WELCOME TO NEBRASKA BASKETBALL · Newcomers (4) Janay Morton, 5-10, Sr., G (2016-17 redshirt) Bria Stallworth, 5-6, So., G (2016-17 redshirt) Kate Cain, 6-5, Fr., C Taylor Kissinger,

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INTRODUCTION ......................1-12Nebraska Staff Directory ......................................2-3Media Services & Information .............................4-6Compliance Guidelines for Boosters ......................7Schedule, Roster & Season Preview ..................8-11Big Ten Conference ...............................................12

THIS IS NEBRASKA ................13-46Inside Nebraska Women's Basketball ..............14-23Athletic Success & Support ..............................24-33Academic Excellence .......................................34-39There Is No Place Like Nebraska ......................40-45Huskers Shine on World Stage ..............................46

ADMINISTRATION .................47-52University Administration ................................48-49Athletic Administration....................................50-52

COACHES ..............................53-60Head Coach Amy Williams ....................................54Nebraska Assistant Coaches ............................55-57Nebraska Women's Basketball Support Staff ..57-59adidas ...................................................................60

Credits: The 2017-18 Nebraska women's basketball media guide was written, designed and edited by Senior Communications Director/Operations Jeff Griesch, with editorial assistance from Associate Director Matt Smith and Administrative Support Associate Vicki Capazo. Covers by Laura Leffler with photography by Scott Bruhn. The book was produced on Adobe InDesign and printed by University of Nebraska Printing Services. Photo credits to Scott Bruhn, Nate Olsen, Stephanie Carpenter, NBAE/Getty Images, USA Basketball, FIBA, Fred Page, Paul Bartunek, Matt Miller, Alan Jackson of Jackson Studios, Frank McGrath/PS&E Photo, University of Nebraska Photo Services, the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau and University of Nebraska Public Relations.

MEET THE HUSKERS..............61-86Jasmine Cincore/Janay Morton .......................62-65Emily Wood/Maddie Simon.............................66-69Darrien Washington/Rachel Blackburn ...........70-73Nicea Eliely/Grace Mitchell .............................74-77Bria Stallworth/Hannah Whitish......................78-81Kate Cain/Taylor Kissinger ...............................82-85Nebraska Radio & TV Roster .................................86

OPPONENTS .......................87-100Non-Conference Opponents ...........................88-92Big Ten Conference Opponents .......................93-99Nebraska History with Big Ten Opponents .........100Big Ten Composite Schedule ...................... 101-102

SEASON REVIEW ...............103-1282016-17 Season Review .............................. 104-105Overall Season Results, Statistics................ 106-1092016-17 Big Ten Statistics, Leaders and Honors .. 110-1142016-17 NCAA Statistics ............................. 115-1162016-17 Box Scores .................................... 117-1262017 Nebraska Seniors ............................... 127-128

RECORDS ...........................129-170Game, Season and Career Records ............. 130-132Conference, NCAA Tournament Records .... 133-138

Season Records by Class ............................. 139-140Team Leaders Year-by-Year ......................... 141-142Individual Game Superlatives .............................143Team Game, Season Records ...................... 144-147Combined Team, Opponent Records .......... 148-151Opponent Individual Records .............................152Pinnacle Bank Arena Records, Attendance .... 153-154Bob Devaney Sports Center Records ..................155Nebraska vs. All Opponents ........................ 156-161Year-by-Year Results.................................... 162-171Coaching Records ...............................................172

TRADITION ........................173-200History of Nebraska Women's Basketball ... 174-177Nebraska's Award Winners......................... 178-179Nebraska's 2,000-Point Scorers .................. 181-183Nebraska's 1,000-Point Scorers .................. 184-197All-Time Roster and Statistics ..................... 198-200

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities or employment. For non-discrimination inquiries, contact the Director of IEC/Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 128 Canfield Administration Building, Lincoln, NE 68588, (402) 472-3417 or the Office of Civil Rights.

The members of the 2017-18 Nebraska women's basketball team (back row, from left): Nicea Eliely, Maddie Simon, Grace Mitchell, Kate Cain, Darrien Washington, Rachel Blackburn and Taylor Kissinger; (front row, from left): Emily Wood, Janay Morton, Hannah Whitish, Jasmine Cincore and Bria Stallworth.

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INTRODUCTION . THIS IS NEBRASKA . ADMINISTRATION . COACHES . MEET THE HUSKERS . OPPONENTS . REVIEW . RECORDS . TRADITION

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORYNEBRASKA QUICK FACTSLocation: Lincoln, Neb., 68588Population: 268,738Founded: 1869Enrollment: 26,091Arena: Pinnacle Bank Arena (2013)Capacity: 15,000Nickname: Cornhuskers, HuskersColors: Scarlet and CreamConference: Big Ten (Seventh Season in 2017-18)Chancellor: Ronnie GreenInstitutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D.Athletic Director: Bill MoosHead Coach: Amy Williams (Nebraska, 1998)Record at Nebraska: 7-22 (Second season)Career Record: 200-131 (11th season)Career Division I Record: 103-66 (Sixth season)2016-17 Nebraska Overall Record: 7-222016-17 Big Ten Record (Finish): 3-13 (Tied for 11th)Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4Newcomers: 4Basketball Office Phone: (402) 472-6462Basketball Office Fax: (402) 472-0849Women's Basketball Media Contact: Jeff GrieschCommunications Office Phone: (402) 472-7775 Communications Office Fax: (402) 472-2005Griesch's E-mail: [email protected]'s Cell Phone: (402) 540-0279Internet: Huskers.comBasketball Press Row: (402) 904-5925Honor Candidates: Hannah Whitish, Nicea ElielyReturning Starters (3)Hannah Whitish, So., G, 9.0 ppg, 2.5 rpgNicea Eliely, So., G, 7.7 ppg, 3.7 rpgJasmine Cincore, Sr., G, 6.7 ppg, 3.4 rpgStarters Lost (2)Jessica Shepard, F, 18.6 ppg, 9.8 rpgAllie Havers, C, 6.9 ppg, 5.3 rpgOthers Returning (5)Rachel Blackburn, So., F, 4.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg (2015-16)Maddie Simon, Jr., F, 4.1 ppg, 2.3 rpgDarrien Washington, Jr., F, 2.3 ppg, 3.0 rpgEmily Wood, Sr., G, 2.1 ppg, 0.9 rpgGrace Mitchell, So., F, 1.8 ppg, 1.7 rpgOthers Lost (2): Esther Ramacieri, G, 2.4 ppg, 1.4 rpgRylie Cascio Jensen, G, 2.3 ppg, 0.8 rpgNewcomers (4) Janay Morton, 5-10, Sr., G (2016-17 redshirt)Bria Stallworth, 5-6, So., G (2016-17 redshirt)Kate Cain, 6-5, Fr., CTaylor Kissinger, 6-1, Fr., G/F

The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by: Displaying INTEGRITY in every decision and action; Building and maintaining TRUST with others; Giving RESPECT to each person we encounter; Pursuing unity of purpose through TEAMWORK; Maintaining LOYALTY to student-athletes, co-workers, fans and the University of Nebraska.

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION ......................................... (402) 472-7211 President: Hank Bounds, Ph.D. ........................................................................................................ 472-2111Chancellor: Ronnie Green ................................................................................................................ 472-2116Faculty Athletics Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D. ................................................................ 472-1252

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION ............................................. (402) 472-3011Athletic Director: Bill Moos .............................................................................................................. 472-3011Executive Associate A.D./Development & Events: Marc Boehm .................................................... 472-3011Executive Associate A.D./CFO: John Jentz ....................................................................................... 472-2273Executive Associate A.D./Academics: Dennis Leblanc .................................................................... 472-4611Executive Associate A.D./Administration & SWA: Pat Logsdon ...................................................... 472-3011Executive Associate A.D./Performance & Strategic Research: Steve Waterfield ............................ 472-3011Senior Associate A.D./Facilities & Capital Planning: Bob Burton ................................................... 472-5663Senior Associate A.D./Compliance: Jamie Vaughn .......................................................................... 472-2042Senior Associate A.D./Life Skills & N Club: Keith Zimmer ............................................................... 472-4616Senior Associate A.D./Ticketing, Premium Seating & Strategic Engagement: Diane Mendenhall ......... 472-3111Associate A.D./Community, Governmental & Charitable Relations: Chris Anderson .................... 472-7771Associate A.D./Student-Athlete Recruitment & Experience: Chris Brasfield .................................. 472-3011Director of Strategic Collaboration, Mental Performance & Research: Todd Stull ......................... 472-3011

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL STAFF ......................................... (402) 472-6462Head Coach: Amy Williams .............................................................................................................. 472-6462Assistant Coach: Chuck Love ............................................................................................................ 472-6462Assistant Coach: Tandem Mays ........................................................................................................ 472-6462Assistant Coach: Tom Goehle ........................................................................................................... 472-6462Director of Basketball Operations: Amanda Hart ............................................................................ 472-6462Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator: Katie Adams ............................................................ 472-6462Women's Basketball Office Secretary: Jillian Hoistad ..................................................................... 472-6462

