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Hodge Trophy Fan Vote Opens With Seven Undefeated Finalists
sports19 days ago

Hodge Trophy Fan Vote Opens With Seven Undefeated Finalists

Fan voting is open for the 2026 Dan Hodge Trophy after the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, with seven undefeated champions—Luke Lilledahl (125, Penn State), Jax Forrest (133, Oklahoma State), Sergio Vega (141, Oklahoma State), Mitchell Mesenbrink (165, Penn State), Levi Haines (174, Penn State), Josh Barr (197, Penn State) and Issac Trumble (285, NC State)—as finalists; Penn State and Oklahoma State each have multiple finalists. The fan vote adds five first-place votes to the winner; voting closes March 27 and the winner is announced March 31. Criteria for the award include: record, dominance/bonus-point percentage, quality of competition, and sportsmanship.

Huskers’ reboot pays off: from NCAA drought to 20-0 start
sports2 months ago

Huskers’ reboot pays off: from NCAA drought to 20-0 start

After a 1-15 Big Ten season in 2022, Nebraska retooled under Fred Hoiberg with a culture reset and a no-middle, switch-heavy defense led by Nate Loenser. A lean, mostly self-made rotation — including walk-ons and transfers — has produced a 20-0 start, a No. 5 AP ranking, and a projected No. 2 NCAA seed, fueling optimism that the Huskers can finally win a March game.

Wildcats stay perfect with dramatic BYU win, tying school-start mark
sports2 months ago

Wildcats stay perfect with dramatic BYU win, tying school-start mark

Top-ranked Arizona survived a late BYU push for an 86-83 road win over No. 13 BYU, improving to 21-0 and tying the program’s best-ever start. Brayden Burries scored a career-high 29 and sealed it with a late blocked attempt on Robert Wright after Wright drove the lane; Jaden Bradley added 26 as BYU stayed competitive with 13 threes, but Arizona held on despite a late scare.

Top-ranked Arizona routs West Virginia to stay unbeaten at 20-0
sports2 months ago

Top-ranked Arizona routs West Virginia to stay unbeaten at 20-0

No. 1 Arizona improved to 20-0 with an 88-53 win over West Virginia, powering 10 made 3-pointers and receiving 22 points from Brayden Burries while Motiejus Krivas added a double-double (11 points, 12 rebounds). The Wildcats led 43-23 at halftime and never allowed WVU to mount a serious comeback, shooting 52.5% to WVU’s 34.4%. Arizona dominated both ends, maintaining scoring runs and extending its unblemished start; next up is a trip to BYU on Big Monday.

Huskers Secure Unbeaten Streak with Gritty Win at Ohio State
sports3 months ago

Huskers Secure Unbeaten Streak with Gritty Win at Ohio State

The 10th-ranked Nebraska basketball team remained undefeated at 15-0 with a 72-69 win over Ohio State, thanks to a late 9-0 run and strong performances from all players, including clutch free throws by Lawrence. Nebraska's balanced offense and strong rebounding helped secure the victory, marking their best start in school history and their first top-10 ranking since 1966.

BYU Enters Top 10 as Michigan State Drops in Men's Basketball Power 37
sports3 months ago

BYU Enters Top 10 as Michigan State Drops in Men's Basketball Power 37

The latest men's college basketball Power 37 rankings see BYU entering the top 10 after a strong start in the Big 12, while Michigan State drops to No. 13 following a loss to Nebraska. The rankings highlight ongoing team performances and shifts as conference play begins, with notable teams like Arizona, Michigan, and UConn maintaining top positions, and Miami (Ohio) emerging as an undefeated surprise at 15-0.

Nebraska Women’s Basketball Extends Win Streak with Victory over Cal Baptist
sports3 months ago

Nebraska Women’s Basketball Extends Win Streak with Victory over Cal Baptist

The Nebraska women's basketball team, ranked 12th, is set to close their non-conference schedule with a game against Cal Baptist, as they aim for their 12th consecutive win to start the season. The Huskers, who are undefeated at 11-0, are one of only three NCAA Division I schools with both men's and women's teams undefeated this season. They have been prolific offensively, scoring at least 80 points in all games, and are tied to school records with multiple 100-point games. The game features a matchup between two strong teams, with Nebraska's top scorer Britt Prince leading the charge, and is part of a doubleheader at Pinnacle Bank Arena.