HUSKERS.COM @HUSKERSWIMNDIVE #HUSKERS 1 Welcome to Swimming & Diving This is Nebraska...... 1-26 Table of Contents...... 1 Athletic Department Directory...... 2 Media Information and Services...... 3 This Is Nebraska Swimming...... 4-5 Sports Facilities...... 6-7 Husker Power...... 8-9 Athletic Medicine and Nutrition...... 10-11 Academic Excellence...... 12-15 Life Skills...... 16-17 Nebraska: Leading The Way...... 18-19 Nebraska People and Places...... 20-21 Nebraska’s National Power...... 22-23 Huskers In The Big Ten...... 24-25 2016 Olympic Trials...... 26

Meet the Huskers...... 27-46 2015-16 Roster...... 28 2015-16 Season Preview...... 29-30 Returnee Biographies...... 31-43 Newcomer Biographies...... 44-46

Coaching Staff...... 47-51 2015-16 Nebraska swimming and diving staff (from the left): Pablo Morales, Head Coach...... 48-49 Graduate assistant Ellan Dufour, Head Coach Pablo Morales, Patrick Rowan, Assistant Coach...... 50 Assistant Coach Patrick Rowan, Diving Coach Natasha Chikina. Natasha Chikina, Diving Coach...... 50 Swimming & Diving Support Staff...... 51 Credits: The 2015-16 University of Nebraska Swimming and Diving Guide was designed, written and edited Athletic Administration...... 52-56 by student assistant Tyson Carlson of the Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman...... 52 Communications Department. Editing assistance was Faculty Athletics Representative Josephine Potuto...... 52 provided by Communications Director of Operations Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst...... 53 Jeff Griesch and Assistant Communications Director Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA Pat Logsdon...... 54 Jeremy Foote. The guide was produced entirely on Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Life Skills & N Club Keith Zimmer...... 54 Adobe InDesign CS6 and printed at the University of Nebraska Board of Regents...... 55 Nebraska Copy Services. Cover photos by Scott Bruhn and cover design created by Annie Wood. The ...... 56 Photo Credits: Scott Bruhn, Nate Olsen, Stephanie Season Review...... 57-62 Carpenter, BreAnna Haessler and Travis Shafer of the Nebraska Communications Office. Additional photos 2014-15 Season Review...... 58-59 provided by Al Bello, Peter Bick, Matt Bruggeman, 2014-15 Meet-by-Meet Results...... 60 Paul Zoeller, Glen Johnson, Jackie Larson, Matt Miller, 2015 Big Ten Championships and NCAA Championships Results...... 61 Joe Mixan, Doris Schultz, Lynn Sladky, Tom Slocum, 2014-15 Performance List...... 62 Tom Tidball, Richard Voges and Richard Wright.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not History...... 63-72 discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, All-Time Top-Five Performance List...... 63 national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, sexual Swimming & Diving Records...... 64 orientation, gender identity, genetic information, All-Time Letterwinner List...... 65 veteran status, marital status and/or political All-Americans...... 66-67 affiliation in its programs, activities or employment. Conference Results and Champions...... 68 For non-discrimination inquiries, contact the Director Academic All-Conference Honorees...... 69 of IEC/Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Year-by-Year Results, Coaching Records...... 70 Coordinator at 128 Canfield Administration Building, Husker Olympians...... 71 Lincoln, NE 68588, (402) 472-3417 or the Office of Penny Heyns...... 72 Civil Rights.

