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Shelley selected by Phoenix in WNBA draft

Shelley was taken with the 29th overall pick in the third round. 

Nebraska basketball’s Jaz Shelley was selected by the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA draft on Monday night. Shelley was taken with the 29th overall pick in the third round.

She becomes the first Husker to go directly from Nebraska to the WNBA since Jordan Hooper in 2014. The Tulsa Shock selected Hooper as the No. 13 overall pick.

The native from Moe, Australia, averaged 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while helping the Cornhuskers to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Over her three-year Nebraska career, Shelley finished 16th on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,364 points. She was one of three Australians taken in this year’s draft, and one of seven Big Ten Conference players selected.

Phoenix is coming off a 9-31 season in 2023 with a sixth-place finish in the Western Conference.

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Huskers fall to No. 3 Oregon State in second round of NCAA Tournament

The Nebraska women’s basketball team entered the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday afternoon.

On Sunday afternoon, the Nebraska women’s basketball team entered the second round of the NCAA tournament. The No. 6 Huskers faced off against host No. 3 Oregon State for a chance to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2013. However, this did not come to pass. Nebraska fell to the Beavers 61-51, ending its run and the season.

The Beavers took a 19-11 lead at the end of the first quarter and kept their cushion of a lead for the remainder of the game. The middle quarters resulted in 34 total points combined, with Nebraska outscoring Oregon State 18-16. The Huskers scored 22 points in the fourth, but the Beavers scored 26.

Jaz Shelley scored 10 points, leading Nebraska in the field as its only double-digit scorer. Alexis Markowski and Annika Stewart both scored eight points in the loss. Markowski also hauled in eight rebounds to lead the team. Oregon State meanwhile finished with three players in double-digits for scoring.

Nebraska concluded the season with a final record of 23-12, the second-best record under head coach Amy Williams.

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Pair of Huskers earn All-Big Ten Tournament team honors

A pair of Huskers earned All Big Ten Tournament team honors for their performances over the last four days.

A pair of Nebraska Cornhuskers earned All-Big Ten Tournament honors for their performances on Sunday afternoon.

Husker guard Jaz Shelley and forward Alexis Markowski were both named to the All-Tournament team, along with Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Michigan’s Laila Phelia, and Iowa’s Sydney Affolter.

Shelly averaged 20.5 points per game in the Big Ten Tournament, including a 30-point effort against Maryland in the semifinals. She also averaged 4.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. In the championship game, Shelly put up a valiant effort of 16 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds. She also had two steals and two blocks in the losing effort.

Markowski also had a fantastic championship game performance, scoring a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds. She also had five assists and two steals.

For the tournament, the Huskers’ star averaged 16.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, which is better than her season averages of 15.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per contest.

While the Huskers’ championship game loss will sting, they must quickly turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament. On Sunday morning, the latest bracketology from Charlie Creme of ESPN projected the Huskers as the eighth seed in the Portland regional.

The Women’s NCAA Tournament selection show will air on ESPN next Sunday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m. C.T.

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Husker basketball player named first-team All-Big Ten

A Nebraska women’s basketball player has been named a member of the All-Big Ten first-team.

A Nebraska women’s basketball player has been named a member of the All-Big Ten first-team. Alexis Markowski earned the conference honor on Monday evening.

Markowski has averaged 15.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers this season. She is one of three Big Ten players to average a double-double during the regular season, joining Wisconsin’s Serah Williams and Illinois’ Kendall Bostic.

This is the first All-Big Ten first-team honor for the Lincoln, Nebraska native. She was named second-team All-Big Ten in 2022 and 2023 and was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2022.

Joining Markowski in postseason honors is senior guard Jaz Shelley. The Australian was named second-team All-Big Ten team on Monday. Shelley averaged 12.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists a game.

Nebraska will continue their season on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Nebraska falls late to Illinois in final regular season game

The Huskers concluded the regular season with a road trip to Illinois for a clash with the Fighting Illini.

The Huskers concluded the regular season with a road trip to Illinois for a clash with the Fighting Illini. Nebraska held a seven-point lead halfway through the fourth quarter, but Illinois came back and took the lead and the win.

The Fighting Illini held the lead for over half of the game. The Huskers clawed their way back into the game but did not get a firm grip on the lead until the fourth.

Jaz Shelley contributed a team-high and season-high 23 points in the loss. This is just Shelley’s third 20-point game of the season. She also finished the afternoon with a team-high eight assists. Alexis Markowski and Natalie Potts also finished in double-digits for Nebraska, each scoring 14 points.

Nebraska concludes the regular season with a 19-10 overall record and an 11-7 conference record. The Huskers drop to fifth in the conference standings and, if they stay there, will begin Big Ten Tournament action on Thursday afternoon. The game will follow the 11:30 a.m. game and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network

Women’s basketball defeats Minnesota 70-51 on senior night

The Huskers concluded the month of February with a showdown against Minnesota on Senior Night.

