Omaha Retires Jake Guentzel's No. 20 Jersey
Guentzel becomes the first Omaha Maverick athlete to have a jersey retired at Baxter Arena.
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Omaha Quarterback Trae Taylor Named Navy All-American
The Millard South High School standout earned an invitation to the 2027 All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
Hockey
Omaha Mavericks to Retire Jake Guentzel's Jersey
The program will honor the hockey star's historic contributions during a ceremony scheduled for November 6.
Soccer
Omaha Routs Kansas City 4-1 in Soccer
Italo Jenkins broke Omaha's single-season goal record in a win that delivered the program's highest-ranked victory.
Volleyball
Creighton Sweeps Xavier, Advances to Big East Final
Creighton volleyball beat Xavier 3-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in the Big East Championship.
Basketball
McAndrew Scores Career-High 19 in Creighton Win
Creighton forward Ryan McAndrew scored a career-high 19 points in the first half of a 2026 game against Le Moyne, his first full season after a foot injury.
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