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University Administration...... (402) 472-7211 Associated Press Phone: (402) 472-3611 President: Hank Bounds, Ph.D...... 472-2111 Nebraska Information 909 N. 9th Street, Suite 104 Fax: (402) 472-5347 Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D...... 472-2116 Location: Lincoln, Neb. Omaha, NE 68114 Web: net.unl.edu Faculty Athletics Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D...... 472-1252 Population: 268,738 Phone: (402) 391-0031 Enrollment: 25,260 Fax: (402) 391-1412 KLIN (1400 AM) 4343 O Street Athletic Administration...... (402) 472-3011 Nickname: Cornhuskers, Huskers Web: ap.org Director of Athletics: Shawn Eichorst ...... 472-3011 Lincoln, NE 68510 Colors: Scarlet and Cream Lincoln Journal Star Executive Associate A.D.: Marc Boehm...... 472-3011 Phone: (402) 475-4567 Founded: 1869 926 P Street Executive Associate A.D./CFO, Business Office: John Jentz...... 472-2273 Fax: (402) 474-8011 Conference: Big Ten Lincoln, NE 68508 Executive Associate A.D./Academics: Dennis Leblanc...... 472-2042 Web: .com Phone: (402) 473-7431 Executive Associate A.D./Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon...... 472-3011 Fax: (402) 473-7291 Executive Associate A.D./Performance & Strategic Research: Steve Waterfield...... 472-3011 Quick Phone List KFAB (1110 AM) Web: journalstar.com Senior Associate A.D./Administrator: Bob Burton...... 472-5663 Head Coach: Pablo Morales 5010 Underwood Omaha, NE 68132 Senior Associate A.D./Compliance: Jamie Vaughn...... 472-2042 + Office Phone: (402) 472-6474 Omaha World-Herald Phone: (402) 556-8000 Senior Associate A.D./Communications & Marketing: David Witty...... 472-0775 Assistant Coach: Patrick Rowan 14th & Dodge Omaha, NE 68102 Fax: (402) 556-8937 Senior Associate A.D./Life Skills & N Club: Keith Zimmer...... 472-4616 + Office Phone: (402) 472-0042 Associate A.D./Community, Governmental & Charitable Relations: Chris Anderson...... 472-7771 Phone: (402) 444-1000 Web: .com Diving Coach: Natasha Chikina Associate A.D./Development, Ticket Office: Diane Mendenhall...... 472-2367 Fax: (402) 344-3343 KLMS (1480 AM) + Office Phone: (402) 472-6475 Web: omaha.com 3800 Cornhusker Hwy. Swimming & Diving Secretary: Annette Werschke Jordan Ehly was one of Nebraska’s top performers as a freshman at the 2015 Big Athletic Performance...... (402) 472-3333 Ten Championships. Daily Nebraskan Lincoln, NE 68504 + Office Phone: (402) 472-3186 Director of Strength and Conditioning...... Mike Arthur University of Nebraska Phone: (402) 466-1234 Head Football Strength Coach...... Mark Philipp Communications Contact: Tyson Carlson Huskers.com 20 Nebraska Union Fax: (402) 467-4095 Women’s Swimming & Diving Strength Coach...... Rusty Ruffcorn + Office Phone: (402) 472-7873 Web: espn1480.com For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Nebraska swimming and diving on Lincoln, NE 68588 Assistant Strength Coaches...... Jamie Belt, Andrew Ervin, Lauren Harris, Willie Jones + Cell Phone: (402) 853-1184 the World Wide Web, visit Huskers.com, the official web site of the University of Phone: (402) 472-1765 KFOR (1240 AM) ...... Brian Kmitta, Lucas Novotny, Jon Pfeiffer, Tim Rabas Communications Fax: (402) 472-2005 Nebraska Athletic Department. In addition to updated results, statistics and meet Fax: (402) 472-1761 3800 Cornhusker Hwy. Communications Address: Web: dailynebraskan.com Athletic Medicine...... (402) 472-2276 stories, you can find photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster Lincoln, NE 68504 One Memorial Stadium Phone: (402) 466-1234 Director of Athletic Medicine...... Dr. Lonnie Albers information and weekly releases on the Husker swimming and diving program. KOLN-TV (CBS, Chs. 10/11) Fax: (402) 467-4095 Head Athletic Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine...... Jerry Weber Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Husker fans have the opportunity to gain even greater access to the NU athletic 40th & W Web: kfor1240.com Head Football Athletic Trainer/Associate Head Trainer...... Mark Mayer programs through HuskersNside, the premium site of the Nebraska Athletic Lincoln, NE 68503 Swimming and Diving Athletic Trainer...... Jenna Allocco Administration Department. Visit Huskers.com and click on HuskersNside to join. Because this is Phone: (402) 467-9720 KOZN (1620 AM) Assistant Athletic Trainers...... Brandon Armstrong, Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Jolene Emricson President: Hank Bounds, Ph.D quality video streaming, subscribers to the site must have broadband Internet access. Fax: (402) 467-9208 5011 Capitol Suite, #300 Web: kolnkgin.com ...... Drew Hamblin, Marcia Kennedy, Lisa Lowenstein, Jeff Rudy, Tyler Weeda Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D. Omaha, NE 68132 Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon...... Dr. Robert Dugas Nebraska Communications KLKN-TV (ABC, Ch. 8) Phone: (402) 951-1620 Orthopedists...... Dr. David Clare, Dr. Justin Harris The 2015-16 Nebraska swimming and diving guide is designed to assist the media Fax: (402) 342-7041 Board of Regents 3240 South 10th Sports Nutritionist...... Lindsey Remmers in their coverage of Husker swimming and diving. Nebraska's swimming and diving Lincoln, NE 68502 Web: 1620thezone.com Timothy Clare Lincoln media communications contact for the 2015-16 season is Tyson Carlson. Additional Phone: (402) 434-8000 KRNU (90.3 FM) Hal Daub Omaha Academic Programs & Student Services...... (402) 472-2042 information on Husker swimming and diving may be obtained by contacting the Fax: (402) 436-2236 University of Nebraska Associate Directors of Academic Programs...... Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpepper Howard Hawks Omaha Communications Office at (402) 472-0694 or by e-mailing Tyson Carlson at tcarlson@ Web: klkntv.com 201 Andersen Hall Director of Student-Athlete Development...... Alvin Banks Bob Phares North Platte huskers.com. Carlson can also be reached by text message or cell phone at (402) KETV (ABC, Ch. 7) Lincoln, NE 68588 Academic Counselors...... Caleb Hawley, Mike Nieman Jim Pillen Columbus 853-1184. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services Phone: (402) 472-3054 Learning Specialists...... Andrea Einspahr, Denise Howell, Joann Ross 27th & Douglas Robert Schafer Beatrice intended to assist you in coverage of Nebraska swimming and diving. Omaha, NE 68131 Fax: (402) 472-8597 Administrative Assistant (Academics, Life Skills & N Club)...... Leah Huber Web: .unl.edu Kent Schroeder, J.D. Kearney Media Facilities Phone: (402) 978-8958 Bob Whitehouse Papillion Event Management...... (402) 472-1000 The Bob Devaney Sports Center invites the media to view competitions from the Fax: (402) 978-8931 Huskers Illustrated Web: ketv.com Director of Athletic Events...... Matt Davidson results table, located on the north side of the Devaney Natatorium, with the media 7755 S. 23rd St Director of Athletic Facilities (Devaney Center)...... Randy Gobel Student Regents relations and meet staff. Photographers are allowed to shoot anywhere in the WOWT (NBC, Ch. 6) Lincoln, NE 68512 Phone: (402) 474-4355 Event Management Specialists...... Derek Bond, Brandon Champion, Tim Henrichs Thien Chau Nebraska-Lincoln pool area, provided that photographers do not interfere with competition. Flash 3501 Farnam Fax: (402) 474-5132 Building and Grounds Supervisor...... Steve Torske Evan Calhoun Nebraska-Kearney photography is not permitted at the start of the race. Omaha, NE 68131 Phone: (402) 233-7940 Web: huskersillustrated.com HuskerVision...... (402) 472-4645 Andrew Shaw Nebraska-Medical Center Post-Meet Interviews Brock Lewis Nebraska-Omaha Fax: (402) 346-6740 Big Red Report Executive Director of Video Production...... Kirk Hartman Student-athletes will be available during home dual and invitational meets after Web: wowt.com 401 N. Coddington Ave. Chief Engineer...... Scott Guthrie they have completed their final competitions of the day. Coaches will be available Lincoln, NE 68528 Video Services Coordinator...... Mike Hodges Athletic Department KPTM (Fox, Ch. 42) following the meet. 4625 Farnam Phone: (402) 476-5006 Video Production Coordinator...... Amanda Holzwarth Mission Statement Fax: same as phone Video Production Specialists...... Tyler Bassinger, Bridget Nelson, Kevin Raguse, Keegan Wilson Interviews Omaha, NE 68132 The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Phone: (402) 554-4286 Web: bigredreport.com Department is to serve our student-athletes, All media requests for interviews with Nebraska coaches, swimmers and divers Communications...... (402) 472-2263 should be directed to Tyson Carlson (office phone: 402-472-0694) at least one day Fax: (402) 554-4292 coaches, staff and fans by: Web: kptm.com Assistant A.D./Communications...... Keith Mann in advance. Swimming and diving student-athletes are usually available for in-person 1201 Calvert St., Suite 22490 Lincoln, NE 68542 Communications Director of Operations...... Jeff Griesch interviews before or after workouts, which run daily from 2 to 5 p.m. Nebraska ETV (PBS, Ch. 12) Associate Director...... Shamus McKnight Displaying integrity in every decision and action; 1800 North 33rd Phone: (402) 613-2177 Web: hailvarsity.com Assistant Directors...... Jeremy Foote, Nate Pohlen, Matt Smith Building and maintaining trust with others; Coaching Staff Interview Times Lincoln, NE 68503 Athletic Department Photographer...... Scott Bruhn The best time to reach Head Coach Pablo Morales and the rest of the Husker Athletic Department Designer...... Annie Wood Giving respect to each person we encounter; swimming and diving coaching staff for interviews is weekdays at practice, usually Administrative Assistant...... Vicki Capazo Pursuing unity of purpose through teamwork; between 2 and 5 p.m. Interviews should be arranged through media relations contact Swimming & Diving Communications Contact...... Tyson Carlson Tyson Carlson at (402) 472-0694 or [email protected]. Interns...... Connor Stange, Ryan Wells Maintaining loyalty to student-athletes, Student Assistants...... Elly Burton, James Hajek, Erica Nett, Courtney Niemack, Nate Olsen coworkers, fans and the University of Nebraska. Contact Nebraska Communications ...... Blake Otte, Gage Peake, Cheyenne Rowe, Collin Stange, Brook Weber The University of Nebraska Communications Office is located on the third floor Assistant A.D./Digital Communications...... Kelly Mosier of the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex, which is located on the north Web & Digital Media Design Specialist...... Andy Wenstrand side of Memorial Stadium at: One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, Lincoln, Digital Media Content Assistant...... Kyle Benzion NE, 68588-0123. Phone: (402) 472-0694; Fax (402) 472-2005. Opponents should Digital Media Content Producer...... Ridge Barber submit an e-mail list of media who need to receive results to [email protected].

