Fayetteville, Ark. - Roni Hietaranta and Calvin Mueller both advanced into the Round of 16 to finish the second day of the ITA Regional Championships held at the Billingsley Tennis Center in Arkansas. This is the second-straight year the Huskers have sent two players to the Round of 16, with William Gleason and Dario Huber doing so last year at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center.

Following a pair of wins yesterday, Mueller bested Oklahoma's Justin Schlageter, 6-4, 6-3 to advance into Round of 16 play tomorrow. The Bruchkoebl, Germany native earned his team-leading third singles win of the tournament and will do battle with Carl Roothman of the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

Hietaranta will join Mueller in the Round 16 after a consecutive-set victory over Drake's Oliver Johansson, 6-4, 6-4. A year after his 22-win season with the Huskers, the Lappeenranta, Finland native meets Jeremy Schifris of the Drake Bulldogs Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

On the tournament, Nebraska now has 10 wins in singles play which is the most they've had in fall competition this year. Every Husker has a win in singles play this season that has participated in at least one match. 

In doubles play, all three duos won their opening-round matchup including a pair of tie-breaker wins to begin the morning. However, all three teams fell just short in the second contest, eliminating the Huskers from the doubles draw. 

Stay up to date with the action by following the Nebraska men's tennis Twitter and Instagram accounts, @huskermtennis.

Singles Draw:

Round of 128:
R128: Rudi Christiansen (NEB) def. Alejandro Gandini (Creighton) 6-3, RET [inj]
R128: Lars Johann (NEB) def. Daniel Green (UNO) 7-6 (6), 6-2
R128: Calvin Mueller (NEB) def. Reid Jarvis (Drake) 6-4, 7-5

Round of 64:
R64: Roni Hietaranta (NEB) def. Ignacio Vinas (Oral Roberts) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3
R64: Lars Johann (NEB) def. Daniel Siddall (Tulsa) 6-3, 7-6 (5)
R64: Shunya Maruyama (NEB) def. Gustavo Pinho (Oral Roberts) 6-3, 6-2
R64: Calvin Mueller (NEB) def. Adham Gaber (Tulsa) 0-6, 7-6 (5), 6-0
R64: Nic Wiedenhorn (NEB) def. Markus Bolin (Drake) 3-6, 6-4, 6-0
R64: Alan Sau (Arkansas) def. Rudi Christiansen (NEB) 6-3, 7-6 (4)
R64: Leighton Allen (Oklahoma State) def. William Gleason (NEB) 4-6, 7-5, 6-1

Round of 32:
R32: Roni Hietaranta (NEB) def. Oliver Johansson (Drake) 6-4, 6-4
R32: Calvin Mueller (NEB) def. Justin Schlageter (Oklahoma) 6-4, 6-3
R32: Chase Ferguson (Oklahoma State) def. Lars Johann (NEB) 6-1, 7-5
R32: Alessio Basile (Oklahoma State) def. Shunya Maruyama (NEB) 7-5, 6-4
R32: Connor Di Marco (Tulsa) def. Nic Wiedenhorn (NEB) 6-2, 6-1

Consolation Play:
Shin Inoue (Creighton) def. William Gleason (NEB) 6-3, 6-3

Doubles Draw:

Round of 32:
R32: William Gleason/Calvin Mueller (NEB) def. Anton Punete/Carlos Rodriguez-Gonzalez (Lindenwood) 8-5
R32: Lars Johann/Shunya Maruyama (NEB) def. Nikita Snezhko/Gerhard Sullwald (North Dakota) 8-7 (5)
R32: Rudi Christiansen/Roni Hietaranta (NEB) def. Daniel Siddall/Gus Tettamble (Tulsa) 8-7 (6)

Round of 16:
R16: Alan Sau/Adrien Burdet (Arkansas) def. Lars Johann/Shunya Maruyama (NEB) 8-2
R16: Connor Di Marco/Timothy Carlsson Seger (Tulsa) def. William Gleason/Calvin Mueller (NEB) 8-5
R16: Baptiste Anselmo/Justin Schlageter (Oklahoma) def. Rudi Christiansen/Roni Hietaranta (NEB) 8-2

Huskers Finish Round Robin Draws, Move on to Single Elimination

Newport Beach, Calif. - The Huskers wrapped up day five of competition at their third and final fall appearance at the Newport Beach Invite on Friday. 

