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Lincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Natalie Potts produced her third double-double of the season with game highs of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead four Huskers in double figures, as the Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to a 62-43 win over Michigan at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday night.

Potts, a five-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week, scored her 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and a 5-for-5 night at the free throw line to help the Huskers pull away from the Wolverines and improve to 5-2 in the Big Ten and 13-5 overall. The 6-2 forward from O'Fallon, Mo., also pulled down six offensive rebounds to power the Big Red's 21 offensive boards on the night, which they turned into 15 second-chance points against Michigan. The Wolverines slipped to 12-6 overall and 3-3 in the conference.

Graduate guard Darian White matched Potts with 13 points, while adding five defensive rebounds. It was White's first double-digit scoring effort since Dec. 5.

Junior guard Kendall Moriarty added a huge effort off the bench with a season-high 11 points to go along with a pair of steals, as the Huskers won the turnover battle against the Wolverines, 18-15.

Junior center Alexis Markowski added double figures for the 18th straight game this season while contributing seven rebounds and two steals of her own for the Huskers. Graduate guard Jaz Shelley also produced a strong game with eight points, seven rebounds and a game-high six assists while holding Michigan star Laila Phelia to just 1-for-8 shooting from the field.

In a low-scoring defensive slugfest, Nebraska led from start-to-finish for the second straight home game, jumping to a 12-3 lead in the first five minutes. The Huskers held a 17-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained the nine-point edge (28-19) at halftime.

The Wolverines cut the margin to 28-24 with a 5-0 run to open the third quarter, before Potts answered with four straight points. Nebraska pushed the margin to 40-30 late in the third quarter on a basket by White and took a 46-31 lead to the fourth quarter after Potts closed the period with a pair of free throws with 2.8 seconds left.

Michigan cut the margin to 53-40 with five minutes left, but a 7-0 run that included a bucket by Markowski, a three-pointer by White and two free throws by Potts pushed Nebraska's margin to 20 points at 60-40 with 1:45 left.

The Big Red held Michigan to just 32.6 percent (15-46) shooting from the field, including 4-of-15 three-pointers (.267), while limiting their sixth opponent of the season to fewer than 50 points, including their second straight Big Ten foe at home (Illinois, 48).&nbsp;

Lauren Hansen led Michigan with 12 points, including a pair of three-pointers, while Phelia managed nine points by going 7-of-8 at the free throw line. The Wolverines were held to just six assists.

Nebraska managed 39 percent (23-59) shooting from the field despite hitting a season-low three three-pointers (3-17, .176). The Huskers did hit 13-of-18 free throws (.722) and produced a commanding 46-28 edge on the boards, including 21-8 on the offensive glass.

Nebraska returns to Big Ten road action on Sunday when the Huskers take on Penn State in University Park. Tip-off with the Lady Lions is set for Noon (CT) with a live video stream available from B1G+. The game is also available across the Huskers Radio Network, including free live audio on Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Natalie Potts produced her third double-double of the season with game highs of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead four Huskers in double figures, as the Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to a 62-43 win over Michigan at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday night.Potts, a five-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week, scored her 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and a 5-for-5 night at the free throw line to help the Huskers pull away from the Wolverines and improve to 5-2 in the Big Ten and 13-5 overall. The 6-2 forward from O'Fallon, Mo., also pulled down six offensive rebounds to power the Big Red's 21 offensive boards on the night, which they turned into 15 second-chance points against Michigan. The Wolverines slipped to 12-6 overall and 3-3 in the conference.Graduate guard Darian White matched Potts with 13 points, while adding five defensive rebounds. It was White's first double-digit scoring effort since Dec. 5.Junior guard Kendall Moriarty added a huge effort off the bench with a season-high 11 points to go along with a pair of steals, as the Huskers won the turnover battle against the Wolverines, 18-15.Junior center Alexis Markowski added double figures for the 18th straight game this season while contributing seven rebounds and two steals of her own for the Huskers. Graduate guard Jaz Shelley also produced a strong game with eight points, seven rebounds and a game-high six assists while holding Michigan star Laila Phelia to just 1-for-8 shooting from the field.In a low-scoring defensive slugfest, Nebraska led from start-to-finish for the second straight home game, jumping to a 12-3 lead in the first five minutes. The Huskers held a 17-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained the nine-point edge (28-19) at halftime.The Wolverines cut the margin to 28-24 with a 5-0 run to open the third quarter, before Potts answered with four straight points. Nebraska pushed the margin to 40-30 late in the third quarter on a basket by White and took a 46-31 lead to the fourth quarter after Potts closed the period with a pair of free throws with 2.8 seconds left.Michigan cut the margin to 53-40 with five minutes left, but a 7-0 run that included a bucket by Markowski, a three-pointer by White and two free throws by Potts pushed Nebraska's margin to 20 points at 60-40 with 1:45 left.The Big Red held Michigan to just 32.6 percent (15-46) shooting from the field, including 4-of-15 three-pointers (.267), while limiting their sixth opponent of the season to fewer than 50 points, including their second straight Big Ten foe at home (Illinois, 48).&nbsp;Lauren Hansen led Michigan with 12 points, including a pair of three-pointers, while Phelia managed nine points by going 7-of-8 at the free throw line. The Wolverines were held to just six assists.Nebraska managed 39 percent (23-59) shooting from the field despite hitting a season-low three three-pointers (3-17, .176). The Huskers did hit 13-of-18 free throws (.722) and produced a commanding 46-28 edge on the boards, including 21-8 on the offensive glass.Nebraska returns to Big Ten road action on Sunday when the Huskers take on Penn State in University Park. Tip-off with the Lady Lions is set for Noon (CT) with a live video stream available from B1G+. The game is also available across the Huskers Radio Network, including free live audio on Huskers.com.

Huskers shut down Michigan, 61-42

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North Platte, Neb. – Samantha Riggles scored 16 of her 18 points in the second half, but Lamar Community College edged the Knights 71-63 inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on Tuesday evening.

The Knights erased a double-digit deficit in the second quarter behind a strong shooting performance from Jada Grigsby. Lamar leapt out to a 24-11 lead with 8:54 remaining in the second period before a 10-4 spurt cut the margin to seven.

A pair of free throws from Donna Green stretched the margin to nine, but an 11-3 run helped the Knights shift the momentum. Grigsby accounted for nine of the 11 points during the stretch, knocking down three straight shots from the perimeter to propel the Knights into the lead. Leah Delgarito had the answer and connected from deep in the closing seconds to give the Runnin’ Lopes a 34-32 halftime lead.

North Platte continued to fend off the Runnin’ Lopes in the third quarter, but Lamar stayed within striking distance. Lamar used the final ten minutes to erase the deficit and launch a 16-4 run, as the lead changed hands one final time in the closing minutes.

North Platte (10-7) will hit the road this weekend for a Region IX matchup with Central Community College. Tip is set for 2 p.m. in Columbus.

