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2011 Schedule/Roster

08/20   Scrimmage Red 3 White 1
08/26   New Mexico State*# W 3-2
08/27   New Mexico*# W 3-0
09/02   Colorado State*! L 3-2
09/03   Albany*! W 3-0
09/08   Creighton** W 3-0
09/09   St. Mary's** W 3-2
09/10   Weber State** W 3-0
09/17   Iowa State^ W 3-0
09/21   Penn State W 3-2
09/24   Ohio State W 3-1
09/30   @Michigan State W 3-2
10/01   @Michigan W 3-0
10/07   Purdue W 3-1
10/08   Indiana W 3-0
10/14   @Wisconsin W 3-0
10/15   @Minnesota W 3-2
10/19   Iowa W 3-0
10/22   Illinois W 3-1
10/28   @Ohio State W 3-1
10/29   @Penn State L 1-3
11/04   Michigan W 3-1
11/05   Michigan State W 3-0
11/11   @Indiana W 3-0
11/12   @Purdue L 0-3
11/16   Minnesota W 3-1
11/19   Wisconsin W 3-1
11/22   @Iowa W 3-0
11/26   @Northwestern L 1-3
   NCAA Tournament
12/01   Jackson State W 3-0

12/02 Kansas State L 2-3

* MCM Elegante Lobo Classic
** Ameritas Players Challenge
# @ Albuquerque, N.M.
! @ Fort Collins, Colo.
^ @ Devaney Center | All times Central

N E W S A R C H I V E 2 0 11

This is where formerly fresh links reside, reverse chronologically, after they get bumped from the main page.

JUL

• It's one last go-around this season for the Coliseum.

• Jordan Larson and the U.S. team win their opener at the Olympics.

• Four-year starter Dani Busboom returns as a full-time assistant.

• Last season's early exit* serves as motivation for this year's Huskers.

• Former Husker Jordan Larson is selected for the U.S. Olympic team, and Nancy Metcalf is an alternate. | Cook thrilled

JUN

• Middle blocker Meghan Haggerty* is joining the Huskers after getting a release from her Wisconsin letter of intent.

• Freshman setter Lauren Sieckmann* is transferring to Wayne State.

• Waverly outside hitter Olivia Boender commits to the Huskers.*

May

• NU recruits on U.S. junior volleyball training team.

• Abbott Sports Complex and former Husker Maggie Griffin are teaming up.

• Creighton series* in doubt.

• The 2012 schedule includes 11 NCAA tourney qualifiers from last season.

• NU lands a major Chicago-area recruit, Maddie Haggerty,* for 2014.

APR

• Faith and Huskers find Love*.

• Larson and Metcalf are named to the U.S. Women's National Team.

• 2012 spring season finished with an undefeated record.

• The Huskers earn a 3-1 exhibition win over Wichita State.* | Box | Photos

• Old scoring format returns for spring match.

• Hubl has earned a scholarship*, starting job?

• Flowers, trees and volleyball players bloom in the spring.

• The Huskers sweep North Dakota State in an exhibition in Norfolk.*

• Paige Hubl says walking on at NU has shaped her as a person.

MAR

• Werth jumping off cliffs for team.

• Hawaii has caused some bonding for Huskers.

• The Huskers roll in their exhibition match* against Hawaii.

• Here's the complete spring schedule.

• John Cook confirms transfer plans* of Taylor Simpson, Shelby Winkelmann.

• Strange, Fien and Sieckmann earn national honors.*

• Spring match tickets on sale.

FEB

• A substantial student section* will be part of the Devaney Center makeover.

• Huskers will play* spring match in Hawaii.

JAN

• Mancuso honored* by Volleyball magazine.

• 2012 Volleyball Camp information.

• Taylor Simpson is leaving the program, may be going to KSU.*

• How the Devaney Center will transform into a Husker castle.*

DEC

• Huskers finish in 12th place* in final poll.

• UCLA beats Illinois in 3-1 championship game.

• Fellow Big Ten team Illinois will play UCLA in NCAA final. NU won 3-1.

• A move to Devaney may be sooner then thought.

• Mancuso, Werth, Broekhuis & Cook earn All-America honors. | OWH,* LJS

• The Daily Nebraskan names Werth Female Athlete of the Semester.

