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WELCOME TO NEBRASKA MEN’S TENNIS SEASON PREVIEW............................ 1-3
2018 Outlook............................................... 2-3 2018 Roster/Schedule.................................... 3
COACHES AND ADMINISTRATION.......4-7
Head Coach Kerry McDermott............................4 Associate Head Coach Fungai Tongoona.............5 Volunteer Assistant Nikola Andjelic.....................5 Administration/Support Staff..............................5 Athletic Director Bill Moos...................................6 Nebraska Chancellor Ronnie Green.....................7 Executive Associate A.D. Steve Waterfield..........7
2018 HUSKERS.................................8-15
Linus Erhart.................................................... 8 Toby Boyer...................................................... 9 Rok Krizaj...................................................... 10 Jon Meyer..................................................... 11 Dylan Bednarczyk......................................... 12 Chris Dean.................................................... 13 Micah Klousia............................................... 14 William Grattan-Smith.................................. 15 Isaac Nortey.................................................. 15
OPPONENTS.......................................16
Big Ten Conference Opponents.................... 16 Non-Conference Opponents........................ 16
REVIEW, HISTORY AND RECORDS.... 17-20
2017 Season Review................................ 17-18 Husker History & Records........................ 19-20
THIS IS NEBRASKA........................21-44
Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center.......... 22-23 World-Class Facilities............................... 24-25 National Powers/Big Ten Leaders............ 26-27 Athletic Medicine/Nutrition.................... 28-29 Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab........ 30-31 Academic Success.................................... 32-33 Academic Experience.............................. 34-35 Nebraska Life Skills.................................. 36-37 University of Nebraska............................ 38-41 City of Lincoln/State of Nebraska............ 42-43 Nebraska Men’s Tennis Tradition.................. 44
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All interviews of student-athletes and coaching staff must be arranged through Communications Student Assistant Matt Jesus (mjesus@huskers.com) or by calling (402) 9574674) at least one day in advance. Releases are provided each week and final match results are available at Huskers.com.
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The 2017-18 Nebraska men’s tennis media guide was written and designed by Communications Student Assistants Matt Jesus and Cheyenne Rowe. Editing assistance was provided by Director of Operations Jeff Griesch. The guide was produced entirely on Adobe InDesign and printed at the University of Nebraska Printing Services. Photos by Scott Bruhn, Adam Warner, and Stephanie Carpenter.
Senior Linus Erhart returns to the Husker roster after earning his bachelor’s degree in international business from the Frachochschule Vorarlberg in Austria during the summer of 2017. Erhart looks to compete near the top of the Nebraska lineup while adding senior leadership for the 2018 Huskers.
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Nebraska Athletics Mission Statement
Head Coach.......................... Kerry McDermott Alma Mater (Year).................. Nebraska (1980) Years at Nebraska......................................... 37 Record at Nebraska............................. 394-433 McDermott’s E-mail....... kmcdermott@huskers.com Associate Head Coach........... Fungai Tongoona Years at Nebraska......................................... Six Tennis Secretary.............................Ellen Shutts Tennis Office Phone..................(402) 472-9430 Tennis Office Fax....................... (402) 472-2272 Facility........ Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center 2017 Overall Finish.................................... 5-19 2017 Big Ten Record/Finish.............. 1-10/11th 2017 Final ITA Ranking...................Not Ranked Letterwinners Returning/Lost..................... 7/2
The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is to serve our studentathletes, 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, coworkers, fans and the University of Nebraska.
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Complete results, releases and statistics will be updated each week on the official athletic department home page at Huskers.com. Updated biographies for Nebraska tennis athletes, along with current roster and schedule information are also available, along with other special features.
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HUSKERS READY TO CLIMB BIG TEN LADDER The Nebraska men’s tennis team laid the foundation for the future in 2017, after a young Husker roster took the court against some of the nation’s best teams following the departure of five talented seniors from the 2016 squad. A 2017 roster with no juniors or seniors took some lumps during the course of the season, but never stopped battling. With three sophomores and three freshmen from last year’s team returning to the roster after making significant contributions last year, the Huskers have a higher level of experience than a season ago. The Big Red also will be bolstered by the addition of three talented players, including the return of former Husker Linus Erhart to the roster. Erhart, who graduated from FH Vorarlberg University of Applied Science in his home country of Austria in the summer of 2017, was a talented freshman for the Big Red in 2014-15. He spent the past two years in Austria, before returning to Nebraska to pursue a master’s degree in business administration while choosing to return to the courts as well. Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said Erhart’s return could have a major impact on the Husker fortunes in 2017-18. “He is a very strong player who has very good fundamentals and will be a big asset to have back on the team this year,” McDermott said. “He is quite the leader who leads by example, and we are very excited to have him back as his experience and level of play have already made our team stronger.” Erhart recorded 19 singles victories playing out of the middle of Nebraska’s lineup in 201415, while adding 14 doubles wins. The Huskers also add a pair of talented freshmen who could make immediate impacts. Isaac Nortey, a newcomer from Lakeland, Fla., earned runner-up honors in the Florida state singles competition in 2016. McDermott said Nortey is a hard-working and determined competitor who is still tapping the potential of his overall ability. “We like the fact that Isaac has not reached his potential with his tennis,” McDermott said. “His best tennis will be in the years ahead of him in college and past college. Isaac is a very gifted athlete and along with that he is a very hard worker, and a very determined young man. He is just great to be around. He has a very infectious attitude about life, and he will make our team better by having him around.” Fellow freshman William Grattan-Smith from Atlanta reached the round of 16 at the USTA Boys 16 and Under Hard Court National Championships in 2015, before leading the Atlanta International School to its first Georgia state semifinal appearance in 2016. Grattan-Smith’s high-level experience could help him make an instant impression on the Nebraska lineup in 2017-18. “William is someone who brings a wealth of experience and good energy to our team,” McDermott said. “He will absolutely make an immediate impact and will this team to great heights in the years that he is here.”
Junior Toby Boyer leads the Huskers into the 2018 spring season capturing a runner-up finish at the ITA Central Regional Singles Championships in the fall of 2017.
While McDermott is planning on the new additions to make immediate contributions, he is also expecting more victories from the talented nucleus of returning Huskers. Junior Toby Boyer, who has been one of Nebraska’s top players the past two seasons, continues to show his potential. Boyer showed his continually improving play by battling his way to a runner-up finish at the ITA Central Regional Singles Championships in the fall of 2017. Boyer was just the second Husker to reach the event finals since Husker Karl Falkland won the tournament in 1993. Boyer’s performance earned him a spot at Oracle ITA National Fall Championships. “We are excited as coaches to see Toby’s hard work paying off,” McDermott said. “He had an outstanding fall and he showed some great mental toughness and fortitude to reach the ITA Central Regional finals by beating some highly ranked opponents. “Toby is focused on continuing to work on his game and keep improving as we get ready for the second semester dual match season.” Boyer led the Huskers with 11 singles victories last season. As a true freshman in 2016, Boyer notched 21 wins playing primarily out of the No. 3 singles spot, while teaming with his older brother, Dusty, for 21 doubles victories. Boyer and Dylan Bednarczyk shared time playing out of the top two spots in the Husker singles lineup last season. Bednarczyk, a
sophomore from Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, led Nebraska with three Big Ten singles victories among his 10 wins on the season. Third-year sophomore Micah Klousia is also prepared to play a major role for the Huskers in 2018. As a redshirt freshman, the Springfield, Mo., native notched 11 singles victories while playing out of the No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 spots in the Husker lineup. A hard-working leader, Klousia also earned Nebraska’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award last season. “Micah is just starting to reach his potential, but he will need to continue to push himself and believe in himself,” McDermott said. “We feel good things will happen for him and the team in the future.” Chris Dean gives Nebraska a third sophomore who could see significant gains on the court in 2018. The second-year Husker from Papillion, Neb., competed in 26 singles matches a year ago. Juniors Rok Krizaj and Jon Meyer round out the Husker roster in 2018. Krizaj, from Idrija, Slovenia, is one of the top student-athletes in the classroom at Nebraska. A 2017 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, he was also an academic All-Big Ten selection as a sophomore. Meyer, a Lincoln native who spent his first season with the Huskers in 2017 after transferring from Wichita State, joins Krizaj in pursuit of their first singles wins as Huskers in 2018.
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BIG RED POISED FOR MAJOR IMPROVEMENT “Jon is a very hard worker who continues to show improvement at practice,” McDermott said. “He just needs more match play to improve.” Traditionally, Nebraska has played a rigorous non-conference schedule to prepare for the highly ranked teams in the Big Ten, and that tradition will continue in the spring of 2018. The Huskers will open the spring campaign with a six-match home stand at the Dillon Tennis Center, beginning with two matches against South Dakota State on Saturday, Jan. 13. The following Saturday, the Huskers will be back in action against Creighton, before taking nearly three weeks off from competition to maximize their training efforts. The Big Red will close the stand by playing three matches in two days at the Dillon Tennis Center, beginning with a dual against North Dakota on Friday, Feb. 9. The following day, the Huskers will battle Omaha and UMKC. The Huskers hit the road for the first time to take on Arizona (Feb. 17) and Northern Arizona (Feb. 18) in Tucson. They continue a threegame road swing by facing Denver in the Mile High City on Sunday, Feb. 25. Nebraska will take on Northern Illinois at the Dillon Tennis Center on Saturday, March 3, before returning to the road to take on Wichita State (March 9) and New Mexico (March 10) in Wichita, Kan. The Huskers open Big Ten Conference play at home by battling Wisconsin on Saturday, March 17 at the Dillon Tennis Center. The following day, Nebraska travels to Iowa to take on the Hawkeyes. The Big Red will have a single Big Ten match the following weekend on Sunday, March 25, at Minnesota, before returning to the Dillon Tennis Center to clash with Northwestern (March 30) and Illinois (April 1). Nebraska returns to Big Ten road play the following weekend by tangling with Penn State (April 7) and Ohio State (April 8), before stepping away from conference action to challenge Dayton on the night of April 8, before returning to Lincoln. The Huskers close home Big Ten play by squaring off with Purdue (April 13) and Indiana (April 15), before wrapping up their home season at the Dillon Tennis Center by dueling with Drake on Wednesday, April 18. Nebraska finishes Big Ten regular-season action at Michigan State (April 21) and Michigan (April 22), before heading back to Iowa City for the Big Ten Tournament (April 26-29). “We are looking forward to a very competitive year because we feel we are much better,” McDermott said. “Our returning players all played extensively in the lineup throughout the year, and they are more experienced and have improved over the summer and throughout the fall season. The team is much stronger, and we feel we can go into every match this year ready to compete.”
The 2018 Nebraska Men’s Tennis Team - Back Row (from left): Head Coach Kerry McDermott, Associate Head Coach Fungai Tongoona, Chris Dean, Jon Meyer, Micah Klousia, Rok Krizaj, Volunteer Assistant Coach Nikola Andjelic; Front Row (From Left); Isaac Nortey, Toby Boyer, William Grattan-Smith, Linus Erhart, Dylan Bednarczyk.
