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Women’s basketball pull away in the fourth to take down Wisconsin

The Huskers commenced the 2024 portion of the season with a road game against Wisconsin.

The Huskers commenced the 2024 portion of the season with a road game against Wisconsin. Nebraska pulled away from the Badgers in the first half, building a 38-27 lead heading into the locker rooms. Even with Wisconsin pulling within one point by the fourth quarter, the Huskers managed to snuff out the spark and secured a 69-57 win.

A duo led Nebraska in scoring. Freshman Natalie Potts and Alexis Markowski combined for 29 points and 16 rebounds in the outing. Potts led the way with 16 points, going seven-of-ten in total shooting and earning a season-high three steals.

Markowski scored 13 points in the win and secured 11 rebounds to earn her ninth double-double of the season. The win also saw a Husker reach a big milestone. Maddie Krull surpassed 700 career points right at the start of the game, becoming the 60th Husker to earn the achievement.

Nebraska is now 11-3 and will face its next big test, No. 14 Indiana, at home on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Women’s basketball takes down Southern 76-51

Over a week after taking down Michigan State on the road, the Huskers returned home to take on Southern. Nebraska took the lead from the start over the Jaguars and never looked back, culminating in a 76-51 win. The Huskers finished the game going …

Over a week after taking down Michigan State on the road, the Huskers returned home to take on Southern. Nebraska took the lead from the start over the Jaguars and never looked back, culminating in a 76-51 win.

The Huskers finished the game going 22-of-50 in total shooting, 12-of-27 in three-point shooting and 20-of-27 in free throw shooting. Nebraska also saw history be made in the win.

Alexis Markowski surpassed 1,000 career points on the afternoon, becoming the 37th Husker in school history to reach that milestone. Markowski led Nebraska in scoring as well, dropping 21 points.

Jaz Shelley finished second for the Huskers in scoring, delivering 15 points in the win. Shelly accompanied her 15 points with five rebounds and five assists. Freshman Logan Nissley also scored double-digit points for Nebraska, finishing the game with 14 points.

Nissley earn a majority of her points from beyond the arc as she went four-of-five in three-point shooting. Freshman Natalie Potts also put together a solid performance, leading the team in rebounds with nine.

The Huskers improve to 9-2 on the season and hit the road to face Kansas on Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed on ESPN+.

Women’s basketball holds off Michigan State to win 80-74

The Huskers entered their first Big Ten game of the season Saturday afternoon following a historic win over UNC Wilmington earlier this week.

The Huskers entered their first Big Ten game of the season Saturday afternoon following a historic win over UNC Wilmington earlier this week. Nebraska clashed with Michigan State, who stood with a record of 7-1. The Spartans battled the Huskers till the very end, but Nebraska built a strong enough lead to pull away with an 80-74 win.

Though Michigan State finished with more shots, the Huskers finished with more baskets, including from three-point range. Nebraska went 29-of-61 in total shooting and 10-of-23 from beyond the arc. The Spartans only went 27-of-67 in total shots and landed just 4-of-27 in three-point shooting.

The Huskers saw four players finish with double-digit points. Alexis Markowski led Nebraska with her sixth double-double of the season, dropping 13 points and a season-high 17 rebounds. Freshman Jessica Petrie finished behind Markowski with 11 points for her second-straight double-digit game. Petrie scored 11 points after going five-of-seven in shooting.

Jaz Shelley also delivered 11 points in the win, accompanied by nine assists and seven rebounds, nearly earning herself another triple-double. Freshman Natalie Potts rounded out the front four for Nebraska, finishing with 10 points.

The Huskers move to 8-2 on the season and will return home to face off against Southern on Dec. 17. Tipoff is set for noon and can be viewed on B1G+ and Nebraska Public Media.

Women’s basketball defeats Georgia Tech

The Huskers opened the month of December with a Saturday afternoon game against Georgia Tech.

The Huskers opened the month of December with a Saturday afternoon game against Georgia Tech. Nebraska trailed at halftime for the third time this season, this time down 32-22. But the Huskers stormed back from the deficit, outscoring the Yellowjackets 58-40 in the second half to pull out the 80-72 victory.

Nebraska finished the contest, going 32-of-61 in field goal shooting. For the third time this season, they finished with a 50-plus shooting percentage. Jaz Shelley wrangled in a big game for the Huskers, dropping 22 points for her first 20-point game of the season. Shelley also went three-of-nine from beyond the arc and served up eight assists.

Alexis Markowski finished second in scoring for Nebraska, delivering 15 points in the win. Markowski accompanied the 15 points with ten rebounds to record her fourth double of the season. Markowski also snatched a season-high two steals.

A duo of freshmen joined the Huskers’ outing. Freshman Natalie Potts achieved her sixth double-digit game in scoring, finishing with 13 points in the win. In just 13 minutes of action, Freshman Logan Nissley went on a surge, going three-for-five in 3-point shooting and four-of-six in field goal shooting to score 11 points.

Nebraska is now 6-2 on the season and will remain home on Tuesday night as it welcomes UNC Wilmington. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The game can be viewed on B1G+.

Women’s basketball shoots past Florida Atlantic 77-53

Women’s basketball shoots past Florida Atlantic 77-53

The Huskers returned home following their 1-1 run at the St. Pete’s Showcase last week. Nebraska welcomed in Florida Atlantic for its last game in the month of November on Wednesday night. The Huskers took down the Owls 77-53, with a trio of players scoring double-digits in the win.

Alexis Markowski, Natalie Potts, and Callin Hake combined for 41 points on the night, with Markowski leading the way with 18 points. Markowski also secured ten rebounds in the win, making it her third double-double game of the season.

Potts also finished with a double-double in the win and the first of her collegiate career. Potts mirrored her point total and rebound total, hauling in 12 each. Potts scored half of her points from the free throw, going a perfect six-of-six.

Hake rounded out the trio by dropping 11 points, making it her third double-digit scoring game of the season. Hake delivered all but two of her points from beyond the arc, landing three of her four attempts.

Nebraska moves to 5-2 on the season and will begin the month of December with a home game against Georgia Tech on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

Husker Wins Big Ten Freshman of the Week Award Again

Husker Wins Big Ten Freshman of the Week Award Again

A Nebraska women’s basketball player has won a weekly Big Ten honor. On Monday afternoon, Natalie Potts was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

Potts has won the Freshman of the Week Award for the second time this season. Through six games this season, Potts is averaging 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game. The two-time Missouri MaxPreps High School Player of the Year is currently leading the conference in field goal percentage at .738.

Potts and the Huskers return to action on Wednesday when they host Florida Atlantic University. Tip-off is set at 7:00 p.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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