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & STUDENT SERVICES ............... (402) 472-4611Associate Director of Academic Programs: Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpeper ...................................... 472-4611Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development: Alvin Banks ........................................................... 472-4611Women's Basketball Academic Counselor: Sheri Hastings ............................................................. 472-4611Academic Counselors: Caleb Hawley, Mike Nieman ........................................................................ 472-4611Learning Specialists: Andrea Einspahr, Denise Howell, Joann Ross ................................................. 472-4611Computer Specialist in Academics: Andrew Zimmer ...................................................................... 472-4611Administrative Assistant (Academics, Life Skills & Enrichment): Leah Huber ................................ 472-4611

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING/HUSKER POWER .............. (402) 472-3333Assistant Athletic Director for Strength & Conditioning: Boyd Epley ............................................. 472-3333Director of Strength & Conditioning Performance Research: Mike Arthur .................................... 472-3333Women's Basketball Strength Coach: Stuart Hart ........................................................................... 472-3333Men's Basketball Strength Coach: Tim Wilson ................................................................................ 472-3333Head Football Strength Coach: Mark Philipp .................................................................................. 472-3333Assistant Strength Coaches: Jamie Belt, Andrew Ervin, Lauren Harris, Brian Kmitta ...................... 472-3333 Clete McLeod, Darren Mustin, Lucas Novotny, Jon Pfeifer, Dan Ridenour, Rusty Ruffcorn

ATHLETIC MEDICINE ......................................................... (402) 472-2276Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Medicine: Dr. Lonnie Albers ................................................... 472-2276Head Athletic Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine: Jerry Weber, PT, ATC ................... 472-2276Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon: Dr. Robert Dugas ................................................................... 472-2276Orthopaedists: Dr. David Clare, Dr. Justin Harris .............................................................................. 472-2276Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ashley Rudolph ................................................................... 472-1405Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer: R.J. Pietig .................................................................................. 472-1405Head Football Athletic Trainer: Mark Mayer ................................................................................... 472-2276Assistant Athletic Trainers: Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Jolene Emricson, Drew Hamblin ............. 472-2276 Marcia Kennedy, Lisa Loewenstein, Jeff Rudy, David Rule, Julie Tuttle, Tyler Weeda ................. 472-2276Massage Therapy Coordinator: Amy Seiler ..................................................................................... 472-2276Athletic Psychologists: Brett Haskell, Brett Woods .......................................................................... 472-2276Sports Nutritionists: Lindsey Remmers (Director), Tommy Jensen, Sophie Pomrehn, Lynn Zhang ......... 472-4618

COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................... (402) 472-2263Assistant Athletic Director/Communications: Keith Mann (Football) ............................................. 472-2263Women's Basketball Communications Contact: Jeff Griesch .......................................................... 472-7775

Nebraska enters its fifth season at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2017-18. The Big Red have ranked in the top 20 nationally in average attendance each of the past four seasons.



ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORYDEPARTMENT ADDRESSESAthletic DirectorOne Memorial StadiumP.O. Box 880120Lincoln, NE 68588-0120e-mail: [email protected]'s Basketball Office1600 Court StreetRoom 222P.O. Box 880613Lincoln, NE 68588-0613e-mail: Women'[email protected] Programs and Student ServicesOne Memorial StadiumP.O. Box 880219Lincoln, NE 68588-0219e-mail: [email protected] Compliance OfficeOne Memorial StadiumP.O. Box 880219Lincoln, NE 68588-0219e-mail: [email protected] Development & Ticket OfficeStadium Drive Parking GarageSuite EP.O. Box 82848Lincoln, NE 68501e-mail: [email protected] PerformanceOne Memorial StadiumP.O. Box 880217Lincoln, NE 68588-0217Communications OfficeOne Memorial StadiumP.O. Box 880123Lincoln, NE 68588-0123e-mail: [email protected] Fan ShopPinnacle Bank Arena400 Pinnacle Arena DriveLincoln, NE 68508e-mail: [email protected] Memorial StadiumP.O. Box 880240Lincoln, NE 68588-0240e-mail: [email protected] & Fan ExperienceOne Memorial StadiumP.O. Box 880153Lincoln, NE 68588-0153e-mail: [email protected] Sports Marketing (Husker Radio Network)201 North 8th Street, #400Lincoln, NE 68508Phone: (402) 742-8600e-mail: [email protected]

Senior Associate Director of Communications: Shamus McKnight (Men's Basketball) .................. 472-2263Associate Director of Communications: Matt Smith ....................................................................... 472-2263Assistant Director of Communications: Erica Nett (Softball) .......................................................... 472-2263Assistant Director of Communications: Nate Pohlen (Volleyball, Track & Field) ............................. 472-2263Assistant Director of Communications: Connor Stange (Baseball, Soccer) ..................................... 472-2263Communications Intern: James Hajek (Wrestling, Track & Field) .................................................... 472-2263Communications Intern: Lorie Garnett (Women's Gymnastics, Women's Basketball) .................... 472-2263Director of Photography: Scott Bruhn ............................................................................................. 472-2263Administrative Associate: Vicki Capazo ........................................................................................... 472-2263

COMPLIANCE .................................................................... (402) 472-2042Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Laure Ragoss ................................................................... 472-2042Associate Director of Compliance for Student-Athlete Services: Jena Johnson ............................. 472-2042Associate Director of Compliance for Legislation & Recruiting: Patricia Peterson ......................... 472-2042Assistant Directors of Compliance: Jonathan Bateman, Kalyn Doyle .............................................. 472-2042Compliance Assistant/Security: Patrick Kelly .................................................................................. 472-2042Administrative Assistant: Holly Glenn ............................................................................................. 472-2042

DEVELOPMENT ................................................................. (402) 472-3111Chief Development Officer: Alex Kringen ........................................................................................ 472-3111Senior Development Officer: Mike Dobbs ....................................................................................... 472-3111Development Officers: Leslie Bargen, Marla Grose, Jack Pierce ...................................................... 472-3111Mattie Fowler: Development Operations Director .......................................................................... 472-3111Development Assistants: Andrew Greer, Taylor Sanderson ............................................................ 472-3111

CREATIVE & EMERGING MEDIA ........................................ (402) 472-0342Assistant Athletic Director/Creative & Emerging Media: Kelly Mosier ........................................... 472-0342Director of Website Services: Jeremy Foote .................................................................................... 472-2263Digital Media Content Producer: Ridge Barber ............................................................................... 472-0342Graphic Design Coordinator: Laura Leffler ...................................................................................... 472-0342Graphic Design Assistant: John Baker .............................................................................................. 472-0342Digital Content Assistant: Chris Walsh............................................................................................. 472-0342

FACILITIES & EVENTS ........................................................ (402) 472-1000Associate Athletic Director/Facilities & Events: Butch Hug ............................................................ 472-1950Associate Athletic Director/Capital Planning & Construction: John Ingram ................................... 472-1000Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities: Eric Haynes ........................................................................... 472-1000Director of Events: Matt Davidson (Basketball) ............................................................................... 472-1000Director of Athletic Facilities (Devaney Center): Randy Gobel ....................................................... 472-1000Event Management Specialists: Derek Bond, Tim Henrichs, Andy Moser, Kale Terrill .................... 472-1000Building & Grounds Supervisor: Steve Torske ................................................................................. 472-1000Lost & Found: ................................................................................................................................... 472-1003

HUSKERVISION .................................................................. (402) 472-4645Assistant Athletic Director/HuskerVision: Shot Kleen .................................................................... 472-4645Executive Director of Video Production: Kirk Hartman ................................................................... 472-4645Video Production Coordinator (Women's Basketball): Amanda Holzwarth ................................... 472-4645Video Services Coordinator: Keegan Wilson ................................................................................... 472-4645Video Production Specialists: Andrew Constans, Kevin Raguse, Adam Pieper ............................... 472-4645Game Presentation Specialist: Chris Pankonin ................................................................................ 472-4645Broadcasting Engineer: Scott Guthrie .............................................................................................. 472-4645

LIFE SKILLS & ENRICHMENT ............................................. (402) 472-4611Director of Education & Engagement Programs: Stacey Burling ..................................................... 472-4611Assistant Directors of Life Skills: Kayla Conrad, Jordan Wilson ....................................................... 472-4611Director of Post-Eligibility Opportunity Programs: Ashley Stone ................................................... 472-4611Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator: Lawrence Chatters ................................................................... 472-4611

MARKETING, LICENSING & FAN EXPERIENCE ................. (402) 472-0775Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing & Fan Experience: Jason Rathe .......................................... 472-0775Director of Marketing & Fan Experience: Matt Tomjack (Men's Basketball) ................................... 472-0775Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Experience: Alex Harris (Women's Basketball) .................. 472-0775Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Experience: Heidi Weatherbee .......................................... 472-0775Director of Licensing & Branding: Lonna Henrichs .......................................................................... 472-0775Spirit Squad Head Coach: Erynn Butzke .......................................................................................... 472-0775Spirit Squad Manager: Marlon Lozano ............................................................................................ 472-0775

