Former Nebraska wrestling legend James Green has been named a full-time assistant coach for the Husker wrestling program, head coach Mark Manning announced Thursday.

A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Green will join Manning, associate head coach Bryan Snyder and assistant coach Tervel Dlagnev ahead of the 2023-24 season.

“We’re extremely excited about James, Chandell, Glory and Aubrey being back in Lincoln,” Manning said. “The attitude, work ethic and commitment to excellence that James competed with both as a Husker and a six-time USA Wrestling World Team member gives our student-athletes a prime example of someone to imitate. His leadership as one of the world’s top competitors, coupled with his coaching experience provides our program with an amazing asset as we continue our march to the top. James’ passion and heart for Nebraska Wrestling will serve us well.”

This past June, Green announced he was coming out of retirement and will return to train at the Nebraska Wrestling Training Center (NWTC) after spending 14 months as USA Wrestling’s National Freestyle Developmental Coach in Colorado Springs, Colo.

“I am extremely grateful and excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the Husker Wrestling staff,” Green said. “I have learned a lot in my short time with USA Wrestling and look forward to sharing my knowledge with the current and future Nebraska wrestlers. As an alum, I’ve always imagined giving back to the program that has given so much to me. I am really grateful for Coach Manning giving me this opportunity. Go Big Red!”

As a Husker, the 2014 Big Ten Champion became just the second four-time All-American in school history as he placed seventh twice and third twice at NCAAs. On the professional side, he represented the United States on the World Team at the 70kg spot from 2015 to 2021, winning bronze in 2015 and silver in 2017.

MARTIN, PLUHOWSKY SHOW TOP FIVE PERFORMANCE AT WATERLOO OPEN

Waterloo, Iowa - Husker legend Shannon Pluhowsky and 2023 NTCA Rookie of the Year Jillian Martin represented the Nebraska Bowling team with a top five finish Thursday evening at the PWBA Waterloo Open.

Pluhowsky was a dominant force during the opening rounds by finishing Wednesday’s 12-game block with a 2,912 total, which was good enough for a 242.67 average and first place in the field of more than 80 bowlers. Martin secured her spot in the top-five, sitting comfortably in third with a 2,759 total and a 232.88 average.

As the third overall seed, Martin faced Diana Zavjalova in round two of the stepladder finals after Zavjalova’s first victory in round one against fifth-seed Kerry Smith (244-204).  

Two years ago, to the very day, Martin, at just 17 years old, became the youngest player to ever win a PWBA Tour title, when she defeated England’s Verity Crawley, 221-188, to win the 2021 PWBA BowlTV Classic in Arlington, Texas.

Martin battled, but fell to Zavjalova 249-223 to finish fourth and earn the $2,500 cash prize. Zavjalova then defeated Jordan Richard (212-192) to face top-seeded Pluhowsky in the finals. 

In the first-place match, Pluhowsky struck nine of her final 10 shots, but Zavjalova came out on top (279-244). Pluhowsky walked away with $5,000.  

The Waterloo Open was the first tournament of PWBA Championship Week. The week will also include the Pepsi Open and PWBA Tour Championship, the final major of the 2023 PWBA Tour season.

SCHEVE SET FOR U.S. AMATEUR

Nebraska men's golfer Gentry Scheve will compete at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village and the Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Aug. 14-20.

Scheve, a senior for the Huskers during the 2023-24 season, earned his spot in the 123rd U.S. Amateur by tying for second in a two-day qualifier (July 11-12) at Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta, Kan. A native of Emporia, Kan., Scheve fired a 69 (-3) in the first round before adding a 71 (-1) in the second round to close at 140 (-4).

Scheve will compete among 312 golfers from 41 states and 24 countries in the field at the U.S. Amateur, with golfers ranging in age from 14 to 61. Scheve will join Paul Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Rodriguez going off No. 1 at Cherry Hills CC at 3:42 p.m. (CT) on Monday, Aug. 14. 

Scheve will join Fitzgerald and Rodriguez again for the second round of stroke play qualifying on Tuesday starting off No. 10 at the Colorado Golf Club at 10:12 a.m. (CT). 

Match play begins on Wednesday, Aug. 16 for the 64 golfers who make the 36-hole stroke-play cut. Television coverage of the round of 64 will be provided by Peacock from 4 to 5 p.m. (CT), before Golf Channel coverage continues from 5 to 7 p.m.

HUSKERS CLOSE EXHIBITION PLAY WITH 2-0 SHUTOUT

Lincoln, Neb. – In its final exhibition game of the year, the Nebraska soccer team defeated Oklahoma 2-0 on Friday night at Hibner Stadium in front of 901 fans.

The Husker offense was in control the first half and found the back of the net in the 38th minute. Audra Clark drove the ball across the pitch into the goal box, freshman Kayma Carpenter met the ball with a header and found the top right corner of the net.

After an impressive first half where the Huskers led in shots (12-3), shots on goal (5-0) and corners (2-0), NU entered halftime with the 1-0 advantage.

In the second half, the momentum continued for NU and Sarah Weber scored her second goal in exhibition play this season with a finish in the 59th minute. Weber dribbled into the penalty box and took a shot that went past the diving Oklahoma goalie and into the net.

Sami Hauk and Cece Villa combined for the shutout and collected two saves on the night.

Overall, the Big Red outshot the Sooners by a wide margin, 20-8. NU also held the 10-2 advantage in shots on goal.

Up next, the Huskers open their regular season against Creighton on the road in Omaha next Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6:00 p.m. (CT).