The Omaha Supernovas ended a historic three-match losing streak on Saturday, defeating previously unbeaten Indy Ignite in four sets on the road. The Supernovas’ loss to Columbus on Thursday marked the first three-match losing streak in franchise history. Omaha was buoyed by Reagan Cooper and Brooke Nuneviller, who combined for 35 kills in the match. Rookie and Creighton alumna Kiara Reinhardt added six kills of her own, but her impact came defensively, tallying a match-high six blocks to subdue Indy’s offense.
Omaha returns home tomorrow to host the San Diego Mojo at 7 p.m. and will be celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Night. Following the match, Brooke Nuneviller and Merritt Beason will hold a 45-minute autograph session. Friday’s match will be broadcast locally on Nebraska Public Media and 660 AM.
LOVB Nebraska’s match scheduled for last Sunday, January 25, at LOVB Atlanta was postponed “For the safety of our fans and teams due to this weekend’s weather” in a release from the club. A major ice storm affected parts of northeastern Georgia and Atlanta on Sunday.
LOVB Nebraska will host a pair of home games at Baxter Arena this weekend, beginning with LOVB Madison on Friday at 7 p.m. Friday is Beer & Beverage Night, and fans can enjoy specially priced beers and beverages from doors open until first serve. On Sunday, Nebraska will host LOVB Austin at 3 p.m. for its National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration, where they will partner with the Women’s Sports Foundation to celebrate girls and women in sports to highlight some local female sports icons throughout the match. Both matches can be streamed with an ESPN+ subscription.
Omaha Hockey goaltender Simon Latkoczy was named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Week, his second such honor this season. In his 100th career appearance as a Maverick on Saturday against Colorado College, Latkoczy posted 32 saves and a .941 save percentage. Latkoczy will have a chance to earn his 50th career victory this weekend when Omaha travels to Kalamazoo, Mich., to face No. 3 Western Michigan. Puck drop will be at 6 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Creighton men’s basketball was throttled by Marquette on Tuesday night, losing 86-62 to fall to 12-9 overall and 6-4 in the Big East at the midway point in conference play. Creighton hosts No. 2 UConn on Saturday for its annual Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out game on Saturday at 7 p.m. Saturday’s game will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, in partnership with the Omaha Storm Chasers, has announced the 24th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes. Students are asked to reflect on the value of education and what they hope to achieve through education after high school. Prizes will be awarded to 12 winners in seventh and eighth grades. Winners will receive contributions to the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST 529) college savings accounts, including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Essays should be limited to 750 words. Entries must be postmarked by March 16, and sent to: Alexis Smith, Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046.
Nebraska Pride is a women’s tackle football team competing in the Women’s Football Alliance, the largest, longest-running competitive women’s tackle football league in the world. The club is actively recruiting players for its season beginning this April and will be joining women’s sports teams from Omaha at Set The Bar in Benson to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Monday, February 2.
Upcoming Games
- Omaha Hockey at #3 Western Michigan | Friday, Jan. 30 | 6 p.m.
- LOVB Nebraska vs. LOVB Madison | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m.
- Omaha Supernovas vs. San Diego | Friday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m.
- Omaha Lancers at Madison | Friday, Jan. 30 | 7:05 p.m.
- Omaha women’s basketball vs. Kansas City | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 1 p.m.
- Omaha men’s basketball at Denver | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 3 p.m.
- Omaha Hockey at #3 Western Michigan | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 5 p.m.
- Creighton men’s basketball vs. #2 UConn | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m.
- Omaha Lancers at Madison | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7:05 p.m.
- Creighton women’s basketball at Seton Hall | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 2 p.m.
- LOVB Nebraska vs. LOVB Austin | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3 p.m.
- Omaha Supernovas at Grand Rapids | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3 p.m.
- Creighton women’s basketball vs. Georgetown | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 6 p.m.
- Creighton men’s basketball at Georgetown | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 6:30 p.m.
