(AP) The Nebraska men’s basketball game at Maryland scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Cornhuskers’ program.

Nebraska announced a pause in its program on Monday because of at least one positive coronavirus test. The Huskers’ game against No. 14 Illinois on Wednesday also has been postponed.

The schools and Big Ten Conference are working on rescheduling the games.

(AP) The Nebraska men’s basketball game at Maryland scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Cornhuskers’ program.Nebraska announced a pause in its program on Monday because of at least one positive coronavirus test. The Huskers’ game against No. 14 Illinois on Wednesday also has been postponed.The schools and Big Ten Conference are working on rescheduling the games.

Huskers cancel another basketball game due to pandemic - won't face Maryland

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Running back Markese Stepp has transferred from Southern California to Nebraska. His arrival strengthens an area of need for the Cornhuskers following the departure of Dedrick Mills and Wan’Dale Robinson. 

The 6-foot, 235-pounder appeared in five of the Trojans’ six games. He was the team’s third-leading rusher with 45 carries for 165 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 28 yards. He was a four-star prospect coming out of high school in Indianapolis in 2018.

Mills also announced his decision to go pro on Twitter.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Running back Markese Stepp has transferred from Southern California to Nebraska. His arrival strengthens an area of need for the Cornhuskers following the departure of Dedrick Mills and Wan’Dale Robinson. Stepp made the announcement on Twitter.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lets Work. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GBR</a> <a href="https://t.co/GMBcF23G80">pic.twitter.com/GMBcF23G80</a>&mdash; Markese Stepp (@markese_stepp) <a href="https://twitter.com/markese_stepp/status/1349077241049862146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The 6-foot, 235-pounder appeared in five of the Trojans’ six games. He was the team’s third-leading rusher with 45 carries for 165 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 28 yards. He was a four-star prospect coming out of high school in Indianapolis in 2018.Mills also announced his decision to go pro on Twitter.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/11aW5NjTiO">pic.twitter.com/11aW5NjTiO</a>&mdash; Dedrick D. Mills (@MillsDedrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/MillsDedrick/status/1349099670920982530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Huskers pull in USC transfer on same day Dedrick Mills declares for NFL Draft

&nbsp; Lincoln –&nbsp;The University of Nebraska men's basketball program has paused full team activities due to positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel.&nbsp; Tier 1 personnel include student athletes, coaches and any staff member whose job requires close regular contact. Due to the pause, the Huskers' home game against Illinois (Wed., Jan. 13) has been postponed. The institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options. At this time, no determination has been made on how the pause may impact scheduled games beyond Jan. 13. Individuals who have tested positive are in isolation and following all local and Lancaster County health guidelines. We will also conduct all the necessary procedures included in the Big Ten Conference protocols. Consistent with all of our athletic programs, we report any positive test result to the University, and it is included in its daily reports to the Lancaster County Health Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Husker Athletic Communications&nbsp; Lincoln –&nbsp;The University of Nebraska men's basketball program has paused full team activities due to positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel.&nbsp; Tier 1 personnel include student athletes, coaches and any staff member whose job requires close regular contact. Due to the pause, the Huskers' home game against Illinois (Wed., Jan. 13) has been postponed. The institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options. At this time, no determination has been made on how the pause may impact scheduled games beyond Jan. 13. Individuals who have tested positive are in isolation and following all local and Lancaster County health guidelines. We will also conduct all the necessary procedures included in the Big Ten Conference protocols. Consistent with all of our athletic programs, we report any positive test result to the University, and it is included in its daily reports to the Lancaster County Health Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Husker men's hoops pauses team activites due to COVID-19

Chadron State will not face Fort Lewis Saturday night for men's hoops, and likely not at all this season.

The Skyhawk men's basketball team will not make the trip to Chadron because the team is still in COVID-19 quarantine per CDC guidelines.&nbsp; That's according to the FLC Athletics Department, which confirmed the game would not be played this weekend Monday.

The Skyhawks last two games were also postponed.

CSC Athletics also confirmed this weekend's postponement.

Chadron State was supposed to open its RMAC season in Durango December 4 against the Skyhawks but the game was postponed due to COVID-19.&nbsp; For now, it looks like the match-up won't be played at all this season unless the schools can find a new date among an already loaded calendar.

The CSC - Fort Lewis women's game is still on as scheduled for 5:30 Saturday night and will be broadcast on Double Q Country, 97.5 FM and streamed on Panhandle Post.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorChadron State will not face Fort Lewis Saturday night for men's hoops, and likely not at all this season.The Skyhawk men's basketball team will not make the trip to Chadron because the team is still in COVID-19 quarantine per CDC guidelines.&nbsp; That's according to the FLC Athletics Department, which confirmed the game would not be played this weekend Monday.The Skyhawks last two games were also postponed.CSC Athletics also confirmed this weekend's postponement.Chadron State was supposed to open its RMAC season in Durango December 4 against the Skyhawks but the game was postponed due to COVID-19.&nbsp; For now, it looks like the match-up won't be played at all this season unless the schools can find a new date among an already loaded calendar.The CSC - Fort Lewis women's game is still on as scheduled for 5:30 Saturday night and will be broadcast on Double Q Country, 97.5 FM and streamed on Panhandle Post.

Chadron State men's basketball Saturday postponed

(AP) The NCAA has delayed votes on legislation that would permit college athletes to cash in on their popularity for the first time and to transfer to another school without having to sit out one year. The issues were expected to be the main storylines of this week’s NCAA annual convention. They were put on hold after the association received a warning from the Department of Justice about potential antitrust violations. Under the NCAA’s current proposal, schools could block athletes from entering sponsorship agreements that conflict with their schools’ deals. Athletes also would not be permitted to endorse products or companies such as alcohol or gambling that conflict with NCAA values.

(AP) The NCAA has delayed votes on legislation that would permit college athletes to cash in on their popularity for the first time and to transfer to another school without having to sit out one year. The issues were expected to be the main storylines of this week’s NCAA annual convention. They were put on hold after the association received a warning from the Department of Justice about potential antitrust violations. Under the NCAA’s current proposal, schools could block athletes from entering sponsorship agreements that conflict with their schools’ deals. Athletes also would not be permitted to endorse products or companies such as alcohol or gambling that conflict with NCAA values.