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications North Platte, Neb. – Samantha Riggles scored 16 of her 18 points in the second half, but Lamar Community College edged the Knights 71-63 inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on Tuesday evening.The Knights erased a double-digit deficit in the second quarter behind a strong shooting performance from Jada Grigsby. Lamar leapt out to a 24-11 lead with 8:54 remaining in the second period before a 10-4 spurt cut the margin to seven.A pair of free throws from Donna Green stretched the margin to nine, but an 11-3 run helped the Knights shift the momentum. Grigsby accounted for nine of the 11 points during the stretch, knocking down three straight shots from the perimeter to propel the Knights into the lead. Leah Delgarito had the answer and connected from deep in the closing seconds to give the Runnin’ Lopes a 34-32 halftime lead.North Platte continued to fend off the Runnin’ Lopes in the third quarter, but Lamar stayed within striking distance. Lamar used the final ten minutes to erase the deficit and launch a 16-4 run, as the lead changed hands one final time in the closing minutes.North Platte (10-7) will hit the road this weekend for a Region IX matchup with Central Community College. Tip is set for 2 p.m. in Columbus.

Late run lifts Runnin’ Lopes past Knights

North Platte, Neb. – North Platte men’s basketball team returns to the win column with an 81-62 win over Lamar Community College on Tuesday night.

Davion Evans tallied 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field, while Simeon Smith added 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench.

North Platte shot 47.8 percent (32-67) from the field to improve to 8-8 on the season and 1-2 in Region IX South action. In the loss, Lamar falls to 7-12 on the year and 0-2 in Region IX South play.&nbsp;

A 39-31 halftime lead was stretched into double digits in the early minutes of the second half, as North Platte unleashed a 12-4 run. Lamar narrowed the deficit to eight twice over the next 4:28, but each time the Knights responded to push the margin back into double digits.

North Platte continued to shoot lights out in the second half, as their lead was stretched to 74-52 on a two-handed slam by Bryce Baez. Despite facing a double-digit deficit, the Runnin’ Lopes settled into an offensive rhythm late in the second half to narrow the margin as time expired.

Knights will hit the road on Saturday for a matchup with the Raiders of Central Community College. Tip is set for 4 p.m. in Columbus.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – North Platte men’s basketball team returns to the win column with an 81-62 win over Lamar Community College on Tuesday night.Davion Evans tallied 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field, while Simeon Smith added 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench.North Platte shot 47.8 percent (32-67) from the field to improve to 8-8 on the season and 1-2 in Region IX South action. In the loss, Lamar falls to 7-12 on the year and 0-2 in Region IX South play.&nbsp;A 39-31 halftime lead was stretched into double digits in the early minutes of the second half, as North Platte unleashed a 12-4 run. Lamar narrowed the deficit to eight twice over the next 4:28, but each time the Knights responded to push the margin back into double digits.North Platte continued to shoot lights out in the second half, as their lead was stretched to 74-52 on a two-handed slam by Bryce Baez. Despite facing a double-digit deficit, the Runnin’ Lopes settled into an offensive rhythm late in the second half to narrow the margin as time expired.Knights will hit the road on Saturday for a matchup with the Raiders of Central Community College. Tip is set for 4 p.m. in Columbus.

Knights return to win column with victory over Lamar

The Nebraska men's basketball team wraps up a stretch of three road games in a four-game span this Wednesday, Jan. 17, as the Huskers travel to Rutgers for a matchup with the Scarlet Knights. Tipoff at Jersey Mike's Arena is slated for 6 p.m. (central) and the game will be carried on the Big Ten Network and the Huskers Radio Network.

Nebraska (13-4, 3-3 Big Ten) looks to regroup after dropping a 94-76 decision at Iowa Friday night in blizzard conditions that forced the Huskers to stay in Iowa City until Saturday. After falling behind 17-2 in the first seven minutes, Nebraska fought all the way back and led 50-49 with 16:50 left in the second half before the Hawkeyes took control with an 18-4 run. Iowa shot 59.4 percent in the second half with eight 3-pointers to seize control. &nbsp;Rienk Mast and Josiah Allick led NU with 14 points apiece, but the Huskers struggled from 3-point range, going 4-of-26 from beyond the arc. That snapped a streak of three straight games with at least 10 3-pointers for the Big Red.&nbsp;

Mast has been an anchor for the Husker frontcourt, as the 6-foot-10 junior averages 13.3 points, 8.5 rebound and 2.9 assists per game in his first year after transferring from Bradley. He is averaging 14.3 ppg over the last four games after missing NU's final two non-conference games following a procedure on his knee. Allick, who started the two games that Mast missed, has been efficient on the offensive end, averaging 7.5 points per game on 77 percent shooting over NU's last six contests.

Rutgers (9-7, 1-4 Big Ten) comes off a 73-55 loss at Michigan State on Sunday in East Lansing. Aundre Hyatt finished with a team-high 14 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, while Mawot Mag added 12 points and five boards. The Spartans held Rutgers to 37 percent shooting and were outrebounded 37-30. Rutgers has been tough at home, going 8-1 in Jersey Mike's Arena.

Numbers to Know.801 - Nebraska is shooting 80.1 percent from the foul line (177-221) over the last 11 contests&nbsp;dating back to Nov. 22. Keisei Tominaga is shooting a team-best 92.5 percent (37-of-40) in that span, while Brice Williams is at an 88.9 clip (32-of-36).

80.5 - Nebraska has averaged 80.5 points per game during its four games this month. NU will be tested against a Rutgers defense that allows 64.3 points per game to rank second in the Big Ten.9

9.2 - NU leads the Big Ten with 9.2 3-pointers per game as of Jan. 15, an average which is on pace to challenge the single-season school record for 3-pointers per game (9.5/gm, 2001-02). The Huskers are 8-1 this season when hitting at least 10 3-pointers.

15 - Nebraska has held 15 of 17 opponents under 50 percent shooting. Dating back to last season, NU has held 21 of its last 24 opponents to under 50 percent shooting.&nbsp;

8.5 - Rienk Mast leads the Huskers and ranks fifth in the Big Ten with 8.5 rebounds per game. It is on pace to be NU's highest rebounding average since the 2007-08 season (Aleks Maric, 10.2 rpg).

4 - Nebraska's 2023-24 roster features four career 1,000-point scorers (Josiah Allick, Jarron Coleman, Rienk Mast and Brice Williams). Williams became the most recent member of the 1,000-point club at Wisconsin on Jan. 6.

1.48 - Nebraska's assist-to-turnover ratio this season, which is sixth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 15. &nbsp;Over the last decade, NU's best assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.32, set in the 2018-19 season. Nebraska's 16.2 assists per game is the program's highest average since 1995-96 (17.37 apg).

Worth Noting• While Lincoln is nearly 1,300 miles from Piscataway, Wednesday's game at Rutgers will be a homecoming for a pair of Huskers from the tri-state area. Jamarques Lawrence and C.J. Wilcher are from Plainfield, N.J., which is less than 10 miles away from Jersey Mike's Arena. In addition, NU strength coach Kurt Joseph also has ties to the area, as he is from Morganville, less than 20 miles from the Rutgers campus.&nbsp;

• Nebraska enters Wednesday's game with a 13-4 mark, which matches NU's best 17-game record since joining the Big Ten (also in 2018-19). A win on Wednesday would match NU's best 18-game start since the 1991-92 team opened the year with a 15-2 mark.