SPORTS ANALYTICS ........................................................... (402) 472-3241Director of Sports Analytics/Data Analysis: Tucker Zeleny ............................................................. 472-3241Assistant Director of Sports Analytics/Analysis: Brad Smith .......................................................... 472-3241

TICKET OFFICE .................................(402) 472-3111 OR 1-800-8-BIG-REDAssistant Athletic Director/Ticketing & Engagement: Holly Adam ................................................. 472-3111Director of Ticketing & Engagement Intelligence Operations: Derek Freeman .............................. 472-3111Director of Premium Seating & Engagement: Lindsey Freeman ..................................................... 472-3111Director of Ticketing Operations: Kristi Reetz ................................................................................. 472-3111Director of Ticketing Intelligence Operations: Angela Christ-Zemunski .......................................... 472-3111Director of Ticketing & Engagement: Brittany Gruntorad ............................................................... 472-3111Ticketing & Engagement Strategy & Analytics Coordinator: Matt Henry ....................................... 472-3111Ticketing & Engagement Manager: Jenni Puchalla .......................................................................... 472-3111Associate Ticketing & Engagement Manager: Karen Williamson Conway ...................................... 472-3111Assistant Ticketing & Engagement Managers: Whitney Cave (Women's Basketball) ..................... 472-3111Assistant Ticketing & Engagement Managers: Tyson Billings, Brady Vossler .................................. 472-3111

FACILITIES USE RESTRICTIONSThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an interest in protecting its facilities, property and reputation associated with its intercollegiate sports. Therefore, no person shall be permitted to access or use the arenas, facilities and other University of Nebraska intercollegiate athletic venues without first securing the permission of the Athletic Director or his/her designee. The only exception is an individual who records an image (e.g. photograph, videotape) for his/her non-commercial personal use. In no case shall any person be permitted to use these venues for the purposes of promoting the sale or manufacture of alcohol or tobacco or the promotion of any venture associated directly or indirectly with legal or illegal gaming or gambling.



NEBRASKA COMMUNICATIONS In addition to Communications Director of Operations Jeff Griesch, other members of the Nebraska Communications Office are available to help media representatives with their coverage of the Husker women's basketball program. Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Keith Mann (football) and Senior Associate Communications Director Shamus McKnight (men's basketball), Associate Communications Directors Matt Smith and and Assistant Communications Director Nate Pohlen (volleyball, track and field), Connor Stange (baseball, soccer) and Erica Nett (softball) are other full-time staff members of the Communications Office, along with Administrative Associate Vicki Capazo. Director of Photography Scott Bruhn and Director of Website Services Jeremy Foote also provide full-time support to all of Nebraska's athletic teams, while James Hajek (wrestling, track and field) and Lorie Garnett (women's gymnastics, women's basketball) are interns for the 2017-18 season. Students Matt Jesus, Rachel Long, Asia Nared, Kristen Nett, Blake Otte, Sophie Otte, Kyle Rhodes, Kyiia Rollag, Cheyenne Rowe and Brook Weber will assist with women's basketball this season.

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BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEDIA Associate Director of Communications Chris Masters coordinates women's basketball information and statistics for the Big Ten Conference in Rosemont, Ill. Masters compiles weekly statistical information for the conference, along with coordinating Big Ten Conference Player-of-the-Week honors and helping promote the accomplishments of Big Ten teams, players and coaches. Masters is also responsible for directing media services at the 2018 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 28-March 4. For information on the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament or Big Ten women's basketball, please call (847) 696-1010 (ext. 146) or e-mail [email protected].

HUSKERS.COM For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Nebraska women's basketball, visit Huskers.com, the official site of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. In addition to results, statistics and game stories, you can find photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information

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JEFF GRIESCHWomen's Basketball Media Contact 20th Season Nebraska (1996)

CREDENTIALS• Nebraska Senior Associate Director Communications/Operations (2016-Present)• Nebraska Women's Basketball Contact (1998-Present)• Husker Sports Network Women's Basketball Analyst (1998-Present)

Jeff Griesch has served as the women's basketball media contact at Nebraska since

1998, and has been the director of operations in the Athletic Communications Office since 2004. He also serves as the media contact for Nebraska women's golf, while serving as the senior editor for Nebraska's publications. Griesch is responsible for hiring and supervising students and interns, while supervising sport contacts for men's and women's gymnastics, men's and women's tennis, and swimming and diving. In addition to his duties in the Communications Office, Griesch enters his 20th season as a radio color commentator for Nebraska women's basketball in 2017-18. He also spent 11 seasons as the host of the Nebraska Women's Basketball Television Show and regularly hosts segments on the N Side Nebraska Show. Griesch spent six years as an assistant director and two years as a graduate intern in the Communications Office, after starting as a student in the communications field in October of 1995. In 2007-08, Griesch's Nebraska's women's basketball media guide was voted the third-best guide in the nation by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). His women's golf guide also finished third in the

national contest, the highest rankings in history for both of those publications. Griesch's 1997-98 wrestling guide was voted "Best in the Nation" by Amateur Wrestling News and finished second in the CoSIDA publications contest. The Nebraska women's soccer guide finished in the top 10 four straight seasons, including a third-place finish in 2000. His 2003-04 women's basketball guide was voted "Best in the District" and 11th in the nation, after finishing 12th and winning "Best in the District" honors in 2001-02. From 2000 through 2010, Nebraska's publications earned more than 180 national publication awards from CoSIDA. Griesch earned a bachelor's of journalism degree in news-editorial from Nebraska in 1996. He was the first two-time recipient of the CoSIDA/Wylie Smith Postgraduate Scholarship and is the current chairman of the CoSIDA Scholarships Committee. He was a Regents Scholar as an undergraduate and graduate student at the University of Nebraska Griesch and his wife, Emily, are originally from Wayne, Neb., and have a 15-year-old daughter, Hollan, a 13-year-old son, Jackson, a nine-year old son, Brennan, and a four-year-old son, Isaac.

and daily news on the Husker women's basketball program. Huskers.com includes similar information on all of Nebraska's 24 varsity sports, along with general athletic department information. The site also features free audio broadcasts of football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and soccer, along with Sports Nightly, which airs Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. central time. All of Nebraska's radio broadcasts are produced by the Husker Sports Network. Home games broadcast live on the Husker Sports Network and simulcast on Huskers.com will also include live stats from the game.

BTN, BTN PLUS & BTN STUDENT U Husker fans can follow Nebraska women's basketball across Big Ten Network platforms throughout the 2017-18 season. BTN will televise at least five Husker games during the season, while BTN Plus will provide live video streams for all other Nebraska women's basketball home games on a subscription basis. BTN Student U provides the production and commentary for many of the games on BTN Plus.

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The 2017-18 Nebraska Women's Basketball Guide is designed to assist the media in its coverage of Husker women's basketball. Additional information, including releases, photographs and videotapes may be obtained by contacting the Nebraska Communications Office at (402) 472-2263. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services, which are intended to assist you in your coverage of Nebraska women's basketball. Media Credentials: All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking credentials for Nebraska women's basketball home games should be directed to Vicki Capazo, Nebraska Communications Office Administrative Associate, P.O. Box 880123, One Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123. Requests must be made in writing on appropriate letterhead at least one week before the game. Email requests to Vicki Capazo ([email protected]). As a general rule, working space is allocated on the following basis: (1) daily newspaper and wire-service writers covering for next-day publication; (2) radio and television personnel for broadcast origination; (3) sports editors of Nebraska daily newspapers; (4) official school student daily newspaper, one seat only; (5) approved special coverage; (6) press and TV working photographers. Generally, weekly representatives, Internet news services and non-originating radio representatives cannot be accommodated because of space limitations.

MEDIA PARKING & WILL CALL Media passes that are not mailed may be picked up at the Will-Call window at the main Pinnacle Bank Arena ticket windows, located on the southwest side of the arena. The Will-Call window opens 60 minutes before tipoff. Photo identification is required for credentials or tickets. Parking for the media is located in Lot 24, and credentialed media can enter the south/southeast doors labeled "Husker Entrance."

PINNACLE BANK ARENA DIRECTIONS Pinnacle Bank Arena is located at the Northwest end of the Haymarket District in downtown Lincoln. The address for Pinnacle Bank Arena is 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive. From Lincoln Municipal Airport: Turn right on Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th Street becomes Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with I-180. Turn south (right) onto I-180 until it becomes 9th Street. Turn right onto R Street. Pinnacle Bank Arena is north of 9th Street on Canopy Street. From Omaha's Eppley Airfield: Follow the signs to downtown Omaha and I-480. Take I-480 West to I-80, then take I-80 West approximately 60 miles to I-180. Turn south (right) onto I-180 until it becomes 9th Street. Turn right onto R Street. Pinnacle Bank Arena is north of 9th and Canopy streets.