Decisions on name, image & likeness payments, transfer rule delayed

🏀| NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Tuesday, January 12

F|&nbsp;Morrill 61, Kimball 39 - Monday&nbsp;&nbsp;

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 63, Hay Springs 48

F|&nbsp;Mullen 57, North Platte St. Patrick's 53

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 51, Hay Springs 20

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Potter-Dix 82, Kimball 26

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Bridgeport 74, Leyton 25

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Mitchell 72, Sidney 64

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Bayard 57, Morrill 47

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Mullen 52, North Platte St. Patrick's 49

F|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 64, Ogallala 56

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🏀| Scoreboard Update: NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Tuesday, January 12

Breaking News: Husker star WR Wan'Dale Robinson has announced he is transferring out of the Nebraska football program.

Update:&nbsp; LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson has announced his plan to transfer. Robinson revealed his decision on Twitter on Monday, saying he wants to move closer to his family in Kentucky. Robinson split time between running back and receiver as a sophomore and was one of Nebraska's top playmakers. He became the primary running back after Dedrick Mills went out because of an injury. Robinson averaged 5.2 yards per carry while rushing for 240 yards and a touchdown. He led the team with 51 catches for 461 yards and a touchdown.

By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorBreaking News: Husker star WR Wan'Dale Robinson has announced he is transferring out of the Nebraska football program.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">thank you so much, Nebraska🖤 <a href="https://t.co/WnqYV9MDvz">pic.twitter.com/WnqYV9MDvz</a>&mdash; Wan’Dale Robinson (@wanda1erobinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/wanda1erobinson/status/1348722877231554560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Update:&nbsp; LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson has announced his plan to transfer. Robinson revealed his decision on Twitter on Monday, saying he wants to move closer to his family in Kentucky. Robinson split time between running back and receiver as a sophomore and was one of Nebraska's top playmakers. He became the primary running back after Dedrick Mills went out because of an injury. Robinson averaged 5.2 yards per carry while rushing for 240 yards and a touchdown. He led the team with 51 catches for 461 yards and a touchdown.

Husker football star Wan'Dale Robinson announces transfer plans

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in another short night, and the Denver Nuggets reached .500 for the first time this season with a 114-89 victory over the New York Knicks. 

The Nuggets opened 1-4 after reaching the Western Conference finals last season, but have now answered with four wins in five games. The last two were easy. The Nuggets pulled away from the seven-man 76ers in the third quarter and rested their starters in the fourth of a 115-103 victory Saturday. They jumped on the Knicks much earlier Sunday and it was never a game after halftime.

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in another short night, and the Denver Nuggets reached .500 for the first time this season with a 114-89 victory over the New York Knicks. The Nuggets opened 1-4 after reaching the Western Conference finals last season, but have now answered with four wins in five games. The last two were easy. The Nuggets pulled away from the seven-man 76ers in the third quarter and rested their starters in the fourth of a 115-103 victory Saturday. They jumped on the Knicks much earlier Sunday and it was never a game after halftime.

Nuggets dump Knicks 114-89 as season turns toward the positive side

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rob Phinisee scored 18 points and Aljami Durham scored 17 and Indiana beat Nebraska 84-76. Trayce Jackson-Davis scored nine of his 15 points from the foul line and grabbed 11 rebounds and Race Thompson scored 11 for Indiana which now has won three of its last four games. Jackson-Davis’ jump shot with 3:52 to go broke a 71-all tie after the lead went back-and-forth, and Indiana led the remainder. Teddy Allen scored 21 points for Nebraska, Lat Mayen scored 15 and Dalano Banton, Trey McGowens and Derrick Walker 10.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rob Phinisee scored 18 points and Aljami Durham scored 17 and Indiana beat Nebraska 84-76. Trayce Jackson-Davis scored nine of his 15 points from the foul line and grabbed 11 rebounds and Race Thompson scored 11 for Indiana which now has won three of its last four games. Jackson-Davis’ jump shot with 3:52 to go broke a 71-all tie after the lead went back-and-forth, and Indiana led the remainder. Teddy Allen scored 21 points for Nebraska, Lat Mayen scored 15 and Dalano Banton, Trey McGowens and Derrick Walker 10.

🏀|Huskers run out of gas late in loss to Indiana Sunday

SALT LAKE CITY – January 9, 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College men's basketball team grabbed an early lead on Saturday evening, but host Westminster College secured the game late in the first half and early in the second, and rode out its advantage down the stretch, to finish with the win in Salt Lake City to run its season record to 4-2, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. The Eagles fell to 2-3, all within the RMAC schedule. CSC jumped out to a 15-9 lead in the first seven and a half minutes.&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., hit a pair of three-pointers and&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;made a pair of field goals, while&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;swiped a steal and converted for a pair of free throws to stretch the Eagles' lead to its largest margin of the night, with 12:20 remaining in the first half. The Eagles and Griffins battled back and forth at that point, with Westminster going on a 9-2 run to end the first half to make it 35-28 WC at the midpoint break. In the second half, Westminster scored the first eight points to go ahead 43-28 after junior guard Joey Andrews hit a two-point field goal and two free throws to start the period. The Griffins got ahead by as many as 19, with 13:53 left to play at 52-33 Griffins, but the Eagles continued to chip away at the Westminster lead over the remainder of the game. CSC got to within four on a&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;three at the 1:07 mark, to cut the WC lead to 63-59, but&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;also had a turnover down the stretch while hitting the only other shot for the Eagles from the foul line to finish at a 65-60 deficit. The Eagles lost by one fewer point than they had won by four weeks ago in Chadron, when they were victorious 66-60. Westminster was led in scoring by junior forward Brayden Johnson, with 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Andrews, who hit five of six from the field and two of three from beyond the arc, had 14 points. The Eagles got 16 points each from&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr.&nbsp;Deundra Roberson, a junior guard who joined the team days ago, acquired a team-high five boards. Westminster shot 50 percent from the field, compared to CSC's 42 percent. The Griffins also went 7-of-18 from three, for 39 percent, while the Eagles hit 9 of 32 shots from long range, for 28 percent accuracy. The CSC men are back at home January 15-16 hosting Western Colorado and Fort Lewis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports InformationSALT LAKE CITY – January 9, 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College men's basketball team grabbed an early lead on Saturday evening, but host Westminster College secured the game late in the first half and early in the second, and rode out its advantage down the stretch, to finish with the win in Salt Lake City to run its season record to 4-2, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. The Eagles fell to 2-3, all within the RMAC schedule. CSC jumped out to a 15-9 lead in the first seven and a half minutes.&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., hit a pair of three-pointers and&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;made a pair of field goals, while&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;swiped a steal and converted for a pair of free throws to stretch the Eagles' lead to its largest margin of the night, with 12:20 remaining in the first half. The Eagles and Griffins battled back and forth at that point, with Westminster going on a 9-2 run to end the first half to make it 35-28 WC at the midpoint break. In the second half, Westminster scored the first eight points to go ahead 43-28 after junior guard Joey Andrews hit a two-point field goal and two free throws to start the period. The Griffins got ahead by as many as 19, with 13:53 left to play at 52-33 Griffins, but the Eagles continued to chip away at the Westminster lead over the remainder of the game. CSC got to within four on a&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;three at the 1:07 mark, to cut the WC lead to 63-59, but&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;also had a turnover down the stretch while hitting the only other shot for the Eagles from the foul line to finish at a 65-60 deficit. The Eagles lost by one fewer point than they had won by four weeks ago in Chadron, when they were victorious 66-60. Westminster was led in scoring by junior forward Brayden Johnson, with 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Andrews, who hit five of six from the field and two of three from beyond the arc, had 14 points. The Eagles got 16 points each from&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr.&nbsp;Deundra Roberson, a junior guard who joined the team days ago, acquired a team-high five boards. Westminster shot 50 percent from the field, compared to CSC's 42 percent. The Griffins also went 7-of-18 from three, for 39 percent, while the Eagles hit 9 of 32 shots from long range, for 28 percent accuracy. The CSC men are back at home January 15-16 hosting Western Colorado and Fort Lewis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Newcomer shines for CSC but Eagles fall in Salt Lake City 65-60