2018 NEBRASKA TENNIS ROSTER
Name Height Weight Year Hometown (Previous/High School) Dylan Bednarczyk 6-1 165 So. Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada (Niagara Academy of Sports) Toby Boyer 6-0 165 Jr. Ham Lake, Minn. (Forest Lake) Chris Dean 5-11 177 So. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-LaVista South) Linus Erhart 5-11 155 Sr. Lustenau, Austria (FH Vorarlberg/Hak Lastenau) William Grattan-Smith 6-2 165 Fr. Atlanta, Ga. (Atlanta National School) Micah Klousia 6-0 150 So. Springfield, Mo. (Glendale) Rok Krizaj 6-0 165 Jr. Idriza, Slovenia (University of Ljubljana/Bezigrad) Jon Meyer 6-4 173 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Wichita State/Lincoln Southwest) Isaac Nortey 5-11 150 Fr. Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland) Head Coach: Kerry McDermott (Nebraska, 1980) Associate Head Coach: Fungai Tongoona (Nebraska, 2003) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Nikola Andjelic (Nebraska, 2016)
2018 HUSKERS BY CLASS
Seniors (1)...................................... Linus Erhart Juniors (3)........................Toby Boyer, Rok Krizaj ..........................................................Jon Meyer Sophomores (3)..................... Dylan Bednarczyk .................................Chris Dean, Micah Klousia Freshmen (2)..................William Grattan-Smith ...................................................... Isaac Nortey
2018 HUSKER HOMES
Florida (1)...................................... Isaac Nortey Georgia (1)......................William Grattan-Smith Minnesota (1)...................................Toby Boyer Missouri (1)................................. Micah Klousia Nebraska (2).................. Chris Dean, Jon Meyer Austria (1)....................................... Linus Erhart Canada (1)............................. Dylan Bednarczyk Slovenia (1)......................................... Rok Krizaj
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Dylan Bednarczyk..............Dy-lan Bed-nar-chick Rok Krizaj.....................................ROCK KRIH-zoj
2018 SCHEDULE
Date Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 25 March 3 March 9 March 10 March 17 March 18 March 25 March 30 April 1 April 7 April 8 April 8 April 13 April 15 April 18 April 21 April 22 April 26-29
Opponent Time South Dakota State 10 a.m./6 p.m. Creighton 5 p.m. North Dakota 5 p.m. Omaha 9:30 a.m. UMKC 7 p.m. at Arizona 2 p.m. vs. Northern Arizona 10 a.m. at Denver 11 a.m. Northern Illinois 6 p.m. at Wichita State 5 p.m. vs. New Mexico Noon Wisconsin* 10 a.m. at Iowa* 2 p.m. at Minnesota* Noon Northwestern* 5 p.m. Illinois* Noon at Penn State* Noon at Ohio State* Noon at Dayton 7 p.m. Purdue* 4 p.m. Indiana* Noon Drake 4 p.m. at Michigan State* Noon at Michigan* Noon at Big Ten Championships TBA (Iowa City, Iowa)
Home Matches in Bold; *-Big Ten Conference Matches
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KERRY MCDERMOTT Head Coach 37th Season Nebraska (1980)
MILESTONE VICTORIES No. 50 Iowa (6-3) 1984 No. 100 Minnesota (4-3) 1989 No. 150 Oklahoma State (5-0) 1993 No. 200 Colorado (4-3) 1999 No. 250 No. 16 Rice (4-3) 2005 No. 275 No 23 Oklahoma (5-2) 2007 No. 300 No. 75 Southern Miss (6-1) 2009 No. 350 Troy (4-1) 2013 No. 375 Michigan State (4-3) 2015 Coach Kerry McDermott has been at the helm of the Nebraska men’s tennis program for 37 years since since taking the reins at his alma mater in 1982. McDermott owns the second-longest tenure among active Big Ten coaches, while his 394 career victories are the most in the history of Nebraska tennis. In fact, only one other coach, Ed Higginbotham (1951-72), recorded 100 career victories. McDermott owns a 394-433 career record. More impressively, McDermott guided the Huskers to backto-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2010 and 2011 and has led Nebraska to six final top-75 ITA national rankings since 2009. In fact, the Huskers have finished the season ranked among the ITA top 75 in 10 of the last 13 seasons. Nebraska closed its first season in the new Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center with a 14-13 overall record that included a 4-7 Big Ten mark. The Huskers finished No. 66 in the ITA rankings after splitting a pair of matches at the 2016 Big Ten Tournament. Senior Dusty Boyer led the Huskers by capturing All-Big Ten accolades for the third consecutive season. In addition to their success on the court, the 2016 Huskers captured Nebraska’s Herman Team GPA Award, which is presented annually to the Husker men’s program with the best combined grade-point average. The 2016 Huskers posted a 3.418 GPA to win the award for the seventh time in 20 years. With a record of 11-14 in 2015, McDermot pushed the Huskers to a 3-8 Big Ten mark. In 2014, McDermott led a young Husker team to a 12-15 overall record and a 3-8 Big Ten mark with Boyer leading the way. In 2012, McDermott NU in its first year in the Big Ten Conference. He guided the Huskers to an 11-15 overall record and a 3-8 conference mark, as NU finished No. 73 in the ITA rankings. McDermott had two players earn All-Big Ten honors. Christopher Aumueller captured first-team All-Big Ten honors while Benedikt Lindheim added a second-team All-Big Ten award. Aumueller and Lindheim teamed up on the doubles court to finish the season ranked No. 26 after competing in the 2012 NCAA Men’s Tennis Doubles Championship. The appearance by Aumueller and Lindheim at the 2012 NCAA Championships, followed back-to-back NCAA
Championship bids by the Husker team in 2010 and 2011. Nebraska finished 15-12 and closed the 2011 season at No. 44 in the ITA rankings after a narrow 4-3 loss to Miami in the NCAA first round. Aumueller earned a spot on the All-Big 12 team as a singles competitor, while joining partner Andre Stenger on the All-Big 12 doubles team. McDermott’s 2010 Husker team finished No. 41 in the ITA rankings with a 13-12 record after claiming the school’s first NCAA Tournament bid. NU fell to North Carolina 4-1 in the first round, but helped propel the Huskers to a repeat bid in 2011. NCAA Tournament appearances and national rankings are just a small part of McDermott’s successful career at Nebraska. McDermott’s players regularly refer to his character and commitment to them off the court. McDermott routinely recruits individuals who are focused on team success, and he serves as an invaluable resource to young men in navigating their paths to maturity and graduation. In the classroom, Nebraska annually places student-athletes on academic all-conference teams and contends for the Herman Award, which is presented each year at Nebraska to the men’s and women’s teams with the top GPA. McDermott’s men’s tennis teams have captured the award seven times (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2016). In 2012, Aumueller, Lindheim and Sock earned spots on the academic All-Big Ten team. Aumueller added NU’s first-ever Big Ten Sportsmanship award and claimed the Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship award for the Central Region. Nebraska’s roster regularly features players from around the country and the world. McDermott is committed to keeping Nebraska’s top players at home, while attracting some of the best competitors from the Midwest and Big Ten region. McDermott also has had great success throughout his career in bringing top talent from overseas. After completing his playing career at Nebraska in 1980, McDermott earned his first career win as the Husker coach in 1982 and quickly started his climb up the NU coaching ledger. That early success was realized behind a solid foundation of players who earned regional and national acclaim. The leader of that group and one of the top players in the nation each of his last two seasons was Steven Jung. After earning a berth in the NCAA Championships for three consecutive seasons, Jung is the most decorated athlete in NU men’s tennis history. Jung is the only player in Nebraska history to earn AllAmerica status, after he finished his career as the runner-up at the 1989 NCAA Tournament. Under McDermott’s guidance, Jung entered the tournament ranked No. 16 in the country, the highest regular-season ranking for a Husker in history. Jung also reached the NCAA Tournament in doubles play that season, teaming with his brother, Stuart, to rank as high as 12th in the nation. Steven Jung finished his career as the Nebraska career wins leader with 114. He was also a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American, contributing to Nebraska’s all-sport record total of 330 entering 2018. In 1988, McDermott earned Big Eight Coach-of-the-Year honors by guiding the Huskers to a second-place finish in the league standings with a 5-1 record. Nebraska finished the season with a 14-6 dual mark, one of 18 seasons under McDermott that NU has recorded at least 10 dual match victories. McDermott pulled double duty during the 1988 season, as he also crossed over to coach the Husker women’s team for one year. He helped the Huskers to a fifth-place finish in the league standings despite a 5-12 overall record. McDermott’s Huskers came back to post a 17-7 record in 1989, the best winning percentage (.708) during his tenure. The Huskers matched the school-record mark with 17 victories again in 1990. Over the years, McDermott has tutored 11 Huskers through the regular season into the NCAA Championships. Four of the national tournament appearances have been in singles action, with the most recent coming in 2002. Five other appearances have come on the doubles court. McDermott has continually pushed the Huskers to excel
on and off the court. He has helped 12 singles players and five doubles teams earn conference championships, with the most recent coming at the end of the 2000 campaign, as Ryan Haith grabbed the top spot in the Big 12 at No. 6 singles. After struggling in the mid-1990s, the Huskers have recorded at least nine dual victories in 17 of the past 18 seasons. In 2009, McDermott led the Huskers to a 16-10 record and a final ranking of No. 68. It was the second-best win total in school history, trailing only the 1990 squad that captured 17 victories. From 2009 to 2012, the Huskers began each season ranked in the top 50. In 2010 the squad began their campaign ranked 41st, and in 2011 the Huskers started the year ranked 42nd. They began the 2012 season ranked No. 40. McDermott also has helped Nebraska singles and doubles players achieve spots in the national rankings. Aumueller, a four-year standout who completed one of the most successful careers in school history in 2012, finished among the top 100 in the national rankings in each of his four seasons on the court. Aumueller closed his freshman season at No. 97 in 2009, before climbing to a final ranking of No. 85 in 2010. In 2011, he finished further up the ladder at No. 75, before closing his senior season at No. 70. Aumueller, who is in his fourth season assisting the Husker staff in 2014-15, also was a standout on the doubles court. In fact, he and Lindheim entered the 2012 season as the No. 7 doubles team in the nation before eventually earning a trip to the 2012 NCAA Doubles Championships. Aumueller made history for the Huskers as a senior, as Nebraska’s first-ever first-team All-Big Ten selection, while Lindheim added a second-team award. The duo also finished the season at No. 26 in the national rankings. In 2009, Aumueller was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Other Huskers to earn national rankings since 2002 include: Lance Mills (99th, 2002); Florian Preissler (78th, 2003), Adrian Szatmary (78th, 2007; 115th, 2005); Calin Paar (70th, 2009; 128th, 2008); David Bendheim (67th, 2009); Andre Stenger/ Robert Schulze (44th, 2012). Arguably one of the program’s greatest upsets came in the spring of 2005, when McDermott led the Huskers to a win over No. 16 Rice in the first dual match of the season, which also gave McDermott his 250th career win. Initially unranked as a team, the win helped push the Huskers into the national polls where they stayed for 13 weeks, ranking as high as No. 55. In 2003, Nebraska reeled off a seven-match win streak early in the season behind Florian Preissler (13 singles wins) and freshman D.J. Geatz (14 singles wins). The previous season, NU’s Jose Hernan also reached the 14-win total while helping the team finish with a No. 72 ranking. Hernan’s teammate, Lance Mills, became the first Husker to qualify for the NCAA singles tournament in a decade, where he advanced to the second round of the championship. The Omaha native finished the 2002 season ranked No. 99 in singles play after posting a 1-1 record at the national tournament. McDermott began his relationship with the NU men’s tennis program as a player. He competed for the Huskers from 1976 to 1980, and lettered all four years before playing No. 1 singles as a senior. A native of Grand Island, Neb., McDermott is married to the former Terrie Wade, also of Grand Island. In his spare time, McDermott competes in local and state tennis tournaments and is an avid runner who races competitively. In 2003, McDermott won the 1,500- and 3,000-meter runs for his age group at the Cornhusker State Games, and he picked up a bronze medal in the 5-mile road race. For his accomplishments, McDermott was named the Cornhusker State Games Male Athlete of the Year. McDermott also earned the National Congress of State Games Male Athlete of the Year award in 2003, recognizing him for his distance running achievements and participation in various activities over 20 years at the Cornhusker State Games. McDermott also served as the Director of the Cornhusker State Games in 2006.
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FUNGAI TONGOONA Associate Head Coach Sixth Season Nebraska (2003)
Fungai Tongoona enters his sixth season coaching the Huskers alongside Head Coach Kerry McDermott in 2017-18. Originally from Harare, Zimbabwe, Tongoona was a four-year letterman for McDermott and the Huskers from 1999 through 2002. He returned to Nebraska for the start of the 2012-13 season
as an assistant coach. He spent four seasons as an assistant before being promoted to associate head coach in 2016-17. “Fungai has done an outstanding job for me over the last few years and continues to pursue excellence on and off the court with our men’s tennis program,” McDermott said. In 2015-16, Tongoona helped Nebraska to a 14-13 record that included four wins over ranked foes. The Huskers battled to a 4-7 record in the Big Ten, while Dusty Boyer earned first-team AllBig Ten honors for the third straight season. Boyer was also a three-time academic All-Big Ten choice. Tongoona helped Dusty and Toby Boyer to a Big Ten Indoor Doubles Championship in the fall of 2015, while aiding Toby Boyer’s run to a Big Ten Indoor Singles runner-up finish. Off the court, the Huskers earned Nebraska’s 2016 Herman Team GPA Award by posting a cumulative 3.418 grade-point average. Tongoona also helped the Huskers transition into Nebraska’s fantastic new Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center, which features championshipcaliber indoor and outdoor courts and facilities. In 2015, the Huskers managed an 11-14 record and a 3-8 Big Ten mark while Dusty Boyer earned All-Big Ten honors. It followed a 12-15 record and
3-8 Big Ten showing in 2014, when Boyer was AllBig Ten for the first time. In Tongoona’s first season as an assistant with the Husker program In 2013, Nebraska battled to a 10-15 record and a 2-9 Big Ten mark. The Huskers finished the season ranked No. 62 in the final ITA standings for 2013. A two-year captain as a player for the Huskers in 2001 and 2002, Tongoona capped his Nebraska playing career with a 12-16 singles mark and a 1712 record in doubles as a senior. He was named the men’s tennis lifter-of-the-year as a sophomore in 1999-00 and was a second-team academic AllBig 12 performer. Off the court, he also served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Board during his time at Nebraska and was honored by the Big 12 with a community outreach award in 2000. He graduated with a degree in marketing and minor in French from Nebraska in 2003. Tongoona has been a certified tennis teaching professional since 2002, serving as head professional at Southlake (Texas) Tennis Center, as well as the Woods Tennis Center in Lincoln. Prior to returning to Lincoln, Tongoona served as the teaching professional at the DFW Hilton in Grapevine, Texas. He is also certified as a personal trainer and Tennis Trainer.
NIKOLA ANDJELIC Volunteer Assistant Coach Third Season Nikola Andjelic joins the Nebraska men’s tennis coaching staff for his third season in 2018, after helping the Huskers produce a 14-13 record and a No. 66 final ITA ranking in 2016. He also aided Dusty Boyer’s run to a third straight All-Big Ten accolade in 2016. Andjelic owns extensive experience at several levels, including working with international, collegiate and professional tennis players. In addition to serving as an assistant coach at West Virginia, Andjelic worked at the Academia Sanchez-Casal in Naples, Fla. He was also the director of human performance at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in Washington, D.C. Andjelic has experience with major competitions including multiple Grand Slams, Premier Events, WTA Tour events and many others, which Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott
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said should provide major benefits to the Husker program. “We are very anxious and excited to have Nikola Andjelic working with our program as a volunteer coach,” McDermott said. “His experience with professional tennis players from around the world will be very valuable to our program. He brings vast knowledge and experience, and he will no doubt be able to help us raise the level within the team toward improving within the Big Ten Conference and nationally.”
NEBRASKA TENNIS SUPPORT STAFF Director of Athletics: Bill Moos Executive Associate A.D./Development & Events: Marc Boehm Executive Associate A.D./CFO: John Jentz Executive Associate A.D./Academics: Dennis Leblanc Executive Associate A.D./Administration & SWA: Pat Logsdon Executive Associate A.D. Performance & Strategic Research: Steve Waterfield Senior Associate A.D./Facilities & Capital Planning: Bob Burton Senior Associate A.D./Compliance: Jamie Vaughn
Ricardo Abreu Assistant Athletic Trainer
Lonnie Albers, M.D. Director of Athletic Medicine
Caleb Hawley Academic Counselor
Senior Associate A.D./Life Skills & N Club: Keith Zimmer Senior Associate A.D./Ticketing, Premium Seating & Strategic Engagement: Diane Mendenhall
Ellen Shutts Men’s Tennis Secretary
Matthew Jesus Communications Student Assistant
Associate A.D./Community, Governmental & Charitable Relations: Chris Anderson
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BILL MOOS
Director Director of of Athletics Athletics First First Season Season Washington Washington State State (1972) (1973)
Honor the past. Live the present. Create the future. Nine simple words that carry impressive significance and undeniable responsibility. Words that Nebraska’s new athletic director uses to lead his programs and set the tone for building champions in competition and in life. William H. (Bill) Moos was named Nebraska’s Athletic Director on Oct. 15, 2017, and fully assumed those responsibilities on Oct. 23. Moos, who became the 15th athletic director in the history of the storied Cornhusker program, brings nearly 25 years of experience as an athletic director at three Division I schools (Washington State, Oregon, Montana) with him to Nebraska. More importantly, he brings an impressive track record of success in building outstanding programs, developing long-term relationships, and for doing what is best for his schools, its fans and most importantly, its student-athletes. “When you name the top three, four, five athletic programs in the great positions as an athletic director, Nebraska is in that same breath,” Moos said at his introductory press conference at Memorial Stadium. “I want you to know that my motto has always been, in the 25 years I have been a Division I athletic director and it will be here too is very simple - honor the past, live the present, create the future.” Moos came to Lincoln after spending seven-plus years at Washington State (2010-17). He previously served 12 highly successful seasons as the athletic director at Oregon (1995-2007).