Junior Isabel Adrover Gallego started play for the Huskers today against Emily Deming. Adrover Gallego was defeated 6-4, 6-2. Sophomore Lucy Loy competed against Seha Yu, falling 6-3, 6-3. Junior Vivien Sandberg faced Arizona's Kayla Wilkins, losing in three sets 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.  Senior Samantha Alicea matched up against Anne Yang, and Alicea won the match by retirement, 6-0, 5-5. Sophomore Ana Carmen Zamburek was scheduled to play Midori Castillo, but Carmen Zamburek withdrew from the match.

Carmen Zamburek and Loy started play on Thursday. Carmen Zamburek matched up against Alice Otis, falling 6-0, 7-5. Loy faced Brandy Walker, losing in three sets 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-2. Adrover Gallego played her third match of the tournament against Yu, winning in three sets 6-3, 5-7, 7-5. Sophomore Anfisa Danilchenko matched up against Emmi Kolyszko, winning 6-4, 6-4.

On Wednesday, Danilchenko started play against Aspen Schuman, a recruit that is ranked 1st in the nation for the recruiting class of 2026 on the Tennis Recruiting Network and was defeated 6-3, 6-0. Sandberg played her third match of the tournament against Kolyszko, winning 6-3, 6-4. Alicea matched up against Jwany Sherif and fell 6-2, 6-3. Loy, who began the tournament as an on-site alternate, played her first match on Wednesday against Emily Deming and was defeated 6-1, 6-1. To finish up Wednesday's play, Carmen Zamburek played her second match of the invite and faced Nadia Kojonroj, losing 7-6 (4), 6-2.
 
Sandberg began play on Tuesday. Sandberg faced Schuman and fell 6-4, 6-3. Danilchenko played her second match of the tournament against Wilkins and was defeated 7-5, 6-3. Adrover Gallego matched up against Walker, winning in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. To finish up Tuesday's play, Alicea defeated Parker Fry 6-4, 6-2.

On Monday, Adrover Gallego began play for NU, defeating Lexington Reed, a high school junior that is currently ranked 12th in the nation, by retirement, 7-6 (6), 5-2. Alicea matched up against Claire Zhang, falling 6-1, 6-1. Danilchenko faced Sandberg, and Sandberg won the match 6-3, 6-1. To wrap up Monday's play, Carmen Zamburek defeated Tianmei Wang, a high school sophomore that is currently ranked 2nd in the nation 6-2, 6-4.
 
Friday concluded round robin draws. The ladies will compete in single elimination draws on Saturday and Sunday.
 
Results:
Isabel Adrover Gallego (3-1)
Isabel Adrover Gallego (NEB) def. Lexington Reed 7-6 (6), 5-2, retired
Isabel Adrover Gallego (NEB) def. Brandy Walker 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
Isabel Adrover Gallego (NEB) def. Seha Yu 6-3, 5-7, 7-5
Emily Deming def. Isabel Adrover Gallego (NEB) 6-4, 6-2

Samantha Alicea (2-2)
Claire Zhang def. Samantha Alicea (NEB) 6-1, 6-1
Samantha Alicea (NEB) def. Parker Fry 6-4, 6-2
Jwany Sherif def. Samantha Alicea (NEB) 6-2, 6-3
Samantha Alicea (NEB) def. Anne Yang 6-0, 5-5, retired

Anfisa Danilchenko (1-3)
Vivien Sandberg (NEB) def. Anfisa Danilchenko (NEB) 6-3, 6-1
Kayla Wilkins (UA) def. Anfisa Danilchenko (NEB) 7-5, 6-3
Aspen Schuman def. Anfisa Danilchenko (NEB) 6-3, 6-0
Anfisa Danilchenko def. Emmi Kolyszko 6-4, 6-4