MEDIA SERVICES Pregame notes, game-day information and media guides will be provided for each game. Play-by-play and final statistics will be distributed. Starting approximately 60 minutes before tipoff, a light meal will be served in the Media Work Room (C-151), located on the lower concourse off the north end of the playing court at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

PRESS ROW LOCATIONS Press row for writers and non-originating radio networks is located in section 121 (northwest corner), just below the main concourse. The visiting radio network is located across from the scorer's table, along with the Husker Sports Network spot and live television tables. The camera deck is located above sections 116 and 117. Television crews broadcasting live may shoot from either floor level (northeast or southwest baselines) or the camera deck, but they

may not occupy space in the upper-level video area. The postgame press conference room is located off the northeast corner of the playing court.

RADIO/TELEVISION BROADCAST SPACE Requests for live radio and television broadcast space and credentials should be made to Vicki Capazo, Communications Office, P.O. Box 880123, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123, telephone (402) 472-2263. If statisticians are needed, please contact the Communications Office at least three days in advance.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS The Nebraska postgame locker room is closed to the media both home and away. For home games, NU's postgame news conference will be held in the Postgame Interview Room (C-145) off the northeast corner of the court following a brief cooling-off period. The visiting team is housed in the visitor's locker room. Opposing coaches and players will be brought to the Nebraska interview room unless the opposing coach prefers other accommodations. On the road, after the mandatory cooling-off period, Coach Amy Williams will be available in the postgame media room or outside the Huskers' locker room. Nebraska players will also be available as time permits. During the season, Williams will do her

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postgame radio show immediately after she leaves the locker room before addressing the media.

INTERVIEW POLICIES/AVAILABILITY All requests for interviews with Coach Amy Williams and Nebraska players should be directed to Jeff Griesch by text/phone at (402) 549-0279 or email at [email protected] - at least one day in advance. Nebraska practices and shoot-arounds are closed to the public and media, but interviews at the Hendricks Training Complex and Pinnacle Bank Arena can be arranged around practice through Griesch. It is preferred that interviews be conducted before, rather than after practice.

BIG TEN MEDIA A Big Ten coaches teleconference will be held Oct. 27 as part of Big Ten Women's Basketball Media Week, Oct. 23-27. A second teleconference will be conducted prior to the 2018 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 28-March 4. The teleconference is expected to be held on Monday, Feb. 27. Media wishing to join the calls must e-mail Chris Masters at [email protected] for the media dial-in and the replay numbers. Media members will be required to identify themselves with their media affiliation to access the call.



MEDIA SERVICES & INFORMATIONBROADCAST RIGHTS The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Husker Sports Network own exclusive radio broadcast rights to all of the University of Nebraska women's basketball games. Other than the Husker Sports Network and the University of Nebraska student station (KRNU), the only stations or networks that will be allowed to broadcast Nebraska games from the Pinnacle Bank Arena are those that have rights to broadcast games played by the opposing team. All radio stations and networks broadcasting from the Pinnacle Bank Arena must be approved by the University and are subject to a rights fee. Any representative of a radio station or network that has not purchased such rights shall not air live game action or description of any game while it is in progress, nor shall such representatives air tape-recorded or live commentary of Nebraska coaches or players for one hour before or after a game. Only stations that have purchased broadcast rights may install telephones on press row, or use telephones on press row for reporting on games. By accepting media credentials, representatives of stations and networks that have not purchased broadcast rights signify their agreement to the above stipulations. Any media member wishing to place a telephone on press row should contact Justin Schoen, Pinnacle Bank Arena, by text/phone at (402) 904-5660 or by email at [email protected]. He can also be reached by fax at (402) 904-5922. Please contact Schoen at least two weeks before the game.

BROADCAST TELEPHONE LINES Media are welcome to have their own telephone lines installed on press row and may do so by contacting Pinnacle Bank Arena's Justin Schoen at [email protected] or by calling (402) 904-5660. He can also be reached by fax at (402) 904-5922. The Husker Sports Network installs additional telephone lines for visiting official broadcasters or

teams and charges a fee for the use of those lines for non-conference games (Big Ten official stations receive the use of the lines free of charge as part of a cooperative).

PRO SCOUTING PASSES Per Big Ten Conference rules, the University of Nebraska provides press row access or media credentials for scouts of professional basketball teams based on availability. If no space is available, scouts may arrange through the Communications Office (402) 472-2263 to purchase tickets for Nebraska home games. The tickets may be picked up at the Will Call window.

COMMUNICATIONS The University of Nebraska Communications Office is located at One Memorial Stadium, on the third floor of the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex. Memorial Stadium is approximately one mile from Pinnacle Bank Arena.

HUSKERS.COM A simulcast of all Nebraska women's basketball games on the Husker Sports Network will be broadcast live and free of charge on the Internet at Huskers.com. In addition to the play-by-play radio broadcast, real-time statistics, complete results, releases, and team information can be obtained on the official site of the Nebraska Athletic Department, Huskers.com.

HUSKER SPORTS NETWORK The Husker Sports Network will continue the strong tradition of broadcasting excellence in 2017-18, as it brings Husker sports to fans across the nation and around the world. All of NU's women's basketball games are broadcast by the Husker Sports Network, which includes more than 20 stations across Nebraska. KBBK (B107.3 FM) serves as the Lincoln affiliate, while ESPN 590 AM and CD 105.93 FM cover the Huskers in Omaha. KRVN (880 AM) reaches across

Matt Coatney (right) and Jeff Griesch team up for their 17th full season on the call together for Nebraska women's basketball on the Husker Sports Network in 2017-18.

the Midwest. In addition, all of Nebraska's games can be heard live for free on Huskers.com. The network provides a daily call-in show focusing on Husker athletics from 6 to 9 (central) weeknights. The on-air talent for Nebraska women's basketball is Matt Coatney, a veteran sportscaster who enters his 17th full season as the play-by-play voice of the Huskers. Jeff Griesch will provide color commentary for the 20th season. Coach Amy Williams will also appear on a weekly radio show on the Husker Sports Network beginning with several shows in November and December before airing every week during Big Ten Conference season. The Husker Sports Network, in its 23rd year of producing and marketing the live broadcast of University of Nebraska Athletics, significantly enhanced its rights agreement with Nebraska Athletics in the fall of 2014. The Husker Sports Network's guaranteed payments to Nebraska Athletics from $50.5 to $72 million over the remaining six years of the agreement and additional sponsorships and digital/social media rights to IMG College. The Husker Sports Network continues to manage and market all sponsorship and media rights associated with Nebraska Athletics, including access to university marks/logos, experiential platforms, live game and shoulder radio programming, coaches’ TV and radio shows, program sales, digital platforms, and publications. IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion and media operating in more than 30 countries around the world. IMG’s businesses include Events & Media, College, Golf, Tennis, Performance and IMG Academy, Fashion, Models, Clients, Consulting, Licensing, Joint Ventures, and creative management agency Art + Commerce. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, the world’s leading entertainment and media agency. Together, the companies offer an unparalleled client roster; world-class partnerships with sponsors, brands and broadcasters; and marquee assets across entertainment, events and fashion.

HUSKER SPORTS NETWORK2017-18 RADIO STATIONSAinsworth* KBRB-1400 AMAlliance* KCOW-1400 AMBeatrice* KWBE-1450 AMBroken Bow* KBBN-95.3 FMChadron* KCSR-610 AMCozad* KAMI-1580 AMFalls City* KTNC-1230 AM/KLZA-101.3 FMFremont* KFMT-105.5 FMGrand Island* KRGI-1430 AMHastings* KHAS 1230 AM/KLIQ-94.5 FMHoldrege* KUVR-1380 AMHuskers.com Husker AppImperial* KADL-102.9 FMKearney* KGFW-1340 AMLexington* KRVN-880 AMLincoln KBBK-107.3 FMMcCook* KSWN-93.9 FMNorth Platte* KODY-1240 AM/KXNP-103.5 FMOmaha KXSP 590 AM/KKCD 105.9 FMScottsbluff* KNEB-960 AM/94.1 FMSidney* KSID-1340 AMSuperior* KRFS-1600 AM/103.9 FMTuneIn.com TuneIn AppValentine* KVSH-940 AM*stations will carry select games based on the station's programming conflicts. All games can be heard for free world-wide on Huskers.com.



NCAA PRINCIPLESInstitutional Control It is the responsibility of the University of Nebraska to control its intercollegiate athletic program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA.

Responsibility The University of Nebraska’s responsibility for the conduct of its program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual, booster or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletic interests of the institution.

Compliance The University of Nebraska must monitor its program to assure compliance and to identify and report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been achieved. An institution found to have violated NCAA rules is subject to disciplinary and corrective actions as determined by the NCAA.

Questions and Answers for Fans, Boosters, Alumni and Representatives of Athletic Interests

DEFINITIONSQ: What is a booster?A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either.REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTEREST (I.E. BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13

Q: Who is a Prospective Student-Athlete?A: A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade or above, including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as students who have officially withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to transfer to another institution. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution or a Nebraska booster provides the individual or the individual’s relatives or friends with any financial assistance or benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects.