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Nebraska women's swimming and diving Nebraska swimming and diving utilizes top-notch facilities. has a long history of success. The Huskers Nearly every Husker sport enjoys a venue that ranks among have finished in the top 12 at the NCAA the nation’s best. Nebraska is dedicated to providing its Championships five times since 1995, athletes the best game-day and practice atmospheres in producing 11 Olympians, including gold every sport. medalist and world-record holder Penny Heyns. Movement analyzers, an electronic timing system and In addition to individual success, Nebraska updated weight facilities make the Devaney Natatorium swimming and diving has claimed 10 (bottom) a leader in technology. The Huskers have also conference team championships. The 2014-15 received a new locker room and team ready room. squad set 36 career bests at the 2015 Big Ten Championships. The state of Nebraska has also been an important stop Success in the pool is just part of Nebraska's for swimmers on their way to Olympic glory for the past success story. Coached by Olympic Gold decade. In 2008 and 2012, Omaha’s CenturyLink Center Medalist and Academic All-America Hall of (left) served as the home of the U.S. Olympic Trials, and the Fame inductee Pablo Morales, the Huskers venue was selected to host the event again in 2016. have annually been one of the top academic teams in the nation. Over the past several years, nearly every member of the team earned an academic honor from the conference. The Huskers also captured Nebraska’s Life Skills Award as the most committed team to NU’s nationally renowned Life Skills program in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In athletics, academics and in life, There Is No Place Like Nebraska.

Top: Julia Roller, a junior at Nebraska in 2015-16, was Nebraska’s highest finishing swimmer at the 2015 Big Ten Championships. Roller captured a 10th-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly swimming a time of 1:58.54. Roller’s performance in the 200-yard butterfly was the second best performance in school history. Middle: Natalie Morris, a senior at Nebraska in 2014-15, capped her impressive Husker career by swimming a career best time in the 200-yard butterfly good enough for 20th at the 2015 Big Ten Championships. Morris finished her Husker career with 57 top-five finishes, including 20 victories. Left: One of the most decorated swimmers in U.S. history, Nebraska Coach Pablo Morales was an 11-time NCAA champion at Stanford, and won five combined medals at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games, including three golds and a pair of silvers. Morales also served on the committee for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which were held in Omaha.

