The Huskers hit the road for their second game of the 2023-2024 women’s basketball season, facing Wyoming for the third straight year. Nebraska’s trip ended with a big win as they took down the Cowgirls 71-52.
The Huskers were deadlocked with Wyoming throughout the first half, going into the locker rooms only up by five. Nebraska came out on fire in the second half, outscoring the Cowgirls 39-24 to secure the win. Four of the Huskers starting five finished with double-digit points, combining for 58 on the night.
Alexis Markowski ended the game as the leading scorer, dropping 17 points, while also hauling in 12 rebounds for a double-double. Jaz Shelley finished behind Markowski with 15 points, but led the team in assists with seven, free throws with five and steals with three. Freshman Natalie Potts also dropped 15 points in the win, along with two steals and a block. Montana State transfer Darian White rounded out the Huskers’ main showing, scoring 11 points.
Nebraska moves to 2-0 on the season and will return home to host Alcorn State on Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.
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— Nebraska Women's Basketball (@HuskerWBB) November 11, 2023