Weidner, McDermott Earn Jackie Robinson Awards

Now in its third year, the honor was created to recognize Big Ten student-athletes who strive to make a positive impact with their communities in addition to seeking excellence in competition.

In the spring of 2027, the conference will select two overall winners from the group of 36 campus honorees.

Weidner, a sixth-year guard on the Husker women's basketball team, was Nebraska's female award winner alongside McDermott, a fifth-year men's golf student-athlete.

Weidner, who is from the small Northeast Nebraska town of Humphrey, earned Nebraska's award across all of its women's sports by continually and consistently giving back to the community during her six-year career in Lincoln.

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