During his time at his alma mater, Moos wasted little time in making his impact felt in Cougar Athletics, spearheading a department-wide rebranding effort with Nike while securing a 10-year, $35 million marketing rights agreement with IMG College. In addition, the 2004 WSU Alumni Achievement Award winner gained Regents approval for a $130 million addition and remodel of Martin Stadium, featuring a remodeled press box with luxury seating, including suites, loge boxes and club room. Also included in the project was a stateof-the-art video board and an 80,000-square-foot football operations building that served as the stadium’s showpiece and opened in May 2014. As the dean of Pac-12 athletic directors, Moos was at the forefront of the conference’s procurement of a 12-year, $3 billion television contract with FOX and ESPN, a landmark agreement in college athletics. Under Moos’ direction, the Cougar Athletic Fund’s Annual Giving program saw an 81 percent increase in gifts while CAF donor members rose from nearly 4,000 to more than 7,500. Additional facility enhancements under Moos included a center-hung video board in Beasley Coliseum that was installed prior to the 2011-12 season, giving Cougar basketball one of the premier fan experiences in the conference. An indoor golf hitting facility was also completed in early 2013, and Lower Soccer Field underwent a major renovation making the venue TV-ready while also providing one of the best playing surfaces on the West Coast, along with the addition of lights and a new scoreboard. Other enhancements were made to the Moobery track facility, Bailey-Brayton Field, the basketball practice gym, Gibb Pool and the Simmelink Indoor tennis courts. In Moos’ seven years at WSU, Cougar student-athletes and coaches accounted for 805 academic all-conference selections, 130 all-conference accolades, 45 All-America honors and three Pac-12 Coach-of-the-Year honors. Moos served as Oregon’s director of athletics from July of 1995 to 2007. While at Oregon he oversaw a 17-sport athletic department that grew to national prominence during his tenure. Oregon’s annual athletic department budget grew from $18.5 million in his first year to more than $40 million by 2007, becoming 100 percent self-sufficient during that time. Under his direction the Duck Athletic Fund donor base increased from 4,930 to 12,290, resulting in an annual gifts increase from $4.1 million to $15.3 million. Moos initiated more than $160 million in facility
NEBRASKA ATHLETIC DIRECTORS 1928 - 1931 1932 - 1936 1937 - 1942 1942 - 1947 1948 - 1953 1954 - 1960 1961* 1962 - 1966 1967 - 1992 1993 - 2002 2003 - 2007 2007 - 2012 2013 - 2017 2017 - Present
H.D. Gish Dana X. Bible Lawrence McCeney “Biff” Jones A.J. Lewandowski George “Potsy” Clark J.W. “Bill” Orwig Charles Miller & Joseph Soshnik W.H. “Tippy” Dye Bob Devaney Bill Byrne Steve Pederson Tom Osborne Shawn Eichorst Bill Moos
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improvements while at Oregon. Included in that was the $90 million Autzen Stadium renovation in 2002, which added 12,000 new seats, 32 new suites, a new Club at Autzen and a new press box to the stadium. In his 12 years, the Ducks ranked first in Pac-10 football attendance 11 times, reaching 100 percent capacity in each of those seasons. During Moos’ tenure, Oregon athletics captured 13 Pac10 championships across six different sports. He increased opportunities for women by adding two intercollegiate programs, soccer and lacrosse, and negotiated an allinclusive shoe and apparel contract with Nike, one of only 14 in the country at the time. From an academic standpoint during Moos’ tenure, Oregon student-athletes collected 722 academic allconference selections, 34 Academic All-America selections, nine NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients and one NCAA Top Ten Award. During his first stint as a collegiate athletic director at Montana (1990-95), Moos created an academic support program and hired its first athletic academic coordinator, developed a facility enhancement plan that created more than $4 million in improvements, and lifted the school’s fund-raising efforts to show a 300 percent increase in private and corporate gifts. Academically, Montana student-athletes were equally successful as the athletic department achieved a graduation rate 20 percent higher than the general university enrollment. Under Moos’ watch Montana garnered 269 academic all-conference selections, five Academic All-Americans and two NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients. Moos began his athletic career as an athletic administrator in 1982 as assistant athletic director at Washington State. He also served as the school’s associate athletic director (1988-90). At Washington State, he was director of development for more than five years and associate director for nearly two years, supervising all external operations. Prior to that, he managed and owned private businesses in Washington and Oregon for eight years. He was a student assistant football coach at Washington State for the 1973 season, then spent part of 1974 in Washington, D.C., serving as a government intern. Raised on a wheat and cattle ranch in eastern Washington, Moos attended high school in Olympia when his father served in the governor’s cabinet. Moos earned his bachelor’s degree in history from WSU and was a three-year letterman in football before concluding his collegiate career by representing Washington State in the 1972 East-West Shrine All-Star Game in San Francisco. He served as co-captain on the Cougars’ 1972 squad and garnered first-team All-Pac-8 Conference honors. Moos and his wife Kendra have three daughters: Christa, Brittany and Kaiti; and two sons, Bo and Benjamin.
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RONNIE GREEN
University of Nebraska Chancellor Second Year Virginia Tech (1983)
Ronnie D. Green became the University of NebraskaLincoln’s 20th chancellor on May 8, 2016. Appointed as the Harlan Vice Chancellor of the UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Nebraska system in July 2010, Green also assumed the interim role of Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the institution’s chief academic officer, in June 2015. Raised on a mixed beef, dairy, and cropping farm in southwestern Virginia, Dr. Green received B.S. and M.S. degrees in animal science from Virginia Tech and Colorado State University, respectively. His doctoral program was completed jointly at the University of Nebraska and the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service’s U.S.
Meat Animal Research Center in animal breeding and genetics. Dr. Green has served on the animal science faculties of Texas Tech University and Colorado State University, as the national program leader for animal production research for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, and as executive secretary of the White House’s interagency working group on animal genomics within the National Science and Technology Council. Prior to returning to the University of Nebraska, he served as senior global director of technical services for Pfizer Animal Health’s (now Zoetis) animal genomics business. Dr. Green is an internationally recognized authority in animal genetics; he has published 130 refereed publications and abstracts, nine book chapters and 56 invited symposia papers; and has delivered invited presentations in 43 U.S. states and 21 countries around the world. He is a past-president of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) and has served in a number of leadership positions for the U.S. Beef Improvement Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork Board, and National Research Council. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Association of Public Land-grant Universities (APLU), Neogen Corporation, and the national Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He was honored as a Fellow of both ASAS and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and in 2017 was recognized as a National 4-H Luminary and by ASAS with its premier honor, the Morrison Award. Ronnie and best friend Jane are the parents of four children, all graduates or enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Justin, a political science/history student, is a political journalist in Washington, D.C.;
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Allen R. Benton Edmund B. Farfield Irvin J. Manatt Charles E. Bessey James H. Canfield George E. MacLean E. Benjamin Andrews Samuel Avery Edgar A. Burnett Chauncey S. Boucher Reuben G. Gustavson John K. Selleck* Clifford Hardin Joseph Soshnik James H. Zumberge Adam C. Breckenridge* Roy A. Young Robert H. Rutford Martin A. Massengale Jack Goebel Graham B. Spanier Joan R. Leitzel* James Moeser Harvey S. Perlman Ronnie Green
Nate is a graduate of the College of Business and Nebraska Law and is with Hausmann Construction in Lincoln; Kelli is an advertising, public relations and global studies graduate and is preparing for the ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary; and Regan is a current student in human development and family science and agricultural communications. Collectively, their family holds or are pursuing a total of 15 University of Nebraska-Lincoln degrees.
STEVE WATERFIELD Executive Associate A.D./Performance & Strategic Research
Steve Waterfield joined the Nebraska Athletics Department in August of 2013 as a Senior Associate Athletics Director in charge of Performance and Strategic Research.
A member of the Athletics Department’s Senior Management Team, Waterfield assists with the administration of the football program. He also oversees athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, Lewis Training Table, the Nebraska Athletics Performance Laboratory (NAPL) and strategic research and sports analytics. Waterfield is the athletics department liaison to the institution’s Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3), located in the East Stadium Research Facility. Waterfield joined Nebraska after two years as a senior administrator at Miami. While in Coral Gables, Waterfield oversaw sports medicine, strategic operations, facilities and maintenance, capital projects and construction, along with the men’s and women’s basketball programs. Halfway through his tenure, Waterfield’s responsibilities changed slightly. He added strength and conditioning and human resources in place of facilities and maintenance and capital projects and construction. He also became football’s direct sports administrator, in place of women’s basketball.
Prior to Miami, Waterfield spent seven years at Wisconsin, serving under Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez as an Associate Athletics Director for Student Services. Waterfield oversaw compliance, academic services and sports medicine, while also serving as sport administrator for the men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. Waterfield went to Wisconsin after spending five years as an Assistant Director of Compliance at Ohio State. Waterfield holds a law degree, a master’s in business administration and a master’s in sports management from Ohio State and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kenyon College. He is a member of the Ohio bar and U.S. Federal District Court and worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the Ohio Attorney General’s office. Steve and his wife, Jaime, have two sons, Davis and Austin.
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LINUS ERHART Senior Lustenau, Austria
2014-15: FRESHMAN
Erhart starred for the Huskers during the 2014-15 season, beginning in the No. 4 position before climbing and settling into the No. 3 spot for the majority of the season. Erhart totaled 19 wins during the spring and fall, including a 6-4 record in Big Ten matches. In doubles, Erhart worked well with partners Scott Elsass and Dusty Boyer competing at the No. 1 and No. 2 spots. Erhart amassed 14 wins during the fall and spring semesters, including a record of 5-2 in Big Ten matches. In the classroom, Linus earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2014 and spring of 2015. HONORS & AWARDS
- Nebraska Scholar-athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2014, Spring 2015) - Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015)
2017-18: OUTLOOK Linus Erhart was a freshman with the
Huskers in 2014-15, before returning to Austria to continue his university career as a student. Erhart completed his bachelor’s degree in Austria and has come back to Nebraska to earn his master’s degree while completing his eligibility on the tennis court. As a freshman in 2014-15, Erhart posted 19 wins in singles, primarily competing in the No. 3 position, and 14 wins in doubles, primarily competing in the No. 2 position. “He is a very strong player who has very good fundamentals and will be a big asset to have back on the team this year,” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. ”He is quite the leader who leads by example and we are very excited to have him back, as his experience and level of play have already made our team stronger than last year’s team.”
BEFORE NEBRASKA
Erhart joined the Husker team in the fall semester of 2014. The native of Lustenau, Austria attended Hak Lustenau High School where he graduated in 2013. “I chose Nebraska because of the high level of the tennis team, the great facilities, and to take the opportunity of getting a good education.”
PERSONAL
The son of Juergen and Silvia Erhart,
Linus was born on Aug. 3, 1994 in Lustenau, Austria and he has an older sister, Lisa. Linus is majoring in business administration and is a two-time member of the Nebraska ScholarAthlete Honor Roll. Linus completed his bachelor’s degree in international business at FH Vorarlberg University of Applied Science in Austria in the summer of 2017.
2016-17: JUNIOR Erhart earned his bachelor’s degree in international business from the Fachhochschule Vorarlberg in Austria in the summer of 2017.
2015-16: SOPHOMORE
Erhart studied international business at the Fachhochschule Vorarlberg in his home country of Austria.
SINGLES Year Spring 2014-15 13-9 Totals 13-9
Big Ten 6-4 6-4
Fall Total 6-3 19-12 6-3 19-12
DOUBLES Year Spring 2014-15 8-7 Totals 8-7
Big Ten 5-2 5-2
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TOBY BOYER
Junior Ham Lake, Minnesota (Forest Lake)
2015-16: FRESHMAN Boyer concluded his freshman season with
HONORS & AWARDS
- ITA Central Regional Singles Runner-Up (Individual Championships, Fall 2017) - Big Ten Doubles Champion (Individual Championships, Fall 2015) - Big Ten Singles Runner-Up (Individual Championships, Fall 2015) - Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2015; Spring 2017) - Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2017)
2017-18: OUTLOOK Toby Boyer returns as one of the veteran
players on the Nebraska men’s tennis team. The junior from Ham Lake, Minn., could compete near the top of Nebraska’s singles and doubles lineups in 2018. Boyer owns 22 singles victories and 20 career doubles wins. “Toby is a top player who will make an impact on our team,” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. “He is a very determined and hard-working player who is willing to go the extra mile to improve and commit to our program. We are very happy to have Toby on the team and to continue to lead by example. He won a ton of matches for us and is a clutch player who thrives under pressure, and we look for Toby to continue to improve and make big strides in our program.”
a 15-8 singles record, playing primarily out of the No. 3 position. He battled to a 2-7 mark in Big Ten play. Boyer played in Nebraska’s top doubles pair alongside his older brother, Dusty. The duo went 21-4 overall, including 16-3 in the spring. They posted a solid 6-3 Big Ten mark. The Boyer brothers had a successful run at the Big Ten Individual Championships in the fall of 2015, winning the doubles title. Toby also reached the final of the singles championship, finishing second. In the classroom, Boyer earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2015.
BEFORE NEBRASKA Boyer graduated from Forest Lake High
School. In 2015 Boyer was the AA Minnesota high school state champion in singles and ranked No. 35 nationally.
PERSONAL The son of David and Gina
Boyer, Toby was born on June 6, 1996. Toby has an older brother, Dusty, who was a three-time All-Big Ten selection as a four-year letterwinner on the Nebraska men’s tennis team. Dusty graduated from Nebraska in May of 2016. Toby is majoring in business administration and earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2015 and the spring of 2017. He was also a member of the 2017 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team.
2016-17: SOPHOMORE
One of the most experienced Huskers on the 2016-17 roster, Boyer led Nebraska with 11 singles victories in 2016-17. His seven dual victories tied for the team lead with Dylan Bednarczyk, while playing all of his matches out of the top two spots in the Husker lineup. He added four doubles victories while playing with four different partners throughout the season. Boyer and Jon Meyer went 3-4 at No. 3 doubles in dual action during the season. Off the court, Boyer earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2017, while also being a member of the 2017 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team.
SINGLES Year Spring 2015-16 15-8 2016-17 7-13 Totals 22-21
Big Ten 2-7 2-8 4-15
DOUBLES Fall Total 6-3 21-11 4-3 11-16 10-6 32-27
Year Spring 2015-16 16-3 2016-17 4-12 Totals 20-15
Big Ten 6-3 1-6 7-9
Fall Total 5-1 21-4 0-3 4-15 5-4 25-19
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ROK KRIZAJ
Junior Idrija, Slovenia (University of Ljubljana)
BEFORE NEBRASKA Krizaj came to Nebraska from the University
of Ljubljana. In Slovenia, Krizaj was a twotime national champion in the 16 and under category in singles and doubles action. He added a Slovenian national title in singles as an 18 and under competitor. He was a two-time national doubles champion in the U18 division. He was named the Best Young Player in Slovenia in 2013. Krizaj said he chose to come to Nebraska because of the outstanding athletic and academic programs.
HONORS & AWARDS
- Slovenian U18 Singles Champion - Two-Time Slovenian U16 Champion (Singles and Doubles) - Best Young Player in Slovenia (2013) - Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2017) - Academic All-Big Ten (2017) - Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Spring 2016. 2017) - Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award (2017)
PERSONAL The son of Igor and Tjasa Krizaj, Rok
was born on Jan. 28, 1996, in Sempeter Pri Gorici. Rok has a younger sister, Julija, 20. He is majoring in management in the college of business administration and was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and an academic AllBig Ten selection in 2017. He also earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring semesters of 2016 and 2017.
2017-18: OUTLOOK
Rok Krizaj comes into the 2018 spring season looking to make a greater impact on the court for the Huskers. The junior is expected to compete at a high level in both singles and doubles play. “He is a very hard-working guy who continues to develop in our program. We expect Rok to push for a starting spot in the lineup,” Coach Kerry McDermott said. “Hopefully he can contribute to our doubles lineup with his aggressive serve and good sense of the doubles court.”
2016-17: REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE Krizaj debuted for the Huskers in 2016-
17, picking up a doubles victory with Tomislav Antoljak. Krizaj was not eligible until January 2017 and picked up his doubles victory in Big Ten play. He went 0-8 in singles play, including 0-5 in Big Ten action. Off the court, Krizaj excelled in the classroom and was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar while claiming academic All-Big Ten honors. He was also a member of the Nebraska ScholarAthlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2017, after earning an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award.
2015-16: REDSHIRT Krizaj joined the Nebraska men’s tennis
program prior to the start of the spring semester. He redshirted in his first season with the Huskers. He enjoyed a strong start academically, posting a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in the spring of 2016 to earn a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.
DOUBLES
SINGLES Year Spring Big Ten 2015-16 Redshirt -- 2016-17 0-8 0-5 Totals 0-8 0-5
Fall -- -- --
Total -0-8 0-8
Year Spring Big Ten 2015-16 Redshirt -- 2016-17 1-5 1-3 Totals 1-5 1-3
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JON MEYER
Junior Lincoln, Nebraska (Wichita State/Lincoln Southwest)
HONORS & AWARDS
- Academic All-Big Ten (2017) - Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2016; Spring 2017)
2017-18: OUTLOOK
Jon Meyer hopes to make a greater impact in his second full season in the Nebraska program. The Lincoln native returned to Nebraska after spending two years at Wichita State. With three years of NCAA Division I experience under his belt, he is expected to contend for a lineup spot with the Huskers this spring. “Jon is a very hard worker who continues to show improvement at practice,” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. “He just needs more match play to improve.”
