Multiple Sports Highlights: Key Wins and Updates

Mark Farley concluded his 24-year tenure as Northern Iowa's head coach with a 41-34 victory over Indiana State, marking his retirement with a record of 183 wins, the most in UNI and Missouri Valley Football Conference history. Meanwhile, No. 13 Illinois State secured a 35-13 victory over North Dakota, eyeing an FCS playoff berth under coach Brock Spack. In women's basketball, UNI upset No. 8 Iowa State, driven by Maya McDermott's 37 points, despite the emotional setback of losing Grace Boffeli to an ACL injury. Nebraska's football team demonstrated a strong offensive performance against Wisconsin, leading 24-10 at halftime with significant contributions from Dylan Raiola and Jahmal Banks. Nebraska volleyball continued their dominant season by sweeping Indiana, maintaining their undefeated status in Big Ten play with standout performances from Harper Murray and Merritt Beason.