Q: Who is a Student-Athlete?A: A student-athlete is a student whose enrollment was solicited by a member of the Nebraska athletic staff or other representative of athletic interests with a view toward the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program.

Q: What is Contact?A: Contact is ANY face-to-face encounter between a prospect, or the prospect’s parent or legal

guardian, and a Nebraska staff member or athletic representative during which any dialogue occurs.

Q: What is Recruiting?A: Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect’s family member (or guardian) by an institutional staff member or by athletic representative of the institution, for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrollment and ultimate participation in Nebraska’s intercollegiate athletic program.

GUIDELINESQ: Who is a Booster?A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either.REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTERESTS (I.E., BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13

Q: What constitutes impermissible contact by a Booster?A: Phone calls to prospects (9th to 12th grade) and their relatives placed for recruiting purposes (questions about the athletic program at Nebraska must be directed to the coach); writing, paging, text messages or instant messages to a prospect to encourage Nebraska attendance; contact with a prospect at a high school or club contest; contact with a prospect or his/her coach, principal, or counselor to evaluate the prospect; visiting the prospect's educational institution to pick up videotape or transcripts for evaluation purposes; contacting a prospect to congratulate him/her for signing a National Letter of Intent to attend Nebraska; giving anything of value to a prospect to induce him/her to attend Nebraska; contact of any kind while the prospect is on the Nebraska campus for an official or unofficial visit.RECRUITING CONTACTS, NCAA BYLAW 13

Q: What are the rules of employment for a student-athlete?A: A student-athlete may be employed during the academic year or summer vacation period; receive compensation equal to the going rate for similar services in the locale; receive compensation only for work performed; accept employment from more than one employer and earn unlimited income; receive benefits provided to all other employees; teach sport-related individual skill instruction or fee-for-lesson sessions. A student-athlete may not conduct personal sport camps or promote, market, advertise or endorse a commercial business or product.

Only benefits that are authorized by NCAA legislation shall be provided to and accepted by a student-athlete. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive a benefit that is the result of a

The University of Nebraska Athletic Department takes great pride in abiding by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big Ten Conference rules and guidelines that govern Division I competition. For the benefit of the many alumni, fans and booster club members who are so active in supporting and assisting the Huskers throughout the year, we would like to remind everyone of a few definitions and rules that apply to all athletic representatives and boosters.

COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES FOR BOOSTERS

"special" arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan.EMPLOYMENT, NCAA BYLAW 12

Q: What are non-permissible benefits?A: Free or reduced-fee housing/rent including the use of vacation or seasonal homes; free or reduced-fee meals; loans or cash advances in pay or salary; tuition costs or school supply expenses; gifts or presents of any type regardless of the occasion or purpose; use of telephone for long distance or use of telephone cards and cell phones; free use of any motor vehicle, boat or recreational vehicle; free use of services (i.e., automobile repair, hair care, laundry, copying, faxing, etc.); free or reduced-fee memberships at golf courses, health clubs, etc. (This list is not exhaustive. Only benefits authorized by NCAA legislation shall be provided to and accepted by a student-athlete. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive a benefit that is the result of a "special" arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan).BENEFITS AND PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, NCAA BYLAW 16

Q: What types of promotional activities may the student-athlete be permitted to participate?A: Charitable, educational or non-profit promotions and events with requested approval from the Athletic Compliance Office prior to the event.

Q: What types of promotional activities are not permissible?A: Any fundraising activity that supports a high school organization or group that assists prospective-aged students; use of his/her name or picture; or appear to promote or market a commercial business or product.PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, NCAA BYLAW 12

For further information regarding NCAA Guidelines for Athletic Representatives, please contact the athletic compliance office at (402) 472-2042 or 1-(800) 927-7220. Inquiries may also be mailed to: Athletic Compliance Office, One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880219, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0219. Questions can also be faxed to (402) 472-4609 or e-mailed to [email protected].



Date Day Opponent Site Time (CT)Nov. 5 Sunday Minnesota State-Mankato (exhibition) Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m.Nov. 11 Saturday SIU Edwardsville [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena TBANov. 14 Tuesday UMKC [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Nov. 16 Thursday Arkansas [BTN] Pinnacle Bank Arena 8 p.m.Nov. 19 Sunday Creighton [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Nov. 23-24 Thursday-Friday San Juan Shootout Daytona Beach, Fla. Nov. 23 Thursday vs. Buffalo Daytona Beach, Fla. 3:15 p.m.Nov. 24 Friday vs. Coastal Carolina Daytona Beach, Fla. 1 p.m.Nov. 30 Thursday Clemson [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Dec. 2 Saturday Arkansas Pine Bluff [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena TBADec. 6 Wednesday at Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m.Dec. 9 Saturday at Drake [ESPN3] Des Moines, Iowa 2 p.m.Dec. 17 Sunday at San Jose State San Jose, Calif. 2 p.m.Dec. 19 Tuesday Florida Atlantic [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Dec. 22 Friday Washington State [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 1 p.m.Dec. 28 Thursday Ohio State [BTN] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Dec. 31 Sunday at Minnesota [BTN Plus] Minneapolis, Minn. 2 p.m.Jan. 7 Sunday at Northwestern [BTN Plus] Evanston, Ill. 2 p.m.Jan. 10 Wednesday at Illinois [BTN Plus] Champaign, Ill. 7 p.m.Jan. 13 Saturday Michigan [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Jan. 16 Tuesday Iowa [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Jan. 21 Sunday at Rutgers [BTN Plus] Piscataway, N.J. 5 p.m.Jan. 24 Wednesday Purdue [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Jan. 28 Sunday at Iowa [BTN Plus] Iowa City, Iowa. 2 p.m.Feb. 1 Thursday Illinois [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Feb. 4 Sunday Maryland [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m.Feb. 11 Sunday Wisconsin [BTN Plus] Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m.Feb. 14 Wednesday at Michigan State [BTN Plus] East Lansing, Mich. 6 p.m.Feb. 17 Saturday at Indiana [BTN] Bloomington, Ind. 11 a.m.Feb. 22 Thursday Penn State [BTN] Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m.Feb. 25 Sunday at Maryland [BTN] College Park, Md. 11 a.m.Feb. 28- Wednesday at Big Ten Tournament Indianapolis, Ind. TBAMarch 4 Sunday [BTN Plus/BTN/ESPN2] Bankers Life FieldhouseMarch 16-19 Friday-Monday at NCAA First and Second Rounds 16 Campus Sites TBAMarch 23-26 Friday-Monday at NCAA Regional Championships Albany, N.Y.; Kansas City, Mo. TBA Lexington, Ky.; Spokane, Wash. March 30- Friday-Sunday at NCAA Women's Final Four Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena) TBAApril 1All times central (as of Oct. 12, 2017) and subject to change. Visit Huskers.com for schedule updates.

SCHEDULE NOTES2017-18 SCHEDULE SHOWCASESPOWER FIVE FOES AT PBA Nebraska's home schedule once again features a laundry list of teams from Power Five conferences on the hardwood at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2017-18. Nebraska's 16-game regular-season home schedule includes showdowns with Arkansas (SEC, Nov. 16), Clemson (ACC, Nov. 30) and Washington State (Pac-12, Dec. 22) during non-conference play. The Huskers also will face in-state rival Creighton (BIG EAST, Nov. 19) at Pinnacle Bank Arena in between home games with the Razorbacks and Tigers. Soon after closing non-conference play at home against Washington State, the Huskers will tip off their eight-game home conference schedule against defending Big Ten regular-season co-champion Ohio State on Dec. 28. The game against the Buckeyes will be followed by Big Ten home contests against Michigan (Jan. 13), Iowa (Jan. 16), Purdue (Jan. 24), Illinois (Feb. 1), Maryland (Feb. 4), Wisconsin (Feb. 11) and Penn State (Feb. 22). Overall, eight of Nebraska's 16 regular-season home games will come against teams that advanced to postseason play in 2016-17.

FAMILIAR FACES FILL NEBRASKA'SPRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Some familiar faces will be featured on Nebraska's schedule prior to the tip off of Big Ten Conference play in 2017-18. The old connections begin with Nebraska's exhibition game against Minnesota State-Mankato at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5. The NCAA Division II Mavericks are coached by Emily (Gusso) Thiesse, the younger sister of Nebraska head coach Amy (Gusso) Williams. Thiesse also played collegiately at UNK. Nebraska's connections with Creighton are always close, but this season's match-up on Nov. 19 at Pinnacle Bank Arena will feature another pair of sisters with Husker Taylor Kissinger facing off with Bluejay Brooke Kissinger. Kansas provides another familiar set of faces to the Husker schedule. The game against the Jayhawks in Lawrence will be Nebraska's first regular-season game against Kansas (or any other current member of the old Big 12) since the Huskers joined the Big Ten in 2011-12. NU did face KU in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, and former Big 12 partners Texas A&M (2013 NCAA Tournament) and Missouri (2016 Preseason WNIT).

