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    UNO to Division I

    Was UNO's move to Division I and dropping the football and wrestling program a good one?


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    UNO exploring game at TD Park

    ATHLETICS
    UNO exploring game at TD Park
    Premium ContentPremium ContentClick on Premium Content on the Featured navigation bar for information.The possibility of UNO holding an outdoor hockey game next season at TD Ameritrade Park was one topic addressed briefly by UNO Athletic Director Trev Alberts during a question-and-answer session Thursday at the Omaha Press Club. "(UNO coach) Dean (Blais) has mentioned outdoor hockey at TD Ameritrade, and certainly it's an opportunity for us," Alberts said. "Those are the sort of community assets that we have available that we'd like to take advantage of, and certainly it's our goal and... »

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    Mav goalie 'making progress' after concussion

    HOCKEY
    Mav goalie 'making progress' after concussion
    Premium ContentPremium ContentClick on Premium Content on the Featured navigation bar for information.UNO goalie Ryan Massa returned to class and was given clearance to begin doing light cardiovascular work Thursday as he continues his recovery from a concussion suffered in last Friday's victory at Minnesota State-Mankato. "Every day I'm making a... »

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    BASKETBALL
    Maverick men fall to Leathernecks
    Maverick men fall to Leathernecks

    Western Illinois, a workmanlike team with precision-carved roles, stepped just a little bit out of character Tuesday. The Leathernecks, who have gotten 83 percent of their 3-pointers from either Ceola Clark or Jack Houpt, got eight more from that duo Tuesday night against UNO. But it was the other two 3s — Tommie Tyler’s eighth of the season and Obi Emegano’s first — that put the finishing touches on Western’s 81-70 victory over the Mavericks before 831 at Sapp...

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    ATHLETICS
    Gift will fund new facility at UNO

    The UNO athletic department and the University of Nebraska Foundation announced Tuesday a gift by local benefactors Brian and Carey Hamilton toward the construction of an on-campus Academic Excellence Center that will carry their name. "We are very grateful to the Hamiltons for their support of our student-athletes and the investment that they have made in the students' academic success," UNO Athletic Director Trev Alberts said in a press release.

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    BASKETBALL
    UNO women notch another Division I win

    The UNO women’s basketball team picked up its second win over a Division I team this season, knocking off Texas-Arlington 60-52 on Tuesday. Jamie Nash scored 17 points and Paige Frauendorfer added 16 points and eight rebounds as UNO improved to 12-9 while recording its second Division I road win.

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    HOCKEY
    Mavs pick up recruit from Minnesota

    Jake Randolph, a winger from Duluth (Minn.) East, has verbally committed to a hockey scholarship off from UNO, according to published reports. The son of Duluth East coach Mike Randolph, Jake Randolph said he accepted an offer from Maverick coach Dean Blais.

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    BASKETBALL
    Home will look sweet to Mavs when they battle D-I foe
    Home will look sweet to Mavs when they battle D-I foe

    Premium ContentPremium ContentClick on Premium Content on the Featured navigation bar for information.The last time the UNO men's basketball team played a home game at Sapp Fieldhouse, it was looking forward to Christmas break. "I think we're all excited about not crawling onto a bus or an airplane to play," UNO coach Derrin Hansen said. "I'm not sure how many teams in the country haven't played at home for 35 days."

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    HOCKEY
    Q&A with UNO forward Brent Gwidt
    Q&A with UNO forward Brent Gwidt

    Premium ContentPremium ContentClick on Premium Content on the Featured navigation bar for information.The junior from Minocqua, Wis., also serves as one of the Mavericks' assistant captains. More comfortable on the left wing, Gwidt has filled in at center on the Mavs' third line. He has a career-high five goals and six assists, with many of his goals coming in key situations. Before coming to UNO, he was drafted in the sixth round by the Washington Capitals and played with the USHL's Indiana Ice.

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