2016-17: REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Meyer concluded his season with an 0-5 record in singles primarily competing in the No. 5 and No. 6 positions. He was 0-3 during the spring and 0-1 in Big Ten action. In doubles he posted a 3-5 record, going 3-3 alongside Toby Boyer in the spring, including 0-1 in Big Ten action. Meyer also played one spring doubles match with Rok Krizaj. Off the court, Meyer performed well in the classroom, earning academic All-Big Ten honors while also claiming spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
Meyer appeared in four duals as a freshman for nationally ranked Wichita State in 201415, posting a perfect 4-0 singles record. He redshirted as a sophomore at Wichita State in 2015-16. Meyer graduated from Lincoln Southwest High School in 2014.
In 2013, Meyer played No. 1 singles and helped Lincoln Southwest to its first state championship. He produced a 27-6 singles record his senior year. He also earned all-conference honors at No. 1 singles in 2013.
PERSONAL The son of Rick and Lisa Meyer, Jon
was born in Lincoln on Oct. 4, 1995. He has one older sister Abby, 28. Meyer is majoring in marketing and earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2016-17. He was also an academic All-Big Ten selection in 2017.
SINGLES Year Spring 2016-17 0-3 Totals 0-3
Big Ten 0-1 0-1
Fall 0-2 0-2
DOUBLES Total 0-5 0-5
Year Spring 2015-16 3-4 Totals 3-4
Big Ten -- --
Fall 0-1 0-1
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Total 3-5 3-5
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DYLAN BEDNARCZYK
Sopohmore Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada (Niagara Academy of Sports)
BEFORE NEBRASKA
Bednarczyk attended the Niagara Academy of Sports, a specialized school for Universitybound students. The school focused on high performance sports training and a personalized academic approach.
PERSONAL
The son of Marian and Dorota Bednarczyk, Dylan was born on Sept. 7, 1998 in London,
Ontario, Canada. Dylan has one older brother Daniel, 23. Dylan is double majoring in finance and economics and earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2016. He was also a member of the 2017 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. He chose Nebraska over Kentucky, Tennessee, Auburn, Illinois, Michigan State and Ohio State. He said he chose Nebraska because of the Huskers’ rich tradition in athletics and discipline in academics.
HONORS & AWARDS
- Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2016) - Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2017)
2017-18: OUTLOOK
One of Nebraska’s top players as a true freshman in 2016-17, Dylan Bednarczyk is hoping to compete at a higher level in the spring of 2018. The sophomore from Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada recorded 10 singles victories playing out of the top two spots in Nebraska’s lineup last year. He is hoping that a year of experience and improvements in his game can lead to greater success in his second season in Lincoln. “Dylan has lots of experience competing all over the world but lacked match play this past summer, which has kept him playing catch-up right now,” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. “We hope he continues to work hard and keep improving on a day-to-day and week-toweek basis in our program.”
2016-17: FRESHMAN
Bednarczyk joined the Nebraska men’s tennis program as a highly sought-after recruit, and added a high level of talent and determination to the team. Bednarczyk paced the Huskers with 10 singles victories, including a team-best three Big Ten victories. Bednarczyk played all of his matches out of the top two spots for the Huskers. One of the top young players in Canada, Bednarczyk made an instant impact in the Husker lineup in the spring of 2017, earning four doubles victories with three teammates, and all four victories from the No. 1 spot. Off the court, Bednarczyk captured a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2016. He also was a member of the 2017 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team.
SINGLES Year Spring 2016-17 7-12 Totals 7-12
Big Ten 3-7 3-7
DOUBLES Fall Total 3-1 10-13 3-1 10-13
Year Spring 2016-17 4-14 Totals 4-14
Big Ten 2-6 2-6
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CHRIS DEAN Sophomore
Papillion, Nebraska (Papillion-LaVista South)
HONORS & AWARDS
- Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2016, Spring 2017)
2017-18: OUTLOOK
Chris Dean will continue to be a top competitor for the Huskers in doubles play, where he posted four wins during the 201617 season. Dean earned those wins alongside fellow Husker sophomore Dylan Bednarczyk while competing in Nebraska’s No. 1 spot. “Chris is going to be a very good college player and already has shown the coaches that his style of play and competitiveness will bring good things to our program in the near future,” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. “He is the type of kid that after you watch him play you realize that he can do so much more and will only get better.”
2016-17: FRESHMAN
Dean was one of Nebraska’s top doubles players, earning three wins in the No. 1 spot with teammate Dylan Bednarczyk. He added a win at the No. 3 spot. He was also a staple in the Husker singles lineup, competing in 19 spring matches at the No. 3, No. 4 or No. 5 spots. He also performed at a high level off the court, claiming spots on the Nebraska ScholarAthlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2016-17.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
Dean joined the Nebraska men’s tennis team after competing as one of the state’s top players throughout his high school career in the Omaha metro area. Dean was the 2014 Class A state singles champion at Papillion-LaVista South and brings a high level of athleticism and competitiveness to the court each day. Dean graduated from Papillion South High School, where he was the 2014 Class A singles
champion and the 2013 Class A singles runnerup for Coach Joseph Cooley. Dean was also the team captain in 2014 and was a first-team allstate selection.
PERSONAL
The son of Chris and Linda Dean, Chris was born Sept. 7, 1998 in Omaha. Chris has one younger sister Bianca, 17. Chris is majoring in criminology and criminal justice and earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall and spring semesters of 2016-17.
SINGLES Year Spring 2016-17 0-19 Totals 0-19
Big Ten 0-10 0-10
Fall 3-4 3-4
DOUBLES Total 3-23 3-23
Year Spring 2016-17 3-12 Totals 3-12
Big Ten 2-8 2-8
Fall 1-2 1-2
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MICAH KLOUSIA Sophomore Springfield, Missouri (Glendale)
2015-16: REDSHIRT
Klousia redshirted in his first season at Nebraska. On the court, he worked to improve his skill while building strength and endurance. In the classroom, Klousia earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2016.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
Klousia was a two-time state finalist and consistently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 among each age group in the Missouri Valley region. Klousia attended Glendale High School in Springfield, Mo., where he graduated as an honor student. HONORS & AWARDS
- Academic All-Big Ten (2017) - Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Spring 2016, 2017) - Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (2017) - Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2017)
2017-18: OUTLOOK
PERSONAL
The son of James and Elizabeth Klousia, Micah was born on May 27, 1997. Micah is majoring in marketing in the college of business administration and earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring semesters of 2016 and 2017.
Micah Klousia was a key contributor in the heart of the Husker lineup as a redshirt freshman in 2016-17. Now, with two years of experience at Nebraska, Klousia is hoping to see significant improvement on the court as a sophomore in 2018. “Micah redshirted two years ago in order to get stronger and adapt to college life, and we feel we have already seen a significant improvement since then,” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. “Micah is just starting to reach his potential, but he will need to continue to push himself and believe in himself. We feel good things will happen for him and the team in the future.”
2016-17: REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Klousia ranked among the top Huskers in singles action by recording 10 victories on the season, including six during the spring. He added seven doubles wins on the year. Klousia found confidence and experience as the season progressed and played a significant role for the Huskers in 2016-17. Klousia picked up all seven of his doubles victories with David Samardzija. The duo picked up five of their victories out of the No. 2 position for the Huskers. For his determination, team-first attitude and leadership, Klousia earned Nebraska’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. Off the court, Klousia was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2017, and he was a member of the 2017 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team.
DOUBLES
SINGLES Year Spring 2017-18 6-14 Totals 6-14
Big Ten 1-9 1-9
Fall 4-3 4-3
Total 10-17 10-17
Year Spring 2017-18 5-14 Totals 5-14
Big Ten 1-9 1-9
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WILLIAM GRATTAN-SMITH Freshman Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta National School) state semifinal appearance in 2016. Grattan-Smith’s high level experience could help him make an immediate impact on the Nebraska lineup in 2017-18. “William is someone who brings a wealth of experience and good energy to our team.” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. “He will absolutely make an immediate impact on this team and will this team to great heights in the years that he is here.”
younger sister, Meredith. Willliam is majoring in finance at Nebraska.
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HONORS & AWARDS
- Georgia State Semifinalist (2016)
2017-18: OUTLOOK
William Grattan-Smith joined the Nebraska tennis program in the fall of 2017. The freshman from Atlanta reached the round of 16 at the USTA Boys 16 and Under Hard Court National Championships in 2015, before leading the Atlanta International School it its first Georgia
In 2015, Grattan-Smith reached the round of 16 at the USTA Boys 16 and Under Hard Court National Championships in Kalamazoo, Mich. He led the Atlanta International School to its first state semifinal berth in 2016. He only lost two high school matches his entire career and was ranked in the top 20 in the Southern Section throughout his playing career from 12U through 18U.
PERSONAL
William was born in Atlanta on April 23, 1999. He attended the Atlanta International School. His parents are Damien and Ashley Grattan-Smith. William has a younger brother, Robbie, and a
ISAAC NORTEY Freshman Lakeland, Florida (Lakeland) “We like the fact that Isaac has not reached his potential with his tennis,” Nebraska Coach Kerry McDermott said. “His best tennis will be in the years ahead of him in college and past college. Isaac is a very gifted athlete and along with that he is a very hard worker, and a very determined young man. He is just great to be around. He has a very infectious attitude about life, and he will make our team better by having him around.”
PERSONAL
Isaac was born in Ghana on July 8, 1999, before coming to the United States. He is the adopted son of Isaac and Annie Galindo. He has a brother, Ishmeal.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
Nortey graduated from Lakeland High School in Florida, where he was the Florida Class 4A singles runner-up in 2016. HONORS & AWARDS
- Florida Class 4A State Runner-Up (Singles, 2016)
2017-18: OUTLOOK
Isaac Nortey joined the Nebraska tennis program in the fall of 2017. The freshman from Lakeland, Fla., earned runner-up honors in the state in singles competition in 2016. Nortey is a hard-working and determined competitor whose best tennis lies ahead of him for the Huskers. SIX ITA FINAL TOP 75 RANKINGS SINCE 2009
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BIG TEN CONFERENCE OPPONENTS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
Location........................Urbana-Champaign, Ill. Colors.....................................Orange and Blue Enrollment............................................. 44,942 Head Coach...................................Brad Dancer 2017 Record............................................ 18-12 Conference Record..............................8-3 (3rd) Final National Ranking............................No. 20 Website..................................fightingillini.com
IOWA HAWKEYES
Location.................................... Iowa City, Iowa Colors........................................Black and Gold Enrollment............................................. 33,564 Head Coach................................... Ross Wilson 2017 Record............................................ 14-15 Conference Record............................2-9 (10th) Final National Ranking..................................NR Website.............................hawkeyesports.com
MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
Location................................. Ann Arbor, Mich. Colors.......................................Maize and Blue Enrollment............................................. 43,625 Head Coach.............................Adam Steinberg 2017 Record.............................................. 23-7 Conference Record.............................9-2 (2nd) Final National Ranking............................No. 17 Website...................................... mgoblue.com
NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS
Location............................. Minneapolis, Minn. Colors................................... Maroon and Gold Enrollment............................................. 52,577 Head Coach...................................Geoff Young 2017 Record............................................ 17-11 Conference Record...........................5-6 (T-7th) Final National Ranking............................No. 39 Website............................... gophersports.com
Location........................................ Evanston, Ill. Colors................................... Purple and White Enrollment................................................8,367 Head Coach.....................................Arvid Swan 2017 Record............................................ 22-11 Conference Record...........................7-4 (T-4th) Final National Ranking............................No. 22 Website...................................... nusports.com
PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS Location..............................University Park, Pa. Colors.......................................Blue and White Enrollment............................................. 47,261 Head Coach......................................... Jeff Zinn 2017 Record............................................ 16-12 Conference Record...........................5-6 (T-7th) Final National Ranking..................................NR Website.................................gopsusports.com
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS Location.............................West Lafayette, Ind. Colors................................. Old Gold and Black Enrollment............................................. 40,451 Head Coach................................ Pawel Gajdzik 2017 Record............................................ 20-13 Conference Record.......................... 7-4 (T-4th) Final National Ranking..................................NR Website...............................purduesports.com
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INDIANA HOOSIERS Location................................Bloomington, Ind. Colors................................Cream and Crimson Enrollment............................................. 48,514 Head Coach......................... Jeremy Wurtzman 2017 Record............................................ 13-13 Conference Record..............................4-7 (9th) Final National Ranking..................................NR Website.................................... iuhoosiers.com
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS
Location..............................East Lansing, Mich. Colors.................................... Green and White Enrollment............................................. 50,085 Head Coach................................Gene Orlando 2017 Record............................................ 11-18 Conference Record..........................0-11 (12th) Final National Ranking..................................NR Website................................ msuspartans.com
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
Location...................................Columbus, Ohio Colors..................................... Scarlet and Gray Enrollment............................................. 57.466 Head Coach........................................Ty Tucker 2017 Record.............................................. 33-4 Conference Record............................ 11-0 (1st) Final National Ranking..............................No. 4 Website.......................ohiostatebuckeyes.com
WISCONSIN BADGERS
ARIZONA WILDCATS
Location Tucson, Ariz. Colors Cardinal and Navy Enrollment 43,625 Conference Pacific-12 Head Coach Clancy Shields 2017 Record 9-16 Conference Record (Finish) 0-7 Final National Ranking NR
NEW MEXICO LOBOS
Location Albuquerque, N.M. Colors Cherry and Silver Enrollment 27,353 Conference Mountain West Head Coach Ben Dunbar 2017 Record 12-13 Conference Record (Finish) 4-3 Final National Ranking NR
UMKC KANGAROOS
Location Kansas City, Mo. Colors Gold and Blue Enrollment 16,944 Conference Western Athletic Head Coach Kendell Hale 2017 Record 14-9 Conference Record (Finish) 3-2 Final National Ranking NR
CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS
Location Omaha, Neb. Colors Blue and White Enrollment 8,650 Conference Big East Head Coach Tom Lilly 2017 Record 10-11 Conference Record (Finish) 0-2 Final National Ranking NR
DAYTON FLYERS
Location Colors Red and Columbian Blue Enrollment 8,353 Conference Atlantic Head Coach Ryan Meyer 2017 Record 15-9 Conference Record (Finish) 7-1 (1st) Final National Ranking NR
NO. ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS NO. ILLINOIS HUSKIES
Location Flagstaff, Ariz. Colors Blue and Gold Enrollment 30,386 Conference Big Sky Head Coach Ki Kroll 2017 Record 15-8 Conference Record (Finish) 10-1 (1st) Final National Ranking NR
UND FIGHTING HAWKS
Location Grand Folks, N.D. Colors Green and White Enrollment 14,906 Conference Big Sky Head Coach Tom Wynne 2017 Record 4-15 Conference Record (Finish) 1-10 Final National Ranking NR
Location DeKalb, Ill. Colors Cardinal and Black Enrollment 20,015 Conference Mid-American Head Coach Patrick Fisher 2017 Record 13-12 Conference Record (Finish) 2-5 (3rd) Final National Ranking NR
BIG TEN ADMINISTRATION Commissioner........................................................ James E. Delany Deputy Commissioner/CFO/COO..............................Brad Traviolia Deputy Commissioner, Public Affairs............................Diane Dietz Senior Associate Commissioner, Television Administration....Mark D. Rudner Associate Commissioner, Finance...........................Julie Suderman Associate Commissioner, Football Operations........Scott Chipman Associate Commissioner-Men’s Basketball......... Rick Boyages Associate Commissioner, Policy...........................Chad Hawley Associate Commissioner, Sports Administration...... Wendy Fallen Associate Commissioner, Technology............... Mike McComiskey Associate Commisioner, Branding............................... Robin Jentes Associate Commissioner, Communications.................. Jason Yellin Associate Commissioner, Compliance............................Gil Grimes Assistant Commissioner, Basketball Operations...Jessica Palermo Assistant Commissioner, Public Affairs........................Kerry Kenny
BIG TEN COMMUNICATIONS STAFF
Location......................................Madison, Wis. Colors.................................Cardinal and White Enrollment............................................. 43,275 Head Coach.........................Danny Westerman 2017 Record.............................................. 18-8 Conference Record...........................7-4 (T-4th) Final National Ranking............................No. 28 Website...................................uwbadgers.com
NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
Formed 121 years ago, the Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class academic institutions with shared values and goals. Since its inception in 1896, the pursuit and attainment of academic excellence has been the priority for every member institution. However, maintaining the conference’s status as one of the preeminent athletic conference’s in the country also endures as an important component of the Big Ten student-athlete experience. Recognized as one of intercollegiate sports’ most successful undertakings, the Big Ten strives for success from its student-athletes not only on the field and in the classroom, but around the world as well.
