Normally I publish this on Monday, but it got to be a, ummmm, busy news day around Husker land. But, I know you are all eagerly waiting on the edge of your seats to find out how our nationally ranked wrestling and gymnastics teams are doing.

Wait no more!

Nebraska’s Stephenson Chosen as 2019 Wayne Duke Award Recipient

Anthony (Anton) Stephenson of the University of Nebraska and Olivia Rosendahl of Northwestern University have been chosen as this year’s Wayne Duke Award recipients. The award is an annual scholarship recognizing one male and one female Big Ten senior for achievements in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities and leadership.

Stephenson, who was voted this year’s team captain of the men’s gymnastics team, has helped lead the team to back-to-back NCAA final six appearances. He has won three Big Ten titles, been named a two-time NCAA individual event All-American and is the U.S. reigning Vaulting Champion. Out of the gym, Stephenson majors in nutrition science with a minor in biochemistry. Currently, he holds a 3.97 grade point average and has plans to continue his education at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine where he will specialize in ophthalmology. He currently is the president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and continues to volunteer with many community service organizations.

Congratulations to Anton!

Rifle

The rifle team ended their regular season with a pair of losses (Feb 2 and 3 at Ole Miss and Memphis). Next up is the NCAA qualifier on February 19 in Kentucky. Good luck ladies!

Wrestling (11-4 Overall, 5-3 Big Ten)

The grapplers won out in a hard fought match with a very good Golden Gopher squad.

#6 Nebraska 21, #7 Minnesota 18, Friday, Feb. 8, Devaney Center Meet summary…

Women’s Gymnastics (3-3 Overall, 2-2 Big Ten)

In a reversal of the wrestling matchup above, the Minnesota women took down the Huskers.

#18 Minnesota 196.600, #16 Nebraska 196.325, Saturday, Feb. 9, Devaney Center Meet summary…

Softball (3-2)

Side note: If you follow the softball team and like to write, we’d gladly add a softball writer to our merry band of bloggers. Email Jon cornnation at gmail dot com if interested.

Last season, pitching was a real bugaboo for the softball team. I’m not sure we learned a lot on opening weekend other than the ladies beat the teams they should have.

Nebraska 4, Omaha 3 (Lone Star College Classic), Sunday, Feb. 10, Houston, Texas Game summary…

Texas Tech 4, Nebraska 1 (Lone Star College Classic), Saturday, Feb. 9, Houston, Texas Game summary…

Nebraska 6, Lamar 4 (Lone Star College Classic), Saturday, Feb. 9, Houston, Texas Game summary…

Texas Tech 15, Nebraska 10 (Lone Star College Classic), Friday, Feb. 8, Houston, Texas Game summary…

Nebraska 14, Lamar 2 [5 innings] (Lone Star College Classic), Friday, Feb. 8, Houston, Texas Game summary…

Japanese National Team 6, Nebraska 1 (exhibition), Thursday, Feb. 7, Houston, Texas Game summary…

Track & Field

Kusche’s Record-Setting Run Leads Huskers at ISU Classic, Feb. 8-9, Ames, Iowa

Huskers Compete at Tyson Invitational, Feb. 8-9, Fayetteville, Ark. Day 1 Recap… | Day 2 Recap…

Men’s Golf

Huskers Take Fourth at Big Ten Match Play Championships, Feb. 9, Palm Coast, Fla. Meet summary…

Huskers Go 2-0 on First Day at Big Ten Match Play Championships, Feb. 8, Palm Coast, Fla. Meet summary…

Men’s Tennis (6-4)

Do Creighton fans wear sweater vests to tennis matches? Overall, a good week for the men’s team.

Nebraska 4, Creighton 2, Sunday, Feb. 10, Dillon Tennis Center Meet summary…

Nebraska 4, Omaha 0, Sunday, Feb. 10, Dillon Tennis Center Meet summary…

Nebraska 4, Denver 3, Saturday, Feb. 9, Dillon Tennis Center Meet summary…

Women’s Tennis (5-5)

Nebraska 4, Drake 0, Saturday, Feb. 9, Dillon Tennis Center

Nebraska 5, Wyoming 0, Saturday, Feb. 9, Dillon Tennis Center Meet summary…

#11 Kansas 4, Nebraska 1, Wednesday, Feb. 6, Lawrence, Kan. Meet summary…

Bowling

Huskers Take Second at Sunshine State Winter Classic, Feb. 8-10, Orlando, Fla. Meet summary…