Wrestling in front of 2,673 fans at the Coliseum, the Huskers struggled out of the gate, dropping their first five matches to fall behind 20-0. Junior Ridge Kiley (133) got the Huskers on the scoreboard with his dramatic win over Nick Martellotti (PSU). Kiley, who won his third straight Big Ten match and 15th decision overall, scored a reversal with eight seconds remaining to come out on top, 4-2. Kiley surrendered a takedown just 12 seconds into the dual, but didn’t allow another point for the duration of the match, while forcing a stalling violation just prior to his reversal to tie the score.

The other Husker to record a victory was true freshman Jake Sueflohn (141), who defeated Bryan Pearsall (PSU) by decision, 6-1. Pearsall was able to fight off multiple shot attempts by Sueflohn in the first period, but the No. 5 ranked wrestler in the country was relentless and recorded a takedown with 52 seconds remaining in the second to take a 2-1 lead heading into the third period. The Watertown, Wis., native tacked on another takedown in the final period and pulled away for the win, 6-1.

Seniors James Nakashima (197) and Tucker Lane (Hwt) were honored before the dual for Senior Night activities, but neither wrestler was able to come out with a victory in possibly their last home match at home. Nakashima looked like he was going to his second consecutive overtime match against Matt Brown (PSU), before being penalized with a stalling with 34 seconds left in the third to fall, 2-1.

No. 9 Lane dropped his first match in his last four tries after falling to No. 6 Cameron Wade (PSU) by decision, 8-2. Lane had control of a leg against Wade in the first period, but couldn’t capitalize on the shot attempt.

At 157 pounds, true freshman James Green nearly won his fifth match over a ranked opponent of the season, but fell in the tiebreaker period to No. 6 Dylan Alton (PSU). Tied at 1-1 through regulation time, Green appeared to have recorded a takedown just 20 seconds into the sudden-victory period, but was denied the points at the edge of the mat. Alton was able to escape in the tiebreaker and hold Green in the down position for the win.

At 174, No.2 Ed Ruth (PSU) defeated Tyler Koehn (NU) in the first dual of the night by fall in 5:58, while No. 7 Josh Ihnen fell to defending national champion and No. 2 Quentin Wright (PSU), 9-6, at 184 pounds. Redshirt freshman Skylar Galloway (149) fell in the second varsity match of his career to No. 1 Frank Molinaro (PSU), while Robert Kokesh (165) was defeated by No.1 David Taylor (PSU) in the last match of the night, 13-3.

The Huskers return to action on Sunday, Feb. 5, when they travel to Minneapolis to take on the No. 4 Minnesota Gophers at Noon (CT).

The American Red Cross also recommends making sure you have plenty of food at home during severe winter weather. They suggest non-perishable food that doesn’t require electricity to cook. Make sure you have a non-electric can opener. Lebellarte says if you are making a trip to the store don’t forget to stock up on extra pet food and supplies.

During disasters that include floods, tornados and fires, the American Red Cross provides assistance by putting up shelters for victims to stay. Lebellarte says during snow storms it is much too dangerous for their volunteers to be out and about but they do survey motel operators to get reports of vacancies.

Negley says Ienn was very well known in the circle of firefighters nationwide and served on the board of the National Council on Fireworks Safety and on several other committees. He says many knew Ienn personally and want to show their support.

Saturday would have been Ienn’s 41st birthday. He died earlier this week in what authorities are calling a suicide.

The snow plows will concentrate on the city’s main streets. McIntyre says if extra help is needed they will contract 18 contractors who have 80 trucks to clear residential streets.

Some weather sources are reporting we could get an inch of snow per hour and thunder-snow is likely. Snow and blowing snow will also create dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds are also expected with this storm.

State Climatologist Ken Dewey at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says the amount of snow we see today and tomorrow depends on when it switches from rain to snow.

“Now, there is one tiny, little glimmer of hope and that would be, as these systems can do, if it can find a way to pull in some dry air from the southwest, it can cut off the moisture entirely,” according to Dewey. “So, when we say we’re going to have a certain amount of snowfall, it’s not a guarantee. It’s just the highest probability.”

Predictions of snowfall vary greatly, from as little as four inches of snow to as much as 14 inches. Dewey says the only prediction he can guarantee is that the state will see precipitation today and tomorrow.

“It’s a 100% chance it’s going to rain. It’s a 100% chance it’s going to snow over this weekend. It’s not 100% sure it’s going to be eight to 10 inches of snow, but it’s very high probability,” Dewey says.

Rain will turn to snow once the temperature drops to 36 degrees. The snow will be a heavy, wet snow. Blizzard conditions could form in western and central Nebraska.

Dewey acknowledges it is difficult for weather forecasters to accurately predict how much snow will fall.

“But, we’re not going to escape snow,” Dewey says. “This is not one of these situations where, as the system is approaching us, all of a sudden it veers off to the side and the next thing that you know, it’s Kansas City and St. Louis is getting the snow or it heads up toward Minneapolis. This is not going to miss us.”

The storm poses the greatest threat tonight into tomorrow. Travel could become treacherous, even dangerous. The Nebraska Department of Roads has travel information on its website, which you can access by clicking here.

For Nebraska weather forecasts at UNL click here.

Nebraska State Patrol spokeswoman Deb Collins says we all need to refresh ourselves on winter driving.

“One of the basic things is to make sure that you adjust your vehicle speed and never travel faster than conditions allow,” Collins tells Nebraska Radio Network. “That sign might say 75, but if the conditions don’t allow you to go 75, you need to adjust for those conditions.”

Other precautions drivers need to take include turning on headlights, turning off the cruise control, increasing following distance between vehicles and being careful driving over bridges and overpasses, which might be slicker than the roads.

Weather forecasters predict anywhere between four and 14 inches of snow in Nebraska. Blizzard conditions are expected to form in the western section of the state, perhaps even in central Nebraska.

Travel information is available from the Nebraska Department of Roads. You can dial 5-1-1 on your cell phone or landline for information or go to the department website at http://www.511.nebraska.gov/atis/html/index.html. Travelers outside of Nebraska wanting to check weather and road conditions can dial 1-800-906-9069.

If blizzard conditions form, it could force the department to close roads.

Collins says the best route motorists can take the next couple of days could be to delay travel.

“I always look at it this way, if it’s my choice to be stuck at home or my choice to be stuck on the road; I would think the vast majority of us would rather be stuck at home than stuck out on the road,” Collins says.

Collins says motorists in need of non-emergency roadside assistance can call the Nebraska State Patrol Highway Helpline at *55 from any cell phone or 1-800-525-5555 from any landline.

AUDIO: Brent Martin interviews Deb Collins with the Nebraska State Patrol on road conditions [5 min]

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Jordan Hooper led Nebraska with a game-high 27 points as she played 51 minutes. Lindsey Moore added 26 points, including eight in the third overtime to seal the win for the Huskers. She also nailed two, long three pointers in the third overtime to help seal the victory. Moore also became the 27th player to pass the 1,000 point career mark.

After missing a free throw at the end of regulation that would have given NU a win, freshmen Emily Cady provided huge redemption in the second overtime. Cady hit a 30 footer, off balance and with a hand in her face as time expired in the second overtime to send the game to a third OT period.

Cady finished with her first career double-double with 11 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, while adding a career-best seven assists. She added two steals and two blocked shots in a career-high 49 minutes.