SALT LAKE CITY – January 9, 2021 --&nbsp;Led by senior Mariah Martin's 22 points, the Westminster College women's basketball team came out on top of Chadron State College by a score of 84-63 on Saturday evening, running the Griffins' record to 2-1, all within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule, while dropping CSC's record to 0-5 on the season. "We played some defense early, but they were playing us hard inside," said CSC Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Janet Raymer. "It looked we came in off a long bus ride and were gassed. We came out immediately ready to compete, but we fell off the map a little bit in the second quarter, and then the third and fourth quarter it got away from us." CSC gained a lead less than 2:30 into the game and held it nearly through the midpoint of the second quarter. The Griffins turned on a 14-3 run at that point. During the final five minutes of the first half, the Griffins' Kaylee Carlsen hit a pair of three-pointers, while Lyndsi Rich and Martin each added a pair of twos. Coming off a 44-35 halftime lead, Westminster wasn't threatened in the third or fourth quarters, leading by as many as 28. Hazel Fui, Taryn Foxen, and&nbsp;Ashayla Powers&nbsp;filed the Griffins' lead down to 84-63 down the stretch. Martin added a team-high seven assists to her 22 points, on 9-of-13 shooting. She was joined in the twenties by teammate Lyndsi Rich, who scored 20, on 9-of-14 field goals, with 11 rebounds. Sarah McGinley had nine points and led all players with 12 boards. For the Eagles, the leader offensively was Foxen, who finished with 19 points, with 7-of-15 shots from the field. She added a game-high eight assists. The other two Eagles scoring in double digits were Fui, with 15 points, and&nbsp;Jori Peters, with 12.&nbsp;Bailey Brooks&nbsp;led the Eagles with six rebounds. The home team outshot CSC 55.4 percent, to 37.3 percent, and it out-boarded the visiting Eagles 46 to 24. Chadron State had a season-low of six turnovers. The Eagles next host Western Colorado and Fort Lewis on January 15-16 in a pair of RMAC contests.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports InformationSALT LAKE CITY – January 9, 2021 --&nbsp;Led by senior Mariah Martin's 22 points, the Westminster College women's basketball team came out on top of Chadron State College by a score of 84-63 on Saturday evening, running the Griffins' record to 2-1, all within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule, while dropping CSC's record to 0-5 on the season. "We played some defense early, but they were playing us hard inside," said CSC Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Janet Raymer. "It looked we came in off a long bus ride and were gassed. We came out immediately ready to compete, but we fell off the map a little bit in the second quarter, and then the third and fourth quarter it got away from us." CSC gained a lead less than 2:30 into the game and held it nearly through the midpoint of the second quarter. The Griffins turned on a 14-3 run at that point. During the final five minutes of the first half, the Griffins' Kaylee Carlsen hit a pair of three-pointers, while Lyndsi Rich and Martin each added a pair of twos. Coming off a 44-35 halftime lead, Westminster wasn't threatened in the third or fourth quarters, leading by as many as 28. Hazel Fui, Taryn Foxen, and&nbsp;Ashayla Powers&nbsp;filed the Griffins' lead down to 84-63 down the stretch. Martin added a team-high seven assists to her 22 points, on 9-of-13 shooting. She was joined in the twenties by teammate Lyndsi Rich, who scored 20, on 9-of-14 field goals, with 11 rebounds. Sarah McGinley had nine points and led all players with 12 boards. For the Eagles, the leader offensively was Foxen, who finished with 19 points, with 7-of-15 shots from the field. She added a game-high eight assists. The other two Eagles scoring in double digits were Fui, with 15 points, and&nbsp;Jori Peters, with 12.&nbsp;Bailey Brooks&nbsp;led the Eagles with six rebounds. The home team outshot CSC 55.4 percent, to 37.3 percent, and it out-boarded the visiting Eagles 46 to 24. Chadron State had a season-low of six turnovers. The Eagles next host Western Colorado and Fort Lewis on January 15-16 in a pair of RMAC contests.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eagles start hot in Salt Lake City

🏀| Local High School Basketball - Saturday, January 9

F|&nbsp;St. Thomas More, SD 44, Alliance 28

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 50, Bayard 33

F|&nbsp;Chase County 68, Kimball 11

F|&nbsp;Creek Valley 80, Minatare 43

F|&nbsp;Edgemont, SD 52, Sioux County 20

F|&nbsp;Potter-Dix 77, South Platte 54

F|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 59, Morrill 43

F|&nbsp; Chadron 32,&nbsp;Mitchell 30

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 45, Bayard 36

F|&nbsp;Chase County 62, Kimball 19

F|&nbsp;Minatare 59, Creek Valley 37

F|&nbsp;Sioux County 64, Edgemont, SD 34

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 </figure>Girls GamesF|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 59, Morrill 43F|&nbsp; Chadron 32,&nbsp;Mitchell 30F|&nbsp;Sidney 67, McCook 36F|&nbsp;Hershey 52, Bridgeport 50F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 45, Bayard 36F|&nbsp;Chase County 62, Kimball 19F|&nbsp;Minatare 59, Creek Valley 37F|&nbsp;Mullen 44, Louisville 27F|&nbsp;Sioux County 64, Edgemont, SD 34F|&nbsp;Hay Springs 61, Leyton 44F| South Platte 73, Potter-Dix 9

