position. Moriarty and Potts both contributed seven points after halftime, while Shelley scored five points in each half.

Nebraska, which won each quarter, outscored the Boilermakers 22-14 in the third to push its lead to 54-43 heading to the final period. The Huskers then opened the fourth by punishing Purdue on the offensive glass, including a second-chance three-pointer from Shelley and a second-chance jumper by Potts on back-to-back possessions to give Nebraska its biggest lead at 61-45 and force a Purdue timeout with 7:36 left.

The Nebraska defense was solid throughout the night, holding Purdue to 29 points in the first half and just 25 in the second half. The Huskers were plus-13 on the glass in the final 20 minutes, finishing the game with a 44-32 edge on the boards.

For the game, Nebraska hit 42.4 percent (25-59) of its shots, including 7-of-22 three-pointers (.318) and 11-of-17 free throws (.647). The Huskers held Purdue to just 36.1 percent (22-61) from the floor, including 4-for-21 (.190) from long range and 6-of-8 free throws. Purdue did win the turnover battle, 13-12.

Caitlyn Harper, who finished with 10 points, was the only Boilermaker other than Ellis to manage double figures.

Nebraska will take aim at another Big Ten Conference home win on Saturday when the Huskers play host to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Tip-off between the Big Red and Rutgers is set for 2 p.m. (CT) with tickets on sale now at Huskers.com. The game also will be televised statewide by Nebraska Public Media with a live video stream for subscribers of B1G+. The game will be available across the Huskers Radio Network, including free live audio on Huskers.com and the Huskers App.

BY NU Athletic CommunicationsAlexis Markowski and Darian White each scored 14 points to lead a balanced offense with five Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska worked its way to a 68-54 women's basketball win over Purdue on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Natalie Potts added 11 points, six rebounds and a game-high four steals, while Kendall Moriarty matched her career high with 11 points off the bench. Jaz Shelley rounded out the five Huskers in double figures with 10 points, a game-high nine rebounds and four assists to help Nebraska improve to 6-4 in the Big Ten and 14-7 overall. Purdue slipped to 2-8 in the conference and 9-12 on the season.Markowski, who added seven rebounds and three assists on the night, pushed Nebraska out to a 19-17 lead with 10 first-quarter points to set the tone for the Big Red. She also started the second quarter strong with back-to-back buckets before a spectacular kickout pass to Shelley for a three-pointer in transition, followed by another assist to Potts to help the Huskers take a 10-point lead midway through the second period.Markowski finished the first half with all 14 of her points on the night, and actually had a hand in 19 of Nebraska's 25 points to close the first quarter and start the second.Purdue rallied late with seven straight points from Abbey Ellis to end the half and cut Nebraska's lead to 32-29 at the break. Ellis finished with a game-high 15 points to go with six rebounds for Purdue.After Purdue shifted its focus on shutting down Markowski, White emerged in the second half to score 13 of her 14 points on the night from her guard position. Moriarty and Potts both contributed seven points after halftime, while Shelley scored five points in each half.Nebraska, which won each quarter, outscored the Boilermakers 22-14 in the third to push its lead to 54-43 heading to the final period. The Huskers then opened the fourth by punishing Purdue on the offensive glass, including a second-chance three-pointer from Shelley and a second-chance jumper by Potts on back-to-back possessions to give Nebraska its biggest lead at 61-45 and force a Purdue timeout with 7:36 left.The Nebraska defense was solid throughout the night, holding Purdue to 29 points in the first half and just 25 in the second half. The Huskers were plus-13 on the glass in the final 20 minutes, finishing the game with a 44-32 edge on the boards.For the game, Nebraska hit 42.4 percent (25-59) of its shots, including 7-of-22 three-pointers (.318) and 11-of-17 free throws (.647). The Huskers held Purdue to just 36.1 percent (22-61) from the floor, including 4-for-21 (.190) from long range and 6-of-8 free throws. Purdue did win the turnover battle, 13-12.Caitlyn Harper, who finished with 10 points, was the only Boilermaker other than Ellis to manage double figures.Nebraska will take aim at another Big Ten Conference home win on Saturday when the Huskers play host to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Tip-off between the Big Red and Rutgers is set for 2 p.m. (CT) with tickets on sale now at Huskers.com. The game also will be televised statewide by Nebraska Public Media with a live video stream for subscribers of B1G+. The game will be available across the Huskers Radio Network, including free live audio on Huskers.com and the Huskers App.