• The Huskers have snapped several streaks in 2023-24. The Dec. 10 win over Michigan State snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Spartans dating back to 2016. The Dec. 17 win over Kansas State broke a seven-game losing streak to the Wildcats dating back to 2009, while the win over Indiana on Jan. 3 was NU's first since 2009, breaking another seven-game losing streak to an opponent.&nbsp;

• &nbsp;The Huskers are 19-7 over the last 26 games dating back to Feb. 1, 2023, which ranks second in winning percentage as of Jan. 16. &nbsp;A big reason for that is NU's offense, as NU has averaged 77 ppg on 47 percent shooting in that stretch.

• Nebraska enters the Rutgers game averaging 78.3 points per game. It is NU's highest points per game average since averaging 80.2 points per game in the 1995-96 season and on pace to finish in the top 10 in single-season scoring average. &nbsp;It is also more than 10 points per game higher than NU's average at the 17-game mark in 2002-23. NU has climbed from 149th to 28th nationally in offensive efficiency in KenPom as of Jan. 10.

• The Huskers are now 24-4 under Fred Hoiberg when scoring at least 80 points, including 19-1 over the last three seasons. The only loss was a 104-100 quadruple overtime game at North Carolina State on Dec. 1, 2021. NU has won its last 17 games when reaching the 80-point plateau.

• &nbsp;C.J. Wilcher has been on a tear in recent weeks, averaging 12.4 points per game on 61 percent shooting over the last six contests to raise his season average to 8.2 ppg. He is 15-of-26 from 3-point range (.577) in that stretch with four double-figure efforts in NU's last six games.

• Nebraska held Kansas State to 46 points on Dec. 17 in holding the Wildcats to their fewest points since the 2020-21 season and third-fewest total at home since Bramlage Coliseum opened in 1988. &nbsp;It marked the fewest points NU allowed on the road since joining the Big Ten and was only the second time NU had held an opponent under 50 points on the road since the 2011-12 season. Nebraska allowed just 0.68 points per possession, its lowest total in the Big Ten era.

• One strength of the Huskers has been getting to the free throw line. NU has shot more free throws in 14 of 17 games in 2023-24 and its +94 differential ranks fourth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 15. Nebraska has had more free throws made (264) than opponents have attempted (257). NU allows just 15.2 free throw attempts per game to rank second in the Big Ten as of Jan. 15.

• Nebraska enters Wednesday's game ranked second in the Big Ten in free throw shooting at 75.2 percent. &nbsp;It is on pace to be one of NU's highest season percentages. NU has not shot over 74 percent from the foul line since the 2011-12 season when NU shot a school-record 76.6 percent.&nbsp;

• Nebraska's bench has provided a spark, averaging 24.4 points per game. The Huskers' leading scorer has come from the bench six times (Hoiberg-Lindenwood; Wilcher-Rider, North Dakota and South Carolina State; Gary-Stony Brook; Allick-Iowa) and NU has had 16 double-figure efforts from its bench in 2023-24.&nbsp;

• Nebraska won its first seven games by 10 or more points. It was just the second time in over 100 years - the other was from Dec. 3-30, 1990 - that the Huskers won seven straight games by double figures.

• The Huskers finished non-conference action with a 10-1 mark, matching their best non-conference record since joining the Big Ten (also 2018-19).&nbsp;

About RutgersRutgers comes into Wednesday's game with a 9-7 mark following Sunday's loss to Michigan State. Rutgers just finished a stretch of playing three of four on the road to resume Big Ten action. Wednesday's game begins a stretch where they have three home games over the next four contests to close the month.&nbsp;

The Scarlet Knights are coached by Steve Pikiell, who is in his eighth season at the school. He guided Rutgers to postseason appearances in each of the past three seasons, including NCAA Tournament berths in 2021 and 2022. &nbsp;Prior to 2021, Rutgers had not been to the NCAA Tournament since 1991.&nbsp;

The Scarlet Knights returned a pair of starters and nine letterwinners from a team that won 19 games last season. Aundre Hyatt leads Rutgers with 12 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, while Mawot Mag is at 10.9 ppg and 5.1 rpg. All-Big Ten performer Clifford Omoruyi is one of the conference's top big men as he averages 9.9 ppg and is among the Big Ten leaders in rebounding (9.0 rpg) and blocked shots (3.4 bpg). As a team, Rutgers averages 5.8 blocks per game and holds teams to under 40 percent shooting.&nbsp;

Series History: Wednesday's matchup will be the 19th all-time meeting with the Scarlet Knights. Nebraska leads the all-time series 10-8 and has won nine of the 15 meetings since Rutgers joined the Big Ten in 2014-15. Nebraska won the only meeting last year, an 82-72 win in Piscataway. In that game, Keisei Tominaga had 22 points while C.J. Wilcher added 17, including five 3-pointers. Prior to the Scarlet Knights joining the Big Ten, the two teams split a home-and-home series in 2006 and 2007. The only other meeting was a 19-point Rutgers win at the 1999 Hoop and Quill Classic in St. Charles, Mo.

A Red-Letter Day: Huskers Knock Off No. 1 PurdueThe 88-72 win over No. 1 Purdue on Jan. 9 marked Nebraska's fourth all-time win against a No. 1 team and first since a 67-51 win at Missouri on Feb. 6, 1982.&nbsp;

• The Huskers' other wins against No. 1 teams came in 1958 (Kansas State) and Michigan (1964).&nbsp;

• Nebraska snapped an 11-game losing streak against AP No. 1 teams dating back to 1982.

• Of Nebraska's four all-time wins against No. 1 teams, Fred Hoiberg's family has been part of two of them. His grandfather, Jerry Bush, coached the Huskers to their 1958 win over No.1 Kansas State.

• The win over Purdue was NU's 25th all-time win against a top-10 team in program history.&nbsp;