🏀| Scoreboard: Local High School Basketball - Saturday, January 9

🏀| NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Friday, January 8

F|&nbsp;Chadron 53, Belle Fourche, SD 40

F|&nbsp;Hemingford 61, Minatare 33

F|&nbsp;Lingle-Ft. Laramie, WY 48, Crawford 16

F|&nbsp;Hyannis 69, South Platte 44

F|&nbsp;Alliance 49, Hay Springs 36

F|&nbsp;Belle Fourche, SD 53, Chadron 33

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 32, Valentine 22

F|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 60, Mitchell 43

F|&nbsp;Hemingford 68, Minatare 26

F|&nbsp;Crawford 46, Lingle Ft. Laramie, WY 27

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🏀| Scores: NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Friday, January 8

Husker women close but not quite able to upset #15 Michigan

A visit with junior Jacob Jefferson of the Chadron State men's basketball team who's overcome a pair of major knee injuries to become an all-conference candidate. Podcast hosted by Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins.

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Chadron State Sports Journal: Jacob Jefferson - Men's Basketball

🏀| Western Nebraska High School Basketball - Thursday, January 7

F|&nbsp;Sioux County 50, Alliance 44 - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FM / AM 1400

F| Hemingford 64, Garden County 33

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🏀| Scores: Western Nebraska High School Basketball - Thursday, January 7

Due to COVID-19 protocols, the wrestling dual scheduled for Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in Alamosa, Colorado, between Adams State University and Chadron State College, has been indefinitely postponed. The match would have been the opener for the Eagles' season. No date is set for the resumption of the dual meet, but the two program will work toward rescheduling at a later time. Under this season's Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference requirements, an&nbsp;RMAC Champion will be declared only if at least five teams complete 50 percent of their original round-robin schedule. CSC's next opportunity to compete would be its dual at Nebraska-Kearney on January 16, when the Lopers plan to host spectators at a venue with limited capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports InformationDue to COVID-19 protocols, the wrestling dual scheduled for Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in Alamosa, Colorado, between Adams State University and Chadron State College, has been indefinitely postponed. The match would have been the opener for the Eagles' season. No date is set for the resumption of the dual meet, but the two program will work toward rescheduling at a later time. Under this season's Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference requirements, an&nbsp;RMAC Champion will be declared only if at least five teams complete 50 percent of their original round-robin schedule. CSC's next opportunity to compete would be its dual at Nebraska-Kearney on January 16, when the Lopers plan to host spectators at a venue with limited capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CSC wrestling dual at Adams State postponed

🏀| NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Tuesday, January 5

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 56, Cody-Kilgore 47

F|&nbsp;South Platte 67, Kimball 25

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 54, Cody-Kilgore 13

F|&nbsp;South Platte 72, Kimball 31

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🏀| NE Panhandle High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, January 5

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; The Chadron State College men's basketball evened its record at 2-2, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play, with a 74-59 win over visiting Regis (1-5, 1-3 RMAC) on Monday evening at the Chicoine Center. "Credit the guys for coming together and playing as a team down the stretch," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben. "We're slowly starting to learn how to win. These guys are working really hard and they're the ones getting the wins. It's a team effort." Junior forward&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;recorded his first career double-double in the victory, CSC's first over the Rangers since February 2016. He posted 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, adding a career-high 13 rebounds and three assists to lead the Eagles in the first two categories. The Rangers took a 12-7 lead early in the game, before CSC went on a 19-5 run to take its biggest lead of the first period at 26-17 with 4:09 until the midpoint. During that 10-minute stretch, the Eagles got eight points and an assist from&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., seven points from&nbsp;Kayden Sund, and four points from Jefferson with seven boards and an assist. Returning from the locker room down 28-23 at the half, Regis did not stand down, but instead got a flurry of buckets from Australian guard Will Cranston-Lown. The sophomore from down under poured in 10 points in the first four and a half minutes, including a three-point play, to tie the game at 35 apiece. He had four of his team's first five field goals of the half. Regis briefly led again at 14:55 to play, but a&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;three-pointer soon afterward gave CSC the lead for good at the 14:41 mark. At that point, the Eagles stretched their advantage to double-digits for the first time in the game over a 10-minute stretch, during which&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;had 10 of his 14 points and&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;added seven. The pair knocked down five of the team's six field goals during the run, and they were 5-for-6 from the foul line. Chadron State was good on 16 of its 17 second half free throws, hitting its last 13 consecutive shots from the charity stripe over the final seven minutes. The Eagles finished 24-of-28 overall from the foul line for a team percentage of 85.7 percent. Sund had a large part to play in that accuracy, hitting all 10 of his tries from the line. Sund finished with a career-high 17 points, plus six rebounds, and did not miss from anywhere on the court going 3-for-3 from the field and 1-for-1 from three, in addition to his success at foul shots. Parham added 15 points hitting 4-of-9 from the field.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;was the only other Eagles' player in double-digit scoring, and had a game-high five assists. Cranston-Lown led the Rangers with 22 points, going on another scoring binge in the final four minutes of the game. Senior guard Troy Brady added 17 points. CSC gets a reprieve from the standard two-game road trip, if not the miles traveled, in the upcoming week, when it makes a trip to Salt Lake City for a return game with Westminster College. The Eagles won 66-60 when the pair of squads met in Chadron to open the season on December 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; The Chadron State College men's basketball evened its record at 2-2, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play, with a 74-59 win over visiting Regis (1-5, 1-3 RMAC) on Monday evening at the Chicoine Center. "Credit the guys for coming together and playing as a team down the stretch," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben. "We're slowly starting to learn how to win. These guys are working really hard and they're the ones getting the wins. It's a team effort." Junior forward&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;recorded his first career double-double in the victory, CSC's first over the Rangers since February 2016. He posted 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, adding a career-high 13 rebounds and three assists to lead the Eagles in the first two categories. The Rangers took a 12-7 lead early in the game, before CSC went on a 19-5 run to take its biggest lead of the first period at 26-17 with 4:09 until the midpoint. During that 10-minute stretch, the Eagles got eight points and an assist from&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., seven points from&nbsp;Kayden Sund, and four points from Jefferson with seven boards and an assist. Returning from the locker room down 28-23 at the half, Regis did not stand down, but instead got a flurry of buckets from Australian guard Will Cranston-Lown. The sophomore from down under poured in 10 points in the first four and a half minutes, including a three-point play, to tie the game at 35 apiece. He had four of his team's first five field goals of the half. Regis briefly led again at 14:55 to play, but a&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;three-pointer soon afterward gave CSC the lead for good at the 14:41 mark. At that point, the Eagles stretched their advantage to double-digits for the first time in the game over a 10-minute stretch, during which&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;had 10 of his 14 points and&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;added seven. The pair knocked down five of the team's six field goals during the run, and they were 5-for-6 from the foul line. Chadron State was good on 16 of its 17 second half free throws, hitting its last 13 consecutive shots from the charity stripe over the final seven minutes. The Eagles finished 24-of-28 overall from the foul line for a team percentage of 85.7 percent. Sund had a large part to play in that accuracy, hitting all 10 of his tries from the line. Sund finished with a career-high 17 points, plus six rebounds, and did not miss from anywhere on the court going 3-for-3 from the field and 1-for-1 from three, in addition to his success at foul shots. Parham added 15 points hitting 4-of-9 from the field.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;was the only other Eagles' player in double-digit scoring, and had a game-high five assists. Cranston-Lown led the Rangers with 22 points, going on another scoring binge in the final four minutes of the game. Senior guard Troy Brady added 17 points. CSC gets a reprieve from the standard two-game road trip, if not the miles traveled, in the upcoming week, when it makes a trip to Salt Lake City for a return game with Westminster College. The Eagles won 66-60 when the pair of squads met in Chadron to open the season on December 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jefferson's double-double powers Chadron State past Regis 74-59 