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From training facilities to competition venues, Nebraska’s athletic facilities are second-to-none across the collegiate landscape. From Memorial Stadium to to the new Nebraska Soccer and Tennis Complex, Husker student-athletes have the benefits of training and competing in state-of-the-art facilities. Fans across the state and region support Husker Athletics, as football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball all finished in the top- 15 nationally in attendance during the 2014-15 year.

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The model strength and conditioning program in the nation, Husker Power plays a major role in the continuing success of Nebraska athletics. Nebraska’s strength program was the first in the nation. With 13 staff members, including Devaney Center Strength Coach Rusty Ruffcorn, it is one of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning organizations in the nation.

Nebraska’s strength training facilities have set the standard in collegiate strength training since the early 1970s. Not only does it feature the Ndamukong Suh Strength and Conditioning Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex, it also features a weight room utilized by the swimming and diving team in the Hendricks Training Complex that opened in 2011. “The University of Nebraska strength and development program is the model for others in the country.”

Phillip Hage, Editor, Physician and Sports Medicine Magazine

Three Reasons for Success Program - The Husker Power Strength and Conditioning Program is geared for maximum improvement of performance in the pool. Each athlete receives their own individual computerized program each year.

Supervision - The Husker Power staff has nine full- time strength and conditioning specialists and four interns. Devaney Center Strength Coach Rusty Ruffcorn works directly with the swimming and diving program to help Husker athletes prepare for successful athletic careers.

Facilities - The Ndamukong Suh Strength and Conditioning Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex is the finest all-around athletic facility in the nation, providing athletes with all the tools necessary to achieve at the highest level.

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Top: Nebraska’s on-site medical services for student-athletes Exceptional Care for All Student-Athletes rank among the nation’s best. Head Athletic Trainer Jerry 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 Weber and the Athletic Medicine staff have X-ray equipment at the country. Under the guidance of Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers, Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Jerry Weber and Football Head Memorial Stadium. Athletic Trainer Mark Mayer, the 2015-16 Nebraska athletic medicine staff consists of five doctors, two therapist/athletic trainers, 11 athletic trainers and seven graduate assistant athletic trainers. Bottom left: The Lewis Training Table offers buffet-style service for lunch and dinner with nutritionists consulting with 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 all student-athletes to develop comprehensive nutrition plans. 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 Bottom right: The Athletic Medicine Center features a hydrotherapy area that includes a three-level laned pool. The facility underwent an extensive expansion as part of the Hendricks Training Complex addition in 2011. Hydroworx 1000 Treadmill Pool is equipped with two cameras underwater for evaluation and assessment, while the hot and cold plunge tanks are also available to the Huskers.

