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Robinson, Pollmiller Honored by Big Ten Conference

Posted on November 11, 2013

Nebraska senior outside hitter Kelsey Robinson and junior setter Mary Pollmiller were honored by the Big Ten Conference on Monday. Robinson was selected as the league’s Player of the Week, while Pollmiller earned Setter of the Week accolades.

Robinson led the Huskers to road wins over Wisconsin (3-1) and Minnesota (3-2) over the weekend. She averaged 4.9 kills, 3.4 digs and 0.6 digs per set. Robinson notched double-doubles against both the Badgers (21 kills, 13 digs) and Gophers (23 kills, 19 digs). She recorded a .330 hitting percentage and added three assists and an ace. The honor marks her third career Big Ten weekly award.

Pollmiller also guided the Huskers to a 2-0 record on the weekend. She paced the Husker offense, averaging 12.3 assists per set. Pollmiller also recorded 50 assists against the Badgers and 61 assists against the Gophers. She totaled 12 digs, six kills and three blocks on the weekend. The accolade marks her third career Big Ten weekly award.

2013 Big Ten Volleyball Players of the Week

Sept. 2 P: Tori Dixon, Sr., MINN

D: Bethany Yeager, Sr., IOWA

S: Taylor Sherwin, Jr., OSU

F: Maddie Mayers, ILL

Sept. 9 P: Kaitlyn Leary, Sr., OSU

D: Tori Dixon, Sr., MINN

S: Lexi Dannemiller, Jr., MICH

F: Abby Cole, MICH

Sept. 16 P: Lauren Wicinski, Sr., MSU

D: Faye Adelaja, Fr., PUR

S: Taylor Sherwin, Jr., OSU

F: Amber Rolfzen, NEB

Faye Adelaja, PUR

Sept. 23 P: Stephanie Holthus, Sr., NU

D: Tori Dixon, Sr., MINN

S: Caleigh Ryan, Fr., NU

F: Caleigh Ryan, NU

Sept. 30 P: Lauren Wicinski, Sr., MSU

D: Ashley Wittman, Sr., MINN

S: Mary Pollmiller, Jr., NEB

F: Haleigh Nelson, WIS

Oct. 7 P: Lauren Wicinski, Sr., MSU

Kelsey Robinson, Sr., NEB

D: Meghan Haggerty, So., NEB

S: Micha Hancock, Jr., PSU

F: Amber Rolfzen, NEB

Oct. 14 P: Katie Slay, Sr., PSU

D: Tori Dixon, Sr., MINN

S: Micha Hancock, Jr., PSU

F: Caleigh Ryan, NU

Oct. 21 P: Val Nichol, Jr., PUR

D: Annemarie Hickey, Sr., WIS

S: Lexi Dannemiller, Jr., MICH

F: Hannah Tapp, MINN

Oct. 28 P: Ashley Wittman, Sr., MINN

D: KiKi Jones, Jr., PUR

S: Mary Pollmiller, Jr., NEB

F: Kadie Rolfzen, NEB

Nov. 4 P: Kelsey Robinson, Sr., NEB

D: Cecilia Hall, So., NEB

S: Micha Hancock, Jr., PSU

F: Kadie Rolfzen, NEB

Lauren Carlini, WIS

Nov. 11 P: Kelsey Robinson, Sr., NEB

D: Katie Slay, Sr., PSU

S: Mary Pollmiller, Jr., NEB

F: Taylor Sandbothe, OSU

Indiana and Nebraska Earn First Weekly Men’s Basketball Honors

Posted on November 11, 2013

Player of the Week

Shavon Shields, Nebraska

G – So. – 6-7 – Olathe, Kan. – Northwest

Scored a game-high 28 points in Nebraska’s 79-55 season-opening win over 2013 Sweet 16 participant Florida Gulf Coast
Shot 61.5 percent (8-for-13) from the field and was 12-for-12 from the free throw line
Pulled down six rebounds and dished out three assists against zero turnovers in 35 minutes
His 28 points were the most by a Big Ten player during the opening weekend of the season and the most for a Nebraska player in a season opener since 2008
Earns his first career Big Ten Player of the Week honor
Last Nebraska Player of the Week: Andre Almeida (Dec. 3, 2012)