By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information Assistant

&nbsp; Chadron State was outrebounded 46 to 16 Monday night in the Chicoine Center, as they fell to the Regis Rangers 71-62. The Rangers led from start to finish and held the lead for 39 minutes. Chadron State lowered a 17 point deficit in the third quarter to eight with five minutes to go in the game, but were unable to overcome it. "I wasn't worried about our offense tonight, I was worried about our defense," Head Coach&nbsp;Janet Raymer&nbsp;said. "We showed our offense was improving tonight but we need to keep focusing on our defense." The Eagles finished 43.4 percent (25-53) from the field and were eight of 16 (50%) from three in the loss. They converted eight of their 11 attempts from the charity stripe. The visitors shot 40 percent (22-55) from the field and 20 percent (3-15) from three. Compared to Chadron State's 11 free throw attempts, the Rangers shot 30 free throws and made 24 for 80 percent. 19 of the visitor's rebounds were offensive in the victory, which resulted in 20 second chance points. Regis scored 13 points off 13 Eagle turnovers, while Chadron State scored 12 points off 15 Ranger turnovers. Chadron State was outscored in the paint 32 to 26 in the loss. Hazel Fui&nbsp;led CSC with 12 points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;each scored 11 and&nbsp;Tatum Peterson&nbsp;finished with 10, to join Fui in double-figures. Foxen finished with a team high four rebounds and a game high six assists. Grace O'Neill had a game high 19 points for the Rangers. Morgan Smith and Whitney Jacob both posted double-doubles in the win. Smith finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Jacob had 11 points and a game high 13 rebounds. CSC returns to action next Saturday when they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Westminster Griffins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information Assistant&nbsp; Chadron State was outrebounded 46 to 16 Monday night in the Chicoine Center, as they fell to the Regis Rangers 71-62. The Rangers led from start to finish and held the lead for 39 minutes. Chadron State lowered a 17 point deficit in the third quarter to eight with five minutes to go in the game, but were unable to overcome it. "I wasn't worried about our offense tonight, I was worried about our defense," Head Coach&nbsp;Janet Raymer&nbsp;said. "We showed our offense was improving tonight but we need to keep focusing on our defense." The Eagles finished 43.4 percent (25-53) from the field and were eight of 16 (50%) from three in the loss. They converted eight of their 11 attempts from the charity stripe. The visitors shot 40 percent (22-55) from the field and 20 percent (3-15) from three. Compared to Chadron State's 11 free throw attempts, the Rangers shot 30 free throws and made 24 for 80 percent. 19 of the visitor's rebounds were offensive in the victory, which resulted in 20 second chance points. Regis scored 13 points off 13 Eagle turnovers, while Chadron State scored 12 points off 15 Ranger turnovers. Chadron State was outscored in the paint 32 to 26 in the loss. Hazel Fui&nbsp;led CSC with 12 points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;each scored 11 and&nbsp;Tatum Peterson&nbsp;finished with 10, to join Fui in double-figures. Foxen finished with a team high four rebounds and a game high six assists. Grace O'Neill had a game high 19 points for the Rangers. Morgan Smith and Whitney Jacob both posted double-doubles in the win. Smith finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Jacob had 11 points and a game high 13 rebounds. CSC returns to action next Saturday when they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Westminster Griffins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Another good shooting night for CSC, but Regis rebounds its way to a win Monday