THIS IS NEBRASKA . MEET THE HUSKERS . COACHES . ADMINISTRATION . REVIEW . HISTORY NEBRASKA HAS PRODUCED 11 OLYMPIANS IN SCHOOL HISTORY 12 2015-16 NEBRASKA SWIMMING & DIVING HUSKERS.COM @HUSKERSWIMNDIVE #HUSKERS 13 ACADEMIC SUCCESS HONORING ACHIEVEMENT Nebraska increased its nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-America awards to 320, adding six Huskers in 2014-15. Junior guard Shavon 2014-15 Academic Highlights Shields (Olathe, Kan.) became NU’s first-ever first-team Academic All-American in men’s basketball. Senior sprinter John Welk (Bismarck, N.D.), who CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (320) was Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year, led three first-team CoSIDA Academic All-Americans for the men’s track and field program. Welk, All-Time, All Sports Leads Nation who was the Academic All-American of the Year in men’s track and field, was joined by Levi Gipson (Lincoln, Neb.) and Drew Wiseman (Bismarck, ·107 Football CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads N.D.). Junior gymnast Ethan Lottman (Omaha, Neb.) earned second-team Academic All-America status. Sophomore outfielder Ryan Boldt (Red all sports, all time) Wing, Minn.) was a third-team Academic All-American in baseball. ·37 Volleyball CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads In 2014-15, Lottman was one of three Huskers to win the NCAA Elite 89 Award, presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative all women’s sports, all time) grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 89 championship events. Nebraska’s other two recipients of the prestigious ·29 Softball CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (No. 2 award were Wiseman and senior thrower Will Lohman (Chewelah, Wash.) who claimed the honors in indoor and outdoor men’s track and field, among all women’s sports, all time) respectively. ·41 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Graduation is the ultimate achievement, and 118 Husker student-athletes earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in three commencement Combined CoSIDA Academic All-Americans exercises at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2014-15. At the conclusion of the academic year, Nebraska student-athletes posted an impressive 3.155 (leads nation since CoSIDA added team in 2002) cumulative GPA. CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year in 2014-15 John Welk (Men’s Track & Field) CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2014-15 (6) First Team (4): Levi Gipson (Men’s Track & Field), Shavon Shields (Men’s Basketball) John Welk (Men’s Track & Field) Drew Wiseman (Men’s Track & Field) Second Team (1): Ethan Lottman (Men’s Gymnastics) Third Team (1): Ryan Boldt (Baseball) NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship ($7,500) John Welk (Men’s Track & Field) Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship ($7,500 each) Amanda & Jennifer Lauer (Women’s Gymnastics) More than 400 student-athletes were honored at the In 2014-15, 118 Huskers earned their degrees, including John Welk (Men’s Track & Field) Ameer Abdullah (pictured above), who became the first academic banquet, including 68 gold (3.750 to 4.000 NCAA Elite 89 Award (3) GPA), 61 silver (3.500 to 3.749 GPA) and 140 bronze male student-athlete across Nebraska’s sports to earn Ethan Lottman (Men’s Gymnastics) (3.000 to 3.499 GPA) medallion winners. Six Huskers a prestigious Senior CLASS Award. The honor is given Drew Wiseman (Men’s Indoor Track & Field) earned Outstanding Scholar Awards, presented to annually to the sport’s most outstanding senior student- seniors exhausting their eligibility with a cumulative athlete. The award recognizes achievements in four Will Lohman (Men’s Outdoor Track & Field) GPA of 3.900 or better. The honorees included: Mark areas of excellence – classroom, community, character Senior CLASS Award - Ameer Abdullah (Football) Hilderbrand (Track and Field); Amanda Lauer (Women’s and competition. Previous Husker Senior CLASS Award Gymnastics); Jennifer Lauer (Women’s Gymnastics); winners were Kelsey Griffin (Women’s Basketball, 2010) National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society (4) Will Lohman (pictured above, Track and Field); Josh and Gina Mancuso (Volleyball, 2012). Ameer Abdullah, Mike Moudy, Mark Pelini, Trevor Roach Reinertson (Men’s Golf); and John Welk (Track and Field). Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award (16) Oladapo Akinmoladun (Men’s Track & Field), Paula Andrie (Women’s Track & Field), Alexandra Bilunas (Swimming & Diving), Bria Deveaux (Swimming & Diving), Jordan Harrison (Football), Gazmine Mason (Bowling), Mike Moudy (Football), Steven Reveles (Baseball), Andrea Ruiz (Bowling), Christian Sanderfer (Men’s Track & Field), Shavon Shields (Men’s Basketball), Leslee Smith (Men’s Basketball), Vasileios Stavropoulos (Men’s Tennis), Dawna Tyson (Softball), Tai Webster (Men’s Basketball), Nathan Wong (Men’s Golf) Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year Nebraska celebrated 25 years of the Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet with “A Night at the Lied” - which became the Husker version of the Emmys, Oscars and John Welk, Men’s Track & Field ESPYs rolled into one. More than 1,400 attended the April celebration, which was capped with Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst (above left) and Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany (above right) presenting the Student-Athlete-of-the-Year awards and Big Ten Medals of Honor to Jessie DeZiel (above second from left) and Nebraska Female Student-Athlete of the Year John Welk (above third from left). DeZiel (Rogers, Minn.) was a nine-time All-American for the women’s gymnastics team. Welk (Bismarck, N.D.) was a three-time All- Jessie DeZiel, Women’s Gymnastics American sprinter for the track and field team. Welk was also the 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year in men’s track and field. Nebraska Big Ten Medal of Honor Winners Jessie DeZiel and John Welk Nebraska Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Winners Ameer Abdullah (Football); Samantha Areman (Soccer) Nebraska Herman Award Winner Men’s Tennis Team (3.510 GPA) Women’s Swimming & Diving Team (3.568 GPA) Nebraska Life Skills Team Award Winners Men’s Gymnastics Shavon Shields became the first Husker men’s The NCAA Elite 89 Award recognizes individuals who Women’s Soccer basketball player to earn first-team CoSIDA Academic reach the pinnacle of competition at the national All-America honors. Shields, who is a six-time member championship level and achieve the highest academic Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll Selections (690) of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, was one standard among their peers. Ethan Lottman captured Fall (356) and Spring (334) (3.0 GPA or above) the award at the 2015 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics of six Husker student-athletes to capture CoSIDA Nebraska Academic All-Big Ten Selections (205) Academic All-America awards in 2014-15, pushing NU’s Championships, before adding CoSIDA Academic All- Letterwinners with a 3.0 GPA or above nation-leading total to 320 Academic All-Americans America honors. Drew Wiseman (Indoor, pictured) and across all sports. Will Lohman (Outdoor) swept the honors for the men’s Nebraska Student-Athlete Graduates (118) track and field team in 2015. (August 2014: 12; December 2014: 48; May 2015: 58) Nebraska Student-Athlete Perfect 4.0 GPA Semesters (87) Opposite page (bottom from left): Former Husker swimmers Payton Michaud, Megan Ziemann and Ashleigh Fall (43) Spring (44) Grammar all earned their bachelor’s degrees from Nebraska during the 2014-15 academic year. One of Nebraska’s highest achieving teams in the classroom and the community, the 2014-15 swimming and diving team claimed Nebraska Big Ten Distinguished Scholars (62) Nebraska’s Herman Team GPA Award with the top grade-point average across NU’s women’s sports programs. Letterwinners with 3.7 GPA or better in 2014-15

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“I loved the people at Nebraska. Immediately after the Olympics in Atlanta, I returned to Lincoln for a few days. I was overwhelmed by the support of the local people and their genuine celebration of my achievements.” Penny Heyns, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, South Africa Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee (2015)

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). 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 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE designated practitioners. COMPUTER RESOURCES The Herman Student Life Complex has two computer labs 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.

Top: The grand entrance to the Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex welcomes student-athletes to Memorial Stadium. The entrance highlights the achievements of many current student-athletes across all sports, while also featuring the trophies won by Nebraska’s nation- leading 17 NCAA Top Ten Award winners.

Bottom left: Construction was completed in the fall of 2010 on the Nebraska Student Life Complex, which nearly tripled the size of NU’s previous academic space. 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).