Freshman of the Week

Noah Vonleh, Indiana

F – 6-10 – Haverhill, Mass. – New Hampton School

Produced a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 14 rebounds in his first college game, helping Indiana post a 100-72 win over Chicago State

Went 5-for-5 from the free throw line and recorded three blocks in 22 minutes off the bench
Rebounding totals came on 11 defensive caroms and three offensive boards
Became the fourth freshman in the Tom Crean era to post a double-double in his first-career game, joining Tom Pritchard, Christian Watford and Cody Zeller
Earns his first Freshman of the Week honor
Last Indiana Freshman of the Week: Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell (March 4, 2013)

Two Huskers Earn Big Ten Player-of-the-Week Honors

Posted on November 11, 2013

A pair of Nebraska players were honored on Monday for their outstanding efforts in the Huskers’ 17-13 victory at Michigan on Saturday.

Sophomore defensive end Randy Gregory was named co-Defensive Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland. Redshirt freshman quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. earned Freshman-of-the-Week honors.

The 6-6, 255-pound Gregory dominated the line of scrimmage against the Wolverines. Gregory recorded four total tackles, including three sacks for 14 yards in losses, including a sack on Michigan’s final offensive possession. Gregory also added a pair of quarterback hurries in the contest.

Gregory’s play paced an outstanding effort by the Blackshirts. Nebraska held Michigan to -21 rushing yards and recorded a season-high seven sacks in the contest. Gregory leads the Big Ten Conference in sacks with 7.5 on the season, including seven sacks in conference games. Nebraska ranks fourth nationally with 3.3 sacks per contest.

Armstrong was honored for leading Nebraska’s victory at Michigan. Armstrong completed 11-of-19 passes in the game, including the game-winning five-yard touchdown pass to Ameer Abdullah with 2:03 to play. Armstrong was at his best on the Huskers’ clinching drive, completing 5-of-7 passes for 59 yards on the drive, while also rushing for seven yards.

Armstrong improved to 5-0 as Nebraska’s starting quarterback, matching Taylor Martinez for the best start to a career by a freshman quarterback.

Armstrong’s honor marked the second straight week Nebraska has won the freshman honor after Jordan Westerkamp was honored for his performance against Northwestern. NU has four total winners this season after Ameer Abdullah was the Offensive Player of the Week for his rushing effort against Wisconsin.

Big Ten Football Players of the Week

Posted on November 11, 2013

Following Big Ten football games on Nov. 9, the offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week and freshman of the week in the Big Ten were announced this morning. Below are this week’s honorees:

Offensive Player of the Week

Tevin Coleman, Indiana

So., RB, Tinley Park, Ill./Oak Forest

• Rushed for a career-high 215 yards on 15 carries, a 14.3 average, and two touchdowns to help Indiana defeat Illinois on Saturday

• Scored on touchdown runs of 75 and 64 yards, giving him 12 rushing scores on the year to move into eighth on the program’s single-season list

• Became the first Hoosier since BenJarvus Green-Ellis in 2003 to rush for more than 200 yards in a single game and first since Green-Ellis in the same year to rush for over 100 yards in two straight games

• Records the first Offensive Player of the Week award of his career

• Last Indiana Offensive Player of the Week: Cody Latimer (Nov. 5, 2012)

Defensive Co-Players of the Week

Randy Gregory, Nebraska

So., DE, Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern

• Recorded a career-high three sacks and helped Nebraska hold Michigan to minus-21 rushing yards in the Cornhuskers’ road victory

• Recorded the most sacks in a game by a Husker since Ndamukong Suh in 2009, increasing his sack total to a Big Ten-leading 7.5 on the season

• Part of a defense that limited the Wolverines to 175 total yards, the fewest by a Nebraska opponent since 2010

• Claims his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor

• Last Nebraska Defensive Player of the Week: Lavonte David (Nov. 28, 2011)

Chris Borland, Wisconsin

Sr., LB, Kettering, Ohio/Archbishop Alter

• Finished with 13 tackles and matched his career best of two sacks to help Wisconsin defeat BYU in non-conference play last weekend

• Notched his 16th career double-digit tackle game and fourth this season and also recorded a quarterback hurry that led to a first-quarter interception