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. – January 3, 2021 –&nbsp;Fourth-ranked Colorado School of Mines came into the Chicoine Center and played a disciplined game, making few mistakes, as they dealt the Chadron State College men their second loss to a ranked opponent in as many games on Sunday evening in Chadron. The Orediggers shot exactly 50 percent from both inside and outside the arc for a 79-63 win. "We didn't make the winning plays," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben, "and Mines did. That's about it." "We're not that far away, though," he added. "Yes, we lost by 16, but you just have to start learning how to win, when you haven't been winning. Well get there. We'll be an NCAA tournament team. It might not be this year, but we'll get there. Playing ranked teams is a good litmus test for us. Obviously, we're not the number four team in the country right now, but if we learn from this, we'll be fine." The Eagles improved their accuracy to 52 percent from two, and 50 percent from three, in the second half, but they were unable to overcome an 11-point halftime deficit. Foul trouble kept CSC big men&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayden Sund&nbsp;on the bench for 27 of the 40 potential first-half minutes the pair might have played. Meanwhile, the Orediggers did most of their damage in the paint while shutting down the lane to the smaller Eagles lineup. Chadron State briefly led for two minutes in the middle of the first period, but Mines' senior guard Kobi Betts erased that advantage with a four-point play with 10 minutes to play in the half. In the second, both Jeffersons – Jacob and Marcus – teamed up to score 11 in the first six and a half minutes, cutting the Eagles' deficit to as low as seven at one point. Chadron State won the battle in the paint 20 to 12 in the second half, however Mines' adjusted to take advantage of the perimeter, where the Orediggers were 5-for-7 in the final 20 minutes. CSM's junior forward Brendan Sullivan was 8-for-12 overall, 4-for-5 for three, and 5-for-5 at the line, while Betts added six boards and five assists to his 21-point night. Senior big man Michael Glen pitched in an eight-point, nine-rebound, four-assist night to lead Mines in the post. For Chadron State, four of five starters finished with double-digit points.&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., went 6-for10 from the field and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the three-point line, drawing a team-high four fouls.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;added 13 points, while&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;each recorded 11 points, six rebounds. Mines won on the glass 34 to 26, and took the turnover battle, with only 13 giveaways to CSC's 18. The Orediggers fouled only 15 times to CSC's 24. Senior guard&nbsp;Brady Delimont, who had been the Eagles' leading three-point shooter and was 44 percent on all field goals entering the game, left early in the second half with an injury and did not return. He recorded all but about three minutes in the first half and played the first five and a half minutes in the second. Chadron State returns to home court Monday to face the Regis University Rangers, who are 1-2 in the conference with a 23-point loss at home to Colorado School of Mines and a 10-point loss to Black Hills State on Sunday. They defeated South Dakota Mines at home by 38 on December 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. – January 3, 2021 –&nbsp;Fourth-ranked Colorado School of Mines came into the Chicoine Center and played a disciplined game, making few mistakes, as they dealt the Chadron State College men their second loss to a ranked opponent in as many games on Sunday evening in Chadron. The Orediggers shot exactly 50 percent from both inside and outside the arc for a 79-63 win. "We didn't make the winning plays," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben, "and Mines did. That's about it." "We're not that far away, though," he added. "Yes, we lost by 16, but you just have to start learning how to win, when you haven't been winning. Well get there. We'll be an NCAA tournament team. It might not be this year, but we'll get there. Playing ranked teams is a good litmus test for us. Obviously, we're not the number four team in the country right now, but if we learn from this, we'll be fine." The Eagles improved their accuracy to 52 percent from two, and 50 percent from three, in the second half, but they were unable to overcome an 11-point halftime deficit. Foul trouble kept CSC big men&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayden Sund&nbsp;on the bench for 27 of the 40 potential first-half minutes the pair might have played. Meanwhile, the Orediggers did most of their damage in the paint while shutting down the lane to the smaller Eagles lineup. Chadron State briefly led for two minutes in the middle of the first period, but Mines' senior guard Kobi Betts erased that advantage with a four-point play with 10 minutes to play in the half. In the second, both Jeffersons – Jacob and Marcus – teamed up to score 11 in the first six and a half minutes, cutting the Eagles' deficit to as low as seven at one point. Chadron State won the battle in the paint 20 to 12 in the second half, however Mines' adjusted to take advantage of the perimeter, where the Orediggers were 5-for-7 in the final 20 minutes. CSM's junior forward Brendan Sullivan was 8-for-12 overall, 4-for-5 for three, and 5-for-5 at the line, while Betts added six boards and five assists to his 21-point night. Senior big man Michael Glen pitched in an eight-point, nine-rebound, four-assist night to lead Mines in the post. For Chadron State, four of five starters finished with double-digit points.&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., went 6-for10 from the field and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the three-point line, drawing a team-high four fouls.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;added 13 points, while&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;each recorded 11 points, six rebounds. Mines won on the glass 34 to 26, and took the turnover battle, with only 13 giveaways to CSC's 18. The Orediggers fouled only 15 times to CSC's 24. Senior guard&nbsp;Brady Delimont, who had been the Eagles' leading three-point shooter and was 44 percent on all field goals entering the game, left early in the second half with an injury and did not return. He recorded all but about three minutes in the first half and played the first five and a half minutes in the second. Chadron State returns to home court Monday to face the Regis University Rangers, who are 1-2 in the conference with a 23-point loss at home to Colorado School of Mines and a 10-point loss to Black Hills State on Sunday. They defeated South Dakota Mines at home by 38 on December 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;

#4 Orediggers hot shooting touch too much for CSC

Nuggets top Timberwolves behind Murray's 36, Jokic triple-double

CHADRON, Neb. -- January 3, 2021 --&nbsp;Chadron State shot a season high 48.9 percent from the field but fell to the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, 77-61, Sunday evening in the Chicoine Center. After trailing 35-29 at half, the Orediggers opened the third quarter on a 15 to four scoring run to build a 17-point lead. Chadron State lowered the deficit to 58-53, but Colorado School of Mines responded with a 19 to eight scoring run to finish the game. The loss drops CSC to 0-3 on the season and in conference play. Colorado School of Mines improves to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Orediggers shot 41.1 percent (23-56) compared to the Eagles 48.9 percent (23-47). The visitors were five of 18 (27.8 percent) from three. CSC finished 45 percent (9-20) from behind the arc, also a season high. Colorado School of Mines converted on 26 of their 35 attempts from the charity stripe, compared to the hosts six of 10 attempts. Chadron State was outrebounded 35 to 28 in the loss. The Orediggers had 16 offensive rebounds, which resulted in 22 second chance points. 20 Eagle turnovers resulted in 26 points for Colorado School of Mines, while Chadron State scored eight points off seven Oredigger turnovers. Jori Peters&nbsp;led CSC with 19&nbsp;points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;joined Peters in double-figures, with 12 and 10, respectively. Ross finished four of seven from the field and three of six from behind the arc for her career high. Freshman&nbsp;Olivia Waufle&nbsp;had a team high six rebounds. Liz Holter scored a game high 22 points for the visitors. Denali Pinto added 18 and Courtney Stanton added 10. Sammy Van Sickle was held scoreless but had a game high nine rebounds. Chadron State returns to action on Monday, as they host Regis at 5:30 p.m. in the Chicoine Center.