Associate Commissioner, Communications.................. Jason Yellin Director of Communications................................ Adam Augustine Associate Director of Communications.................... Chris Masters Assistant Director of Communications................... Megan Rowley Robert Hammel Communications Intern........... Shannon Malone
CONTACT THE BIG TEN OFFICE 5440 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 696-1010 - Fax: (847) 696-1150 www.bigten.org
DENVER PIONEERS
Location Denver, Colo. Colors Crimson and Gold Enrollment 11,614 Conference Summit League Head Coach Ricardo Rubio 2017 Record 13-12 Conference Record (Finish) 4-0 Final National Ranking NR
OMAHA MAVERICKS
Location Omaha, Neb. Colors Crimson and Black Enrollment 15,526 Conference Summit League Head Coach Tyson Thomas 2017 Record 9-14 Conference Record (Finish) 2-2 (3rd) Final National Ranking NR
DRAKE BULLDOGS
Location Des Moines, Iowa Colors Blue and White Enrollment 5,015 Conference Missouri Valley Head Coach Tony Bresky 2017 Record 17-12 Conference Record (Finish) 3-0 (1st) Final National Ranking NR
SDSU JACKRABBITS
Location Brookings, S.D. Colors Blue and Yellow Enrollment 12,589 Conference Summit League Head Coach Joey J. Barnes 2017 Record 3-18 Conference Record (Finish) 0-4 (5th) Final National Ranking NR
WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS
Location Wichita, Kan. Colors Black and Sunflower Yellow Enrollment 14,495 Conference Missouri Valley Head Coach Danny Bryan 2017 Record 13-13 Conference Record (Finish) 1-2 Final National Ranking NR
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YOUNG HUSKERS LAY FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH
Dylan Bednarczyk was one of Nebraska’s top players as a true freshman in 2016-17. The Canadian recorded 10 singles wins, including three in Big Ten play.
The Nebraska men’s tennis team struggled to find its footing against a loaded schedule in 2016-17. A Husker roster that was without any juniors or seniors, faced nine opponents that finished the 2016 campaign in the final rankings, and went toe-to-toe with some of the nation’s top teams in the Big Ten. Although Nebraska settled for a 5-19 overall record that included a 1-10 Big Ten mark, the Huskers laid the foundation for future growth. Toby Boyer provided several highlights throughout the year, moving into the top two spots in the Husker lineup throughout the season. The sophomore from Ham Lake, Minn., finished with an 11-16 singles mark, including a pair of Big Ten Conference wins. Boyer was one of three young Huskers who reached double-digit win totals in 2016-17. Dylan Bednarczyk joined Boyer as a regular playing in of the top two spots in the NU lineup. Bednarczyk, a true freshman out of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, managed 10 victories during the season, including three wins in the No. 1 position. He also led the Huskers with three Big Ten singles victories. Bednarczyk added a pair of Big Ten doubles wins as well, including one with Boyer at No. 1 doubles and one with fellow freshman Chris Dean. Dean, a true freshman out of Papillion, Neb., teamed with Bednarczyk with three doubles wins on the year. Dean was also a regular in the Husker singles lineup, competing in 19 spring
matches out of the No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 spots. Redshirt freshman Micah Klousia was also a regular in the Nebraska singles and doubles lineups throughout the season. The native of Springfield, Mo., matched Boyer for the team lead with 11 singles victories on the year, including a 4-3 mark in the No. 5 spot. He went 6-14 during the spring, including one Big Ten victory. Klousia was also part of Nebraska’s most consistent doubles tandem, teaming with David Samardzija to win five matches in the No. 2 doubles position during the season. The young Huskers, who tried to overcome the graduation of five successful seniors from the 2015-16 campaign, stumbled out of the gate early in 2017, losing seven consecutive matches to start the year. Nebraska regrouped with a pair of home wins at the Dillon Tennis Center, starting with a 4-3 victory over UMKC (Feb. 25) and a 5-2 win over Creighton (March 2). After a 5-2 setback in the Big Ten Conference opener with Iowa (March 10), the Huskers completed a successful five-match home stand at the Dillon Tennis Center with a 4-3 win over Toledo (March 17) and a 5-2 pounding of Wichita State (March 18). The Huskers wrapped up non-conference play with a loss at Drake (March 22), before taking eight consecutive Big Ten losses. But the Big Red snapped the streak with an
exciting 4-3 victory over Michigan State at the Dillon Tennis Center on April 21. Bednarczyk provided a thrilling 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 comeback win over MSU’s Brett Forman at No. 1 singles to secure the win over the Spartans. Boyer added a hard-fought 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Jasper Koenen at the No. 2 position, while Klousia added a 6-1, 6-4 straight-set win over MSU’s Ivan Rakic at No. 4 singles. Bednarczyk and Boyer teamed for a 6-0 win over MSU’s Colin Harvey and Michael Dube at No. 1 doubles, while Klousia and Samardzija notched a 6-3 win over Forman and Billy Shisler at the No. 2 position to earn the Huskers the decisive doubles point in the match. Nebraska concluded 2017 with a loss to No. 16 Michigan before falling to No. 35 Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament in West Lafayette, Ind. The Huskers, who faced Purdue twice in the final two weeks of the season, played six of their final eight matches against top-35 foes. The late-season win over the Spartans demonstrated the commitment to competition and improvement the Huskers showed throughout the season, despite not always being rewarded with wins. As the Huskers continued to compete against much more experienced Big Ten competition, they continued to narrow the gap on the court. That commitment should benefit the Huskers, as the young nucleus of talented players grows together in the future.
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2016-17 RESULTS SEASON & REVIEW & STATISTICS STATISTICS 2016-17 SEASON RESULTS (5-19 OVERALL, 1-10 BIG TEN)
SINGLES DOUBLES RANKINGS Date Opponent Result Record 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 NU Opp. Jan. 21 Omaha L, 4-3 0-1 L W W L W L L L L - Jan. 27 at #2 Wake Forest L, 4-1 0-2 L - L - L W L L W - 2 Jan. 28 vs. Auburn L, 4-0 0-3 - - L L - L L L W - Feb. 10 at Oregon L, 7-0 0-4 L L L L L L - L L - Feb. 11 vs. Fresno State L, 7-0 0-5 L L L L L L L L L - Feb. 17 at Utah L, 7-0 0-6 L L L L L L L L L - Feb. 18 vs. New Mexico L, 4-0 0-7 - L - L L - L L - - Feb. 25 UMKC W, 4-3 1-7 W W L L W L W W W - March 2 Creighton W, 5-2 2-7 W W W L W L W W L - March 10 Iowa* L, 5-2 2-8 L W W L L L L - L - March 17 Toledo W, 4-3 3-8 L W W L W W L W L - March 18 Wichita State W, 5-2 4-8 W W W W L L L W W - March 22 at Drake L, 7-0 4-9 L L L L L L L L L - March 24 #32 Minnesota* L, 7-0 4-10 L L L L L L L L L - 32 March 27 at Wisconsin* L, 7-0 4-11 L L L L L L L L L - 31 March 31 Penn State* L, 5-2 4-12 W W L L L L W L L - April 2 #2 Ohio State* L, 7-0 4-13 L L L L L L L L W - 2 April 7 at #21 Northwestern* L, 7-0 4-14 L L L L L L L L L - 21 April 9 at #27 Illinois* L, 4-0 4-15 L - L - - L L L W - 27 April 14 at Indiana* L, 7-0 4-16 L L L L L L L L L - April 16 at Purdue* L, 7-0 4-17 L L L L L L L L L - April 21 Michigan State* W, 4-3 5-17 W W L W L L W W L - April 23 #16 Michigan* L, 7-0 5-18 L L L L L L W L L - 16 April 27 vs. #35 Purdue^ L, 4-1 5-19 - W L L - L L L L - 35 Home Matches in Bold * Big Ten Conference ^ Big Ten Tournament
2016-17 SINGLES RESULTS
Name Tomislav Antoljak Dylan Bednarczyk Toby Boyer Chris Dean Micah Klousia Rok Krizaj Jon Meyer Chris Schindler Total
Overall Spring Big Ten 8-17 5-13 1-7 10-13 7-12 3-7 11-16 7-13 2-8 3-23 0-19 0-10 11-17 6-14 1-9 0-8 0-8 0-5 0-5 0-3 0-1 0-5 - - 43-104 25-82 7-48
2016-17 DOUBLES RESULTS
Team Spring Big Ten #1 #2 #3 Antoljak/Boyer 0-1 - 0-2 - Antoljak/Samardzija 0-4 - 0-1 0-3 Antoljak/Dean 1-5 1-4 - - 1-5 Antoljak/Krizaj 1-2 1-1 - - 1-2 Antolijak/Klousia 0-1 0-1 - - 0-1 Bednarczyk/Samardzija 0-3 - 0-2 0-1 Bednarczyk/Boyer 1-5 1-4 1-5 - Bednarczyk/Dean 3-4 1-2 3-4 - Boyer/Klousia 0-2 0-1 - 0-2 -
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Fall - 0-1 5-12 0-1 - - 2-4 3-6 4-6 - - - - 3-1 2-9 5-4 - - - - 4-3 - - 0-1 0-9 0-9 - 3-4 - - 0-4 2-7 4-3 - 4-3 - - - - 0-1 0-7 - - - - 0-1 0-2 0-2 - - - - - - 0-5 5-15 9-11 5-17 2-17 4-14 0-9 16-22
2016-17 DOUBLES RESULTS
Team Spring Big Ten #1 Boyer/Meyer 3-3 0-1 - Dean/Krizaj 0-2 0-2 - Dean/Klousia 0-3 - - Klousia/Samardzija 5-9 1-7 - Krizaj/Meyer 0-1 - -
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HUSKER HISTORY & RECORDS NEBRASKA’S TOP 75 INDIVIDUALS
Steven Jung (1988, 1989) • 1989 NCAA Runner-up • 1989 All-American • Two-time NCAA singles qualifier • Holds school record for season (44) and career victories (114) • Reached 1989 NCAA Tournament in doubles play with brother Stuart
Matthias Mueller (1990, 1991)
• Only three-time NCAA Tournament qualifier in Husker history (1993, 1991, 1990) • Two-time conference champion in singles (1993, 1989) and doubles (1993, 1990) • No. 2 on NU career wins list (98)
Karl Falkland (1993)
• Last Husker to earn first-team AllBig 12 honors when he was named to the singles team in 2007 • 17 singles victories in 2007 tied for 24th all-time at Nebraska
Calin Paar (2010)
• 2002 NCAA Tournament qualifier • Finished the 2002 season ranked No. 99 in 2002
NCAA ALL-AMERICANS
1989 Steven Jung................................ Runner-up
NCAA QUALIFIERS
Year Player............................................. Ranking 2002 Lance Mills........................................No. 99 1993 Karl Falkland.....................................No. 93 1991 Matthias Mueller..............................No. 26 1990 Matthias Mueller..............................No. 58 1989 Steven Jung.......................................No. 16 1988 Steven Jung.......................................No. 62 1987 Steven Jung........................................... N/R Doubles..................................................... Ranking 2012 Christopher Aumueller/ Benedikt Lindheim........................... No. 26 1993 Anthony Kotarac/Matthias Mueller...........No. 6 1990 Ken Feuer/Matthias Mueller................. N/R 1989 Steven Jung/Stuart Jung...................No. 12 1984 Jim Carson/Craig Johnson..................... N/R
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
Singles No. 1 Matthias Mueller................................ 1993 No. 2 Robert Sjoholm................................... 1988 No. 3 Jan Andersson..................................... 1993 Matthias Mueller................................ 1989 No. 4 Henrik Andersson............................... 1994 Ken Feuer............................................ 1989 No. 5 Brad Scheidegger................................ 1988 Brad Scheidegger................................ 1987 Jim Carson........................................... 1984 No. 6 Ryan Haith.......................................... 2001 Joseph Rahme..................................... 1990 Ridge Smidt......................................... 1983 Doubles No. 1 Dusty Boyer/Toby Boyer..................... 2015 Adrian Maizey/Dinko Verzi................. 1996 Anthony Kotarac/Matthias Mueller.... 1993 Ken Feuer/Matthias Mueller............... 1990 No. 2 Stuart Jung/Robert Sjoholm............... 1987 No. 3 Pat Carson/Mike Marsh...................... 1986
NATIONALLY RANKED PLAYERS
Christopher Aumueller (2011, 2012)
• First-Team All-Big Ten in 2012 and finished No. 75 nationally in 2012 • 76 career singles wins ranks No. 5 on Nebraska career list • 23 singles victories in 2010 tied for No. 9 on NU season list
2016 2012 2012 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2002 1991 1990
Dusty Boyer....................................No. 106 Christopher Aumueller......................No. 76 Benedikt Lindheim .........................No. 121 Christopher Aumueller.....................No. 71 Calin Paar..........................................No. 70 Christopher Aumueller.....................No. 85 Christopher Aumueller.....................No. 97 David Bendheim.............................No. 125 Lance Mills........................................No. 99 Matthias Mueller..............................No. 26 Matthias Mueller..............................No. 58
Christopher Aumueller closed his career at No. 75 in the ITA singles rankings in 2012. He also competed with Benedikt Lindheim at the 2012 NCAA Doubles Championships.