• Part of the Badger defense that held the Cougars to 15 points and more than 140 yards below their season averages

• Records his fifth career Defensive Player of the Week honor, tying him with Penn State’s Paul Posluszny for the most in conference history

• Last Wisconsin Defensive Player of the Week: Chris Borland (Sept. 24, 2012)

Special Teams Player of the Week

Peter Mortell, Minnesota

So., P, Green Bay, Wis./Notre Dame Academy

• Averaged 46 yards per punt, placing three inside the 20-yard line, to help Minnesota defeat Penn State for its eighth victory of the season

• Totaled 184 yards on four punts, including a career-best 62 yarder, while the Nittany Lions had just two return yards on the day

• Placed punts at the Penn State one-, two- and 12-yard line

• Claims his second career Special Teams Player of the Week honor and second in as many weeks

• Last Minnesota Special Teams Player of the Week: Peter Mortell (Nov. 4, 2013)

Freshman of the Week

Tommy Armstrong Jr., Nebraska

QB, Cibolo, Texas/Steele

• Led Nebraska on a come-from-behind touchdown drive in the fourth quarter to defeat Michigan last Saturday

• Went five-for-seven for 59 yards on the winning drive, completing a five-yard pass to Ameer Abdullah for the go-ahead score with just over two minutes to play

• Finished the game with 152 yards of total offense, completing 11 of 19 passes for 139 yards and adding 13 yards on the ground

• Wins his first career weekly award

• Last Nebraska Freshman of the Week: Jordan Westerkamp (Nov. 4, 2013)

Nebraska Has Shot to Return to Big Ten Title Game

Posted on November 10, 2013

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Nebraska has given itself a shot to get back to the Big Ten championship game with two straight wins on late touchdown passes.

Michigan, meanwhile, is relegated to playing for bowl positioning.

The Cornhuskers host Legends Division-leading Michigan State on Saturday with a shot to control their championship chances. If Nebraska hands the Spartans their first Big Ten loss, it will move into a first-place tie in the division and would win the tiebreaker if both teams finish the regular season with two more wins.

The Wolverines lost hope of ending the school’s Big Ten title drought at nine years by losing three of the last four games. They play at Northwestern and at Iowa before hosting archrival and potentially undefeated Ohio State with only pride at stake.

Huskers Crowned B1G Tournament Champions

Posted on November 10, 2013

Champaign, Ill. – The Nebraska soccer program added a second conference tournament trophy to its mantle on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Iowa to claim its first Big Ten Tournament Championship. Jaycie Johnson’s penalty kick goal in the 30th minute was the difference as the Huskers locked up both regular-season and tournament titles for the fourth time in school history and first since 2000.

Johnson, who leads NU with 13 goals, earned a penalty kick chance in the 30th minute after an excellent through ball from junior Mayme Conroy. The speedy freshman converted on the ensuing PK opportunity beating the Iowa keeper right side with a powerful shot to give NU the 1-0 edge. The score was the first allowed by Iowa in four matches and was enough to clinch the tournament crown.

The Nebraska defense had a tough tasks on its hands as Iowa outshot the Huskers by a 16-11 margin. However, NU allowed just three shots on goal while putting up four attempts on target. Jordan Jackson led the Scarlet and Cream with five attempts.

Ari Romero, Kylie Greischar, Mayme Conroy, Jordan Jackson and Maritza Hayes all played 90 minutes for Nebraska.

Senior goalkeeper Emma Stevens, who also worked the entire 90, made three stops in the title battle and make some excellent touches later in the match to avoid the equalizer en route to her 18th win of the year. The victory for the Corona, Calif. native is the 36th of her career.

The 18th-ranked Huskers (18-3-1) are on a season-best nine-game win streak and have won 16 of its last 17 matches for the first time since 2002 when NU ran off 22 of its first 23 matches. NU has now scored in 18 consecutive matches, its longest streak since 2000 when Nebraska scored in its first 23 contests. The 18 victories are also the most since 2000.

In a brief ceremony following the title celebration, Jordan Jackson, Ari Romero and Jaycie Johnson were all named to the 2013 Big Ten All-Tournament Team. Johnson was selected Offensive Player the Tournament, while Romero was named Defensive Player of the Tournament.