• Nebraska has now beaten at least one top-10 team in each of the past three seasons, the first time that has happened since NU knocked off top-10 teams in four consecutive seasons (1990-91 to 1993-94) under Danny Nee.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska men's basketball team wraps up a stretch of three road games in a four-game span this Wednesday, Jan. 17, as the Huskers travel to Rutgers for a matchup with the Scarlet Knights. Tipoff at Jersey Mike's Arena is slated for 6 p.m. (central) and the game will be carried on the Big Ten Network and the Huskers Radio Network.Nebraska (13-4, 3-3 Big Ten) looks to regroup after dropping a 94-76 decision at Iowa Friday night in blizzard conditions that forced the Huskers to stay in Iowa City until Saturday. After falling behind 17-2 in the first seven minutes, Nebraska fought all the way back and led 50-49 with 16:50 left in the second half before the Hawkeyes took control with an 18-4 run. Iowa shot 59.4 percent in the second half with eight 3-pointers to seize control. &nbsp;Rienk Mast and Josiah Allick led NU with 14 points apiece, but the Huskers struggled from 3-point range, going 4-of-26 from beyond the arc. That snapped a streak of three straight games with at least 10 3-pointers for the Big Red.&nbsp;Mast has been an anchor for the Husker frontcourt, as the 6-foot-10 junior averages 13.3 points, 8.5 rebound and 2.9 assists per game in his first year after transferring from Bradley. He is averaging 14.3 ppg over the last four games after missing NU's final two non-conference games following a procedure on his knee. Allick, who started the two games that Mast missed, has been efficient on the offensive end, averaging 7.5 points per game on 77 percent shooting over NU's last six contests.Rutgers (9-7, 1-4 Big Ten) comes off a 73-55 loss at Michigan State on Sunday in East Lansing. Aundre Hyatt finished with a team-high 14 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, while Mawot Mag added 12 points and five boards. The Spartans held Rutgers to 37 percent shooting and were outrebounded 37-30. Rutgers has been tough at home, going 8-1 in Jersey Mike's Arena.Numbers to Know.801 - Nebraska is shooting 80.1 percent from the foul line (177-221) over the last 11 contests&nbsp;dating back to Nov. 22. Keisei Tominaga is shooting a team-best 92.5 percent (37-of-40) in that span, while Brice Williams is at an 88.9 clip (32-of-36).80.5 - Nebraska has averaged 80.5 points per game during its four games this month. NU will be tested against a Rutgers defense that allows 64.3 points per game to rank second in the Big Ten.99.2 - NU leads the Big Ten with 9.2 3-pointers per game as of Jan. 15, an average which is on pace to challenge the single-season school record for 3-pointers per game (9.5/gm, 2001-02). The Huskers are 8-1 this season when hitting at least 10 3-pointers.15 - Nebraska has held 15 of 17 opponents under 50 percent shooting. Dating back to last season, NU has held 21 of its last 24 opponents to under 50 percent shooting.&nbsp;8.5 - Rienk Mast leads the Huskers and ranks fifth in the Big Ten with 8.5 rebounds per game. It is on pace to be NU's highest rebounding average since the 2007-08 season (Aleks Maric, 10.2 rpg).4 - Nebraska's 2023-24 roster features four career 1,000-point scorers (Josiah Allick, Jarron Coleman, Rienk Mast and Brice Williams). Williams became the most recent member of the 1,000-point club at Wisconsin on Jan. 6.1.48 - Nebraska's assist-to-turnover ratio this season, which is sixth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 15. &nbsp;Over the last decade, NU's best assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.32, set in the 2018-19 season. Nebraska's 16.2 assists per game is the program's highest average since 1995-96 (17.37 apg).Worth Noting• While Lincoln is nearly 1,300 miles from Piscataway, Wednesday's game at Rutgers will be a homecoming for a pair of Huskers from the tri-state area. Jamarques Lawrence and C.J. Wilcher are from Plainfield, N.J., which is less than 10 miles away from Jersey Mike's Arena. In addition, NU strength coach Kurt Joseph also has ties to the area, as he is from Morganville, less than 20 miles from the Rutgers campus.&nbsp;• Nebraska enters Wednesday's game with a 13-4 mark, which matches NU's best 17-game record since joining the Big Ten (also in 2018-19). A win on Wednesday would match NU's best 18-game start since the 1991-92 team opened the year with a 15-2 mark.• The Huskers have snapped several streaks in 2023-24. The Dec. 10 win over Michigan State snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Spartans dating back to 2016. The Dec. 17 win over Kansas State broke a seven-game losing streak to the Wildcats dating back to 2009, while the win over Indiana on Jan. 3 was NU's first since 2009, breaking another seven-game losing streak to an opponent.&nbsp;• &nbsp;The Huskers are 19-7 over the last 26 games dating back to Feb. 1, 2023, which ranks second in winning percentage as of Jan. 16. &nbsp;A big reason for that is NU's offense, as NU has averaged 77 ppg on 47 percent shooting in that stretch.• Nebraska enters the Rutgers game averaging 78.3 points per game. It is NU's highest points per game average since averaging 80.2 points per game in the 1995-96 season and on pace to finish in the top 10 in single-season scoring average. &nbsp;It is also more than 10 points per game higher than NU's average at the 17-game mark in 2002-23. NU has climbed from 149th to 28th nationally in offensive efficiency in KenPom as of Jan. 10.• The Huskers are now 24-4 under Fred Hoiberg when scoring at least 80 points, including 19-1 over the last three seasons. The only loss was a 104-100 quadruple overtime game at North Carolina State on Dec. 1, 2021. NU has won its last 17 games when reaching the 80-point plateau.• &nbsp;C.J. Wilcher has been on a tear in recent weeks, averaging 12.4 points per game on 61 percent shooting over the last six contests to raise his season average to 8.2 ppg. He is 15-of-26 from 3-point range (.577) in that stretch with four double-figure efforts in NU's last six games.• Nebraska held Kansas State to 46 points on Dec. 17 in holding the Wildcats to their fewest points since the 2020-21 season and third-fewest total at home since Bramlage Coliseum opened in 1988. &nbsp;It marked the fewest points NU allowed on the road since joining the Big Ten and was only the second time NU had held an opponent under 50 points on the road since the 2011-12 season. Nebraska allowed just 0.68 points per possession, its lowest total in the Big Ten era.• One strength of the Huskers has been getting to the free throw line. NU has shot more free throws in 14 of 17 games in 2023-24 and its +94 differential ranks fourth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 15. Nebraska has had more free throws made (264) than opponents have attempted (257). NU allows just 15.2 free throw attempts per game to rank second in the Big Ten as of Jan. 15.• Nebraska enters Wednesday's game ranked second in the Big Ten in free throw shooting at 75.2 percent. &nbsp;It is on pace to be one of NU's highest season percentages. NU has not shot over 74 percent from the foul line since the 2011-12 season when NU shot a school-record 76.6 percent.&nbsp;• Nebraska's bench has provided a spark, averaging 24.4 points per game. The Huskers' leading scorer has come from the bench six times (Hoiberg-Lindenwood; Wilcher-Rider, North Dakota and South Carolina State; Gary-Stony Brook; Allick-Iowa) and NU has had 16 double-figure efforts from its bench in 2023-24.&nbsp;• Nebraska won its first seven games by 10 or more points. It was just the second time in over 100 years - the other was from Dec. 3-30, 1990 - that the Huskers won seven straight games by double figures.• The Huskers finished non-conference action with a 10-1 mark, matching their best non-conference record since joining the Big Ten (also 2018-19).&nbsp;About RutgersRutgers comes into Wednesday's game with a 9-7 mark following Sunday's loss to Michigan State. Rutgers just finished a stretch of playing three of four on the road to resume Big Ten action. Wednesday's game begins a stretch where they have three home games over the next four contests to close the month.&nbsp;The Scarlet Knights are coached by Steve Pikiell, who is in his eighth season at the school. He guided Rutgers to postseason appearances in each of the past three seasons, including NCAA Tournament berths in 2021 and 2022. &nbsp;Prior to 2021, Rutgers had not been to the NCAA Tournament since 1991.&nbsp;The Scarlet Knights returned a pair of starters and nine letterwinners from a team that won 19 games last season. Aundre Hyatt leads Rutgers with 12 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, while Mawot Mag is at 10.9 ppg and 5.1 rpg. All-Big Ten performer Clifford Omoruyi is one of the conference's top big men as he averages 9.9 ppg and is among the Big Ten leaders in rebounding (9.0 rpg) and blocked shots (3.4 bpg). As a team, Rutgers averages 5.8 blocks per game and holds teams to under 40 percent shooting.&nbsp;Series History: Wednesday's matchup will be the 19th all-time meeting with the Scarlet Knights. Nebraska leads the all-time series 10-8 and has won nine of the 15 meetings since Rutgers joined the Big Ten in 2014-15. Nebraska won the only meeting last year, an 82-72 win in Piscataway. In that game, Keisei Tominaga had 22 points while C.J. Wilcher added 17, including five 3-pointers. Prior to the Scarlet Knights joining the Big Ten, the two teams split a home-and-home series in 2006 and 2007. The only other meeting was a 19-point Rutgers win at the 1999 Hoop and Quill Classic in St. Charles, Mo.A Red-Letter Day: Huskers Knock Off No. 1 PurdueThe 88-72 win over No. 1 Purdue on Jan. 9 marked Nebraska's fourth all-time win against a No. 1 team and first since a 67-51 win at Missouri on Feb. 6, 1982.&nbsp;• The Huskers' other wins against No. 1 teams came in 1958 (Kansas State) and Michigan (1964).&nbsp;• Nebraska snapped an 11-game losing streak against AP No. 1 teams dating back to 1982.• Of Nebraska's four all-time wins against No. 1 teams, Fred Hoiberg's family has been part of two of them. His grandfather, Jerry Bush, coached the Huskers to their 1958 win over No.1 Kansas State.• The win over Purdue was NU's 25th all-time win against a top-10 team in program history.&nbsp;• Nebraska has now beaten at least one top-10 team in each of the past three seasons, the first time that has happened since NU knocked off top-10 teams in four consecutive seasons (1990-91 to 1993-94) under Danny Nee.