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Nebraska Athletics is one of the few self-sustaining intercollegiate athletic programs in the country. In the 2014-15 fiscal year, Nebraska drew more than 1.3 million Service to a Much Larger Community Nebraska Life Skills Program fans across all sports through the gates of our world-class facilities. This incredible interest and support enables Nebraska Athletics to invest in the student-athlete The Nebraska Life Skills program continued to expand its reach in 2015 by offering student-athletes a chance to Widely regarded as the premier and most experience, as well as the overall game-day experience. impact other parts of the world. The annual service trip abroad program began with a trip to Guatemala in May comprehensive Life Skills program in college Nebraska is a leader in providing all the resources and support necessary for student-athletes to become successful in Academics, Athletics and Life. Nebraska will of 2015, enabling nearly 20 current and former Huskers to positively influence the lives of youngsters in another athletics, the Husker program is committed to continue to strategically plan for avenues to strengthen the resources to support more than 600 Husker student-athletes. country. providing proactive education, resources and support throughout college and beyond, promoting total person development and preparation for life after sports. Five full-time staff members and one graduate assistant coordinate a wide array of services benefiting Husker student-athletes. Proactive Education The Life Skills team organizes orientations designed to acclimate student-athletes to college life. All new student-athletes also attend the fall semester Husker Life Seminar. The interactive class promotes responsible decision-making, personal brand, financial literacy, leadership, involvement and service. Individual Meetings Every Nebraska student-athlete is assigned a Life Skills Coordinator who will arrange multiple individual meetings throughout the academic year aimed at enhancing personal and career development. The meetings help each student- athlete identify a career focus and implement a plan to increase career marketability. Career Commitment orking Annually, Nebraska Life Skills organizes a Student- Athlete Career Fair, Networking Night (pictured bottom right) 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 opportunities across the country. Community Outreach Nebraska student-athletes readily accept the role- model challenge collectively giving more than 6,500 hours annually to impact thousands, both young and old alike, throughout the entire state of Nebraska. Outreach events include but are not limited to hospital visits, mentoring, school assemblies, statewide rallies, Make-A-Wish, NFL Play 60 and Husker Heroes. In August of 2014, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors restructured the way member institutions and conferences, including the Big Leadership Nebraska Life Skills provides student-athletes Ten, govern themselves. Nebraska has a great with endless opportunities to enhance leadership history and tradition of providing first-class skills while distinguishing themselves from the benefits and support to our student-athletes. competition. Student-athletes can be members This change in governance, and subsequent of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, legislation, has paved the way for Nebraska to Uplifting Athletes Chapter or Husker Distinction enhance the benefits and experiences for our Council. On campus, UNL offers more than student-athletes even further. A few examples of 600 recognized student organizations allowing these enhanced benefits are: athletes to collaborate with other campus leaders · All scholarship student-athletes across all sports for a common goal. Annually, Nebraska Life Skills will have their scholarship calculated based on funds and coordinates a one week service abroad trip allowing nearly 20 student-athletes to come the full cost of attendance. together for a common goal while enriching cultural competencies. · Each student-athlete will receive an Apple MacBook Air laptop computer to enhance their RECOGNITION learning opportunities (pictured top left). In 2014-15, a record 37 Husker Football student- athletes were named to both the Tom Osborne · Nebraska has increased resources and support Citizenship Team and Brook Berringer Citizenship in all academic and performance related areas Team for completing a minimum of six service including but not limited to Academic Services, projects in the calendar year. There are a host of other Life Skills, Athletic Medicine, Athletic Training, recognition opportunities both at the institutional, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Big Ten and NCAA level which all reflect on the high Dining Services (Training Table). ideals, character and servant leadership nurtured through community involvement. · Nebraska created the first-known post-eligibility benefit program, where every student-athlete, Red Carpet Experience Life Skills Awards Success in Competition, Classroom, community POST-ELIGIBILITY OPPORTUNITIES who has graduated and exhausted their athletic Ciara Jenkins displayed her 2015 Nebraska Student- Jacqueline Juffer captured a prestigious Nebraska Rebekah Land (left) claimed a Nebraska Heart & Soul Award as one of a handful of Huskers across all sports to Effective December 2015 and beyond, student- athletes who letter and graduate will have a three-year eligibility, will have the opportunity to pursue Athlete HERO Leadership Award on the red carpet at Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in 2015. The perform at the highest level in community service. Land, who was one of 19 members on Nebraska’s community window to benefit from one of three post-eligibility an internship, participate in a study abroad Nebraska’s annual academic recognition event - “A Night award is presented to NU’s most committed student- service trip to Guatemala in May. A two-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team, Land was also an at the Lied” in April. A 2015 senior from Mesa, Ariz., athletes to community service across all sports. Juffer, academic All-Big Ten choice as a senior in 2015. A Big Ten Distinguished Scholar during her career, Land and opportunities each valued at $7,500. Upon completion program or attend graduate school with of required seminars, graduates can either study abroad, Nebraska’s support. Jenkins was also a two-time member of the Tom Osborne a 2016 senior from Wagner, S.D., is a two-time Tom Jacqueline Juffer (right) were two of many talented Huskers who contributed to the Nebraska swimming and Citizenship Team, recognizing her overall commitment to Osborne Citizenship Team member and a two-time diving team winning the 2015 Herman GPA Award (photo, preceding page, top left), presented annually to the complete an internship or begin graduate school within the University of Nebraska system. Nebraska’s award-winning Life Skills program. academic All-Big Ten selection. NU program with highest combined grade-point average across all sports.

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MASTERS COUNTRIES AND ALL 50 The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. PROGRAMS STATES ARE REPRESENTED Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses BY UNL STUDENTS under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration. 70 135 Nebraska, which joined the Big Ten Conference in 2011, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium Undergraduate Recognized of Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago, which has generated unique opportunities for students and faculty by sharing Majors Student Organizations expertise, leveraging resources and collaborating on programs. To discover more about the University of Nebraska visit unl.edu 149 611 Committee on Institutional Cooperation UNL ENROLLMENT LIVING ALUMNI As a member of the Big Ten, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, which includes all 14 Big Ten Institutions and the University of Chicago. The Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) and the 25,260 194,620 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.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA National Rankings · Rated among Top 100 National Universities (U.S. News & World Report) · Rated among Top 50 Public National Universities (U.S. News & World Report) · Rated among Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance) · No. 2 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report) · No. 2 Best Online Graduate Education for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report) · No. 6 Best Online MBA Programs (U.S. News & World Report) · No. 11 Best Online Graduate Education Programs (U.S. News & World Report) · No. 17 Speech-Language Pathology Grad Schools (U.S. News & World Report) · No. 20 Best College for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report)

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Prominent People with Nebraska Ties Grover Cleveland Alexander, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher · Fred Astaire, WELCOME TO LINCOLN dancer and actor · Max Baer, boxer · Marlon Brando, Academy Award-winning actor · William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. 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 Representative, Democratic Party nominee 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 .

