Nebraska defeats Boise State 79-69, reaches semifinals

Nebraska's sports teams delivered impressive performances over the weekend, highlighted by significant wins in both basketball and softball. In basketball, the No. 20 Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a 79-69 victory against Boise State in the College Basketball Crown semifinals, with Juwan Gary scoring 21 points, propelling Nebraska to its first postseason championship game appearance since 1996. Meanwhile, the Nebraska softball team dominated Iowa, winning 14-1, setting a record for the most mercy-rule wins in a season and tying the school record for home runs in a game with six. Samantha Bland notably shined in the softball game, hitting three home runs and driving in five runs. Nebraska baseball also contributed to the success, winning 8-5 against Rutgers in a competitive matchup. The combined efforts of these teams reflect a strong athletic performance for Nebraska across multiple sports.