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 </figure>By: John Murphy, CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. -- January 3, 2021 --&nbsp;Chadron State shot a season high 48.9 percent from the field but fell to the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, 77-61, Sunday evening in the Chicoine Center. After trailing 35-29 at half, the Orediggers opened the third quarter on a 15 to four scoring run to build a 17-point lead. Chadron State lowered the deficit to 58-53, but Colorado School of Mines responded with a 19 to eight scoring run to finish the game. The loss drops CSC to 0-3 on the season and in conference play. Colorado School of Mines improves to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Orediggers shot 41.1 percent (23-56) compared to the Eagles 48.9 percent (23-47). The visitors were five of 18 (27.8 percent) from three. CSC finished 45 percent (9-20) from behind the arc, also a season high. Colorado School of Mines converted on 26 of their 35 attempts from the charity stripe, compared to the hosts six of 10 attempts. Chadron State was outrebounded 35 to 28 in the loss. The Orediggers had 16 offensive rebounds, which resulted in 22 second chance points. 20 Eagle turnovers resulted in 26 points for Colorado School of Mines, while Chadron State scored eight points off seven Oredigger turnovers. Jori Peters&nbsp;led CSC with 19&nbsp;points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;joined Peters in double-figures, with 12 and 10, respectively. Ross finished four of seven from the field and three of six from behind the arc for her career high. Freshman&nbsp;Olivia Waufle&nbsp;had a team high six rebounds. Liz Holter scored a game high 22 points for the visitors. Denali Pinto added 18 and Courtney Stanton added 10. Sammy Van Sickle was held scoreless but had a game high nine rebounds. Chadron State returns to action on Monday, as they host Regis at 5:30 p.m. in the Chicoine Center.

Peters erupts for 19 points as Eagles challenge Colorado School of Mines

DENVER (AP) — This time, Shelby Harris wasn't there to knock down Derek Carr's 2-point conversion pass in the closing seconds.

Darren Waller hauled in Carr's 2-point conversion pass with 24 seconds left Sunday and Las Vegas rallied past the Broncos 32-31.

Carr's revenge came three days after the Broncos put Harris, who leads the league's D-linemen with 16 pass breakups since 2019, on injured reserve with a knee injury.

“Two-point play. Same spot in the end zone. Same everything,” Carr said. “Defensive linemen jumping in the air, but this time they didn’t touch it.”

The Broncos (5-11) reached the Las Vegas 45-yard line with 9 seconds left and Brandon McManus' 63-yard field-goal try was&nbsp;blocked by Maxx Crosby, who also blocked McManus' record 70-yard attempt on the last play of the first half.

With that, the Raiders (8-8) avoided a fourth straight losing season and a 10th consecutive loss in their season finale. They also handed coach Jon Gruden his first win in Denver in eight tries.

“It’s great to settle that score. There were a few teams there with Mike Shanahan, they looked forward to seeing us come to town," Gruden said, adding, "I’m glad you said that. I’m going to have a Coors Light before I leave.”

The Raiders appeared headed for another hangover with four turnovers, including three in a five-snap span in the second half, against a team that had only a dozen takeaways coming in.

But Josh Jacobs' 1-yard TD run with 24 seconds left capped a seven play, 77-yard drive and for the second straight year, Gruden went for 2 and the win instead of a tie.

Last year, Harris' batted-down pass preserved Denver's 16-15 win.

“Funny about that, is right before that drive, I went to coach and said, ‘Hey, we’re going to win this game. So get your 2-point play ready,’” Carr recounted. “Of course, every memory of Shelby Harris came into mind, him batting the ball down. Shout out Shelby, hope he feels better.”

But Gruden’s mind was racing when Jacobs scored the touchdown and he kept changing the call.

“It may have looked more panicked than it was, because we knew what play we were running and we knew what we were about to do,” Carr said. “Then they called timeout and gave us time to really get set. It was nice. it was nice — same area. You couldn’t draw it up better."

“First, we didn’t know the call,” Jacobs said. “We didn’t know the personnel. We had people running back in off the field. When they called timeout, they really kind of helped us with that. We would’ve been scrambling.”

Fangio said he called timeout because “we just wanted to make sure that we knew exactly who they had in there and how we wanted to play it. ... I would like to have saved it, obviously, but the game” was on the line.

The Broncos had taken a 31-24 lead with 6:29 left on Jerry Jeudy's&nbsp;92-yard touchdown catch&nbsp;from Drew Lock, who threw for a career-high 339 yards and didn't commit a turnover for the first time in three months.

The Broncos, whose minus-16 turnover differential this season was by far the NFL’s worst, got two forced fumbles from rookie cornerback Michael Ojemudia and interceptions from Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson.

Jeudy caught five passes for a career-best 140 yards a week after his five drops cost Denver a sweep of the Chargers, prompting Fangio to say it could be a career-defining moment for the rookie from Alabama.

“The way I'm wired I knew the last game, that was going to be one of the last bad games I have my whole life," Jeudy said. “I learned a lot from that game. Coming into this game, I was just a lot more focused on the details and just catching the ball.”

Crosby kept McManus from setting the NFL record with an 11th field goal of 50-plus yards.

“There were some holes in their protection,” Crosby said. "Some of their linemen are a little bit lazy on their protection. I’m not going to single anybody out, but you could definitely see it if you watched the film.”

The Broncos honored Hall of Famer&nbsp;Floyd “The Franchise" Little&nbsp;with a moment of silence. Little died Friday after a long battle with cancer.

“Floyd was a great player,” Fangio said. “I remember him when I was a kid watching him and he was one of my favorite players growing up. So, great player, sad to see him go. One of the all-time great Broncos.”

Broncos: WR Tim Patrick left with a foot injury in the first half. By halftime the Broncos were playing with both backup guards after RG Graham Glasgow (shoulder) and LG Dalton Risner (ankle) went out.

Broncos: Decisions on whether Lock is their guy heading into 2021, whether to exercise Von Miller’s option year at $22.225 million and whether to pony up the big bucks to keep Simmons and Harris, whom they sorely missed at the end Sunday.

