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A closer look at Nebraska’s March Madness coming to an end

Nebraska women’s basketball saw their season come to an end on Sunday afternoon as the Huskers fell to Oregon State 61-51 in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Nebraska women’s basketball saw their season come to an end on Sunday afternoon as the Huskers fell to Oregon State 61-51 in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Head coach Amy Williams told the press after the game that she was disappointed with how the season ended.

This is not how we wanted today to end, no doubt about it. I think before the game, if you would have told us that we were going to hold Oregon State to 61 points, is we probably would have taken that. I think we had a pretty good defensive game plan and defensive effort today, but just they made things very difficult for us on the other end, and it was not our best offensive showing of the season. That makes it really tough for it to end that way, but I’m so proud of this team. I’ve enjoyed the ride with them so much.

Jaz Shelley led the Huskers in scoring with ten points and six rebounds in her final game at Nebraska. Williams described her admiration for her team following the defeat.

So this is bittersweet. I told myself I will not get emotional in this press conference, so I’m going to try to stick to that. Just the thought of not going back and practicing on Monday, it’s breaking my heart a little bit. Love these girls so much, and just so proud of the mark they’ve made on our program and set the tone and bar for us moving forward.

The Cornhuskers ended the season with a 23-12 overall record, including an 11-7 mark in Big Ten Play. Find photo’s from Nebraska’s loss below.

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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A closer look at Nebraska’s win over Texas A&M

The Nebraska women’s basketball team defeated Texas A&M 61-59 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The victory was the first for the Huskers in the tournament since they defeated Fresno State in 2014.

Nebraska head coach Amy Williams told the media after the win that she’s excited for her team.

I’m incredibly excited for our team to be advancing in the NCAA Tournament. Just a ton of credit to Texas A&M. I think they played us defensively just very aggressively, physically, pulled us out of any type of rhythm that we really wanted to get into offensively. But we found a way in the end. Made some huge plays down the stretch.

Nebraska last won in the second round in 2013, when they defeated Texas A&M. The Cornhuskers are 2-4 all-time in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Following the win, Williams also told the media that she loves coaching this team.

It means a lot to me just because I just love coaching this team. I just love coaching this team, and I just — I’m so excited to get to continue to do that tomorrow and preparation for the next game. And I just — they love each other. They love competing with each other and for each other. And so for them to get another opportunity to keep doing that, it feels great.

The No. 6 seed Huskers will now face No. 3 seed Oregon State on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. CT. The game can be seen on ESPN.

Nebraska extends Amy Williams contract

The University of Nebraska has announced a contract extension with Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amy Williams.

The University of Nebraska has announced a contract extension with Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amy Williams. The contract will now run through the 2028-29 season, paying Williams $950,000 with annual increases built in.

Williams said that she is excited about the future of Nebraska Women’s Basketball.

“I am grateful for their confidence in our leadership and the direction and vision we have for our program. There is a lot of momentum with Nebraska Women’s Basketball, and we are eager to keep chasing excellence. I am greatful for the dedication of our coaching staff, the hard work and commitment of our players, and the unwavering support of our amazing Husker fans.”

Williams is in her eighth season as Nebraska’s head coach. She has a record of 136-110 in Lincoln and a career record of 329-219.

The Nebraska Women’s Basketball team will face Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. on ESPNU.

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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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A closer look at Nebraska’s win over Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament Semi-Finals

For the second time in school history, the Nebraska women’s basketball team will play for the Big Ten Tournament Title.

For the second time in school history, the Nebraska women’s basketball team will play for the Big Ten Tournament Title. The Huskers will face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Cornhusker defeated Maryland in the semi-finals 78-68 to earn the championship game birth. After the victory, head coach Amy Williams talked about her pride in her team.

Just so incredibly proud of this group. Really excited to continue to advance with them and to be playing in the championship game tomorrow. I know it’s been well documented it’s been since 2014 since Nebraska’s been back into the championship game of the Big Ten tournament. We’re excited, and I couldn’t be more pleased that this is the group that’s taking us there.

The Cornhuskers will now face Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The game will be broadcast on CBS. Below is a photo gallery of Saturday’s win.

Future Husker basketball player named All-American

A future Nebraska basketball player has been named a Naismith All-American honorable mention.

A future Nebraska basketball player has been named a Naismith All-American honorable mention. Elkhorn North High School prospect Britt Prince earned the honor on Wednesday afternoon.

According to ESPN, the five-star prospect is currently ranked as 2024’s No. 29 prospect. Prince has helped the Wolves to four straight Nebraska state championships. She signed with the Cornhuskers in early November.

Prince also received offers in her recruitment from Louisville, Iowa, Oregon, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Marquette, Illinois, North Carolina, Florida, Creighton, UCLA, and others before committing to the Huskers.

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Nebraska to face Purdue in the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have learned their opponent for the second round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have learned their opponent for the second round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Huskers will face the Purdue Boilermakers at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Nebraska, the tournament’s No. 5 seed, had a first-round bye. On Wednesday afternoon, No. 12 seeded Purdue defeated No. 13 Northwestern 78-72.

The Cornhuskers were 2-0 against the Boilermakers in Big Ten play this season. On January 31, they defeated Purdue 68-54 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and on February 17, they won 77-65 in West Lafayette.

Should the Huskers win on Thursday afternoon, they would advance to the quarterfinals and face the Michigan State Spartans.

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Husker named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

A Nebraska women’s basketball player has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

A Nebraska women’s basketball player has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Natalie Potts earned the honor on Tuesday morning from the conference’s coaches.

Potts has averaged 10.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. The Missouri native was named to the conference’s All-Freshman Team and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten.

She was joined on the Freshman team by fellow Cornhusker Logan Nissley. Nebraska will continue their season on Thursday afternoon in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.

The Huskers will face the winner of Northwestern and Purdue. Tip-off from Minneapolis is set for 2:00 p.m.

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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.