• Lauren with other Huskers help 16 year old's dream day come true.

• The roster will hold up in 2012 despite graduates.

• Cook motivated to prevent future seasons from ending early.

• New conference, off-court distractions wore on NU.

• Huskers do not like a possible change to spring volleyball.

• Mancuso, Broekhuis, Cook & Werth are AVCA all-region.

• Whalen: Parity in college athletics has finally reached volleyball.

• Inconsistent final month ends with early exit.

• Serving and passing errors are the downfall.

• Kansas State ends Huskers' season.

• Cook takes a shot at the NCAA selection committee. Other coaches agree with Cook.

• Dickson: Has NU regained its mojo?

• NU rolls past Jackson State in NCAA tournament play. Kansas State is up next.

NOV

• Huskers ready for first round.

• Seniors have different roles, defense is what defines Huskers.

• The lessons from this year have taught NU's teacher.

• Some info on Jackson State.

• 5 Huskers earn Big Ten honors.

• Mancuso's play rises as starter.

• Jackson State is eager for 'crazy' setting in Lincoln.

• The Huskers are the No. 2 national seed and will open the NCAA tourney in Lincoln against Jackson State. | Tough regional | Printable brackets

• Huskers end regular season with stunning loss to Northwestern.

• Huskers win Big Ten crown in sweep over Iowa.

• Iowa is up next.

• A conference title is in the back of the Huskers’ minds.

• Werth named Big Ten Player of the Week.

• Huskers move to #2 after more upsets.

• Huskers looking for quicker starts.

• Four-set victory over Wisconsin clinches a share of the Big Ten crown.

• Senior night Wisconsin game crucial to Big Ten title.

• Huskers come back from slow start to beat Gophers in 4.

• Gophers will be a test for NU, controls own destiny.

• Cook: Team needs to be great this week.

• There were warning signs prior to Purdue loss, new #1.

• Purdue sweeps Huskers by narrow margin.

• The Huskers' sweep of Indiana leaves John Cook unsatisfied.

• Purdue promises difficult test. Huskers hope to block.

• Huskers sign three players for 2012.

• Cook accepted into pretrial diversion might play.

• Felony charges are filed against Lauren. 911 call audio.

• Huskers near lock for Big Ten title.

• Huskers take down MSU in 3. Coach praises Root.

• After slow start Huskers with Root take down Michigan.

• Huskers prepare for MSU, MU games without Cook.

• For Root chance to lead the team is a dream come true.

• Team pulling together around Root.

• Sorority girls not happy with Cook comment.

• Huskers are ready for Michigan and Michigan State.

• Lauren Cook will miss games until legal issues resolved.

• Shatel: Coach can handle situation, Witness: Cook knew she had hit people.

• No decision yet if Cook will play.

OCT

• Lauren Cook arrested after Sunday morning accident. John Cook: Lauren tried to do the right thing.

| Police report.

• Penn State wins 2nd match of the season. (Game page) First game. My photos

• Huskers start slow but take care of OSU in 4.

• Tough road tests at PSU and OSU, with the right ingredients team has matured.

• Alexa Strange commits late.

• The early bonding has paid dividends.

• Huskers take over #1 spot in AVCA poll. (poll here)

• Mancuso is the Big Ten Player of the Week.

• Huskers take down #1 Illinois 3-1. BBS

• Thramer is the latest small-town product at NU.

• The David and Carol Alloy Strength Complex caters to volleyball.

• Iowa is next then No. 1 Illinois.

• Werth named Big Ten Player of the Week.

• Cook: Spring Volleyball Would Be a Boon

• A Nebraska rally at Minnesota keeps NU unbeaten in Big Ten play.

• The Huskers sweep Wisconsin in Madison.

• No Memory lane for Cook, Madison trip feels like next step in gauntlet.

• Defense is looking good again, team readies for Wisconsin and Minnesota.

• The Big Ten road is intense but you can still have a little fun.

• Hoosiers are swept in Lincoln.

• The Huskers subdue No. 11 Purdue in four sets at the Coliseum.

• Cook says Purdue will be toughest match yet.

• Purdue and Indiana will be at the Coliseum this weekend.