DENVER (AP) — This time, Shelby Harris wasn't there to knock down Derek Carr's 2-point conversion pass in the closing seconds.Darren Waller hauled in Carr's 2-point conversion pass with 24 seconds left Sunday and Las Vegas rallied past the Broncos 32-31.Carr's revenge came three days after the Broncos put Harris, who leads the league's D-linemen with 16 pass breakups since 2019, on injured reserve with a knee injury.“Two-point play. Same spot in the end zone. Same everything,” Carr said. “Defensive linemen jumping in the air, but this time they didn’t touch it.”The Broncos (5-11) reached the Las Vegas 45-yard line with 9 seconds left and Brandon McManus' 63-yard field-goal try was&nbsp;blocked by Maxx Crosby, who also blocked McManus' record 70-yard attempt on the last play of the first half.With that, the Raiders (8-8) avoided a fourth straight losing season and a 10th consecutive loss in their season finale. They also handed coach Jon Gruden his first win in Denver in eight tries.“It’s great to settle that score. There were a few teams there with Mike Shanahan, they looked forward to seeing us come to town," Gruden said, adding, "I’m glad you said that. I’m going to have a Coors Light before I leave.”The Raiders appeared headed for another hangover with four turnovers, including three in a five-snap span in the second half, against a team that had only a dozen takeaways coming in.But Josh Jacobs' 1-yard TD run with 24 seconds left capped a seven play, 77-yard drive and for the second straight year, Gruden went for 2 and the win instead of a tie.Last year, Harris' batted-down pass preserved Denver's 16-15 win.“Funny about that, is right before that drive, I went to coach and said, ‘Hey, we’re going to win this game. So get your 2-point play ready,’” Carr recounted. “Of course, every memory of Shelby Harris came into mind, him batting the ball down. Shout out Shelby, hope he feels better.”But Gruden’s mind was racing when Jacobs scored the touchdown and he kept changing the call.“It may have looked more panicked than it was, because we knew what play we were running and we knew what we were about to do,” Carr said. “Then they called timeout and gave us time to really get set. It was nice. it was nice — same area. You couldn’t draw it up better."Were the Raiders really that sure?“First, we didn’t know the call,” Jacobs said. “We didn’t know the personnel. We had people running back in off the field. When they called timeout, they really kind of helped us with that. We would’ve been scrambling.”Fangio said he called timeout because “we just wanted to make sure that we knew exactly who they had in there and how we wanted to play it. ... I would like to have saved it, obviously, but the game” was on the line.The Broncos had taken a 31-24 lead with 6:29 left on Jerry Jeudy's&nbsp;92-yard touchdown catch&nbsp;from Drew Lock, who threw for a career-high 339 yards and didn't commit a turnover for the first time in three months.The Broncos, whose minus-16 turnover differential this season was by far the NFL’s worst, got two forced fumbles from rookie cornerback Michael Ojemudia and interceptions from Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson.JEUDY REBOUNDSJeudy caught five passes for a career-best 140 yards a week after his five drops cost Denver a sweep of the Chargers, prompting Fangio to say it could be a career-defining moment for the rookie from Alabama.“The way I'm wired I knew the last game, that was going to be one of the last bad games I have my whole life," Jeudy said. “I learned a lot from that game. Coming into this game, I was just a lot more focused on the details and just catching the ball.”CROSBY'S BLOCKSCrosby kept McManus from setting the NFL record with an 11th field goal of 50-plus yards.“There were some holes in their protection,” Crosby said. "Some of their linemen are a little bit lazy on their protection. I’m not going to single anybody out, but you could definitely see it if you watched the film.”LAUDING LITTLEThe Broncos honored Hall of Famer&nbsp;Floyd “The Franchise" Little&nbsp;with a moment of silence. Little died Friday after a long battle with cancer.“Floyd was a great player,” Fangio said. “I remember him when I was a kid watching him and he was one of my favorite players growing up. So, great player, sad to see him go. One of the all-time great Broncos.”INJURIES:Broncos: WR Tim Patrick left with a foot injury in the first half. By halftime the Broncos were playing with both backup guards after RG Graham Glasgow (shoulder) and LG Dalton Risner (ankle) went out.UP NEXT:Broncos: Decisions on whether Lock is their guy heading into 2021, whether to exercise Von Miller’s option year at $22.225 million and whether to pony up the big bucks to keep Simmons and Harris, whom they sorely missed at the end Sunday.

Raiders end Denver's dismal season with 2-point conversion in final minute, 32-31

&nbsp; Columbus, Ohio –&nbsp;Nebraska could not overcome a cold-shooting night, as the Huskers fell at No. 25 Ohio State, 90-54, in Columbus on Wednesday evening.&nbsp; The Huskers (4-6, 0-3 Big Ten) shot just 28.3 percent on the night, including 24.3 percent in the first half, as Ohio State built a 38-21 halftime lead.&nbsp; Nebraska took an early lead and was tied at 13 after a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42014">Teddy Allen</a>&nbsp;3-pointer with 13:15 left in the half, but the Huskers had just one field goal the remainder of the half. Despite the cold spell, NU was within 33-21 after&nbsp;Trey McGowens'&nbsp;3-pointer with 2:59 left in the half, but the Buckeyes scored the final five points to push the lead to 17.&nbsp; The Huskers pulled to within 14 on a McGowens 3-point play on the Huskers' first second-half possession, but OSU put the game out of reach with a 12-2 spurt and cruised to the win.&nbsp; Allen was the only Husker to finish in double figures, finishing with 13 points, Justin Ahrens led five Ohio State (8-2, 2-2 Big Ten) players in double figures with 18&nbsp;points.&nbsp; The Huskers will return home and take on No. 17 Michigan State Saturday night at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; Columbus, Ohio –&nbsp;Nebraska could not overcome a cold-shooting night, as the Huskers fell at No. 25 Ohio State, 90-54, in Columbus on Wednesday evening.&nbsp; The Huskers (4-6, 0-3 Big Ten) shot just 28.3 percent on the night, including 24.3 percent in the first half, as Ohio State built a 38-21 halftime lead.&nbsp; Nebraska took an early lead and was tied at 13 after a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42014">Teddy Allen</a>&nbsp;3-pointer with 13:15 left in the half, but the Huskers had just one field goal the remainder of the half. Despite the cold spell, NU was within 33-21 after&nbsp;Trey McGowens'&nbsp;3-pointer with 2:59 left in the half, but the Buckeyes scored the final five points to push the lead to 17.&nbsp; The Huskers pulled to within 14 on a McGowens 3-point play on the Huskers' first second-half possession, but OSU put the game out of reach with a 12-2 spurt and cruised to the win.&nbsp; Allen was the only Husker to finish in double figures, finishing with 13 points, Justin Ahrens led five Ohio State (8-2, 2-2 Big Ten) players in double figures with 18&nbsp;points.&nbsp; The Huskers will return home and take on No. 17 Michigan State Saturday night at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena.&nbsp;&nbsp;