Stories from Wednesday, January 10, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg had a single word to describe the Huskers biggest win in 40 years, Tuesday’s 88-72 upset of No. 1 Purdue. Hoiberg called it “incredible.” “I’m just so proud of the guys for coming out and getting off to a really good start,” he said. “This is a huge win for our program, to come out here and knock off what I think is the best team in the country. It shows us what we’re capable of doing.”...

AMHERST, Neb. — Cambridge High’s wrestlers were only seven points from second place and finished fourth overall among 20 Amherst Invitational teams on Saturday. Champion Hunter Perks remained unbeaten at 157 pounds with his 13-0 record. Meanwhile, returning state medalist Micah Gerlach (14-3) knocked off three wrestlers who are a combined 49-11 including 2022 state champion Braxton Hammond from Southern Valley...