 Huskers WBB pound past Purdue, 68-54

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors Tuesday and was ordered to pay a fine and restitution in connection with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-huskers-arik-gilbert-arrested-15722944b64c0e426cd32737b8e8966a">a break-in at a liquor and vape shop</a>&nbsp;in Lincoln last summer.

Gilbert had been charged with burglary, a felony, but prosecutors amended it to trespassing and criminal mischief. Gilbert was fined $400 and ordered to pay $450 for damage he caused to SJ’s Liquor and Vape Shop.

Police said when they arrived at the scene Aug. 29, they found a glass door shattered with large cement chunks from the parking lot and saw Gilbert walking toward the exit carrying a bag. The bag contained stolen vape products, Delta 8, cigars and lighters with a total value of $1,672.07.

Gilbert, from Marietta, Georgia, was a five-star recruit who was the top-ranked tight end prospect and 2019 Gatorade National Player of the Year.

He started eight games for LSU in 2020 and sat out 2021 after transferring to Georgia. He played in three games for the Bulldogs in 2022 and then transferred to Nebraska last spring. He left the program shortly after his arrest.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors Tuesday and was ordered to pay a fine and restitution in connection with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-huskers-arik-gilbert-arrested-15722944b64c0e426cd32737b8e8966a">a break-in at a liquor and vape shop</a>&nbsp;in Lincoln last summer.Gilbert had been charged with burglary, a felony, but prosecutors amended it to trespassing and criminal mischief. Gilbert was fined $400 and ordered to pay $450 for damage he caused to SJ’s Liquor and Vape Shop.Police said when they arrived at the scene Aug. 29, they found a glass door shattered with large cement chunks from the parking lot and saw Gilbert walking toward the exit carrying a bag. The bag contained stolen vape products, Delta 8, cigars and lighters with a total value of $1,672.07.Gilbert, from Marietta, Georgia, was a five-star recruit who was the top-ranked tight end prospect and 2019 Gatorade National Player of the Year.He started eight games for LSU in 2020 and sat out 2021 after transferring to Georgia. He played in three games for the Bulldogs in 2022 and then transferred to Nebraska last spring. He left the program shortly after his arrest.

Ex-Huskers TE Gilbert, a top national recruit in 2019, pleads no contest to misdemeanors in break-in

The Alliance Bulldogs boys' basketball team has proven that they can outplay any team they play. The problem for the Bulldogs is putting together complete games as Chadron overcame a double-digit deficit in the first half to beat Alliance 64-54.

Tristen Timbers looked like a man on a mission in the first half, as he had a quick eight points in the first quarter, to help Alliance build an 11-point lead.&nbsp;

Espen Lanik found a rhythm as well hitting some big shots, but Chadron started to chip the Alliance lead in latter stages of the 2nd quarter.&nbsp; The Cardinals used a run to cut the Alliance lead to just one point at halftime.

Rebounding became an issue for Alliance in 2nd half and Chadron, to their credit knocked down timely three's including three from Thomas Smith. Alliance was also hurt by turnovers, but to their credit they kept battling and were hanging around down just six points under two minutes, but the Bulldogs ran out of time in the win for the Cardinals.

Tristen Timbers finished the game with 17 points, Espen Lanik had 13, Seth Meyring with 7 and Felippo Bandera with 6 on two three pointers.&nbsp;

Alliance fell to 5-13 and now will play 14-4 Scottsbluff on Friday, on KCOW.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostThe Alliance Bulldogs boys' basketball team has proven that they can outplay any team they play. The problem for the Bulldogs is putting together complete games as Chadron overcame a double-digit deficit in the first half to beat Alliance 64-54.Tristen Timbers looked like a man on a mission in the first half, as he had a quick eight points in the first quarter, to help Alliance build an 11-point lead.&nbsp;Espen Lanik found a rhythm as well hitting some big shots, but Chadron started to chip the Alliance lead in latter stages of the 2nd quarter.&nbsp; The Cardinals used a run to cut the Alliance lead to just one point at halftime.Rebounding became an issue for Alliance in 2nd half and Chadron, to their credit knocked down timely three's including three from Thomas Smith. Alliance was also hurt by turnovers, but to their credit they kept battling and were hanging around down just six points under two minutes, but the Bulldogs ran out of time in the win for the Cardinals.Tristen Timbers finished the game with 17 points, Espen Lanik had 13, Seth Meyring with 7 and Felippo Bandera with 6 on two three pointers.&nbsp;Alliance fell to 5-13 and now will play 14-4 Scottsbluff on Friday, on KCOW.