The Huskers concluded the month of February with a showdown against Minnesota on Senior Night. Nebraska took down the Golden Gophers in dominating fashion for its third straight double-digit win of the season.

The Huskers came out on fire, finishing the first quarter up 20-8 before building the lead to 34-21 in the second quarter. Nebraska delivered a volley from beyond the arc, going 11-of-27 in three-point shooting.

Jaz Shelley finished with 16 points to lead the Huskers and went four-of-nine in three-point shooting. Shelley also led Nebraska in assists, finishing the game with seven. Natalie Potts delivered 12 points for the Huskers, going five-of-eight in total shooting.

Alexis Markowski rounded out Nebraska’s double-digit scorers in the win, scoring 10 points. Markowski also hauled in a team-high 12 rebounds to earn her 17th double-double of the season and her 38th of her career. Markowski is now 2nd in school history for double-doubles in a season and in a career.

Nebraska moves to 19-9 in the regular season and 11-6 in conference play. It will conclude the regular season on the road against Illinois on Mar. 3. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Women’s basketball dominates Northwestern in 75-50 win

The Huskers hosted Northwestern Tuesday night for their second to last home game of the season.

The Huskers hosted Northwestern Tuesday night for their second to last home game of the season. Nebraska dominated the Wildcats throughout, resulting in a massive 75-50 win.

The Huskers controlled the game from the start, blowing past the Wildcats and ending the first quarter up 20-6. Nebraska continued its surge until the end.

Freshman Natalie Potts finished the night as Nebraska’s top scorer, dropping 18 points. She also hauled in 10 rebounds to make it her fourth double-double of the season and led the team in steals with three.

Annika Stewart finished second in scoring for the Huskers, tallying up 13 points in the win. Freshman Logan Nissley dropped 12 points and led Nebraska in assists with six.

Alexis Markowski delivered 12 points for Nebraska while also earning ten rebounds for her 15th double-double of the season. Markowski is now second in school history for career double-doubles with 37 and tied her career-high for double-doubles in a season.

Nebraska improves to 18-9 on the season and 10-6 in conference play. They will remain home to play Minnesota on Saturday for Senior Night. Tipoff is set for 4:00 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

Huskers take down Purdue on the road 77-65

The Nebraska women’s basketball traveled to Purdue for a conference showdown with the Boilermakers.

The Nebraska women’s basketball traveled to Purdue for a conference showdown with the Boilermakers. Purdue took off in the first quarter, but the Huskers bounced back in the second before pulling away to win 77-65.

The Nebraska trio of Alexis Markowski, Logan Nissley and Jaz Shelley combined for 56 points in the game. Markowski led the trio, dropping 20 points and a career-high 21 rebounds. Nissley and Shelley both scored 18 points.

Nissley’s 18 points tied her season-high, which she earned by going 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. A majority of Shelley’s points came from the free throw line, going a perfect 10-for-10. This makes Shelley the 16th player in school history to go perfect at the free throw line with a minimum of 10 free throws made.

The Huskers move to 17-9 on the season and 9-6 in conference play. They will return home to host Northwestern on Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Nebaska women’s basketball star named AP National Player of the Week

A Nebraska women’s basketball star has been named the Associated Press National College Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.

A Nebraska women’s basketball star has been named the Associated Press National College Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Jaz Shelley is Nebraska’s first women’s basketball player to earn National Player of the Week honors.

The native Australian averaged 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists last week. She is averaging 12.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.8 steals on the season.

Nebraska is 16-8 on the season and 8-5 in the Big Ten. The Cornhuskers will retake the floor on Wednesday night when they travel to Columbus to face No. 2 Ohio State.

Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. on Peacock.

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Pair of Husker basketball players earn weekly Big Ten honors

A pair of Nebraska women’s basketball players won Big Ten awards on Monday afternoon.

A pair of Nebraska women’s basketball players won Big Ten awards on Monday afternoon. Jaz Shelley earned Big Ten Player-of-the-Week, while Natalie Potts won the Freshman-of-the-Week Award.

This is the first Player of the Week award for the native Australian. She averaged 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists for the week. She is averaging 12.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.8 steals on the season.

This is Potts’s sixth Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Year honor. For the week, she averaged 13.0 points and 4.5 rebounds. She is currently a leader in the Big Ten for freshmen in scoring at 10.6 points per game, rebounds at 5.5 per game, and field goal percentage at .529 on the season.

Nebraska is 16-8 on the season and 8-5 in the Big Ten. The Cornhuskers will retake the floor on Wednesday night when they travel to Columbus to face No. 2 Ohio State.

Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. on Peacock.

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