1989 Steven Jung.......................................No. 16 1988 Steven Jung.......................................No. 62
ALL-BIG EIGHT CONFERENCE
Singles 1993 Jan Andersson 1993 Matthias Mueller 1992 Karl Falkland
ALL-BIG 12 CONFERENCE
Singles 2011 Christopher Aumueller 2007 Adrian Szatmary 1999 Dinko Verzi Doubles 2011 Christopher Aumueller/Andre Stenger 2006 Jerry Posch/Mark Tate 1998 Markus Bergerheim/Dinko Verzi
BIG 12 NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
2009 Christopher Aumueller
ALL-BIG TEN CONFERENCE
Singles 2016 Dusty Boyer 2015 Dusty Boyer 2014 Dusty Boyer 2013 Marc Herrmann 2012 Christopher Aumueller 2012 Benedikt Lindheim
NEBRASKA ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
2015 Steven Jung
CAREER VICTORIES
1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Steven Jung (1986-89).......................... 114 Matthias Mueller (1989-92).................... 98 Robert Sjoholm (1986-89)...................... 93 Benedikt Lindheim (2008-12)................. 89 Dusty Boyer (2012-16)............................ 89 Christopher Aumueller (2008-12)........... 76 Marc Herrmann (2012-16)...................... 69 Lance Mills (1997-02)............................. 63 Hendrik Stahmer (2006-09).................... 58 Calin Paar (2007-11)............................... 58
SINGLE-SEASON VICTORIES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10. 11. 17. 21. 25.
Steven Jung (1989)................................. 44 Steven Jung (1988)................................. 36 Robert Sjoholm (1988)............................ 30 Matthias Mueller (1993)......................... 29 Benedikt Lindheim (2012)...................... 25 Benedikt Lindheim (2010)...................... 25 Matthias Mueller (1990)......................... 25 Robert Sjoholm (1989)............................ 25 Dusty Boyer (2014)................................. 25 Dusty Boyer (2016)................................. 24 Benedikt Lindheim (2011)...................... 23 Calin Paar (2010)..................................... 23 Christopher Aumueller (2009)................ 23 Steve Barley (1990)................................. 23 Scott Randolph (1990)............................ 23 Robert Sjoholm (1987)............................ 23 Francois Van Impe (2010)....................... 22 Hendrik Stahmer (2009)......................... 22 Matthias Mueller (1991)......................... 22 Tom Blackwell (2014).............................. 22 Toby Boyer (2016)................................... 21 Dusty Boyer (2015)................................. 21 Calin Paar (2011)..................................... 21 Jose Hernan (2002)................................. 21 Christopher Aumueller (2010)................ 20 David Bendheim (2009).......................... 20 Calin Paar (2009)..................................... 20 Hendrik Stahmer (2007)......................... 20 Marc Herrmann (2014)........................... 20
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2016-17 SEASON & STATISTICS HUSKER HISTORY REVIEW & RECORDS NEBRASKA’S ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP AWARDS C O SIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN
Steven Jung............................................. 1st, 1989
ARTHUR ASHE CENTRAL REGION LEADERSHIP & SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Christopher Aumueller................................... 2012
BIG TEN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Micah Klousia................................................. 2017 Andrew Dzulynsky.......................................... 2016 Bradford Zitsch............................................... 2015 Marc Herrmann......................................... 2013-14 Christopher Aumueller................................... 2012
ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN (2012-PRESENT)
Dusty Boyer..........................................2014-15-16 Andrew Dzulynsky................................2014-15-16 Scott Elsass...........................................2014-15-16 Marc Herrmann....................................2014-15-16 Chris Schindler......................................2014-15-16 Bradford Zitsch.......................................... 2015-16
Vasileios Stavropoulos.................................... 2015 Sebastian Florczyk..................................... 2013-14 Brandon Videtich............................................ 2013 Eric Sock.................................................... 2012-13 Christopher Aumueller................................... 2012 Benedikt Lindheim......................................... 2012
ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 (1997-2011)
Christopher Aumueller............1st, 2010; 1st, 2011 Benedikt Lindheim............... 2nd, 2010; 2nd, 2012 Francois Van Impe..........1st, 2008; 2nd, 2009; 1st, 2010 Renato Melo........... 1st, 2007; 1st, 2008; 1st, 2009 Hendrik Stahmer.............1st, 2007; 1st, 2008; 1st, 2009 Calin Paar................................................ 2nd, 2009 Mark Tate............................................... 2nd, 2008 Adrian Szatmary...................................... 1st, 2007 Jerry Posch..............................1st, 2005; 1st, 2006 James Clow............................ 1st, 2005; 2nd, 2006 Jose Rivera....... 2nd, 2002; 2nd, 2003; 2nd, 2004; 1st, 2005 Ryan Jay................................................... 1st, 2004 Joel Reckewey....................... 1st, 2003; 2nd, 2004
NEBRASKA ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Acevedo-Vega, Omar...................1994 Andersson, Jan............................1993 Andersson, Henrik.......1994-95-96-97 Andrews Jr., Warren E..................1953 Antoljak, Tomislav........................2016 Arrigunaga, Albert................. 1959-60 Aumueller, Christopher..2009-10-11-12 Baker, Scott....................... 1979-80-81 Barley, Steve.......................... 1990-91 Barthel, Joerg..............2003-04-05-06 Becker, Marshall..........................1954 Bednarczyk, Dylan.......................2017 Beebe, Dean.......................... 1965-66 Bendheim, David.........2007-08-09-10 Bergerheim, Markus....1995-96-97-98 Bernthal, Brad.............................1994 Blackwell, Tom.............2011-12-13-14 Boller, James................................1995 Boney, Taylor...............2008-09-10-11 Bowman, Tom..............................1985 Boyer, Dusty................2013-14-15-16 Boyer, Toby............................ 2016-17 Bray, Troy C...................... 1990, 92-93 Broaderick, Todd.................... 1991-92 Brunnel, William............... 1969-70-71 Bullock, Edwin C..........................1972 Burton, Jim............................ 1984-85 Cady, John C..................... 1947-48-49 Calhoun, Dave.............................1960 Calvin, Gregg......................... 1979-80 Cameron, Henry............... 1929-30-31 Campbell, James R................. 1953-54 Carson, Jim..................1982-83-84-85 Carson, Pat..................1985-86-87-88 Christian, Dale....................... 1979-80 Clark, Court..................................2014 Clark, Jack....................................1957 Clow, James.................2004-05-06-07 Cockle, George M........................1942 Coetzee, Sean........................ 2005-06 Cohen, Richard A................... 1975-76 Colson, Roy............................ 1953-54 Craft, Jack....................................1960 Crancer, John D............................1975 Crawford Jr., Bryce.......................1922 Crew, James...................... 1971-72-73 Cunningham, Anthony.................1993 Daub, Russell......................... 1963-64 Davis, Andy..................1992-93-94-95 Davis, Glenn.................................1928 Davis, Matt..................................2003 Dean, Chris..................................2017 Dilley, Gary..................................1974
Donnelson, Brent.........................1956 Duffek, Robert....................... 1970-71 Dugezman, Levi...........................1985 Duncan, John......................... 1974-75 Dzulynsky, Andrew......2013-14-15-16 Edwards, Brian.................. 1981-82-83 Elliot, James.................................1930 Elliot, Thomas........................ 1926-27 Ellis, Harry...................................1916 Elsass, Douglas C.............. 1981-82-83 Elsass, Scott.................2013-14-15-16 Erhart, Linus................................2015 Erickson, John..............................1981 Falkland, Karl A.W............. 1991-92-93 Fernando, Roshan............. 1996-97-98 Feuer, Ken....................1987-88-89-90 Fink, William L.............................1968 Fisk, George...................... 1956-57-58 Fling, Wentworth D.....................1933 Florczyk, Sebastian................ 2011-13 Ford, Al........................................1955 Forester, Mark....................... 1980-81 Fowler, James..............................1962 Franco, Augusto...........................1927 Fransworth, Earle............. 1900-01-02 Freeman, Drew...................... 2010-11 Galloway, Roger L.................. 1966-67 Garcia, Mike.......................... 1992-93 Garnett, Sig................. 1971-72-73, 75 Geatz, D.J.....................................2003 Gibson, Richard..................... 1962-64 Gollner, Stefan.............................2012 Grabrian, Christopher L......... 1986-87 Grahn, Magnus...................... 1997-98 Hadzialic, Adnan.................... 2000-01 Haegen, Wilbur................. 1932-33-34 Hagen, Steve................................1981 Haith, Ryan............. 1997, 1999-00-01 Hamdan, Juan................... 1999-00-01 Hamdan, Mario...........................1975 Harley, Roderick................ 1962-63-64 Heacock, Charles.............. 1927-28-29 Hendry, John.......................... 1969-70 Hernan, Jose................................2002 Herrmann, Marc..........2013-14-15-16 Hobgarski, Chris...........................2015 Holyoke, Michael.........................1953 Hurlbutt, Robert.................... 1967-68 Jackson, Bill...................... 1975-76-77 Jay, Ryan......................2001-02-03-04 Johnsen, Rodney A........... 1966-67-68 Johnson, Craig A......... 1982-83-84, 86 Johnson, Kile W................. 1964-65-66
Johnson, Randy...........................1978 Johnson, Thomas A.......... 1960-61-62 Jones, Karl...................2005-06-07-08 Joy, Marshall................................1923 Junck, Justin.................................2004 Jung, Steven................1986-87-88-89 Jung, Stuart.................1986-87-88-89 Kathman, Joachim................. 1986-87 Karner, Marcus............................2005 Kendall, Albert.............................1960 Kendall, Bill..................................1959 Kennedy, Patrick............... 2001-02-03 Klaus, Scott H......................... 1980-81 Klousia, Micah.............................2017 Koch, Hal................................ 1980-81 Kotarac, Anthony............. 1990-91, 93 Kress, Charles................... 1957-58-59 Krizaj, Rok....................................2017 Kruschwitz, Stanley......................1960 Lance, Geoff................................1994 Larsen, Troy.................................1990 Larsson, Joakim...........................1998 Lausterer, Jack.................. 1961-62-63 Lewandowski, Adolph.................1928 Lewis, William.............................1961 Lindheim, Benedikt.....2009-10-11-12 Lux, David J....................... 1971-72-73 Lysgaard, Kent.................. 1977-78-79 Mahood, Paul........................ 1930-31 Maizey, Adrian.................. 1994-95-96 Mario, Roberto E.............. 1931-32-33 Marsh, Michael J.........1985-86-87-88 Mathewson, Charles....................1905 McDermott, Kerry.......1977-78-79-80 McDermott, Kevin............ 1977-78-79 McDonald, Mark............... 1985-86-87 Melo, Renato...............2006-07-08-09 Meyer, Jon...................................2017 Miller, Craig.................................1981 Mills, Lance.................. 1999, 2001-02 Moedy, Andrew...........................1991 Moran, John.......................... 1955-56 Moran, Kelsey..............................1998 Moyer, David......................... 1990-91 Mueller, Matthias..1989-90-91, 93-94 Nabity, Jeff........................ 2002-03-04 Naprstek, Mark............................1989 Nasi, John....................................1960 Navarro, Arturo..................... 2006-07 Nelson, Scott...............................1965 Neumeister, Mark O....1979-80-81-82 Newton, John E...........................1925 Nielsen, Christopher....................1992
Lance Mills............................................... 1st, 2002 Fungai Tongoona.................................... 2nd, 2000 Jorge Abos Sanchez................................ HM, 1999 Kai Rieke................................................. HM, 1999 Kelsey Moran...........................1st, 1997; 1st, 1998 Andrew Wiese..... 1st, 1997; 1st, 1998; 1st, 1999; 1st, 2000 Dinko Verzi............................. 1st, 1996 (Big Eight); .................... 1st, 1997; 1st, 1998; 1st, 1999 Blake Wentz............................................ HM, 1997 Markus Bergerheim.................1st, 1997; 1st, 1998
NEBRASKA HERMAN AWARD
Presented to NU men’s team with highest GPA 3.418 GPA....................................................... 2016 3.1 GPA........................................................... 2008 3.163 GPA....................................................... 2002 3.304 GPA....................................................... 2001 3.205 GPA....................................................... 2000 3.359 GPA....................................................... 1998 3.163 GPA....................................................... 1997
North, William L............... 1957-58-59 Ogren, Frederic P.........................1974 Paar, Calin....................2008-09-10-11 Peddicord, Warren......................1923 Peden, Voris...................... 1932-33-34 Perry, Jim.....................................1978 Posch, Jerry...................... 2004-05-06 Preissler, Florian..........................2003 Rahme, Joseph................ 1989-90, 92 Randolph, Scott..................... 1990-91 Rathburn, Scott...................... 1970-71 Rathe, James H................. 1969-70-71 Rathsack, Herbert........................1925 Reckeway, Joel.............2002-03-04-05 Redman, Frank............................1953 Rhodes, John...............................1984 Rieke, Kai.......................... 1999-00-01 Riesbeck, Frederick........... 1994-95-96 Rivera, Jose..................2002-03-04-05 Roberts, Bill...................... 1965-66-67 Roberts, Billy...............................1973 Roberts, Jerald.............................1967 Robinson, Terry E.........................1974 Rodin, Irvin..................................1974 Roehrs, William A............. 1967-68-69 Rugg, Lawrence M.......1977-78-79-80 Rundle, Harold D.............. 1938-39-40 Russell, Bruce........................ 1958-59 Russell, Robert C.................... 1922-23 Salerno, Joseph............................1991 Samardzija, David........................2017 Sanchez, Jorge Abos....1998-99-00-01 Sanko, Theodore J............ 1964-65-66 Scheidegger, Brad.................. 1987-88 Schneider, Tobias.........................2008 Schibner, A.H...............................1907 Schindler, Chris................. 2014-15-16 Schirnhofer, Jan...........................1992 Schmahl, Jeff...............1975-76-77-78 Schroeder, John...........................1955 Schulze, Dave......................... 1982-83 Schulze, Robert...................... 2011-12 Segrist, Jay W...............1991-92-93-94 Sherman, Harold E............ 1929-30-31 Shin, Charlie................................2014 Sjoholm, Robert................ 1947-48-49 Skallberg, Minor.................... 1922-23 Slezak, Robert................... 1947-48-49 Sloboth, Dan J..............1976-77-78-79 Sloboth, Tony J....................... 1983-84 Smidt, Rodge...............1982-83-84-85 Smith, Harry..................... 1909-10-11 Smith, Tod....................................1981
Sock, Eric.....................2010-11-12-13 Speer, Steve.................................1978 Stahmer, Hendrik.........2006-07-08-09 Stavropoulos, Vasileios.......... 2014-15 Stenger, Andre.............2010-11-12-13 Stempson, Rick...................... 1994-95 Stitt, Thomas D................. 1955-56-57 Stromberg, John..........................1972 Sutton, Steve...............................1955 Szatmary, Adrian.............. 2005-06-07 Tate, Mark........................ 2006-07-08 Taylor, Harrison...................... 1987-88 Teppara, Dino................... 1995-96-97 Tipton, Thomas...................... 1965-66 Tongoona, Fungai........1999-00-01-02 Treyz, Beauregard........................2014 Un Wu, Seng................................1963 Van Impe, Francois......2007-08-09-10 Vargas, Cesar...............................2003 Vasan, Ashwin.................. 1983-84-85 Veitzer, Norman...........................1954 Verzi, Dinko....................... 1996-97-98 Videtich, Brandon........2010-11-13-14 Waltman, Steve..................... 1973-74 Ward, Marty J..............................1973 Weaver, Arthur L............... 1956-57-58 Weaver, Daniel T............... 1975-76-77 Wentz, Blake................................1998 Wheat, Thomas..................... 1995-96 White, Darnell.............................1981 Wiese, Andrew............1998-99-00-01 Wiese, Tom....................... 1968-69-70 Wilcox, Chris................................1977 Wiltse, Russ...................... 1968-69-70 Wohlfarth, Dave C............ 1961-62-63 Wolicki, Jacek........................ 2002-03 Woods, Richard M............ 1962-63-64 Woog, Phil...................1976-77-78-79 Wright, Cullen..............................1920 Zitsch, Bradford...........2013-14-15-16 Zsiga, Martin................................2007
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THIS IS NEBRASKA MEN’S TENNIS The Nebraska Men’s Tennis Program enters its third season in the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center on the University of Nebraska campus in 2018. The Dillon Center features world-class competitive and training facilities to put the Husker program on track to compete with the nation’s best. The complex showcases 12 outdoor and six indoor courts, while featuring combined seating for 1,400 spectators.