Huskers close Road swing at Rutgers

The Ogallala Indians are traveling to Scottsbluff tonight for a doubleheader with the Bearcats on this chilly Tuesday evening. Ogallala's game against Valentine on Saturday was postponed due to the weather.&nbsp;

The boys will start first in tonight's doubleheader. The Ogallala Indians (12-1) are looking to get back in the win column after falling to Sidney Friday in double OT, 68-60. The Bearcats are 10-3 on the season and defeated the East Thunderbirds (WY) 63-51.&nbsp;

The Ogallala Lady Indians (7-5) are looking to get back in the win column as well after falling to Sidney 53-32. The lady Bearcats (7-7) are riding on a two-game losing skid into this matchup.&nbsp;

The Kwik Stop pregame is set for 4:50pm MT/5:50pm CT with tip off scheduled for 5:00pm MT/6:00pm CT. The girls are set to follow 20 minutes after the boy's game. Join Canon Rath on Flatrock 100.7 or online by <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/" target="_blank">clicking here.</a>&nbsp;

Sandhills Post&nbsp;The Ogallala Indians are traveling to Scottsbluff tonight for a doubleheader with the Bearcats on this chilly Tuesday evening. Ogallala's game against Valentine on Saturday was postponed due to the weather.&nbsp;The boys will start first in tonight's doubleheader. The Ogallala Indians (12-1) are looking to get back in the win column after falling to Sidney Friday in double OT, 68-60. The Bearcats are 10-3 on the season and defeated the East Thunderbirds (WY) 63-51.&nbsp;The Ogallala Lady Indians (7-5) are looking to get back in the win column as well after falling to Sidney 53-32. The lady Bearcats (7-7) are riding on a two-game losing skid into this matchup.&nbsp;The Kwik Stop pregame is set for 4:50pm MT/5:50pm CT with tip off scheduled for 5:00pm MT/6:00pm CT. The girls are set to follow 20 minutes after the boy's game. Join Canon Rath on Flatrock 100.7 or online by <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/" target="_blank">clicking here.</a>&nbsp;

Ogallala basketball radio coverage tonight against Scottsbluff

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;

The Nebraska women’s basketball team will wear red uniforms at home when the Huskers play host to Michigan in a key Big Ten Conference clash on Wednesday night in Lincoln.

Tip-off between Nebraska (12-5, 4-2) and the Wolverines (12-5, 3-2 Big Ten) at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. (CT) with tickets available now at Huskers.com. Nebraska fans are encouraged to wear red to help support the Huskers and the American Red Cross.

Nebraska fans who are B1G+ subscribers can watch the live video stream. Husker fans also can listen across the Huskers Radio Network, including B107.3 FM in Lincoln and 590 AM in Omaha, the Huskers App and Huskers.com with Matt Coatney and Jeff Griesch calling the action. Pregame starts at 6:30 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;

Nebraska hopes to bounce back from its second Big Ten loss when it faces Michigan, after the Huskers suffered a tight 62-58 setback at Minnesota on Sunday. The Huskers (34) and Wolverines (42) sit in a pack of five Big Ten teams (27-Maryland, 30-Penn State, 34-Minnesota) ranked between No. 25 and 45 in the NCAA NET and fighting for position in the conference standings.

Alexis Markowski produced her Big Ten-leading 11th double-double with game highs of 17 points and 14 rebounds at Minnesota. The 6-3 center owns five double-doubles in Big Ten play this season and 32 in her career. Her next double-double will move her into a tie for fourth on Nebraska’s career list with Emily Cady, who had 33 from 2012 to 2015. Markowski, who leads the Big Ten with 10.2 rebounds per game, including 12.2 in league action, recently joined NU’s career top 10 in total rebounds (761) and is just 17 boards from catching Maurtice Ivy at No. 9 (778). A two-time Lisa Leslie Award candidate, Markowski has scored in double figures in all 17 games this season, including five 20-point performances.&nbsp;

Two-time Ann Meyers-Drysdale Award candidate Jaz Shelley has added 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and team bests of 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals. She owns two double-doubles this season, including 13 points and 11 assists in a win over Maryland (Dec. 31). The 5-9 guard from Moe (pronounced MOE-ee), Australia, is the first Husker in history to record multiple career triple-doubles after getting 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over UNCW (Dec. 5). She is coming off a 12-point, eight-assist effort at Minnesota (Jan. 14). She is just three three-pointers away from becoming the fourth Husker in history with 200 triples.

Five-time Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week Natalie Potts is leading all league freshmen in scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg), including 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in the win over Maryland (Dec. 31). She also had 16 second-half points in a win over Wisconsin (Jan. 4). She is coming off 10 points and six rebounds at Minnesota, setting up her most recent conference freshman honor (Jan. 15). The two-time Missouri MaxPreps High School Player of the Year out of Incarnate Word Academy has scored in double figures 11 times this season. She also leads Nebraska with 13 blocks on the year, while leading the Huskers in conference play with 10 steals (1.7 spg).

Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-5, 4-2 Big Ten)vs. Michigan Wolverines (12-5, 3-2 Big Ten)Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, 7 p.m. (CT)Pinnacle Bank Arena - Lincoln, NebraskaTickets:&nbsp;Huskers.com/TicketsLive Video:&nbsp;B1G+Live Radio:&nbsp;Huskers Radio Network (6:30 p.m.)Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)B107.3 FM (Lincoln), 590 AM (Omaha),&nbsp;Huskers.com, Huskers AppLive Stats:&nbsp;Huskers.comPromotions:&nbsp;Red Cross Day/MLK Legacy GameSpecial Event:&nbsp;Red Out (Huskers/Fans Wear Red)

Nebraska Cornhuskers&nbsp;(12-5, 4-2 Big Ten - NCAA NET 35)22 - Natalie Potts - 6-2 - Fr. - F/G - 11.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg40 - Alexis Markowski - 6-3 - Jr. - C/F - 17.2 ppg, 10.2 rpg0 - Darian White - 5-6 - Gr. - G - 8.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg1 - Jaz Shelley - 5-9 - Gr. - G - 12.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg42 - Maddie Krull - 5-9 - Gr. - G - 3.0 ppg, 2.2 rpgOff the Bench14 - Callin Hake - 5-9 - So. - G - 7.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg2 - Logan Nissley - 6-0 - Fr. - G - 6.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg12 - Jessica Petrie - 6-2 - Fr. - F - 4.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg21 - Annika Stewart - 6-3 - Sr. - F - 3.4 ppg, 1.9 rpg32 - Kendall Coley - 6-2 - Jr. - F - 2.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg15 - Kendall Moriarty - 6-1 - Jr. - G - 1.8 ppg, 1.1 rpgHead Coach:&nbsp;Amy Williams (Nebraska, 1998)Eighth Season at Nebraska (126-104);&nbsp;17th Season Overall (319-213)

Michigan Wolverines&nbsp;(12-5, 3-2 Big Ten - NCAA NET 42)22 - Chyra Evans - 6-2 - So. - F - 5.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg44 - Cameron Williams - 6-3 - Sr. - F - 5.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg1 - Lauren Hansen - 5-9 - Sr. - G - 11.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg5 - Laila Phelia - 6-0 - Jr. - G - 15.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg10 - Jordan Hobbs - 6-3 - Jr. - G - 9.1 ppg, 3.7 rpgOff the Bench0 - Elissa Brett - 6-0 - Gr. - G - 8.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg33 - Taylor Williams - 5-9 - Sr. - G - 6.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg21 - Taylor Woodson - 6-0 - Fr. - F - 3.4 ppg, 1.3 rpg11 - Greta Kampschroeder - 6-1 - Jr. - G - 3.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg30 - Elise Stuck - 6-1 - Jr. - G/F - 2.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg20 - Alyssa Crockett - 6-2 - So. - F - 2.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg2 - Macy Brown - 6-0 - Fr. - G - 1.5 ppg, 1.2 rpgHead Coach:&nbsp;Kim Barnes Arico (Montclair State, 1993)12th Season at Michigan (253-124);&nbsp;28th Season Overall (523-330)

Coach Kim Barnes Arico is in her 12th season leading Michigan and her 28th year as a head coach. She brings the Wolverines to Lincoln with a 12-5 record and a 3-2 Big Ten mark after a 76-52 win over Wisconsin Saturday in Ann Arbor.

The win over the Badgers followed back-to-back losses to Minnesota (82-66, Jan. 9) and at Indiana (80-59, Jan. 4).

Michigan produced its best season in school history with a trip to the 2022 NCAA Elite Eight after advancing to the first-ever NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2021. Last year, Michigan was knocked out in the NCAA second round by eventual champion LSU.

Junior Laila Phelia leads Michigan with 15.8 points, including 19.2 points per game in Big Ten play. The 6-0 guard earned second-team All-Big Ten honors last year while ranking 10th in the conference in scoring at 16.7 points. She had 12 points and five rebounds in last year’s win over NU in Lincoln, but did not play against the Huskers in Ann Arbor.

The Wolverines, who lost starters Leigha Brown (17.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 5.8 apg), Emily Kiser (15.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.9 apg) and Maddie Nolan (9.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.0 apg), also return senior Cameron Williams. The 6-3 forward started all 33 games last season but made her first Big Ten start in the win over Wisconsin, getting a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in just 23 minutes. She is averaging 5.6 points and 5.3 rebounds this season. Last year she totaled six points and five rebounds in 27 minutes in Michigan’s two wins over Nebraska.

Jordan Hobbs (9.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg) and Australian Chrya Evans (5.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg) have moved into the starting lineup, along with Missouri graduate transfer Lauren Hansen (11.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg), who started her career at Auburn. Hobbs started in place of Phelia in last year’s game at Michigan, getting 10 points and five rebounds. She did not play in Lincoln.

Australian Elissa Brett, a four-year starter at Bowling Green, was a part-time starter for the Wolverines early in the season before suffering a leg injury in the third quarter against Minnesota (Jan. 9). She did not play against Wisconsin. The 6-0 graduate transfer is averaging 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds.

Taylor Williams, a five-year player and four-year starter at Western Michigan, also has been a part-time starter, averaging 6.1 points and 4.6 rebounds.

Freshman Taylor Woodson (3.4 ppg) joins returning contributors Greta Kampschroeder (3.8 ppg), Elise Stuck (2.5 ppg) and Alyssa Crockett (2.5 ppg) in rounding out Michigan’s regulars in 2023-24.

Michigan is averaging 71.9 points and hitting 42.8 percent of its field goal attempts, including 36.2 percent of its threes, while making 7.4 threes per game in Big Ten action. The Wolverines own a plus-8.7 team rebounding margin and a plus-4.1 turnover margin. Michigan is surrendering just 58.1 points per game while holding opponents to 40 percent shooting.

Nebraska vs. Michigan Series History

Nebraska owns a 16-9 edge in the all-time series with Michigan, but the Wolverines swept the season series with the Huskers last year, including a 76-59 victory in Lincoln (Dec. 28, 2022) for Kim Barnes Arico’s 500th career coaching win. The Huskers battled to the wire in an 80-75 setback against the No. 12 Wolverines (Feb. 12, 2023) to close the season series.

Last season in Lincoln, Jaz Shelley led Nebraska with 21 points and five assists, but the other four Husker starters combined for just 17 points. Callin Hake added 11 and Annika Stewart contributed eight off the bench to help the Huskers. In Ann Arbor, Alexis Markowski produced a big double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds while Shelley added 14 points and 10 assists, but it was not enough to overcome the Wolverines.

In 2021-22, Nebraska swept a pair of games with a top-10 Michigan team, including a 76-73 win over the No. 10 Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis (March 4, 2022). The Huskers sprinted to a 79-58 victory over No. 8 Michigan (Jan. 4, 2022), for the largest victory margin in school history over a top-10 opponent.

Alexis Markowski made her first career start against the Wolverines in Lincoln in 2021-22, putting up 20 points and pulling down seven rebounds in a 79-58 win (Jan. 7, 2022). Jaz Shelley added a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.&nbsp;

NU is 8-4 all-time against Michigan in Lincoln. The Huskers are 8-5 all-time against the Wolverines away from home, including 6-4 in Ann Arbor and 2-1 at the Big Ten Tournament.