The Huskers appeared in a conference tournament championship match for the seventh time, registering a 6-1 record, in school history and first since 2002 when NU brought home the Big 12 title. The Scarlet and Cream are 12-0-1 this season when scoring first and now have a 21-10 overall record in conference tournament matches, including five titles.

The B1G Tournament title is the 10th conference championship for Head Coach John Walker after starting the NU soccer program 20 years ago. Nebraska won regular season titles in 1996, 1999, 2000 and now 2013, while taking home tournament titles in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and on Sunday.

Nebraska will now await their NCAA Tournament bid, which will be revealed on Monday at 3:30 p.m. with the Selection Show streamed live on NCAA.com.

2013 Big Ten Soccer All-Tournament Team

Illinois forward Jannelle Flaws

Indiana midfielder Kayleigh Steigerwalt

Michigan midfielder Tori McCombs

Minnesota forward Simone Kolander

Wisconsin forward Rose Lavelle

Penn State goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom

Iowa defender Melanie Pickert

Iowa goalkeeper Hannah Clark

Nebraska defender Ari Romero

Nebraska forward Jordan Jackson

Nebraska forward Jaycie Johnson

Individual Awards

Defensive Player of the Tournament: Ari Romero, Nebraska

Offensive Player of the Tournament: Jaycie Johnson, Nebraska

Big Ten Champion

Nebraska

Huskers Advance to B1G Championship

Posted on November 8, 2013November 8, 2013

Champaign, Ill – The top-seeded Nebraska soccer team faced an early deficit for second straight match but used three second-half goals to defeat No. 4 seed Indiana by a 3-1 margin on Friday in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals at the Illinois Soccer Stadium. NU’s season-best eighth consecutive win locked up a spot in Sunday’s title match against the No. 7 seed Iowa.

Freshman Jaycie Johnson recorded two goals in the match for the third time in her debut season with the Huskers (17-3-1). Johnson’s 12 goals on the year leads the Huskers as the All-Big Ten Second Team selection becomes just the 12th NU player to at least score two goals in a conference tournament match. The speedy forward recorded a season-high five shots on goal as she played 80 minutes.

The Huskers will be making their seventh appearance in a conference tournament championship match and first since 2002. The Scarlet and Cream are 5-1 all-time in league tournament finals. NU will try to lock up both regular-season and tournament tiles for the fourth time in school history with the last coming in 2000. Friday’s semifinal match was Nebraska’s 280th victory on the pitch.

Indiana (14-6-1) jumped out quickly as Bekah White sent a sharp ball into the upper right corner of the goal at the 7:26 mark for the early 1-0 edge. NU keeper Emma Stevens got a hand on the attempt but the shot found the back of the net to put NU in an early hole.

Johnson’s equalizer less than two minutes into the second half put Nebraska on the board after senior Jordan Jackson found the freshman with a pass ahead into the box. Johnson managed to put the ball away upper 90 to tie the match 1-1 as NU used the wind to its advantage in the final 45 minutes.

A few minutes later, Johnson gained the box running to her left before she was taken down for a penalty kick chance. However, Jackson’s PK opportunity floated high of the crossbar in the 54th minute.

In the 68th minute, senior defender Kylie Greischar dribbled through the defense along the top of the box and fired a left-footed bouncer which found its way through the IU defense to give Nebraska its first lead of the match, 2-1. The game-winning score for the Overland Park, Kan. native was the first of her career as Nebraska gained momentum.

As Indiana looked for the equalizer in the pressure-packed final minutes, Johnson’s second goal of the match came after an excellent pass from sophomore Katie Kraeutner down the left side to beat the defender and dribble by the keeper for the tap-in for a 3-1 lead to put the match away.

The Huskers have now won 17 matches for the first time since 2001. Nebraska has won 15 of its last 16 matches for the first time since 2002 when NU rattled off 22 of its first 23 matches. NU has now scored in 18 consecutive matches, its longest streak since 2000 when Nebraska scored in its first 23 contests. The Scarlet and Cream are 14-0-1 when scoring 2 or more goals this season.

The NU defense was strong once again as Indiana outshot Nebraska by an 18-13 margin. Big Ten Defender of the Year Ari Romero made several fine plays to deny Indiana on her way to playing all 90 minutes along with her fellow defender Maritza Hayes. Jackson also worked all 90 minutes as she recorded her 28th career assist, which is seventh best in school history.

