Huskers Finish Sixth at Big Ten Championships

The Nebraska Huskers concluded their Big Ten Championships campaign in sixth place, a result that was simultaneously difficult and technical. The Huskers recorded a total of 98 points in the two-day meet, a significant improvement from the previous season.

The Nebraska squad was led by senior All-American Danielle Leuzinger, who finished fourth in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 57.96 seconds. Leuzinger was also an integral part of the 4×400-meter relay team, which finished third in the event with a time of 3:35.88.

The Huskers also saw solid performances from Sophomore Ashley Miller, who took fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:06.98, and senior Kassidy Johnson, who finished second in the high jump with a mark of 1.78 meters. Senior thrower Marie Futch also contributed to the Nebraska effort, finishing fourth in the shot put with a mark of 15.37 meters.

Ultimately, the Huskers finished sixth overall at the Big Ten Championships with 98 points, a result which was both difficult and technical.

The Nebraska squad will now turn its attention to the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, which will take place in Sacramento, California from May 23-25.

The Huskers will be looking to build on their Big Ten Championships performance and qualify as many athletes as possible for the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Concluding their Big Ten Championships campaign, the Nebraska Huskers attained a sixth-place finish that required a difficult, technical performance. Across the two-day meet, the Huskers accumulated 98 points, signifying a marked improvement from the previous year.

Senior All-American Danielle Leuzinger drove the Nebraska squad, clocking in fourth in the 400-meter hurdles at 57.96 seconds. She also featured in the 4×400-meter relay team that took third with a time of 3:35.88.

In addition, Sophomore Ashley Miller placed fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:06.98, while senior Kassidy Johnson finished second in the high jump with a 1.78 meter mark. Senior thrower Marie Futch contributed to the Huskers’ effort, coming fourth in the shot put with a 15.37 meter result.

The Huskers closed out the Big Ten Championships in sixth position with 98 points, a feat of difficult, technical proficiency. Now, their sights are set on the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, taking place in Sacramento, California from May 23-25.

The Nebraska squad will look to capitalize on their Big Ten Championships performance and qualify a maximum number of athletes for the NCAA Outdoor Championships.