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Huskers Take Down No. 6 Spartans, 39-38

Posted on November 8, 2015November 8, 2015

Brandon Reilly hauled in the go-ahead touchdown with 17 second left (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/Nebraska Communications)

Lincoln – In a season of unbelievable endings, the Nebraska football team finally had one go its way, pulling a 39-38 upset of previously unbeaten No. 6 Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.

Playing in front of the 346th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium with a season-high 90,094 fans on hand, Nebraska’s two touchdowns in the game’s final 1:47 rallied the Huskers from a 38-26 fourth-quarter deficit for the victory to match the largest fourth-quarter comeback in school history. Continue reading “Huskers Take Down No. 6 Spartans, 39-38”

Huskers Post Fourth Straight Sweep, 3-0 at Indiana

Posted on November 8, 2015

Amber Rolfzen had 10 kills, six blocks and hit .750. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/Nebraska Communications)

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 8 Nebraska volleyball team won its fourth straight match by sweep with a 25-20, 25-18, 25-20 victory at Indiana on Saturday night at University Gym.

The Huskers improved to 20-4 overall and 11-3 in the Big Ten with their fourth straight sweep. Indiana dropped to 13-13 overall and 3-11 in Big Ten play. Continue reading “Huskers Post Fourth Straight Sweep, 3-0 at Indiana”

AUDIO: NPCC Knights Basketball Win Home Opener

Posted on November 8, 2015November 8, 2015

The North Platte Community College Knights opened the home portion of their schedule with an 81-66 win over Fort Carson Army Base on Saturday afternoon at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

The game was tied at eight when the Knights went on a 7-0 run with baskets by Diontae Champion, Tim Wagner and a 3-pointer by Victor Lewis to make the score 15-8. The Knights extended their lead to 37-27 with just under three minutes to play for their largest lead of the half. Champion scored 17 of his game high 29 points in the first half to give the Knights a 40-34 lead at halftime. Continue reading “AUDIO: NPCC Knights Basketball Win Home Opener”

NPCC Lady Knights Basketball Defeats Iowa Lakes

Posted on November 8, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team defeated the Iowa Lakes College Lakers 86-79 at the Hawks Classic on Saturday.

“The game went back and forth and we came back in the fourth quarter to get the win.” said Richard Thurin, head coach of the Lady Knights.

“It was a good feeling to get the win”, Thurin said. Continue reading “NPCC Lady Knights Basketball Defeats Iowa Lakes”

Nebraska Prep Football Scoreboard: Nov. 6

Posted on November 7, 2015

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Warriors stay unbeaten behind another big night from Curry

Posted on November 7, 2015

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry led the way once more with 34 points and 10 assists, his supporting cast did plenty to take the pressure off, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 119-104 on Friday night to stay unbeaten.

Harrison Barnes scored 21 points for Golden State and Festus Ezeli had a career-high 16 points to go with seven rebounds and two blocked shots. Continue reading “Warriors stay unbeaten behind another big night from Curry”

NPCC Lady Knights Basketball Lose to Des Moines

Posted on November 7, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights Basketball team were defeated 81-56 by the Des Moines Area Community College Lady Bears on the first day of the Hawks Classic on Friday.

Lady Knight assistant coach Nolan Collins said, “This was not the result we were hoping for. I think a lot of girls had their eyes opened to what speed college basketball is. Hopefully we can learn from experience and get better.” Continue reading “NPCC Lady Knights Basketball Lose to Des Moines”

I-Back Stevenson, lineman Finnin leaving Nebraska

Posted on November 6, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Freshman running back and kick returner Jordan Stevenson and senior offensive lineman Matt Finnin have left the Nebraska football team.

An athletic department spokesman confirmed the players’ departures Friday.

Stevenson showed up at Nebraska at the start of preseason practice after he failed to academically qualify for admission to Wisconsin. The four-star recruit from Dallas came out of a planned redshirt year five weeks ago to return kicks. He ran back six kicks in four games and averaged 14.2 yards. Continue reading “I-Back Stevenson, lineman Finnin leaving Nebraska”

NPCC Knights Basketball to Host Fort Carson

Posted on November 6, 2015

The North Platte Community College Knights will open their home portion of their 2015-16 schedule when they host Fort Carson on Saturday, November 7 at 3 pm.

The Knights are 2-1 on the season coming off a loss to Dodge City Community College.

In the early season, the Knights have six players averaging at nine or above including four in double figures. Continue reading “NPCC Knights Basketball to Host Fort Carson”

Hayward scores 20, Jazz beat Nuggets 96-84

Posted on November 5, 2015

DENVER (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 20 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, and the Utah Jazz pulled away late to beat the Denver Nuggets 96-84 on Thursday night.

Trevor Booker added 13 points and Rudy Gobert had eight points and 16 rebounds for Utah, which kept the Nuggets winless in their two home games this season. Alec Burks and Trey Burke added 12 points apiece. Continue reading “Hayward scores 20, Jazz beat Nuggets 96-84”