Lucy Loy (0-3)
Emily Deming def. Lucy Loy (NEB) 6-1, 6-1
Brandy Walker def. Lucy Loy (NEB) 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-2
Seha Yu def. Lucy Loy (NEB) 6-3, 6-3

Vivien Sandberg (2-2)
Vivien Sandberg (NEB) def. Anfisa Danilchenko (NEB) 6-3, 6-1
Aspen Schuman def. Vivien Sandberg (NEB) 6-4, 6-3
Vivien Sandberg (NEB) def. Emmi Kolyszko 6-3, 6-4
Kayla Wilkins (UA) def. Vivien Sandberg (NEB) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4

Ana Carmen Zamburek (1-3)
Ana Carmen Zamburek (NEB) def. Tianmei Wang 6-2, 6-4
Nadia Kojonroj def. Ana Carmen Zamburek (NEB) 7-6 (4), 6-2
Alice Otis def. Ana Carmen Zamburek (NEB) 6-0, 7-5
Midori Castillo def. Ana Carmen Zamburek (NEB) Withdrawn

Husker Divers Help Secure Win Over Cyclones

Lincoln, Neb.-- Husker divers secured a pair of victories along with two runner-up finishes to propel Nebraska swimming and diving to the 151-149 win over Iowa State on Friday.

Freshman Kelsey Clairmont claimed first in the three-meter with a 314.25, while finishing second in the one-meter behind teammate Reagan Hinze. Scoring a 272.48 in the one-meter, Hinze, the junior from Conroe, Texas, came out on top. Clairmont finished second in the one-meter with a 269.48.

Gena Jorgenson continued the impressive start to her Husker career, swimming to two titles, with a 10:13.63 in the 1,000 freestyle and a 4:58.68 in the 500 freestyle. 

Molly Rosenthal joined Jorgenson in the 1,000 freestyle top three with a 10:23.30 to finish third. 

The 200 butterfly race was a highlight for NU, as the team swam to a top-three sweep, led by Shannon Stott (2:03.98). The senior from St. Albans, Great Britain collected six 200 butterfly titles last season. Sarah Barton finished as runner-up in the 200 butterfly with a 2:05.95, while Berkeley Livingston rounded out the top three with a 2:06.01.

Giulia Marchi swam to the 200 freestyle title with a 1:52.21 and a runner-up finish in the 100 freestyle (52.14) behind Iowa State's Carley Caughron. In the 50 freestyle, Caughron notched another title with a 23.97. Emily Haimes claimed the top spot for the Huskers in the 50 freestyle, finishing third with a 24.34.

Lexi Kucera rounded out the individual titles for the Huskers, with a 56.65 in the 100 butterfly. She added a third-place effort in the 200 freestyle with a 1:52.81 and a relay victory, joining Haimes, JoJo Randby and Gabby Donahue in the 200 medley relay (1:45.18).

Gabby LePine took both breaststroke events for the Cyclones. Maia Hall swam to second in the 200 breaststroke (2:20.25) and third in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.25), while Randby notched a runner-up finish in the 100 breaststroke with a 1:04.77. Sydney McCracken was in the mix as well, finishing third in the 200 breaststroke (2:24.74).

Madesyn Ronquillio was NU's top finisher in the 100 backstroke, taking second with a 56.56.   

The Huskers have a quick turnaround and will be back competing in the Devaney Center Natatorium tomorrow at 11 a.m. (CT) as they face Minnesota and South Dakota. A livestream will be provided on the Huskers YouTube page.

Nebraska 151, Iowa State 149
Friday, Oct. 14 2022
Lincoln, Neb. (Devaney Center Natatorium)

Nebraska Champions       
100 Butterfly - Lexi Kucera (56.65)
1,000 Freestyle - Gena Jorgenson (10:13.63)
500 Freestyle - Gena Jorgenson (4:58.68)
200 Freestyle - Giulia Marchi (1:52.21)
200 Butterfly - Shannon Stott (2:03.98)
Three-Meter - Kelsey Clairmont (314.25)
One-Meter - Reagan Hinze (272.48)
200 Medley Relay - Nebraska - 1:45.18  (Donahue, Randby, Haimes, Kucera)           

Huskers Second After Day One at Motiv Penguin Classic

Struthers, Ohio - The Nebraska bowling team went 4-1 on Friday at the Motiv Penguin Classic with a total pinfall of 5,178. The Huskers finished the day in second place.   

