3 Nebraska-Iowa thoughts from a Hawkeye beat writer: Ben Doody's media notes Ben Doody World-Herald Executive Editor Mar 6, 2026 Mar 6, 2026 0 × In a special episode of the Pick Six podcast, Iowa beat writer Ethan Petrik joins Ben Doody to preview the Nebraska-Iowa men's basketball game. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ethan Petrik is a Nebraska graduate who began his media career as a producer at 93.7 The Ticket in Lincoln. kAm$@ !6EC:<[ H9@VD ?@H E96 x@H2 362E HC:E6C 7@C %96 (@C=5\w6C2=5VD D:DE6C A2A6CD 24C@DD E96 DE2E6 =:?6[ <?6H 9@H 4C2KJ :E H2D u63] `f[ H96? 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Iowa writer Ethan Petrik previews Huskers-Hawkeyes basketball In a special episode of the Pick Six podcast, Iowa beat writer Ethan Petrik joins Ben Doody to preview the Nebraska-Iowa men's basketball game.
Nebraska's Bergen Reilly, Skyler Pierce, Gabby DiVita and Virginia Adriano after spring match win over Iowa State
Nebraska's Bergen Reilly, Skyler Pierce, Gabby DiVita and Virginia Adriano after spring match win over Iowa State