Nebraska will face the No. 7 seed Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the 2013 Big Ten Tournament Championship match. The Hawkeyes defeated Penn State by a 1-0 margin in the first semifinal contest on Friday. The title match will be televised live on the Big Ten Network.

Westerkamp Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Posted on November 4, 2013

Two days after making one of the most memorable catches in Nebraska history, redshirt freshman wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday.

Westerkamp produced four catches for 104 yards in Nebraska’s 27-24 come-from-behind victory over Northwestern. His fourth and final catch came off a 49-yard tipped Hail Mary pass from Ron Kellogg III as time expired, giving Westerkamp his first touchdown reception. The 49-yard reception was also a career long, while Westerkamp’s game-winning touchdown grab made the Huskers eligible for their 50th all-time bowl appearance.

The memorable Hail Mary catch – believed to be the first game-winning Hail Mary touchdown pass in school history – was not Westerkamp’s only clutch reception against the Wildcats. All four of his catches went for first downs, as the Lombard, Ill., native averaged 26.0 yards per reception. Entering the game, Westerkamp had made 10 career catches for 90 yards.

In addition to honoring Westerkamp, the Big Ten also recognized Minnesota’s Philip Nelson and Penn State’s Bill Belton as Offensive co-Players of the Week, Michigan State’s Denicos Allen as Defensive Player of the Week and Minnesota’s Peter Mortell as Special Teams Player of the Week.

Westerkamp and his Husker teammates will take a 6-2 overall record and a 3-1 mark in conference play into a key Big Ten Legends Division matchup at Michigan on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. and the game will be televised on ABC.

Big Ten Football Players of the Week

Posted on November 4, 2013

Following Big Ten football games on Nov. 2, the offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week and freshman of the week in the Big Ten were announced this morning. Below are this week’s honorees:

Offensive Co-Players of the Week

Philip Nelson, Minnesota

So., QB, Mankato, Minn./West

• Combined for 309 total yards, threw four touchdown strikes and completed 70 percent of his passes in Minnesota’s 42-39 victory over Indiana

• Notched career highs in completions (16), yards (298) and touchdowns, becoming the first Gopher quarterback since 2009 to throw four touchdowns in a single game

• Connected with Maxx Williams on a 50-yard touchdown with just over three minutes to play for the eventual game-winning score after returning following an in-game injury

• Records the first Offensive Player of the Week award of his career after winning Freshman of the Week accolades on Oct. 29, 2012

• Last Minnesota Offensive Player of the Week: Adam Weber (Nov. 1, 2009)

Bill Belton, Penn State

Jr., RB, Sicklerville, N.J./Winslow Township

• Recorded a career-high 201 rushing yards and scored a touchdown in Penn State’s overtime win against Illinois

• Posted Penn State’s first 200-yard rushing game since former standout Larry Johnson ran for 279 yards in 2002 and is the second Big Ten player to reach the milestone this season

• Scored the first points of the game on a five-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, marking his fourth rushing score of the season

• Wins his first career Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week laurel

• Last Penn State Offensive Player of the Week: Matt McGloin (Nov. 19, 2012)

Defensive Player of the Week

Denicos Allen, Michigan State

Sr., LB, Hamilton, Ohio/Hamilton

• Matched or recorded season highs with nine tackles, three stops for loss and two sacks in Michigan State’s win over Michigan

• Helped the Spartan defense hold Michigan to minus-48 yards rushing, the third-fewest in Spartan history and the fewest in the Football Bowl Subdivision this season

• Becomes the fourth different Michigan State defender to earn conference laurels this season, joining Max Bullough, Shilique Calhoun and Darqueze Dennard

• Claims his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor after winning Special Teams honors as a freshman in 2010

• Last Michigan State Defensive Player of the Week: Max Bullough (Oct. 21, 2013)

Special Teams Player of the Week

Peter Mortell, Minnesota

So., P, Green Bay, Wis./Notre Dame Academy

• Averaged 43 yards per punt, placing two inside the 20-yard line, to help Minnesota to a three-point win over Indiana