The series has been evenly matched as Big Ten foes, with Nebraska owning a 10-9 edge since joining the conference in 2011-12.&nbsp;

Nebraska was 6-0 against Michigan as non-conference foes dating back to the first meeting between the two teams on Nov. 28, 1980 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. The Huskers won 118-92 in the highest scoring game in Nebraska women’s basketball history.

Potts Claims Five Big Ten Freshman AwardsTwo-time Missouri MaxPreps High School Player of the Year Natalie Potts has made an instant impact on Nebraska’s lineup. The 6-2 forward from O’Fallon, Mo., has claimed five of the first nine Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week awards with the most recent coming on Jan. 15.

In addition to her conference honors, Potts was named the No. 14 impact freshman in the nation by ESPN on Dec. 22. She leads all Big Ten freshmen in scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg) while also leading the Huskers with 13 blocks through the first 17 games of her career. In conference games-only, Potts also leads Nebraska with 10 steals through six games (1.7 spg).

Potts has scored at least eight points in each of NU’s first six Big Ten games, including four games in double figures.&nbsp;

She posted her second double-double with 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in NU’s win over Maryland (Dec. 31), including 13 points and 12 boards in the second half.&nbsp;

Potts scored 16 in a win at Wisconsin (Jan. 4) when she got all 16 in the second half. She ranks second among the Huskers in scoring (11.7 ppg) and rebounding (6.0 rpg) in league play.

She opened Big Ten play with 10 points, five rebounds and two blocks in the win over NCAA NET No. 8 Michigan State (Dec. 9).&nbsp;

Potts produced 10 points and six rebounds at Minnesota (Jan. 14).

She had 11 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes in a win over UNCW (Dec. 5).&nbsp;

Potts won her second Big Ten Freshman award (Nov. 22) after averaging 14.0 points in two games at the St. Pete Showcase. She opened the week with a career-high 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field, including a three-pointer, in a 75-61 win over Lamar.

She opened another strong week by notching her first double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Florida Atlantic (Nov. 29). She followed with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal in a win over Georgia Tech (Dec. 2).

Potts averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block to earn her first Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week award (Nov. 13).

In Nebraska’s 71-52 road win at Wyoming, Potts was a catalyst at both ends of the court, erupting for 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting, while adding two steals and a blocked shot. Potts was a menace defensively, creating easy offensive opportunities with deflections at the front of Nebraska’s press to help turn an early Husker deficit into a double-digit road victory over the Cowgirls.

In her regular-season collegiate debut, Potts had 10 points, five rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block while hitting 5-of-7 shots from the field in a 90-42 win over Northwestern State (Nov. 6).

She backed up her opening-week efforts by averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in her second week. Potts capped the week with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting against No. 22 Creighton (Nov. 19), after getting seven points and career highs of 11 rebounds and three blocks in a win over Alcorn State (Nov. 14).

Through 17 games, Potts has hit 70-of-102 (.686) two-point field goal attempts.

• Alexis Markowski (761) is 17 rebounds from catching Nebraska Athletic Hall of Famer and retired jersey honoree Maurtice Ivy at No. 9 on NU’s career rebound list (778). Markowski is 19 shy of Kate Cain (780) at No. 8 on the same list. Markowski had a career-high 18 rebounds at Michigan (Feb. 12, 2023).

• Jaz Shelley is 2 rebounds away from 500 in her career. Shelley is also 3 three-pointers away from becoming just the fourth player to hit 200 threes as a Husker.

• Darian White is 9 rebounds away from 700 in her career.

• Natalie Potts is 2 rebounds away from 100 in her career and 10 points shy of 200 as a Husker.

• Two-time All-Big Ten center Alexis Markowski (Lincoln, Neb.) was the Big Ten’s top rebounder with 322 rebounds in 2022-23. She was the only Big Ten player to average a double-double (12.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg) during regular-season conference play.

• Alexis Markowski is No. 5 on Nebraska’s career double-doubles list (32) after notching her 11th double-double of the season with 17 points and 14 rebounds at Minnesota (Jan. 14). Her next double-doubles will tie her with Emily Cady at No. 4 (33). The Husker record for career double-doubles is 40 by first-team All-Americans Kelsey Griffin (2006-10) and Jordan Hooper (2011-14).

•&nbsp; Jaz Shelley (545) and Darian White (501) both own 500 assists in their college careers. Only five previous Huskers in history had totaled 500 collegiate assists (Lindsey Moore, Meggan Yedsena, Rachel Theriot, Jina Johansen, Nicole Kubik).&nbsp;

• Darian White is 148 points away from 2,000 in her college career.

• Darian White has scored in double figures 102 times in her college career (97, Montana State; 5, Nebraska). She scored a season-high 16 points against unbeaten TCU (Nov. 25).

• Callin Hake is proving herself as one of the Big Ten’s most improved players from a year ago. The 5-8 sophomore from Victoria, Minn., already owns more assists (+19), free throws made (+11), rebounds (+9), steals (+3) and blocks (+1) than all of last season in 102 fewer minutes. She is also shooting a team-best 46 percent (23-50) from three-point range while averaging 7.1 points per game compared to 4.3 points per game last season.

Husker Nuggets• Natalie Potts earned her conference-leading fifth Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week award on Jan. 15. No other league freshman has won more than one award. Potts won the first weekly honor Nov. 13, before adding awards Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 and Jan. 15. Potts leads Big Ten freshmen in scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg).&nbsp;

• Alexis Markowski has been named to the Big Ten Weekly Honor Roll six times in nine weeks in 2023-24, including Jan. 15. She also earned a spot on the St. Pete Showcase All-Tournament Team (Nov. 25). She leads the Big Ten in rebounding (10.2 rpg) while ranking fifth in scoring (17.2 ppg).

• The Huskers had seven players produce double figures in points against UNCW, which is believed to be the first time that has been accomplished in school history. It is the second time this season the Huskers have had six players score in double figures in a game (Northwestern State, Nov. 6).

• Three Huskers (Alexis Markowski, Natalie Potts, Jaz Shelley) recorded double-doubles in the win over Maryland (Dec. 31), which is the first time a Husker trio notched doubles in the same game since Jordan Hooper (23 points, 11 rebounds), Emily Cady (15 points, 11 rebounds) and Rachel Theriot (10 points, 12 assists) did it in an NCAA first-round win over Fresno State in Los Angeles on March 22, 2014.&nbsp;• The Huskers have hit at least one three in 481 straight games dating back to a loss at UTEP on Dec. 20, 2008. Nebraska has hit at least two threes in 360 consecutive games.

• Nebraska has hit 10 or more threes 34 times in the last 89 games, including seven times in 2023-24. The Huskers hit a season-high 16 threes against UNCW (Dec. 5), and sank 12 triples vs. Southern (Dec. 17). NU hit 10 threes vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 6), Florida Atlantic (Nov. 29), Georgia Tech (Dec. 2), Michigan State (Dec. 9) and Maryland (Dec. 31).

