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Huskers Look for Road Win at Penn State

Posted on February 6, 2015

The Nebraska men’s basketball team looks for its first Big Ten road win of the season, as the Huskers travel to Penn State to face the Nittany Lions Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:05 p.m. (central) and the contest will be televised nationally on ESPNU with Clay Matvick and Sean Harrington on the call. Saturday’s game is also available online and on mobile devices on the WatchESPN app.

The game will be broadcast across the state of Nebraska on the 37-station IMG Husker Sports Radio Network, including KLIN 1400 AM in Lincoln, 1110 KFAB in Omaha and KRVN 880 AM in Lexington with Kent Pavelka calling the action and Matt Davison adding color commentary. The game can be heard for free on Huskers.com and is available on the Huskers’ app on iOS or android devices, as well as on TuneIn Radio and on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

The Huskers (13-9, 5-5 Big Ten) bounced back from a pair of losses with one of their best performances of the year, shooting 63 percent from the floor in posting a 76-60 win over Northwestern Tuesday evening. It was Nebraska’s best shooting effort from the field in five seasons and highest shooting percentage against a conference opponent in 16 seasons.

Terran Petteway led three Huskers in double figures against Northwestern with 28 points – his 11th 20-point game of the season – seven rebounds and four assists. The 6-foot-6 junior is one of only five players in the country averaging 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, as he ranks third in the Big Ten in scoring. Petteway comes intoSaturday’s game needing three points to reach 1,000 points for his Husker career.

Juniors Shavon Shields and Walter Pitchford joined Petteway in double figures on Tuesday, combining for 25 points. Shields, who reached the 1,000-point mark against Northwestern, had 11 points and a career-high eight assists, while Pitchford had 14 points, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range, as his outburst was his highest point total since November.

With a 5-5 mark, the Huskers are in the middle of a jumbled pack, as only two games separate second through 10th place in the conference standings entering this weekend’s action.

Penn State is 14-9 on the season and 2-8 in the Big Ten following a 64-58 loss at Maryland on Wednesday. In that game, D.J. Newbill led the Nittany Lions with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists. The fifth-year senior leads the Big Ten in scoring at 21.3 points per game. PSU has been in close games in Big Ten play, as five of their eight losses are by six points or less.

No. 21 Rutgers Women beat No. 19 Nebraska 46-43

Posted on February 6, 2015

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — C. Vivian Stringer became the winningest coach in Big Ten history when Betnjiah Laney had 16 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 21 Rutgers beat 19th-ranked Nebraska 46-43 on Thursday night.

Stringer earned her 177th career Big Ten win, passing former Penn State coach Rene Portland for No. 1 on the conference’s victory list. Stringer won 169 of those games when she was coaching at Iowa.

Rutgers (17-5, 8-3 Big Ten) led 26-17 at the half before Nebraska (17-5, 7-4) closed to 28-26 with 14:33 left in the game. Then the Scarlet Knights took control scoring 10 of the next 12 points, including six by Tyler Scaife.

Her layup made it 38-28 with 9:22 left. Nebraska cut it to 44-41 with 31.8 left on a free throw by Tear’a Laudermill.

Laney hit two free throws two seconds later to make it a five-point game and Nebraska couldn’t close the gap.

NPCC Lady Knights Game Vs. York JV Canceled

Posted on February 6, 2015February 6, 2015

The women’s basketball game between the North Platte Community College Lady Knights and York College Junior Varsity scheduled for Monday, February 9 has been canceled. The game will not be made up.

Girl Scout night which was scheduled for that night has been rescheduled for February 20 against Southeast Community College.

Complete information about Mid-Plains Community College’s programs, locations, future course offerings and contacts may be found on the college website at www.mpcc.edu. Check out all things Knights Athletics at www.npccknights.com

Curry, Thompson to Compete in 3-Point Contest

Posted on February 6, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — Golden State guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will join Atlanta’s Kyle Korver and five other players in the Three-Point Contest before the NBA All-Star game.

Houston’s James Harden and Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving also will compete along with defending champion Marco Belinelli of San Antonio, Portland’s Wesley Matthews and the Los Angeles Clippers’ J.J. Redick.

The event is Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The All-Star game is Feb. 15.

Curry made 10 3-pointers and scored 51 points Wednesday night in the Warriors’ home victory over Dallas. On Jan. 23, Thompson made 11 3-pointers — setting an NBA quarter record with nine in his 37-point third quarter — in a 52-point game against Sacramento. Korver leads the NBA in 3-point accuracy at 53.2 percent.

Nebraska-Maryland Tip Off Time Announced

Posted on February 6, 2015

Lincoln – The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday that the men’s basketball game between Nebraska and Maryland on Sunday, March 8, from Pinnacle Bank Arena will tip off at 6:30 p.m. (central) and will be televised on BTN. The start time and television information for that game had been listed as TBA, as the game was part of a Big Ten Wildcard Weekend.

The March 8 game is Maryland’s first trip to Pinnacle Bank Arena and the second game of the season series, as Nebraska will travel to Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 19. TheMarch 8 matchup is Senior Night and the final regular-season Big Ten game of the season.

In addition, the Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office announced that a limited number of single 300-level tickets are available for the matchup between the Huskers and Terrapins. They can be purchased for $10 apiece by visiting Huskers.com or calling the Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office at 800-8-BIGRED.

