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LOOK: Nebraska debuts specialized jerseys for Black History Month

Stephen Samraby: Steve Samra02/06/22SamraSource
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Nebraska has debuted specialized jerseys for Black History Month. According to the program, the jerseys “symbolize overcoming struggle and representing hope for a better and brighter tomorrow” — and they also look pretty sweet.

“Tearing down obstacles to build something beautiful,” tweeted the program. “Introducing our Honoring Black Excellence Uniforms which will be worn by @HuskerHoops & @HuskersWBB to symbolize overcoming struggle and representing hope for a better and brighter tomorrow.”

Continuing, Dr. Lawrence Chatters, the Executive Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Nebraska Athletics, explained the meaning of the uniforms.

“In the Black community, we often channel and celebrate the perseverance of our ancestors who have overcome adversities while also recognizing that some of them never received the flowers while they could still smell them. People like Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King Jr.” said Chatters. “These uniforms are symbolic of overcoming the struggle and represent hope and optimism for a better and brighter tomorrow.”

Additionally, the program detailed the unique design of the impressive jerseys.

“The Huskers’ cream-colored jersey features two distinct pieces,” wrote the program. “The multi-color pastels along the sides represent the tearing down of obstacles to create something beautiful, while the goldenrods on the lettering show gratitude and appreciation for the contributions of Black individuals within the program over the years.  The goldenrod is the state flower of Nebraska.  All of adidas’ power conference and HBCU schools will wear similar-themed jerseys for a game during the month of February.”

Moreover, the Nebraska men worse the uniforms for their showdown against Northwestern on Saturday. On the other hand, the Nebraska women’s team will wear the uniforms for its game against Indiana on Monday, Feb. 14.

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First, the Nebraska men’s basketball team hasn’t enjoyed a great season thus far. The Cornhuskers sit at 6-17 on the season, and are 0-12 in conference play this season.

Currently, guard Bryce McGowens is leading the way for the Cornhuskers — averaging 16.7 points per game. Moreover, forward Derrick Walker leads the team in rebounds with 5.7 per game, while guard Alonzo Verge Jr. paces the team is assists with 5.2 per game.

On the other hand, the Nebraska women’s basketball team has faired much better through 2021-22. At this point in the season, they possess a 17-4 record, and a 6-4 record within the Big Ten conference. On Sunday, they’ll look to defeat the Maryland Terrapins in a conference showdown.