JOIN US AT PINNACLE BANK ARENA Nebraska has provided one of the nation's top tickets and best atmospheres for women's basketball in its first four seasons at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers ranked 17th nationally with an average home attendance of 4,712 in 2016-17. The Huskers have ranked among the top 20 teams nationally in home attendance in each of their first four seasons at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

SEASON TICKETSLower Level Reserved $170General Admission Adult $85General Admission Youth/Senior $51Wheelchair (Adult)/(Youth/Senior) $85/51

SINGLE-GAME TICKETSAdult Reserved $11General Admission Adult $6General Admission Youth/Senior $4Children Under 6 (GA) FreeUNL Students (GA) Free with ID

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PRONUNCIATION GUIDEJasmine Cincore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIN-coreNicea Eliely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NY-see-uh E-ly-leeTaylor Kissinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KISS-in-jurrJanay Morton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUH-nayBria Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BREE-uhDarrien Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DERRY-inHannah Whitish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WHITE-ish HUSKER HOMESThe 12 members of the 2017-18 Huskers come to Nebraska from nine states.California (1): Darrien Washington Colorado (1): Nicea ElielyIllinois (1): Bria Stallworth Kansas (3): Rachel Blackburn, Emily Wood Grace MitchellMinnesota (1): Janay MortonNebraska (2): Taylor Kissinger, Maddie SimonNew York (1): Kate CainTennessee (1): Jasmine CincoreWisconsin (1): Hannah Whitish

HUSKERS BY CLASSSeniors (3): Jasmine Cincore, Janay Morton, Emily WoodJuniors (2): Maddie Simon, Darrien WashingtonSophomores (5): Rachel Blackburn, Nicea Eliely, Grace Mitchell, Bria Stallworth, Hannah WhitishFreshmen (2): Kate Cain, Taylor Kissinger

HUSKERS BY MAJORAdvertising & Public Relations: Jasmine CincoreAnimal Science: Darrien WashingtonBusiness Administration: Rachel BlackburnCommunication Studies: Maddie SimonManagement: Emily Wood (Graduate Student)Marketing: Hannah WhitishNutrition Science: Grace MitchellPsychology: Janay Morton, Bria StallworthUndeclared: Kate Cain, Nicea Eliely, Taylor Kissinger

NUMERICAL ROSTERNo. Player Yr. Ht. Pos. Hometown (High School/Other School)3 Hannah Whitish* So. 5-9 G Barneveld, Wis. (Barneveld)5 Nicea Eliely* So. 6-1 G Colorado Springs, Colo. (Rampart)12 Emily Wood*** Sr. 5-5 G Salina, Kan. (Salina Central)13 Janay Morton# RSr. 5-10 G Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Osseo/Eastern Michigan)14 Grace Mitchell* So. 6-2 G/F Wellington, Kan. (Wellington)15 Bria Stallworth# RSo. 5-6 G Chicago, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor/UMass)24 Maddie Simon** Jr. 6-2 F Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X)31 Kate Cain Fr. 6-5 C Middletown, N.Y. (Pine Bush)33 Taylor Kissinger Fr. 6-1 G/F Minden, Neb. (Minden)34 Jasmine Cincore*** Sr. 5-10 G Arlington, Tenn. (Briarcrest Christian)43 Rachel Blackburn*& RSo. 6-3 F Leavenworth, Kan. (Leavenworth)50 Darrien Washington** Jr. 6-2 F Oakland, Calif. (Skyline)

ALPHABETICAL ROSTERPlayer No. Yr. Ht. Pos. Hometown (High School/Other School)Blackburn, Rachel*& 43 RSo. 6-3 F Leavenworth, Kan. (Leavenworth)Cain, Kate 31 Fr. 6-5 C Middletown, N.Y. (Pine Bush)Cincore, Jasmine*** 34 Sr. 5-10 G Arlington, Tenn. (Briarcrest Christian)Eliely, Nicea* 5 So. 6-1 G Colorado Springs, Colo. (Rampart)Kissinger, Taylor 33 Fr. 6-1 G/F Minden, Neb. (Minden)Mitchell, Grace* 14 So. 6-2 G/F Wellington, Kan. (Wellington)Morton, Janay# 13 RSr. 5-10 G Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Osseo/Eastern Michigan)Simon, Maddie** 24 Jr. 6-2 F Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X)Stallworth, Bria# 15 RSo. 5-6 G Chicago, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor/UMass)Washington, Darrien** 50 Jr. 6-2 F Oakland, Calif. (Skyline)Whitish, Hannah* 3 So. 5-9 G Barneveld, Wis. (Barneveld)Wood, Emily*** 12 Sr. 5-5 G Salina, Kan. (Salina Central)Position Legend: G--Guard; F--Forward; C--Center *--denotes letter earned at Nebraska #--redshirted in 2016-17 due to NCAA transfer rules&--redshirted with injury in 2016-17

NEBRASKA COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Amy Williams (Nebraska, 1998)Assistant Coaches: Chuck Love (Northwestern Oklahoma State, 2008) Tom Goehle (Augustana, S.D., 1993), Tandem Mays (Tulsa, 2007)Director of Basketball Operations: Amanda Hart (Dakota Wesleyan, 2014)Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator: Katie Adams (Rutgers, 2008) Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer: Ashley Rudolph (Michigan State, 2010) Women's Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coach: Stuart Hart (Saint Leo, 1998)

2017-18 NEBRASKA ROSTER

The 2017-18 Nebraska Women's Basketball Team: Back row (from left) - Strength and Conditioning Coach Stuart Hart, Assistant Coach Tom Goehle, Nicea Eliely, Maddie Simon, Grace Mitchell, Kate Cain, Darrien Washington, Rachel Blackburn, Taylor Kissinger, Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator Katie Adams, Assistant Coach Chuck Love. Front row (from left) - Head Coach Amy Williams, Assistant Coach Tandem Mays, Emily Wood, Janay Morton, Hannah Whitish, Jasmine Cincore, Bria Stallworth, Director of Operations Amanda Hart, Athletic Trainer Ashley Rudolph.



The Nebraska women's basketball team laid the foundation for growth in Coach Amy Williams' first season with the Huskers in 2016-17. Now the Big Red are ready to see some improved performance on the court. Nebraska has plenty of room to climb after tying for 11th in the 14-team Big Ten Conference last season and finishing with a 7-22 record. Although Nebraska must overcome the loss of a 2016-17 starting frontcourt that combined for 25.5 points and 15.1 rebounds per game while starting every contest last season, Williams and the Huskers are optimistic. While the frontcourt took heavy losses, the starting backcourt returns intact and adds a pair of experienced Division I transfers and two talented freshmen. "This past offseason provided us a great opportunity to make big strides with our team's strength and conditioning, as well as needed skill development," Williams said. "A couple of big home wins toward the end of last season provided some very good motivation and something to build on throughout the offseason. We are eager for the 2017-18 season, and we expect progress and growth for our program." Nebraska's growth in the backcourt is expected to start with sophomore Hannah Whitish. The 5-9 guard from Barneveld, Wis., is the Big Red's top returning scorer after averaging 9.0 points per game a year ago. Whitish, who started every Big Ten game for Nebraska, averaged 11.1 points in conference play, while shooting a sizzling 41.8 percent (38-91) from three-point range. She was also Nebraska's top playmaker, averaging 3.7 assists in Big Ten action. Whitish's play blossomed throughout the season, as she produced double figures in each of Nebraska's last four games including a career-high 24-point performance in an overtime upset of NCAA Tournament-bound Michigan State on Feb. 26, 2017. Whitish knocked down 5-of-8 three-pointers against the Spartans while adding five rebounds and five assists in 44 minutes of work. "It was a pleasure to watch Hannah's growth throughout her freshman year, and she has continued that growth into the offseason," Williams said. "She made significant gains in the weight room, and she is carrying herself with more confidence. We are excited about the leadership she is displaying." Fellow sophomore Nicea Eliely is expected to rejoin Whitish as a returning starter in the backcourt. Eliely, a 6-1 wing from Colorado Springs, Colo., started all 29 games for the Huskers as a true freshman, averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a team-leading 1.6 steals per game. Eliely was Nebraska's top defender throughout her freshman season, and with a year of experience under her belt, the Huskers expect to see even better defensive play from the long, athletic wing. She added strength during the offseason and also improved her skill level at the offensive end to give herself more options in not only scoring but also creating opportunities for her teammates. "Nicea had a good offseason and went to work on several areas of her game," Williams said. "She has the capabilities of bringing more production in multiple areas, and we are looking for a big sophomore season from her." However, Eliely suffered a foot/ankle injury in mid-October that sidelined her late in preseason. She is expected to make a full recovery but she may be slowed or limited by the injury early in the season. A third returning starter offers more experience and versatility to the Big Red backcourt. Senior Jasmine Cincore started every game a year ago and

Sophomore Hannah Whitish is expected to be an offensive catalyst for the Huskers in 2017-18. The 5-9 guard from Barneveld, Wis., set a Nebraska freshman record by knocking down more than 40 percent of her three-pointers in 2016-17. She started every Big Ten game for the Big Red last season.