• Illinois matchup biggest Big Ten game of the year.

• Cook discusses Purdue matchup.

SEPT

• Nebraska sweeps Michigan in Ann Arbor.

• Nebraska rallies for a five-set win at Michigan State.

• Huskers travel to Michigan and Michigan State for first Big Ten road test.

• Cook press conference.

• Mancuso named Big Ten co-offensive player of week.

• Huskers take down Ohio State 3-1.

• Cook does not like football conflict.

• Metcalf's jersey to be retired this weekend.

• OSU the next big test.

• Dickson: Cook not trying to be perfect, but 5th set was special.

• The Huskers take down No. 5 Penn State in five sets. | Game page

• Watch, listen and live stats info can be found here for the Penn State match.

• The Nittany Lions are on a roll as they welcome Nebraska to the Big Ten.

• Broekhuis utilizes height and talent.

• Cook discusses Penn State

while trying to remain calm in first Big Ten match.

• Broekhuis is a stabilizing force.

• The Huskers sweep No. 12 Iowa State in Lincoln.

• Cook wants a Saturday night red-out at the Devaney Center.

• It's back into the Top 10.

• Huskers sweep past Weber State to win Ameritas Players Challenge.

• A disappointing 5 set win.

• Dickson: Nebraska a volleyball hotbed, but you knew that, right?

• An erratic sweep of pesky Bluejays shows room for improvement.

• Huskers, Jays both hoping to rebound at the 150th consecutive sellout.

• There is some "behind the scenes" leadership.

• Huskers glad to be home.

• Lessons still being learned from CSU defeat. Cook: loss devastating.

• Huskers bounce back, sweeps Albany.

• The Huskers start strong but then fade in a loss at Colorado State.

• Colorado State will be a tough test.

• Cook continues sorting out freshmen's roles.

AUG

• An extensive slate of televised and webcast matches is unveiled.

• Consistent and accurate offensive play is the goal.

• McNeal to miss season.

• Korth: A shaky opening weekend draws unfounded worries.

• Broekhuis will be used as a setter in certain situations.

• Cook discusses team's progress.

• Huskers in high gear from start with sweep of Lobos.

• It takes 5 sets in a comeback to beat New Mexico State.

• Lauren Cook is comfortable returning to the one-setter system.

• Huskers start season at Lobo Classic.

• Mancuso starting to emerge.

• The middle blocker position is competitive.

• Freshmen face steep learning curve.

• Red win's Red-White Scrimmage, coach praises. Check out the new court.

• Delano, Werth, Cook named to All-Big Ten Team. Picked to tie for 2nd in Big Ten.

• Dykstra gunning for starting role.

• NU fifth in preseason poll.

• Brigette Root's efforts rewarded heading into season.

JUL

• Seven Husker matches will be televised by BTN or ESPN2.

MAY

• The Coliseum's concession stands have not been inspected since 2008.

• Pendergast to transfer.

• Sieckmann to transfer to allow for early NU arrival.

APR

• Spring play ends on a high note as NU beats Tianjin Bridgestone.

• Not ready but not a work in progress in Iowa State win.

• 136 days until Big Ten play starts.

• Huskers take down Shockers in spring match.

• Huskers replace the loss of seniors with chemistry and experience.

• Lara Dykstra heats up the competition for libero spot.

• Huskers will play pro Chinese team to finish up the spring.

MAR

• Huskers go undefeated in the Great Lakes Collegiate Challenge.

• Broekhuis selected to the 2011 U.S. Women's National A2 program roster.

• Thramer working out two years of rust following surgery.

• Huskers eager for'new beginning', will play Shockers April 9th.

• Kelly Hunter picks NU over Penn State.

• The Big Ten slate will start with Penn State. Wednesday matches stay.

• Recruits Dykstra and Simpson are on Volleyball Magazine's Fab 50 list.

FEB

• UCLA's Dan Conners is the new assistant.

• NU-ISU exhibition on April 16.

• Sullivan is heading down to Texas for assistant job. Discuss on the bbs.

JAN

• Delano and Werth receive All-America honors.

• Regents hold the ticket for move to Devaney Center.

• John Cook names Dan Meske assistant coach. Maggie Griffin takes Meske's spot. Discuss on the BBS

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