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.
stayed strong and got the first Big Ten win of the season! pic.twitter.com/NbuMY89avO
— Nebraska Women's Basketball (@HuskerWBB) December 9, 2023