Tag: Amy Williams

Nebraska to play out-of-state non-conference game

The Huskers will take on South Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

Nebraska’s women’s basketball team has announced an out-of-state non-conference game early next season. The Huskers will take on South Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The women’s game will take place the day before the men’s game against Saint Mary’s on Sunday, Nov. 17. Head coach Amy Williams said she’s excited for Husker nation to experience this venue.

“We are excited to take our team to play at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls for the first time. It is an incredible basketball venue and it will be a great environment against a great opponent. We are also looking forward to seeing lots of Husker fans there to support us!”

This will be the first game for the Nebraska women at the Sanford Pentagon, while the Husker men will be making their third appearance in Sioux Falls.

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Nebraska women’s basketball blows out Alcorn State 79-32

The Huskers returned home to play host to Alcorn State on Tuesday night.

The Huskers returned home to play host to Alcorn State on Tuesday night. Nebraska came out on fire in the first half, outscoring the Lady Braves 49-15, allowing for a calm second half to end in a 79-32 victory.

The Huskers finished just under 50% in field goal percentage, going 24-of-49 in the win. They also took numerous trips to the free throw, sinking 25 off of 36 attempts. Alexis Markowski served as Nebraska’s main factor on the night, dropping 20 points, hauling in nine rebounds and going eight-of-10 at the free-throw line. This is Markowski’s 10th 20-plus point game in her collegiate career.

Freshman Natalie Potts led the Huskers in rebounds, snatching 11 on the night. Potts also delivered seven points and led the team in blocks with three. Another notable freshman performance came from Logan Nissley. The freshman came off the bench for Nebraska to score a season-high 10 points in the win.

Nissley wasn’t the only player to come off the bench and deliver. Callin Hake joined in to drop a season-high 14 points, a career-high seven rebounds and a career-high three steals.

Nebraska moves to 3-0 for just the fifth time in head coach Amy Williams’ tenure as head coach. The Huskers will remain home for their in-state clash with Creighton on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.