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SID AND HAZEL DILLON TENNIS CENTER
The Nebraska men's tennis program enters its third season at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center in 2017-18. Located just north of Nebraska’s Innovation Campus, the elite practice and competition facility will rank among the nation’s best. The tennis facility includes 12 well-lit outdoor courts and six indoor courts with Olympic-quality surfaces. The indoor facility also has coaches offices, spacious team locker and meeting rooms, and convenient athletic medicine areas. The indoor and outdoor tennis areas of the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center also feature combined seating for 1,400 spectators and plenty of more space for fans to stand and cheer on all the Huskers. The world-class facility should help the Husker tennis programs continue their rise in national prominence in the years to come.
Top: The main entrance of the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center faces the new Hibner Soccer Stadium and outdoor tennis courts. The state-of-the-art facility includes 1,400 seats for spectators and features 12 well-lit outdoor courts and six indoor courts. Middle: Inside the front doors of the tennis center a grand glass staircase leads to men’s and women’s tennis and soccer coaching offices. Also located on the upper level is access to spectator seating for the six indoor tennis courts. Bottom: The men's tennis locker room includes spacious and stylish wood lockers to house equipment and belongings. The Huskers enjoy inviting locker room and meeting rooms just steps away from new athletic medicine areas.
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TRAINING, COMPETING FOR TITLES
Top and Middle Left: An elevated walkway provides Nebraska tennis fans with a unique view of action and easy access to seating at any one of the 12 outdoor tennis courts. Multiple scoreboards and ample lighting are just a few of the fabulous fan amenities of the complex. Middle Right and Bottom: The Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center includes vibrant new indoor tennis courts. Located off the staircase on the upper level of the complex, fans can enjoy stadium seating and a panoramic view of action on the six full-size indoor courts. The University of Nebraska’s Soccer and Tennis Complex was dedicated on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, with a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the complex, officially marking the dawn of a new era for the Nebraska tennis programs.
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WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES From training facilities to competition venues, Nebraska’s athletic facilities are second-to-none across the collegiate landscape. From Memorial Stadium to Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Husker studentathletes have the benefits of training and competing in some of the nation’s finest facilities. Fans around the country follow the Huskers with amazing passion across all sports. In 2016-17, nearly 1.3 million fans attended Nebraska’s home events across its seven primary team sports. Overall, nine of Nebraska’s sports ranked among the top-20 nationally in attendance in 2016-17.
MEMORIAL STADIUM BARBARA HIBNER SOCCER STADIUM
BOB DEVANEY SPORTS CENTER
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HOME OF CHAMPIONS
HENDRICKS TRAINING COMPLEX BOWLIN STADIUM
ED WEIR STADIUM
SID AND HAZEL DILLON TENNIS CENTER
HAWKS FIELD AT HAYMARKET PARK
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NATIONAL POWERS
The Nebraska volleyball team went 31-3 and earned its 13th NCAA Semifinals appearance in school history in 2016. The Huskers won the Big Ten title with an 18-2 record and placed four players on the AVCA All-America team, the most by NU since 2007.
Jake Meyers earned third-team All-America honors after leading the Husker baseball team to its first regular-season Big Ten title in 2017.
All-American Jaycie Johnson was the No. 27 overall pick of the NWSL Draft after leading the Huskers with 11 goals in 2016. Johnson ranked among the team leaders in goals, game-winning goals and multigoal games.
Tai Webster earned secondteam All-Big Ten honors in 2017, as the senior from Auckland, New Zealand, was among the conference leaders in scoring, assists and steals.
MJ Knighten became Nebraska’s first softball player to be a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award in 2017. Knighten also became the program’s first four-time All-Big Ten selection and was a 2016 first-team All-American.
Julia Bond earned first-team AllAmerica honors for the second straight season by leading the Nebraska bowling team to an NCAA runner-up finish in 2017.
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BIG TEN LEADERS
Under the direction of Big Ten Coach of the Year Darin Erstad, the Nebraska baseball team won its first conference title since 2005 and reached an NCAA Tournament for the third time in the last four seasons in 2017.
NATION'S BEST FANS Nebraska was the only NCAA Division I program to rank in the top 15 nationally in attendance in football and men’s basketball in 201617. In fact, Nebraska ranked in the top 20 in attendance across nine sports in 2016-17.
VOLLEYBALL
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BASEBALL
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M. GYMNASTICS 7TH 8TH WRESTLING FOOTBALL
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M. BASKETBALL 11TH W. GYMNASTICS 16TH TJ Dudley (184 pounds) earned third place at the 2017 NCAA Championships. Dudley was a three-time All-American who won 114 matches in his Husker career.
Justine Wong-Orantes was a twotime Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and garnered first-team AVCA All-America honors in 2016, helping the Huskers to a Big Ten title and an NCAA Semifinals appearance.
Anton Stephenson won the Big Ten title on vault and helped the Huskers to their best NCAA Championship finish since 1999.
Sienna Crouse earned first-team All-America honors on the vault, as the Huskers shared the Big Ten regular-season title and placed seventh at the NCAA Championships.
W. BASKETBALL 17TH W. SOCCER
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ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ATHLETIC MEDICINE Providing expert care to more than 600 Husker student-athletes, Nebraska features one of the most well-trained and highly skilled athletic medicine staffs in the country. Under the guidance of Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers, Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Jerry Weber, the 2017-18 Nebraska athletic medicine staff consists of five physicians, 13 full-time athletic trainers, eight graduate assistant athletic trainers, two full-time in-house athletic psychologists and sports psychiatry consultants who work directly with student-athletes. Nebraska’s medical facilities have long been among the nation’s best, and NU’s athletic medicine center within the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex will keep the Huskers on the front line of technology for decades to come. In addition to Nebraska’s North Stadium facility, Haymarket Park, the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Nebraska Soccer and Tennis Complex all feature athletic medicine areas. The Devaney Center’s Athletic Medicine facility underwent an extensive expansion as part of the Hendricks Training Complex addition in 2011.
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CARING FOR HUSKERS
Nebraska uses advanced equipment to help athletes recondition after injury.
Nebraska’s Athletic Medicine Center features a hydrotherapy area that includes a three-level laned pool. The Hydroworx 1000 Treadmill Pool is equipped with two cameras underwater for evaluation and assessment.
The hot and cold plunge tanks in the Holthus Family Hydrotherapy area help the Huskers recover after workouts and injuries.
Nebraska’s on-site medical services for student-athletes rank among the nation’s best. Dr. Lonnie Albers, Head Athletic Trainer Jerry Weber (pictured) and the Athletic Medicine staff have their own X-ray equipment at Memorial Stadium.
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NAPL: INTEGRATING SPORT
The Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) is recognized as the first performance research center within a collegiate department of athletics. The NAPL features a talented, multidisciplinary team that includes a full-time director, assistant director and biomarker lab director, and two research post-doctoral fellows. Located in East Memorial Stadium adjacent to UNL’s Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3), the NAPL collaborates with Nebraska’s Performance staff and athletic programs to offer the highest level of integration of sport performance technologies and systems. The NAPL is made up of the Mark and Debra Classen Cardio Area, James and Karen Linder Dynamic Performance Center, Markin Family Collaborative Center, Thayer Family Athletic Research Lab and cutting-edge equipment donated by the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation. The main entrance for the research facilities is located in the Janet and Gerard Keating Family Concourse. Focused on student-athlete health, safety and welfare, the NAPL is a world-leading research and performance facility focusing on the performance enhancement, safety and long-term well-being of student-athletes. The NAPL includes simulated athletic environments for studying performance, incorporating a camera system to track human motion capture videos (3D) to measure athletes in their development through testing results to create an athletic performance index for each athlete, force plates to measure ground reaction forces and state-of-the-art technology to assess physiological limitations and biomarkers, investigate exercise cardiovascular capacity and measure body composition. All 24 Husker athletic programs conduct performance testing at NAPL. Force plates and motion capture videos (3D) are used to measure athletes in their development through testing results to create an athletic performance index for each athlete. The NAPL uses IDexa as an advanced, accurate and reliable method to analyze and measure body composition. The focus of the Thayer Family Athletic Research Lab is recovery from competition, travel and all stressors a student athlete might experience by measuring salivary biomarkers hours prior to and up to 24 hours post-competition.
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PERFORMANCE, RESEARCH Researchers in the Thayer Family Athletic Research Lab measure salivary biomarkers to focus on recovery.
Nebraska’s Strength and Conditioning team utilizes NAPL facilities and equipment to optimize performance testing across all 24 Husker sports. Nebraska’s Nutrition staff led by Lindsey Remmers utilizes NAPL technology for body composition testing.
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS Nebraska increased its nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-America awards to 329 with four selections in 2016-17. Senior track standout Drew Wiseman (Bismarck, N.D., Electrical Engineering) was named the CoSIDA Men’s Track and Field Academic All-American of the Year while claiming the second first-team Academic All-America award of his career. Wiseman was named Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year and ended his career as a six-time AllAmerican. Women’s track and field star Tierra Williams (Auburn, Neb.) was named Nebraska’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year. She was a seven-time All-America jumper and a 2016 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. Wiseman and Williams, (pictured right), were Nebraska’s 2016-17 Big Ten Medal of Honor winners. The Nebraska men’s track and field team continued its extraordinary run of CoSIDA Academic All-America success with Wiseman’s firstteam selection. Four-time volleyball All-American Kadie Rolfzen (Papillion, Neb., Advertising & Public Relations) was also a first-team Academic AllAmerican, as was All-Big Ten soccer player Caroline Flynn (Lincoln, Neb., Communication Studies). A 2016 second-team All-American on the balance beam, gymnast Danielle Breen (Ames, Iowa, Accounting) earned second-team Academic AllAmerica honors in the Women’s At-Large division. Overall, 126 Husker student-athletes earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in three commencement exercises at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2016-17.
A total of 126 Nebraska student-athletes earned their degrees in 2016-17, including 54 in May 2017, 57 in December 2016 and 15 in August 2016. Former men’s tennis student-athletes Scott Elsass (above left) from Eden Prairie, Minn., claimed his bachelor’s degree as a finance major in December of 2016. Elsass, who is holding a ring that all student-athlete graduates receive from Nebraska upon graduation, was joined by former Husker Marc Herrmann (above middle) from Rohrbach, Germany, who added his bachelor's degree as an accounting major. Ford Zitsch, who came to Nebraska from Columbia, Mo., gave the men’s tennis program another December 2016 graduate after earning his bachelor’s degree as an agronomy major. Those three Huskers combined for eight academic All-Big Ten honors and five Big Ten Distinguished Scholar awards while helping the men’s tennis team claim Nebraska’s Herman Team GPA award in 2016. SEASON PREVIEW . COACHES . ADMINISTRATION . 2017-18 HUSKERS . REVIEW . HISTORY . THIS IS NEBRASKA
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HONORING ACHIEVEMENT 2016-17 ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
329 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads nation across all sports) 107 Football CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads all sports, all time) 38 Volleyball CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads all women’s sports, all time) 30 Softball CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (No. 3 among all women’s sports, all time) 44 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads nation since CoSIDA added team in 2002) Four CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2016-17 (3 first-team, 1 second-team) First Team: Caroline Flynn (Soccer) Kadie Rolfzen (Volleyball) Drew Wiseman (Men’s Track & Field) Second Team: Danielle Breen (Women’s Gymnastics) CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year in 2016-17 Drew Wiseman (Men’s Track & Field) NCAA Elite 90 Award Winners in 2016-17 Sydney Townsend (Volleyball) Drew Wiseman (Men’s Outdoor Track & Field) NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships ($7,500) Kadie Rolfzen (Volleyball) Jennie Laeng (Women’s Gymnastics) Five Huskers earned Outstanding Scholar Awards in 2016-17. The seniors with 3.900 GPAs or better were Emily Wood (women's basketball, pictured above); Caroline Flynn (soccer); Jennie Laeng (women’s gymnastics); Kelly Schatz (soccer); and Drew Wiseman (men’s track and field). Wood earned her bachelor's degree in management from Nebraska in just three years and is attending graduate school while playing as a senior in 2017-18.
Volleyball standout Kadie Roflzen earned firstteam CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in 2016. Rolfzen, a two-time first-team AVCA AllAmerican, became just the third volleyball player in school history to earn four All-America awards, joining Husker Olympians Jordan Larson and Sarah Pavan. Rolfzen was also an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient in 2017.
Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarships ($7,500 each) Jennie Laeng (Women’s Gymnastics) Eric Coufal (Wrestling) Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award (32) Alice Akers, Jasmine Barge, Julia Bond, Cassandra Brassard, Bri Cassidy, Kaiwan Culmer, Reka Czuth, Jordan De Spong, Paula Del Cueto Castillo, Kristen Dowell, Jordan Ehly, Austin Epperson, Jerald Foster, Francesca Giganti, Sydney Harlow, Briana Holman, Harrison Jordan, Eric Karl, Mate Koroknai, Rok Krizaj, Ashley Lambert, Daniel Leal, Angela Mercurio, Sydney Miramontez, Nick Percy, Nina Radulovic, Sanjaya Roy, Alyvia Simmons, Maddie Simon, Toni Tupper, Tierra Williams, Brittni Wolczyk Male Student-Athlete of the Year Drew Wiseman, Men’s Track & Field Female Student-Athlete of the Year Tierra Williams, Women’s Track & Field Big Ten Medal of Honor Winners Drew Wiseman (Men’s Track & Field) Tierra Williams (Women’s Track & Field) Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Winners Ben Miller (Baseball) Emily Wood (Women’s Basketball) Herman Team GPA Award Winners Men’s Gymnastics Team (3.480 GPA) Women’s Swimming & Diving Team (3.578 GPA) Life Skills Award of Excellence Team Winners Football Women’s Gymnastics 731 Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll Selections Fall (382), Spring (349) (3.0 GPA or above) 209 Academic All-Big Ten Selections (Letterwinner with a 3.0 GPA or above) 126 Husker Graduates 15, August 2016; 57, December 2016; 54, May 2017 98 Perfect 4.0 GPA Semesters Fall (54), Spring (44) 59 Nebraska Big Ten Distinguished Scholars 3.7 GPA or better, 2016-17
Drew Wiseman was the CoSIDA Academic AllAmerican of the Year for Men’s Track and Field in 2017. A two-time NCAA Elite 90 recipient, Wiseman was also a six-time All-American on the track, earning accolades in both the 400-meter hurdles and the 4x400-meter relay.
Danielle Breen garnered CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica honors in 2017 after helping the Huskers win the Big Ten regular-season title. Breen was also a second-team All-American on the balance beam and a two-time All-Big Ten performer.