• Totaled 215 yards on five punts, including a long of 52 yards

• Pinned Indiana inside its own 20-yard line on both of his third-quarter punts

• Claims his first career Special Teams Player of the Week honor

• Last Minnesota Special Teams Player of the Week: Chris Hawthorne (Oct. 28, 2013)

Freshman of the Week

Jordan Westerkamp, Nebraska

WR, Lombard, Ill./Montini Catholic

• Was on the receiving end of Nebraska’s game-winning touchdown pass as time expired, giving the Huskers a 27-24 victory over Northwestern

• Finished the game with four catches for 104 yards, both career highs, including the 49-yarder to clinch the victory

• Recorded his first career touchdown grab

• Wins his first career weekly award

• Last Nebraska Freshman of the Week: David Santos (Oct. 29, 2012)

BTN to Offer Extensive Basketball Coverage, Including Live from Media Day

Posted on October 30, 2013

CHICAGO – With basketball season around the corner, BTN will cover the nation’s best basketball conference like no other network, with live coverage of media day, season-long pregame and postgame shows and studio and original programs, including the return of BTN’s Emmy-Nominated original series, The Journey: Big Ten Basketball 2014.

On Thursday, BTN will provide live television and streamed coverage of the Big Ten’s 2013 Basketball Media Day. For the first time, BTN and BTN2Go will provide live coverage of the men’s coaches’ press conferences, while both the men’s and women’s coaches’ press conferences will be streamed live, free of charge, on BTN.com via the Big Ten Digital Network (BTDN). Mike Hallwill be in-studio hosting the day’s coverage beginning at 9 AM ET.

BTN studio and original programs returning January 2014 include:

· Big Ten Basketball Report – Airing Thursday evenings with hosts Hall and analysts Stephen Bardo, Shon Morris and Dick Weiss, former longtime New York Daily News sports columnist and member of the College Basketball Writers’ Hall of Fame, who joins BTN analysts this season.

· Big Ten Basketball & Beyond – Airing Sunday nights with host Dave Revsine and analysts Jim Jackson and the Sporting News’Mike DeCourcy.
· #BTNLive – Airing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and also simulcast Monday through Friday on FOX Sports Radio with hosts Revsine, Pizzo and Hall and a rotating slate of analysts.
· The Journey: Big Ten Basketball 2014 – Airing Sundays and debuting on Jan. 12, 2014

BTN will televise 67 men’s conference basketball matchups this season, including four Big Ten Tournament games and an additional number of non-conference games. BTN’s “Super Wednesday” lineup, sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings, will feature key matchups all season long. In addition, the network will have games on Tuesdays and Thursdays, presented by Quicken Loans, and frequent doubleheaders on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, The Big Ten Tip-Off Show airs game days on Wednesdays and Saturdays and The Big Ten Finale airs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays during the season.

BTN will air 43 conference, six non-conference and 10 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament games this season. The women’s basketball season will tip off at Noon ET on Nov. 17 with defending Big Ten Champion Penn State hosting eight-time NCAA Champion Connecticut. The Big Ten Women’s Sports Report airs before games on Thursdays during conference play.

About BTN: A joint venture between the Big Ten Conference and Fox Networks, BTN is the first internationally distributed network dedicated to covering one of the premier collegiate conferences in the country. With more than 800 events, all in HD, the 24/7 network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country, allowing them to see their favorite teams, regardless of where they live. BTN2Go is the 24/7 simulcast of BTN that delivers live and on-demand programming via the internet, smartphones and tablets to customers of participating video providers. Events include football, men’s and women’s basketball games; dozens of Big Ten Olympic sports and championship events; studio shows; and classic games. The network televises and streams more Olympic sporting events and women’s sports than has ever been aired on any other network. Original programming highlights activities and accomplishments of some of the nation’s finest universities. The groundbreaking Student U initiative provides real-world experience for students interested in careers in sports television. The network is in more than 52 million homes across the United States and Canada, including carriage by all the major video distributors, such as DIRECTV, DISH, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-Verse, Charter Communications, Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, Cox Communications, Mediacom, RCN, WOW!, Rogers Cable, Shaw and Shaw Direct (Canada) and approximately 300 additional video providers across North America. For additional information, go to www.BTN.com.