Honors & Awards

• Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2013)
• Big Ten Freshman of the Week
  (Dec. 31, 2012, Jan. 22, 2013, Feb. 5, 2013)
• Tied for No. 7 in Big Ten Assist-to-Turnover Ratio (1.2)
• No. 13 in Big Ten Assists (3.0 apg)
• No. 5 in Big Ten-Only Assist-to-Turnover Ratio (1.5)
• No. 7 in Big Ten-Only FG Pct. (.471)
• No. 9 in Big Ten-Only Assists (3.6 apg)
• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2012)
• No. 70 Player in the Nation (Collegiate Girls Basketball Report, 2011)
• No. 96 Player in the Nation (All-Star Girls Report, 2011)
• No. 18 Point Guard in the Nation (ESPN/HoopGurlz, 2011)
• Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Star (1 of 5, 2011)
• All-Ohio Division I (First Team, Midpark, 2012)
• All-Ohio Division I (Third Team, Midpark, 2011)
• All-Ohio Division II (Third Team, Walsh Jesuit, 2010)
• Northeast Lakes District Player of the Year (2012)
• Northeast Lakes All-District (First Team, 2011, 2012)
• Southwestern Conference Most Valuable Player (2012)
• All-Southwestern Conference (First Team, 2011, 2012)

Freshman (2012-13)
Ohio high school star Rachel Theriot (pronounced RAY-chel, TERRY-oh) was a unanimous choice of the coaches on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team after averaging 6.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists on the year. She played in all 34 games with 28 starts, despite battling a foot injury the entire season. In Big Ten play she was even better, averaging 7.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists while starting all 16 conference games.

The 6-0 guard from Middleburg Heights, Ohio, produced double figures seven times on the year and played a major role in pushing Nebraska to its second NCAA Sweet 16 bid. In NCAA Tournament play, Theriot averaged 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while hitting 10-of-16 shots (.625) from the field, including 4-of-5 three-pointers.She opened NCAA play with 12 points and two assists in NU's win over Chattanooga on March 23. She followed with seven points - all in the final three minutes of the first half - to go along with two rebounds and three assists in the Huskers' upset of No. 9 Texas A&M in the second round in College Station, Texas. Theriot's effort against the Aggies included a first-half buzzer-beater from near the top of the key that sent NU to halftime with an 11-point lead.

Theriot closed NU's tournament run with seven points, four rebounds and two assists against No. 5 Duke in the Norfolk Regional semifinals.

A three-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week, Theriot had a career-high 19 points in NU's win over Iowa Feb. 24, before following with 11 points, including eight in the second half, in NU's win at Wisconsin Feb. 28.

She played a nearly flawless game in NU's second win over Minnesota Feb. 3. She scored 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting, tied her career high with seven rebounds and dished out five assists with no turnovers. That followed a nine-point, five-rebound, six-assist effort in a win at Ohio State Jan. 31. She added nine points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in NU's second meeting with the Buckeyes.

Theriot had 13 points and a career-high eight assists at Minnesota Jan. 20. She added career highs with three threes and 39 minutes played at Minnesota. 

Theriot had 14 points and six assists at Indiana Jan. 10. She followed with nine points, three boards and three assists at No. 8 Penn State. She had a career-high seven boards against No. 25 Michigan State Jan. 24.

Theriot had 12 points against Grambling State Dec. 29. She added three rebounds, three assists and a career-high-tying three steals to earn the first Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week award. She made her first career start against No. 11 Maryland Nov. 28, scoring six points and grabbing six rebounds. She added  four assists and a steal. Theriot added six points, two rebounds and an assist in a win over Idaho State Dec. 1. She had six points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal in a win over No. 24 Florida State Dec. 8. Theriot added seven assists against Sam Houston State Nov. 20. She had a career-high three steals at USC Nov. 23. 

"We are really excited to add her to our team," Nebraska Coach Connie Yori said. "She brings great size to the point guard position, and she can also play shooting guard. We love Rachel's versatility. She is an unselfish player who loves to set her teammates up to score. She can also drive to the basket, hit the dribble jumper and knock down the three. She is also a good rebounder and defender. With her work ethic, we think she could have a bright future at Nebraska."

High School
Theriot was a three-time All-Ohio performer, earning first-team Division I honors as a senior at Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, in 2011-12. Theriot was named the Northeast Lakes District Player of the Year after averaging 16.6 points, 11.0 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game for Coach Stephanie Mentz. She led Midpark to its second straight district title. In the district championship game victory over Brecksville, Theriot erupted for 19 points, 16 assists, six rebounds and three steals.

For the season, Theriot hit 50 percent of her field goal attempts, including 45 percent of her threes, while being named the Southwestern Conference Most Valuable Player. In addition to being an All-Ohio Division I first-team selection, Theriot was chosen to participate in the North/South High School All-Star Game.

As a junior in 2010-11, Theriot helped Midpark to a 22-3 overall record and a Southwestern Conference title. Theriot averaged 12.7 points, 9.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game for the Meteors. In addition to earning third-team All-Ohio Division I honors, she was named one of five players to the Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Star team in 2011. She was also a first-team All-SWC selection and a first-team Northeast Lakes All-District pick.

Theriot was ranked as the No. 70 player overall by Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and No. 96 by the All-Star Girls Report. She was ranked as the No. 18 point guard in the nation by ESPN/HoopGurlz and was also ranked among ESPN's top 100 high school seniors in the nation.

Theriot played her first two high school seasons for the Walsh Jesuit Warriors for Coach Pete Zaccari. As a sophomore, she led Walsh Jesuit to the Ohio Division II state semifinals after averaging 13.8 points, 5.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. She led the Warriors to a 23-2 record. She hit 38 three-pointers on the year and was an 89 percent free throw shooter.

As a freshman, Theriot averaged 11.8 points, 3.8 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game to help Walsh Jesuit to a 19-7 record.

Theriot played AAU ball for Sports City U and Coach Tom Jenkins. She earned a spot on the Pool A All-Star Team at the Windy City Classic (U.S. Junior National Championships).

Personal
The daughter of Curtis and Cheryl Theriot, Rachel was born July 7, 1994. Rachel has three older brothers, Josh, Dallas and Bryan. Rachel has not declared a major, but she did earn a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2012. 

She chose Nebraska over Xavier, Louisville, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Illinois, Michigan State, Dayton and Washington among others.

Five Facts About Rachel

1. Rachel's favorite nickname to be called is Violet (like Violet from the Incredibles).
2. Her favorite holiday to celebrate is Halloween because she loves to dress up, and her mom makes all of her costumes.
3. Rachel loves Mexican food, and she likes to bake.
4. She loves SpongeBob SquarePants.
5. One talent Rachel wishes she possessed is the ability to sing.
    

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