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, Minnesota Twins · 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 and Gold Glove winner, Kansas City Royals ·

Amy Heidemann, Karmin lead singer · Marg Helgenberger, actress · Peter Kiewit, contractor, investor and philanthropist · Jaime King, actress Some of the artists that have played Pinnacle Bank Arena since it opened in 2013 include: Jay-Z, , , Pink, , and Modeled after the Power and Light District in Kansas City, the Railyard sits right across from the front entrance of · Ted Kooser, Poet Laureate of the United States Paul McCartney. Pinnacle Bank Arena, allowing fans to go to an event and then go out to the outdoor plaza. and Pulitzer Prize winner · , LINCOLN’S NATIONAL RANKINGS comedian · Malcolm X, civil rights leader · Omaha, NEBRASKA Nick Nolte, actor, producer · Alexander Payne, Happiest U.S. City (LiveScience) Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha and its metro-area, is less than an hour’s drive from Lincoln and has a population Academy Award-winning Director · Edwin Perkins, inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist · Andy Healthiest U.S. City (Center for Disease Control) of nearly 900,000. Omaha is home to TD Ameritrade Park, the NCAA College World Series and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo. Roddick, tennis star, 2003 U.S. Open Champion · Best Sport City (Sporting News) Gale Sayers, Football Hall of Fame running back, Chicago Bears · Elliott Smith, singer-songwriter · Lowest Unemployment Rate (Bureau of Labor) Hilary Swank, two-time Academy Award-winning Best Cities for Families (Child Magazine) actress · Jack Sock, 2014 Wimbledon doubles No. 1 Overall Wellbeing (Gallup) No. 1 Quality of Life (State Univ. of New York) No. 2 City in Quality of Life (Gallup) No. 7 Cleanest Air (CNN) No. 7 City for Business & Careers (Forbes) No. 8 Most Secure Places to Live (Sperling’s) champion · Gabrielle Union, actress · James Valentine, · Tony Watson, Major Top 10 College Town (Relocate America) League Baseball All-Star, Pittsburgh Pirates · Paula Zahn, Former News anchor for CNN

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The Husker bowling team won its fifth NCAA title since 2004. Nebraska was led by 2015 NCAA Player of the Year Lizabeth Kuhlkin - a four-time All-American. The Husker men’s track and field team won the Big Ten Indoor title in 2015. Gary Pepin has guided Nebraska to 70 conference titles in his coaching career. Unmatched Fan Support Nebraska was the only NCAA Division I program to rank in the top 10 nationally in attendance in football and men’s basketball in 2014-15. In addition, the Husker volleyball (first), baseball (11th) and women’s basketball programs (11th) all ranked in the top 15 nationally. VOLLEYBALL 1ST

FOOTBALL 10TH

M. BASKETBALL 10TH

BASEBALL 11TH

W. BASKETBALL 11TH All-American Kadie Rolfzen Rachel Martin became Ameer Abdullah became the Tanner Lubach was a three-year Kiki Stokes earned All-America Ethan Lottman garnered first- High jumper James White Terran Petteway was a two-time Wrestler James Green was a led the Huskers to their Nebraska’s most recent first NU male student-athlete starter for the Husker baseball honors, setting school records team All-America honors in earned first-team All-America All-Big Ten performer and four-time All-American and second straight Elite Eight national champion, winning the to win the Senior CLASS team and was one of four in runs scored and on-base 2015 and was also a second- honors during both the indoor scored over 1,000 points during was selected to represent finish in 2014. smallbore title at the 2015 NCAA Award in 2014. A second- Huskers selected in the 2015 percentage in 2015. team CoSIDA Academic All- and outdoor seasons in 2015. his Husker career. the United States at the 2015 Rifle Championships. Nebraska round pick of the Detroit MLB Draft. American. World Championships. finished fourth as a team for Lions, Abdullah was also a Coach Ashley Rose-MacAllister. Doak Walker Award finalist.