averaged 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest. A solid defender, the 5-10 Cincore also ranked second on the squad with 31 total steals. Nebraska's 2016-17 women's basketball Lifter of the Year, Cincore has the strength to guard larger players inside and could be used in a small forward/power forward role this season, even though she has experience playing point guard in her career. "Jasmine adds so much to our program on and off the basketball court," Williams said. "She is dependable, consistent, hard-working and she really sets the tone for our team, particularly on the defensive end. She is poised to be a key piece of our team in her senior year." Nebraska gains even more experience, depth and leadership from senior contributor Emily Wood. The 5-5 guard from Salina, Kan., originally came to Nebraska as a walk-on before earning a scholarship in her first season. Arguably Nebraska's hardest worker on the court, Wood's gritty determination and countless hours in the gym have allowed her to increase her skill level exponentially over the past few seasons. Last season, Wood averaged 2.1 points and 0.9 rebounds in just under 10 minutes per game while playing in all 29 contests. Despite the increased competition for playing time in the backcourt this season, Wood gladly accepted the role of pushing herself and her teammates by putting in a huge summer in the gym and the weight room. She also completed her bachelor's degree in management from Nebraska in just three seasons and is pushing herself to complete her MBA from Nebraska in 2018. "Emily Wood has all the characteristics we look for in a Husker," Williams said. "She is selfless, hard-working, smart, gritty and tough. She does everything you are supposed to do when no one is watching. She works diligently, not just to make herself a better player, but to impact our team culture in a positive manner." While Whitish, Eliely, Cincore and Wood give the Big Red more than 2,500 returning minutes from last

season's backcourt, Nebraska's most experienced Division I player is Husker newcomer Janay Morton. The 5-10 guard from Brooklyn Park, Minn., was a three-year starter at Eastern Michigan before transferring to Nebraska prior to the start of the 2016-17 season. Morton spent a year practicing in Nebraska's system while redshirting because of NCAA transfer rules. Morton gained a level of comfort and confidence in the system last year, but hit a speed bump during the summer with a foot injury. She underwent surgery in late-September of 2017, but was expected to return to action for the start of the regular season. She may be slowed somewhat in non-conference play while she returns to full health. Morton is a proven performer. She earned All-MAC honors as a junior and was a member of the 2016 MAC All-Defensive Team. In three seasons at Eastern Michigan, Morton totaled 1,341 points, 359 rebounds, 249 assists and 223 steals, while averaging nearly 1,000 minutes per season. "Janay is very hungry heading into her senior season, after sitting out last year due to NCAA transfer rules, and then being limited this preseason by injury," Williams said. "Once healthy and back in the groove, she is capable of being an explosive guard who can make things happen on either end of the court." Another Division I transfer, Bria Stallworth could make a significant impact for the Huskers this season. The 5-6 sophomore from Chicago sat out alongside Morton because of NCAA transfer rules last season. Stallworth, who earned a spot on the Atlantic-10 All-Rookie Team as a true freshman in 2015-16, is a quick, play-marking guard who can also defend and score. In fact, she led all A-10 freshman by averaging 13.2 points per game at UMass in 2015-16. She hit 35.7 percent of her three-point attempts and 81.8 percent of her free throws while playing nearly 1,000 minutes in her only season at UMass. "Bria is able to push tempo and create plays with penetration, while providing an additional threat from the perimeter," Williams said. "We

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will be looking for Bria to become more consistent as she learns our system and progresses into her sophomore season." A third newcomer to the Nebraska backcourt in 2017-18 is true freshman Taylor Kissinger. The 6-1 guard/forward from Minden, Neb., was one of the top three-point shooters in the nation coming out of high school and was ranked among the nation's top 50 overall players. The four-time all-state selection for the Whippets had both her junior and senior seasons of high school cut short by hand/arm injuries. Kissinger has had an excellent summer and has progressed quickly in Nebraska's program, gaining strength and making an impact in practice. “Taylor is an offensive threat who possesses the unique talent of having a quick release and depth on her perimeter shot," Williams said. ”Due to her high basketball IQ, she has been picking things up very quickly and is already playing with great confidence." Kissinger is expected to see time at the wing position, but could also provide size and rebounding in a small forward/power forward role, if necessary. With depth and experience creating a positive for the Nebraska backcourt, Maddie Simon is expected to focus her attention on the power forward position. The 6-2 junior out of Lincoln Pius X High School has been a significant contributor in the Nebraska backcourt the past two seasons, including a starting role down the stretch in the regular season as a freshman in 2015-16. Through two seasons, she has averaged 4.5 points and 1.9 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game. With the loss of Nebraska's starting frontcourt, and inexperience and injuries challenging the inside game, Simon could step into a more prominent role. "After shifting back and forth between the wing and forward spots last year, Maddie has been able to focus on the forward position heading into this season," Williams said. "She is athletic and strong, and her work in the offseason has her playing with more confidence as she heads into this year." Another young power forward for the Huskers who could find a greater role than a year ago is Grace Mitchell. The 6-2 sophomore from Wellington, Kan., played in all 29 games and averaged nearly 11 minutes per contest. Mitchell, who is a strong, hard-working athlete, averaged 1.8 points and 1.7 rebounds last season and hit 40 percent (4-10) of her three-pointers. “Grace embraced the challenge of being asked to switch positions last year and spent the offseason becoming more and more comfortable with that switch," Williams said. ”She is a workhorse in the weight room and is not afraid to mix it up with bigger players. We will rely on her to help our rebounding efforts this year." The Huskers are hopeful for the return of Rachel Blackburn inside to bolster them at both ends of the court. The 6-3 forward from Leavenworth, Kan., was a starter early in her freshman season of 2015-16, before succumbing to severe knee pain. Blackburn redshirted after having multiple knee surgeries last season and was extremely limited for nearly a full year. Blackburn has been slowly progressing during preseason practice and her workload has been increasing as weeks have passed. In the first nine games of her career, Blackburn averaged 6.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game while providing suffocating defense at the rim. Blackburn's intelligence in defensive rotation could take pressure off her teammates and help a Husker defense that surrendered a staggering 76.3 points per game last season, including 80.4 points per night in Big Ten play.

"Rachel brings a lot to our team because she is a high IQ basketball player who possesses the gritty toughness we are looking to instill in our program," Williams said. "As she gradually works back into practices and games, she is showing great leadership, both verbally and by example." Nebraska's lone returning post player from a year ago, Darrien Washington, returns for her fourth season as a Husker in 2017-18. The 6-2 junior from Oakland, Calif., averaged 2.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 12 minutes per contest last season while playing in 23 games. Washington is a big, strong traditional post player who has improved her conditioning during the offseason and is ready to play a larger role, if needed. "Darrien's commitment to her strength and conditioning in this offseason has paid off so far in practice, as she is having more of an impact on both ends," Williams said. "We will need Darrien to set the tone with our rebounding efforts and play with confidence and consistency all year." The newest addition to Nebraska's post game is freshman Kate Cain. The 6-5 center from Middletown, N.Y., decided to join the Huskers on June 23, 2017, after originally signing her National Letter of Intent with Delaware. After a coaching change at Delaware, Cain reopened her recruitment and the No. 82 player in the nation, according to ESPN, landed in Lincoln. Cain, whose parents were both outstanding Division I players on the East Coast, could bring an immediate defensive presence to the Huskers while also providing some scoring punch on the block. "Our coaching staff has been very impressed with how quickly Kate has been learning our system," Williams said. "Her soft touch and skill set will allow her to contribute right away offensively, and her size will help provide some protection around the rim on the defensive end." Nebraska will be challenged by a strong schedule, but it should be a bit more manageable than the

SOPHOMORES COULD SPARK HUSKER RISEsuffocating schedule the Huskers faced a year ago. The Husker schedule features non-conference home games against Power Five conference teams Arkansas (SEC, Nov. 16), Clemson (ACC, Nov. 30) and Washington State (Pac-12, Dec. 22) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers also clash with in-state rival Creighton (BIG EAST, Nov. 19), along with other non-conference home contests against SIU Edwardsville (Nov. 11), UMKC (Nov. 14), Arkansas Pine Bluff (Dec. 2) and Florida Atlantic (Dec. 19). The Big Red's non-conference road schedule starts with the San Juan Shootout, which will be played in Daytona Beach, Fla., in a move from Puerto Rico that followed the devastation of Hurricane Maria. The Huskers take on Buffalo (Nov. 23) and Coastal Carolina (Nov. 24) at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. NU returns to road action against Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse (Dec. 6), before battling Drake in Des Moines (Dec. 9). The Huskers close road non-conference play at San Jose State (Dec. 17). Nebraska opens Big Ten play against defending conference co-champion Ohio State (Dec. 28), before playing three straight road games at Minnesota (Dec. 31), Northwestern (Jan. 7) and Illinois (Jan. 10). The Huskers return to Pinnacle Bank Arena for back-to-back games against Michigan (Jan. 13) and Iowa (Jan. 16), before heading to Piscataway, N.J., to joust with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Jan. 21). Nebraska then opens a stretch with four-of-five games at home, starting against Purdue (Jan. 24), before a brief trip to Iowa City to complete the season series with the Hawkeyes (Jan. 28). Home games against Illinois (Feb. 1), Maryland (Feb. 4) and Wisconsin (Feb. 11) follow at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Back-to-back road games at Michigan State (Feb. 14) and Indiana (Feb. 17) will set up Senior Night against Penn State (Feb. 22) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers close the regular season on the road at defending Big Ten champion Maryland (Feb. 25), before the Big Ten Tournament returns to Indianapolis (Feb. 28-March 4).