The Huskers who are third in the NTCA poll, won against Mercyhurst (1,137-1,061), Wright State (1,104-868), No. 19 Morgan State (1,024-912) and No. 9 Youngstown State (1,044-976), with only one loss on the day to Medialle (870-915). 

The Big Red will resume play tomorrow at 9:25 a.m. (CT) against Valparaiso in the traditional format, followed by Arkansas State, Duquesne, Walsh and Central Missouri. 

Results from Friday and Saturday will determine the seeding for Sunday's Championship bracket. During this championship tournament, each team will play three traditional matches followed by one best-of-seven Baker match. 

Motiv Penguin Classic Current Standings (Pinfall after first day of competition) 

No. 6 Arkansas State (5,210)
No. 3 Nebraska (5,178)
No. 9 Youngstown State (5,040)
No. 13 Duquesne (4,983)
No. 21 Central Missouri (4,972)
Mercyhurst (4,905)
Medialle (4,881)
No. 19 Morgan State (4,733)
Valparaiso (4,532)
No. 20 Lewis (4,497)
Saint Francis (PA.) (4,468)
Wright State (4,385)
Aurora (4,226)
Walsh (3,908)

Huskers Trek South to Weis-Crockett Invitational

The Nebraska cross country team continues its season at the Weis-Crockett Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Stillwater, Okla. The men's 8K will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the women's 6K to follow at 9:20 a.m.
 
The men's field includes 28 teams competing, while the women's field features 27 teams set to run.
 
Last Time Out
The Nebraska women won the women's gold division with a score of 70 points, finishing one point ahead of runner-up Cal Poly's 71 points. Alea Hardie won her third consecutive meet with a school-record run of 16:44.2. Brynna McQuillen was the second Husker with a top-10 finish, placing 10th for the Big Red. Hannah Godwin came in 14th, followed by Taya Skelton placing 18th. Deavion DeLeon rounded out the scoring for the Big Red with a 25th-place run.
 
The Husker men finished fifth overall with 144 points. Bailey Timmons was the first Husker to cross the finish line, recording a fifth-place finish in the five-mile race. Cal Puskar and Jerry Jorgenson placed back-to-back in 38th and 39th, while Trevor Acton recorded a 44th-place finish.
 
Meet Information
Host: Oklahoma State
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15
Participating Teams: Abilene Christian, Arkansas, Butler, CBU, Charleston Southern, DePaul, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Liberty, Little Rock, Missouri, Montana State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oral Roberts, Pittsburgh, Portland State, Purdue, Saint Louis, South Dakota State, Southern Utah, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, Washington State, Wyoming
Course Map: Men's and Women's Course Map
Starting Times: Men – 8:30 a.m. | Men – 9:20 a.m.
Timing & Results: Live Results

Huskers Wrap Up Fall Schedule at Kansas

Nebraska baseball concludes its fall schedule with a road exhibition at Kansas on Saturday. The Huskers and Jayhawks are set to play 14 innings, with first pitch set for 4 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Admission is free to the public, while in-game updates will be available on Twitter (@Husker_Baseball).

The Huskers posted a 9-1 win over Omaha in a 14-inning exhibition last month. Josh Caron had a team-high three hits after going 3-for-4 at the plate. Dylan Carey had two hits and three runs, while Max Anderson tallied two hits and drove in three runs. Efry Cervantes was 1-for-2 with a two-run homer.

Nebraska returns 21 players from 2022, including All-Big Ten honorees Emmett Olson and Garrett Anglim. Olson was named All-Big Ten Second Team, while Anglim was chosen to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team.

The Huskers have 25 newcomers on the roster, highlighted by a 24th-ranked transfer class according to Baseball America.