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2015 Nebraska Soccer 11 ncaa tournament appearances 290 all-time victories 10 conference championships NEBRASKA THIS IS Since the Nebraska soccer program’s inaugural season in 1994, Coach John Walker has been on a mission to construct teams and develop players ready to compete for conference and national championships. In 20 seasons, Walker has developed a program that has competed among the elite in collegiate soccer. In two decades, Nebraska has earned 290 wins and made 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, including eight trips to the NCAA Sweet 16 and a pair of Elite Eight berths. In that time, the Huskers also won a conference-best five Big 12 Tournament titles and had 70 student-athletes earn first-team All-Big 12 honors. The Huskers transitioned to the Big Ten Conference in 2011, have added eight all-conference honors and claimed both the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles in 2013. Nebraska’s athletes consistently go on to find success at the next level of soccer as professional and national team players. One of the reasons Nebraska has been able to develop a successful program is the level of dedication shown by the University. From its humble beginnings off campus at the Abbott Sports Complex, the soccer program now enjoys state-of-the-art facilities, including administrative offices, locker rooms and indoor training areas, located in the heart of campus. In 2015, the Huskers begin play in the brand new Barbara Hibner Stadium, part of a $20.4 million project in conjunction with the Nebraska Soccer and Tennis Complex. The new soccer facilities include one outdoor, lighted, full-sized competition field with seating for approximately 2,500 spectators. With a wealth of support and a history of success, Nebraska soccer expects to contend for more championships in the years to come. 2 Above: The Nebraska soccer program has been built on the strong support of top coaches and players, including (from left): Coach John Walker, who has guided NU to a 290-133-27 record in the past 20 years; Jaycie Johnson, who led the team with 11 goals in 2014; Jaylyn Odermann, who championed the Huskers defense and racked up 1,739 minutes during the 2014 season; and Mayme Conroy, who earned second-team All-Big Ten honors while notching nine goals in 2014. Right: The Nebraska soccer program has 10 conference championships in team history, including the 2013 Big Ten Championship (regular season and tournament titles). Before joining the Big Ten, the Huskers won eight Big 12 championships, including a league-leading five conference tournament titles. NU’s five Big 12 Tournament titles came in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. The Huskers also claimed regular-season crowns in 1996, 1999 and 2000. 2015 NEBRASKA SOCCER I HUSKERS.COM I @NEBRASKASOCCER