Nicea Eliely returns as one of the Big Ten's top perimeter defenders in 2017-18. The 6-1 sophomore wing from Colorado Springs, Colo., started every game for the Huskers as a true freshman.



On June 11, 2010, the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C) approved a formal membership application by Nebraska, which officially joined the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011.

The conference expanded to 14 programs when Maryland and Rutgers officially became Big Ten members on July 1, 2014, giving the conference almost 9,500 students participating in intercollegiate athletics and more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams.

On June 3, 2013, the Big Ten announced that Johns Hopkins had been accepted as the conference’s first sport affiliate member. Johns Hopkins’ addition in men’s lacrosse gave the Big Ten six institutions sponsoring the sport, allowing the debut of men’s lacrosse as an official conference sport. On June 17, 2015, the conference announced that Johns Hopkins was accepted as a sport affiliate member for women’s lacrosse beginning in 2016-17. On March 23, 2016, the conference announced that Notre Dame would join the Big Ten for men’s ice hockey beginning in 2017-18.

Since opening in the fall of 2013, the Big Ten Conference Center in Rosemont, Ill., has played host to more than 300 meetings annually for member institutions, Big Ten Academic Alliance-related committees and coaching groups. The headquarters also feature an interactive digital museum - the Big Ten Experience - which opened to the public on June 7, 2014. For more information on the Big Ten Experience, visit bigten.org.

In June 2014, the Big Ten opened a second office in New York City, featuring both office and meeting space in Midtown Manhattan. Three Big Ten staff members are based in the New York City office to provide expanded coverage and service. The conference manages 28 championships and tournaments, offers legislative and compliance services, oversees the production and distribution of nearly 1,400 events annually, provides staff services to coaching and administrative personnel and services media and fans interest for information on the Big Ten Conference.

More than 120 years after its inception, the Big Ten remains a national leader in intercollegiate athletics on and off the field. Big Ten programs have combined to win more than 450 team and 1,800 individual national championships, consistently taking home individual honors for athletic and academic accomplishments and fulfilling the Big Ten’s mission of academic achievement and athletic success.

BIG TEN ADMINISTRATIONCommissioner ............................................................................. James E. DelanyDeputy Commissioner/CFO/COO ....................................................Brad TraviolaDeputy Commissioner, Public Affairs ................................................ Diane DietzSenior Associate Commissioner, Television Administration ...... Mark D. RudnerAssociate Commissioner, Finance ............................................... Julie SudermanAssociate Commissioner, Football Operations ............................. Scott ChipmanAssociate Commissioner, Men’s Basketball .................................... Rick BoyagesAssociate Commissioner, Policy ......................................................Chad HawleyAssociate Commissioner, Sports Administration ...........................Wendy FallenAssociate Commissioner, Technology .................................... Mike McComiskeyAssistant Commissioner, Branding .................................................. Robin JentesAssistant Commissioner, Communications ....................................... Jason YellinAssistant Commissioner, Compliance ................................................. Gil GrimesAssistant Commissioner, Men's & Women's Basketball Operations .....Jessica PalermoAssistant Commissioner, Public Affairs ............................................ Kerry Kenny

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undertakings, the Big Ten is home to a lineage of legendary names and an ongoing tradition of developing strong leaders. Even in its infancy, the conference established itself as the preeminent collection of institutions in the nation, where the pursuit of academic excellence prevailed as the definitive goal.

The history of the Big Ten traces back 121 years to the Palmer House hotel in Chicago, where on Jan. 11, 1895, then-Purdue president James H. Smart and leaders from the universities of Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Northwestern and Wisconsin set out to organize and develop principles for the regulation of intercollegiate athletics.

At that meeting, a blueprint for the administration of college athletics under the direction of appointed faculty representatives was outlined. The presidents’ first known action “restricted eligibility for athletics to bonafide, full-time students who were not delinquent in their studies.” That important legislation, along with other legislation that would follow in the coming years, served as the primary building block for intercollegiate athletics.

On Feb. 8, 1896, one faculty member from each of those seven universities met at the same Palmer House and officially established the mechanics of the conference, which was officially incorporated as the “Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association” in 1905.

Indiana and Iowa became the eighth and ninth members in 1899. In 1908, Michigan briefly withdrew its membership, and in 1912 Ohio State joined the conference, bringing its membership total back to nine. Upon Michigan’s return in 1917, the conference was first referred to as the “Big Ten” by media members, and that name was eventually incorporated in 1987.

As the 1900s opened, faculty representatives established rules for intercollegiate athletics that were novel for the time. As early as 1904, the faculty approved legislation that required eligible athletes to meet entrance requirements and to have completed a full year’s work, along with having one year of residence.

In 1901, the first Big Ten Championship event was staged when the outdoor track and field championships were held at the University of Chicago. The debut event marked what is now a staple of conference competition. Today, the Big Ten sponsors 28 official sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse the last three years. Big Ten schools compete in a total of 42 sports, furthering the conference’s commitment to broad-based programming and providing more participation opportunities than any conference in the country.

One of the conference’s proudest traditions began in 1902 when Michigan took on Stanford in the Rose Bowl, the nation’s first bowl game. Big Ten teams only appeared in Pasadena twice before the conference signed an exclusive contract with the Tournament of Roses in 1946, making it the first bowl game with permanent conference affiliations. But Michigan’s appearance in 1902 cultivated a relationship that has endured for more than a century.

Coupling the academic goals set forth by the conference leaders and their steadfast commitment to athletics, the conference instituted the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1915. It is awarded annually by each conference institution to a student of the graduating class who has attained the greatest proficiency in scholarship and athletics. It is the most prestigious honor a student competing in Big Ten athletics can receive.

In 1922, Major John L. Griffith became the conference’s first “Commissioner of Athletics.” Griffith was the first of five men to assume the role of commissioner in the conference’s history, followed by Kenneth L. “Tug” Wilson in 1945, Bill Reed in 1961, Wayne Duke in 1971 and current commissioner James E. Delany in 1989.

After nearly 30 years with 10 members, the conference consolidated to nine schools when Chicago formally withdrew its membership in 1946. Michigan State was added to the Big Ten three years later, bringing the number of affiliated conference schools to 10 once again.

In 1955, the Big Ten formulated a revenue-sharing model designed to pool all football television rights of its members and share those proceeds equally. The conference and its members continue to utilize a revenue-sharing model, dividing media rights, bowl payouts and other profits among all conference institutions.

While academics have always played an integral role in the conference, presidents of the Big Ten member institutions formalized the primacy of academics with the establishment of the Big Ten Academic Alliance (formerly the Committee on Institutional Cooperation) in 1958. The Big Ten Academic Alliance is an academic consortium of all Big Ten universities. In 2014, the schools currently constituting the Big Ten Academic Alliance produced over $10 billion in funded research, $5 billion more than any other conference.

In one of Duke’s first actions as commissioner, he oversaw the adoption of the Big Ten Advisory Commission in 1972, designed to study conference programs and make suggestions that would further Big Ten objectives. The Advisory Commission enlists former students that competed in Big Ten athletics to serve as liaisons to the NCAA’s Diversity and Inclusion Department, the Big Ten Student-Athlete Advisory Commission and other organizations.

In 1981, the conference presidents and chancellors endorsed a proposal that enabled universities to affiliate their women’s intercollegiate programs with the conference, and the first conference championships for women were staged that fall. The Big Ten was the first conference to voluntarily adopt male and female participation goals after launching its Gender Equity Action Plan in 1992.

In December of 1989, the conference agreed in principle to invite Penn State for membership. On June 4, 1990, the Council of Presidents officially voted to integrate Penn State into the conference, giving the Big Ten 11 members.

James E. DelanyCommissioner

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internationally distributed television network dedicated to covering one of America’s premier collegiate conferences.

With more than 400 live sports events, and virtually all of them in high definition, the Big Ten Network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country. The network is on the air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The network is available to an estimated 60 million households. The network is carried by all major cable, satellite and telecommunications providers and BTN2Go is also available on smartphones, tables and the internet.

Since the current Big Ten media agreements began in 2007-08, Big Ten women's basketball has received more coverage than any other conference.

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WELCOME TO NEBRASKA BASKETBALL · Newcomers (4) Janay Morton, 5-10, Sr., G (2016-17 redshirt) Bria Stallworth, 5-6, So., G (2016-17 redshirt) Kate Cain, 6-5, Fr., C Taylor Kissinger,