Shields Named to Academic All-District VII Team

Posted on February 5, 2015

Lincoln – University of Nebraska junior Shavon Shields was honored Thursday afternoon, as he was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District VII team.

It marked the second straight year that Shields, who carries a 3.73 GPA in biological sciences, was selected as a first-team all-district selection. In addition, Shields, who is a first-team academic All-Big Ten selection, is also a nominee for the NABC Allstate NABC Good Works Team

The Olathe, Kan., native is active in the classroom and on the court, as he ranks among the Big Ten leaders in scoring (16.0 ppg, sixth), rebounding (6.3 rpg, 10th) and free throw percentage (.840, 10th). Shields has seven 20-point games this season, including a career-high 35

points against Omaha. Shields became the 26th Husker to reach 1,000 career points in Tuesday’s win over Northwestern. He earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten pick as a sophomore in helping Nebraska to its first NCAA appearance in 16 seasons.

Shields will now be on the national ballot for Academic All-America honors, as Nebraska leads the nation with 314 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.

Creighton Tops Xavier in OT, 79-72

Posted on February 4, 2015

CINCINNATI (AP) — Rick Kreklow scored 17 points and led five players into double-figure scoring as Creighton knocked off Xavier in overtime, 79-72 on Wednesday night.

Dee Davis hit the first of two free throws with :34 left to tie the game at 65-65, but missed a go-ahead free throw that could have decided the game in regulation.

Matt Stainbrook and Davis each converted a pair of free throws in overtime, but Davis’ 3 with 1:26 left was the Musketeers’ lone field goal of the extra period. Xavier was just 1 for 6 from the field in the final two minutes.

Creighton (11-13 2-9 Big East) closed it out by going 6 for 6 from the line in the final :16.

Groselle finished with 15 points for the Bluejays, who shot 45.8 percent from the field (27 of 59).

Jalen Reynolds led Xavier with 17 points as the Musketeers (14-9, 5-6) were just 22 of 57 from the field.

Former Knight Montalvo, Texas St. Claims 63-43 Victory over Cold-Shooting S. Alabama

Posted on February 4, 2015

Ethan Montalvo with the NPCC Knights in 2014

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Ethan Montalvo hit four 3-pointers and scored 15 points as Texas State clobbered cold-shooting South Alabama 63-43 on Wednesday night.

With the win, Texas State (11-10, 5-7 Sun Belt) has swept the season series and owns the tie-breaker on South Alabama (7-16, 5-7).

Nearly a third of the Bobcats’ made field goals (23) were 3-pointers as they hit eight from long range. They made a season-high 10 in their first meeting with South Alabama.

The Jaguars scored a season-low in points, held to 31-percent shooting (16-52), making just 4 of 16 from 3-point range and 7 of 12 from the line. Texas State’s defensive stopper Wes Davis was back in the lineup after injury.

Ken Williams led the Jaguars with nine points on 3 of 12 shooting.

JaMarcus Weatherspoon added 12 points for Texas State, which scored the first seven points and led by 18 at halftime.

Benched at Start, Sullinger helps Celtics beat Denver at End

Posted on February 4, 2015

BOSTON (AP) — Benched at the start because of lateness, Jared Sullinger made two free throws with 22.8 seconds left to break a tie and lift the Boston Celtics over the Denver Nuggets 104-100 Wednesday night.

Coach Brad Stevens kept Sullinger out of the lineup for the second straight home game after the forward was late for the afternoon shootaround. On Sunday, he was late for a walkthrough.

Sullinger wound up scoring 14 points. It was 100-all when he was fouled by Kenneth Faried driving to the basket, and he hit both free throws.

The Celtics won their second in a row and seemed energized by a loud ovation from the crowd that honored several New England Patriots who were in attendance after winning the Super Bowl. Defensive back Malcolm Butler, who saved Sunday’s victory over Seattle with an interception in the closing seconds, was among those at the game.

NPCC Lady Knights Travel to Face Northwest Kansas Tech

Posted on February 4, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights travel to Goodland, KS to face the Northwest Kansas Technical College Lady Mavericks on Saturday February 7. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. CST.

The Lady Knights were defeated by the Lady Mavericks in North Platte on January 12, 59-57. In that game, after the Lady Knights had tied the score at 57 to potentially send the game into overtime, the Lady Mavericks went the length of the court to make the game winning shot.

The Lady Knights are led in scoring by April Stull with a 15.7 points per game average. Stull is currently 13^th on the Lady Knights all-time scoring list with 641 career points. Stull also leads the team in rebounding with 9.1 rebounds per game. Aliyah Brown is the only other Lady Knight in double figures with a 10.4 points per game average. Brown leads the team in steals with 3.8 steals per game.

The Lady Mavericks, who are 7-18 on the season, are led in scoring by Nyachiang Bile, who is averaging 14.1 points per game. In the earlier game against North Platte, Bile scored 15 points, along with Leticia Rodriguez to lead the Lady Mavericks. Rodriguez has a 10.2 points per game average, the only other Lady Maverick to average in double figures. Shambrey Budd leads the Lady Mavericks in rebounding with 5.9 rebounds per game.

The Lady Knights were to travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 6 to play the Air Force Prep. That game has been cancelled.

The Lady Knights return home on February 9 to face the York College Junior Varsity. That game is designated as Girl Scout Night.