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On July 1, 2011, the University of Nebraska became an official member of the Big The Big Ten Network brings unprecedented coverage to women’s athletics across the conference, including live pre- and post-game coverage at the Big Ten Women’s Ten Conference, increasing the Big Ten’s membership to 12 institutions for the Basketball Tournament. The Chicago-based network is also bringing increased national exposure to Nebraska student-athletes across all sports. first time in conference history. The addition of Nebraska marked the Big Ten’s first expansion since Penn State joined the conference in June of 1990. The nation’s oldest conference continued to grow with the addition of Maryland and Rutgers in Big Ten Network the summer of 2014. The Big Ten Conference is a union of 14 world-class academic Headquartered in Chicago, the Big Ten Network is the first internationally institutions – who share a common mission of research, graduate, professional distributed television network dedicated to covering one of America’s premier and undergraduate teaching and public service. The conference’s 100-plus years collegiate conferences. of history, strong tradition of competitive intercollegiate athletic programs, vast With more than 400 live sports events, and and passionate alumni base, and consistent leadership in innovations position the virtually all of them in high definition, the Big Big Ten and its entire community firmly on the Big Stage. Ten Network is the ultimate destination for The Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies Big Ten Swimming & Diving Facts Big Ten fans and alumni across the country. that enforce the priority of academics and emphasize the values of integrity, The network is on the air 24 hours a day, 365 fairness and competitiveness in all aspects of its student-athletes’ lives, with the • Thirteen of the 14 school’s (not Maryland) in the Big Ten Conference sponsor a days a year. ultimate goal of ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to live a Big Life. women’s swimming and diving program. Minnesota has won four consecutive conference crowns (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) after Indiana won three straight titles in The network is available to an estimated 60 million households. The network 2009, 2010 and 2011. is carried by all major cable, satellite and telecommunications providers and Big Ten Conference Highlights BTN2Go is also available on smartphones, tables and the internet. • Michigan (14), Minnesota (7), Ohio State (5), Indiana (5) and Penn State (3) have • Big Ten universities provide approximately $200 million in direct financial aid to won every Big Ten women’s swimming and diving title. The Buckeyes won the nearly 9,500 student-athletes on 350 teams across 42 sports. first five (1982-86), before Michigan won 12 straight (1987-98) and added titles Big Ten Network Facts • The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men 14 for women, in 2001 and 2004. Minnesota claimed back-to-back titles in 1999 and 2000, MORE TELEVISION EXPOSURE including the debut of lacrosse this academic year. added a third crown in 2008 and four straight championships in 2012, 2013, 2014 • The Big Ten’s media agreements with BTN, ABC/ESPN, CBS, FOX and NBC • Over the past 10 years, current Big Ten institutions have won national and 2015. Penn State won titles in 2002, 2005 and 2006, while Indiana captured crowns in 2003, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Sports Network provide the conference with more than 1,200 events that are championships in 18 sports. produced and distributed nationally on an annual basis. • The Big Ten leads the nation in total student-athletes and participation • The will play host to the Big Ten Women’s Swimming • In 2006, the Big Ten created the first national conference-owned television opportunities, while sponsoring more official sports than all conferences other and Diving Championships in 2016. Nebraska will travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., network devoted to the athletic and academic programs of a single conference. than the Ivy League. for the conference meet Feb. 17-20. The Big Ten Men’s Swimming & Diving The Big Ten Network launched on Aug. 30, 2007, and became the first new • Nearly 1,400 Big Ten student-athletes and coaches have participated in the Championships will be held in West Lafayette, Indiana, Feb. 24-27. network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its Big Ten Swimming & Diving Championships Olympics, winning at least 480 medals, including nearly 250 gold. • Five Big Ten teams finished in the top 25 in the final team standings at the first 30 days. The 2016 Big Ten Championships will be held at the Donald B. Canham Natatorium on the Michigan campus. Opened in 1988, the Canham Natatorium has played 2015 NCAA Championships. Indiana led the Big Ten by taking 10th at the NCAA • Big Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with nearly 10 million • Since the current media agreements began in 2007-08, every home football host to seven Big Ten Championships, including the women’s meet in 1989, 1993, patrons attending conference home contests for football, men’s and women’s Championships, while Minnesota (12th), Wisconsin (13th), Penn State (20th) and and men’s basketball game has been produced while women’s basketball has and 2002. The facility was also the site of the 1996 NCAA Women’s Swimming and basketball and volleyball during 2013-14. During 2013-14, the Big Ten led the Michigan (22nd) all joined the Hoosiers in the top 25. received more coverage than any other conference. Diving Championships. nation in men’s basketball, women’s volleyball, hockey and wrestling attendance, • The Big Ten’s new media agreements have resulted in the broadcast of nearly while ranking second nationally in football and women’s basketball attendance. 1,200 events nationally and regionally on an annual basis, compared to 300 The facility also features an Olympic Tower, one- and three-meter springboards events in the final year of the previous agreements. and a hot tub. The 59,000-square foot facility can accomodate 1,200 people. The • The Big Ten leads all conferences with more than 5.7 million living alumni and Big Ten Championships are scheduled to run Feb. 17-20, 2016. 520,000 students.

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The CenturyLink Center in Omaha played host to the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. The facility will also be the site of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.

The state of Nebraska, the Midwest and the surprises that we’re not sharing yet, but I think the the 400-meter freestyle, while Guy showed her entire swimming community took a monumental spectators, athletes, coaches and volunteers who are talents in the 100-meter butterfly. step on June 28, 2005, when USA Swimming there are going to be impressed.” The CenturyLink Center has served as a home announced Omaha as the host city for the 2008 The 2008 Trials drew a record 160,003 fans away from home for Husker athletics the past U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. After the 2008 over eight days and 15 sessions. Swimmers several years. The NU volleyball team has played Trials proved to be a resounding success, as well competing at the event set a total of nine at the facility numerous times, including the 2006 as the subsequent 2012 Trials, officials from USA world records and 21 American records. NCAA Championships, when the Huskers won their Swimming and the Omaha Sports Commission The 2012 Trials, held June 25 to July 2, third national title. Nebraska also hosted the Big announced that the event would return to featured the installation of temporary indoor 12 Wrestling Championships at the CenturyLink Omaha for the 2016 Olympic Trials. pools in the CenturyLink Center. Two 50-meter Center and the men’s basketball team played there “It came down to the fact that the setup in Omaha pools were installed in the 18,300-seat arena, in a game against Oregon in 2007. for the athletes and coaches is just the best out of all reducing capacity to approximately 14,000. In December of 2012, the NCAA Volleyball the candidate cities,” said Mike Unger, USA Swimming Current Huskers Bailey Pons and Shannon Championships returned to Omaha, welcoming the assistant executive director. “We think we did a good Guy were among the participants in 2012, Husker volleyball team back, where they lost in the job in 2008 and 2012, but we think our efforts in making the short trip from Lincoln to Omaha quarterfinals to eventual national runner-up Oregon. 2016 need to be ramped up. We already have a few to represent Club Huskers. Pons competed in

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