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“When I tell my friends and family in California about the University of Nebraska and how great the people and sports programs are, it’s never fully appreciated until you step off the plane and onto the campus. The entire city and really the whole state supports the University of Nebraska. I really enjoyed the sense of community where everyone was very helpful and very friendly every day we were there.” Steven Jung 1989 NCAA Men’s Tennis Singles Runner-Up 2015 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee The athletic academic unit, located in the Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex, provides personal and academic support to ensure that student-athletes will get the most out of their years as Huskers. Featuring one of the most innovative and comprehensive academic support systems in the country, Nebraska is dedicated to helping its student-athletes become outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The academic support team is composed of 14 full-time staff members and is certified by the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) as meeting the standards established by the N4A.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Seven academic counselors, three learning specialists and two assistant academic counselors are in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback, assist with the advising/registration process and monitor continuing eligibility and progress toward graduation.
TUTORIAL SUPPORT
A tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support from approximately 120 tutors on staff is available from day one up to college graduation in all subject areas. The tutorial program is certified as a model tutoring program by the College Reading and Learning Association.
STUDY HALL
Nebraska’s study hall program is housed in the D.J. Sokol Enrichment Center within the Student Life Complex. Student-athletes attend a supervised, flex-time study hall that features day, evening and weekend hours. Student-athletes are required to complete a specific number of study hours each week as determined by their academic counselor and/ or coach. Additional performance-based or tutor-based study hall also may be determined by the academic counselor.
MENTORING
Academic support staff serve as mentors to all incoming student-athletes and a select group of returning student-athletes. Student-athletes meet with their mentor weekly to develop time management skills, gather and report academic progress information, and discuss academic success strategies.
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Assessments are administered upon the request of the student-athlete, academic counselor, or coach. Learning specialists are available to administer and score informal assessments, which include a reading comprehension and a writing assessment. When more in-depth assessments are necessary, referrals are made to a consulting psychologist who conducts the assessments. If it is determined a student-athlete has a learning disability or another medical condition that impedes the student from reaching their academic potential, appropriate accommodations are implemented by the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ORIENTATION
Each new student-athlete attends an orientation at the beginning of their academic career. Student-athletes are introduced to staff, faculty, administrators, and a variety of resources that help facilitate the transition into college while enhancing awareness of support services in the Athletic Department and across campus.
PERSONAL COUNSELING
Student-athletes will find a supportive and caring environment at Nebraska. Transitional issues, stress management, time management, academic focus and problem resolution are all addressed in a proactive manner throughout the year. If necessary, counseling referrals are also made to designated practitioners.
COMPUTER RESOURCES
The Herman Student Life Complex has two computer labs available for student-athletes. The Scott Technology Center features two tech tables for use on group computer projects and group study sessions. Additionally, each student-athlete is provided a laptop for use throughout their academic career at Nebraska. Renovations to the Nebraska Student Life Complex nearly tripled the size of NU’s previous academic space in 2010. The Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex also features a new technology center and a dedicated Life Skills area and the Papik Computer lab (left). SIX ITA FINAL TOP 75 RANKINGS SINCE 2009
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NEBRASKA LIFE SKILLS Regarded as the premier and most comprehensive Life Skills program in college athletics, the Husker program is committed to providing proactive education, resources and support through college and beyond to promote total person development and preparation for life after sports. Led by Senior Associate Athletic Director Keith Zimmer, five full-time staff members coordinate community involvement, career planning, communication strategies and much more to benefit Husker student-athletes.
In May of 2017, 22 student-athletes traveled to Nicaragua as part of the NoFilter program to serve abroad with Seeds of Learning, a nonprofit organization that helps to create educational opportunities in rural Latin America. Over the course of one week, these Huskers experienced a new culture, created new friendships and relationships, and most importantly, helped build additional classrooms for a school in the town of Villa Japón.
In August of 2014, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors restructured the way member institutions and conferences, including the Big Ten, govern themselves. Nebraska has a great history and tradition of providing unmatched benefits and support to studentathletes. However, this change in governance, and subsequent legislation, paved the way for Nebraska to enhance the benefits and experiences for student-athletes. A few examples of these enhanced benefits are: • All scholarship student-athletes across all sports have their scholarship calculated based on the full cost of attendance. • Each student-athlete is offered an Apple MacBook Air laptop computer to enhance their learning opportunities. • Nebraska has increased resources and support in all academic and performance related areas including but not limited to Academic Services, Life Skills, Athletic Medicine, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory, Nutrition and Dining Services (Training Table) and Sports Analytics. • Nebraska created the first-known Post-Eligibility Opportunity (PEO) program, where every student-athlete graduate who has exhausted their athletic eligibility has the opportunity to pursue (with Nebraska support) an internship, participate in a study abroad program or attend graduate school at UNL or UNMC.
HUSKERS FOR LIFE
Former Nebraska All-American Steven Jung was inducted as a member of the inaugural class of the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame in September of 2015. Jung, who was the NCAA Singles runner-up in 1989, was also a firstteam CoSIDA Academic All-American the same season. He and his brother, Stuart, qualified together for the 1989 NCAA Doubles Championship as well.
LIFE SKILLS AWARDS
Ford Zitsch captured a prestigious Nebraska StudentAthlete HERO Leadership Award as a senior in 2016. The award is presented to NU’s most committed student-athletes to community service across all sports. A two-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team, Zitsch was also a three-time a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.
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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD SERVICE TO A MUCH LARGER COMMUNITY
The Nebraska Life Skills program offered its third service trip abroad in 2017, taking more than 20 student-athletes and staff to Nicaragua, including Husker women's tennis assistant coach German Dalmagro (below left). The Huskers also have taken service trips to Guatemala (2015) and the Dominican Republic (2016).
PROACTIVE EDUCATION
The Life Skills team organizes several orientations aimed at acclimating student-athletes to college life. Additionally, all incoming student-athletes attend the fall semester Husker Life Seminar. This interactive class promotes responsible decisionmaking, personal brand, financial literacy, leadership, involvement and service.
INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
Every Nebraska student-athlete is assigned a Life Skills staff member who will assist with personal and career development. The meetings help each student-athlete identify a career focus and implement a plan to increase career marketability.
CAREER COMMITMENT & NETWORKING
Annually, Nebraska Life Skills organizes a StudentAthlete Career Fair, Networking Night and other career events aimed at connecting Huskers with companies desiring competitive, hard-working, accountable candidates. Athlete Network and Husker Hire Link provide opportunities to explore career options across the country.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Nebraska student-athletes readily accept the role-model challenge, collectively giving more than 7,500 hours annually to impact thousands across the state of Nebraska. Outreach events include but are not limited to hospital visits, mentoring, school assemblies, statewide rallies (including the Sportsmanship 4 Life Pep Rally), Make-A-Wish, School is Cool and Husker Heroes.
LEADERSHIP
Nebraska Life Skills provides student-athletes with countless opportunities to enhance leadership skills while distinguishing themselves from the competition. Student-athletes can be members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Uplifting Athletes Chapter or Inner Circle. UNL offers more than 600 recognized student organizations allowing athletes to collaborate with other campus leaders for common goals. Nebraska Life Skills funds and coordinates an annual one-week service abroad trip that allows 20 student-athletes to work together toward a common goal while enriching cultural competencies.
RECOGNITION
In 2016-17, a record 386 Husker student-athletes were named to the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team for completing a minimum of six service projects in the calendar year. A host of other recognition opportunities at the institutional, Big Ten and NCAA levels that all reflect the high ideals, character and servant leadership nurtured through community involvement also are available.
POST-ELIGIBILITY OPPORTUNITIES
Effective December 2015 and beyond, studentathletes who letter and graduate will have a threeyear window to benefit from one of three posteligibility opportunities each valued at $7,500. Upon completion of required seminars, graduates can either study abroad, complete an internship or begin graduate school at the University of NebraskaLincoln or the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
HUSKERS HAVE WON NINE HERMAN TEAM GPA AWARDS
The Husker men’s tennis teams has been one of the highest performing programs academically at Nebraska for decades. The men’s team under the direction of Coach Kerry McDermott captured back-to-back Herman Team GPA awards for producing the highest cumulative grade-point average among all of Nebraska’s men’s teams in 2015 and 2016. The men have won the award nine times since its inception in 1994.
The Life Skills program also is responsible for all Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for Husker Athletics. Since 2016, the Diversity and Inclusion Summit has reached all student-athletes and staff members with programming emphasizing respect, acceptance and unity. Numerous other special events are coordinated in collaboration with campus departments highlighting the diversity within Husker Nation.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration. Nebraska, which joined the Big Ten Conference in 2011, is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, a consortium of Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago, which has generated unique opportunities for students and faculty by sharing expertise, leveraging resources and collaborating on programs. Discover more about the University of Nebraska at unl.edu.
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BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE (BTAA)
As a member of the Big Ten, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), formerly the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, which is the academic consortium of the universities in the Big Ten Conference. The consortium was renamed on June 29, 2016. The BTAA includes all 14 Big Ten Institutions and the University of Chicago. The Big Ten Academic Alliances and the institutions together have annual research expenditures topping $10.2 billion — more than the Ivy League and the University of California System combined — and they educate a total of nearly 600,000 students with approximately 50,000 full-time faculty members.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MISSION
As a land-grant university there are three primary missions of the University: teaching, research and service. UNL is the state’s primary intellectual center providing leadership throughout the state through quality education and the generation of new knowledge.
UNL COLLEGES
• Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources • Architecture • Arts and Sciences • Business Administration • Education and Human Sciences • Engineering • Hixson-Lied Fine and Performing Arts • Journalism and Mass Communications • Law
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA INNOVATION CAMPUS
Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC), which is designed to facilitate new and more in-depth partnership with UNL and the private sector, opened its first buildings in the summer of 2014. The Food Innovation Center and Greenhouse Innovation Center both opened in 2015.
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UNL HAS STUDENTS FROM 136 COUNTRIES, AS WELL AS ALL 50 STATES UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
UNL RECORD ENROLLMENT (FALL, 2017)
LIVING ALUMNI
Nebraska’s Outdoor Adventure Center opened in 2014 and features a 42-foot rock climbing wall in the heart of campus.
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The new $84 million, 240,000-square-foot College of Business building, the largest academic building project in the recent history of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, opened in July in time for the 2017-18 academic year. Bottom: The 30,000-square foot Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center is the nation’s largest multicultural center attached to a student union.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA NATIONAL RANKINGS
• No. 1 Best-Value Law School (National Jurist Magazine) • No. 1 Best-Value Online MBA in the World (Financial Times) • No. 4 Best Online Graduate Education Programs (U.S. News & World Report) • No. 4 Best Online Graduate Education Programs for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report) • No. 9 Rising Star in Research among U.S. Institutions (Springer Nature) • No. 13 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report) • No. 18 Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs (U.S. News & World Report) • No. 20 Speech-Language Pathology Grad Schools (U.S. News & World Report) • No. 21 Best Online MBA Programs (U.S. News & World Report) • No. 24 in ‘Best For Vets’ Colleges (Military Times) • Rated among top half of first tier of Top National Universities (U.S. News & World Report)
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WELCOME TO LINCOLN One of the nation’s largest 75 cities, Lincoln features many of the benefits of an urban setting and is only minutes away from the scenic beauty and wide open spaces of America’s Heartland. The third-largest city in the Big Ten, Lincoln enables Nebraska student-athletes to enjoy the benefits of city life while residing in a community which is widely regarded as one of the top places to live in the United States.
LINCOLN’S NATIONAL RANKINGS • No. 1 Most Content City (24/7 Wallstreet) • No. 1 Top 10 Cities for Job Seekers (Forbes) • No. 1 Healthiest Small City (Daily Finance) • No. 1 City in Best Places for Business and Careers (Forbes) • No. 2 City in Highest Quality of Life (Huffington Post) • No. 3 Top Cities for Young Entrepreneurs (Nerd Wallet) • No. 3 Top 10 Places to Travel in the U.S. in 2017 (lonelyplanet.com) • No. 3 Lowest Unemployment Rate (Bureau of Labor) • No. 6 Best College Town (AIER) • No. 8 Top 10 Best Downtowns (livability.com) • No. 8 Best Cities of 2016 (SmartAsset.com) • Top-10 Most Beautiful Cities in USA (The Culture Trip)
Some of the artists who have played Pinnacle Bank Arena to huge crowds since it opened include Katy Perry (left), Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Lil’ Wayne (center), Jason Aldean, Eric Church (right), Pink, Miranda Lambert, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Blake Shelton, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Carrie Underwood.
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Modeled after the Power and Light District in Kansas City, the Railyard is near the front entrance of Pinnacle Bank Arena, allowing fans to attend an event and enjoy the outdoor plaza.
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PROMINENT PEOPLE, NEBRASKA TIES Grover Cleveland Alexander, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher · Fred Astaire, dancer and actor · Max Baer, boxer · Marlon Brando, Academy Award-winning actor · William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, Democratic Party nominee for president 1896, 1900, and 1908 ·
Warren Buffett, investor; Forbes Magazine’s 2008 Richest Man in the World · Richard N. Cabela, entrepreneur, founder of Cabela’s sporting store · Johnny Carson, comedian · Joba Chamberlain, Major League Baseball pitcher · Dick Cheney, 46th U.S. Vice-president
· Adam DeVine, actor · Brian Duensing, Major League Baseball pitcher · Henry Fonda, Academy Award-winning actor · Bob Gibson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher,
St. Louis Cardinals · Alex Gordon, Major League Baseball All-Star, Gold Glove winner, 2015 World Series Champion, Kansas City Royals · Amy Heidemann, Karmin lead singer · Marg Helgenberger, actress · Peter Kiewit, contractor, investor and philanthropist · Jaime King, actress · Ted Kooser, Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner · Larry the Cable Guy, comedian · Tyronn Lue, Head Coach, 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers · Malcolm X, civil rights leader · Nick Nolte, actor, producer · Alexander Payne, Academy Award-winning Director · Edwin Perkins, inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist · Andy Roddick, tennis star, 2003 U.S. Open Champion · Gale Sayers, Football Hall of Fame running back, Chicago Bears · Hilary Swank, two-time Academy Award-winning actress · Jack Sock, 2014 Wimbledon doubles
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha and its metro-area, is less than an hour’s drive from Lincoln and has a population of approximately 900,000. Omaha is home to TD Ameritrade Park, the NCAA College World Series and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo.
champion · Gabrielle Union, actress · James Valentine, Maroon 5 guitarist · Tony Watson, Major League Baseball All-Star, Pittsburgh Pirates
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CHAMPIONS IN ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS, LIFE Nebraska men’s tennis is a program on the rise, and the Huskers broke through with their first-ever NCAA Championship appearance in 2010. The Huskers, under the direction of Head Coach Kerry McDermott (pictured right), made it back-to-back trips in 2011, and are planning to make an NCAA Championship trip a common theme. The winningest coach in Nebraska history, McDermott is closing in on his 400th career dual victory since taking the reins of the program in 1982. In addition to achieving success on the court, members of the Nebraska men’s tennis program strive for success in the classroom and in the community. In 2016, the men’s tennis team claimed its ninth Herman Men’s Team GPA Award since the inception of the award in 1994. Nebraska welcomed the dawn of a new era in Husker tennis with the opening of the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center in 2016. The new on-campus facility features six indoor courts and 12 well-lit outdoor championship courts with Olympiccaliber surfaces.
Bottom Right: Dusty Boyer was a three-time All-Big Ten selection for the Huskers from 2014 through 2016. He also teamed with his younger brother, Toby, to capture the 2015 Big Ten Indoor Doubles Championship. Above: Steven Jung was Nebraska’s first All-American and ranks as the Husker career leader with 114 wins, including a school-record 44 wins in 1989. He finished second at the 1989 NCAA Championships. In 2015, Jung was one of the inaugural inductees into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame.
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