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;The Nebraska women’s basketball team will wear red uniforms at home when the Huskers play host to Michigan in a key Big Ten Conference clash on Wednesday night in Lincoln.Tip-off between Nebraska (12-5, 4-2) and the Wolverines (12-5, 3-2 Big Ten) at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. (CT) with tickets available now at Huskers.com. Nebraska fans are encouraged to wear red to help support the Huskers and the American Red Cross.Nebraska fans who are B1G+ subscribers can watch the live video stream. Husker fans also can listen across the Huskers Radio Network, including B107.3 FM in Lincoln and 590 AM in Omaha, the Huskers App and Huskers.com with Matt Coatney and Jeff Griesch calling the action. Pregame starts at 6:30 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;Nebraska hopes to bounce back from its second Big Ten loss when it faces Michigan, after the Huskers suffered a tight 62-58 setback at Minnesota on Sunday. The Huskers (34) and Wolverines (42) sit in a pack of five Big Ten teams (27-Maryland, 30-Penn State, 34-Minnesota) ranked between No. 25 and 45 in the NCAA NET and fighting for position in the conference standings.Alexis Markowski produced her Big Ten-leading 11th double-double with game highs of 17 points and 14 rebounds at Minnesota. The 6-3 center owns five double-doubles in Big Ten play this season and 32 in her career. Her next double-double will move her into a tie for fourth on Nebraska’s career list with Emily Cady, who had 33 from 2012 to 2015. Markowski, who leads the Big Ten with 10.2 rebounds per game, including 12.2 in league action, recently joined NU’s career top 10 in total rebounds (761) and is just 17 boards from catching Maurtice Ivy at No. 9 (778). A two-time Lisa Leslie Award candidate, Markowski has scored in double figures in all 17 games this season, including five 20-point performances.&nbsp;Two-time Ann Meyers-Drysdale Award candidate Jaz Shelley has added 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and team bests of 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals. She owns two double-doubles this season, including 13 points and 11 assists in a win over Maryland (Dec. 31). The 5-9 guard from Moe (pronounced MOE-ee), Australia, is the first Husker in history to record multiple career triple-doubles after getting 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over UNCW (Dec. 5). She is coming off a 12-point, eight-assist effort at Minnesota (Jan. 14). She is just three three-pointers away from becoming the fourth Husker in history with 200 triples.Five-time Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week Natalie Potts is leading all league freshmen in scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg), including 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in the win over Maryland (Dec. 31). She also had 16 second-half points in a win over Wisconsin (Jan. 4). She is coming off 10 points and six rebounds at Minnesota, setting up her most recent conference freshman honor (Jan. 15). The two-time Missouri MaxPreps High School Player of the Year out of Incarnate Word Academy has scored in double figures 11 times this season. She also leads Nebraska with 13 blocks on the year, while leading the Huskers in conference play with 10 steals (1.7 spg).Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-5, 4-2 Big Ten)vs. Michigan Wolverines (12-5, 3-2 Big Ten)Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, 7 p.m. (CT)Pinnacle Bank Arena - Lincoln, NebraskaTickets:&nbsp;Huskers.com/TicketsLive Video:&nbsp;B1G+Live Radio:&nbsp;Huskers Radio Network (6:30 p.m.)Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)B107.3 FM (Lincoln), 590 AM (Omaha),&nbsp;Huskers.com, Huskers AppLive Stats:&nbsp;Huskers.comPromotions:&nbsp;Red Cross Day/MLK Legacy GameSpecial Event:&nbsp;Red Out (Huskers/Fans Wear Red)Nebraska Cornhuskers&nbsp;(12-5, 4-2 Big Ten - NCAA NET 35)22 - Natalie Potts - 6-2 - Fr. - F/G - 11.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg40 - Alexis Markowski - 6-3 - Jr. - C/F - 17.2 ppg, 10.2 rpg0 - Darian White - 5-6 - Gr. - G - 8.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg1 - Jaz Shelley - 5-9 - Gr. - G - 12.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg42 - Maddie Krull - 5-9 - Gr. - G - 3.0 ppg, 2.2 rpgOff the Bench14 - Callin Hake - 5-9 - So. - G - 7.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg2 - Logan Nissley - 6-0 - Fr. - G - 6.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg12 - Jessica Petrie - 6-2 - Fr. - F - 4.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg21 - Annika Stewart - 6-3 - Sr. - F - 3.4 ppg, 1.9 rpg32 - Kendall Coley - 6-2 - Jr. - F - 2.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg15 - Kendall Moriarty - 6-1 - Jr. - G - 1.8 ppg, 1.1 rpgHead Coach:&nbsp;Amy Williams (Nebraska, 1998)Eighth Season at Nebraska (126-104);&nbsp;17th Season Overall (319-213)Michigan Wolverines&nbsp;(12-5, 3-2 Big Ten - NCAA NET 42)22 - Chyra Evans - 6-2 - So. - F - 5.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg44 - Cameron Williams - 6-3 - Sr. - F - 5.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg1 - Lauren Hansen - 5-9 - Sr. - G - 11.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg5 - Laila Phelia - 6-0 - Jr. - G - 15.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg10 - Jordan Hobbs - 6-3 - Jr. - G - 9.1 ppg, 3.7 rpgOff the Bench0 - Elissa Brett - 6-0 - Gr. - G - 8.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg33 - Taylor Williams - 5-9 - Sr. - G - 6.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg21 - Taylor Woodson - 6-0 - Fr. - F - 3.4 ppg, 1.3 rpg11 - Greta Kampschroeder - 6-1 - Jr. - G - 3.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg30 - Elise Stuck - 6-1 - Jr. - G/F - 2.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg20 - Alyssa Crockett - 6-2 - So. - F - 2.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg2 - Macy Brown - 6-0 - Fr. - G - 1.5 ppg, 1.2 rpgHead Coach:&nbsp;Kim Barnes Arico (Montclair State, 1993)12th Season at Michigan (253-124);&nbsp;28th Season Overall (523-330)Scouting the Michigan WolverinesCoach Kim Barnes Arico is in her 12th season leading Michigan and her 28th year as a head coach. She brings the Wolverines to Lincoln with a 12-5 record and a 3-2 Big Ten mark after a 76-52 win over Wisconsin Saturday in Ann Arbor.The win over the Badgers followed back-to-back losses to Minnesota (82-66, Jan. 9) and at Indiana (80-59, Jan. 4).Michigan produced its best season in school history with a trip to the 2022 NCAA Elite Eight after advancing to the first-ever NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2021. Last year, Michigan was knocked out in the NCAA second round by eventual champion LSU.Junior Laila Phelia leads Michigan with 15.8 points, including 19.2 points per game in Big Ten play. The 6-0 guard earned second-team All-Big Ten honors last year while ranking 10th in the conference in scoring at 16.7 points. She had 12 points and five rebounds in last year’s win over NU in Lincoln, but did not play against the Huskers in Ann Arbor.The Wolverines, who lost starters Leigha Brown (17.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 5.8 apg), Emily Kiser (15.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.9 apg) and Maddie Nolan (9.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.0 apg), also return senior Cameron Williams. The 6-3 forward started all 33 games last season but made her first Big Ten start in the win over Wisconsin, getting a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in just 23 minutes. She is averaging 5.6 points and 5.3 rebounds this season. Last year she totaled six points and five rebounds in 27 minutes in Michigan’s two wins over Nebraska.Jordan Hobbs (9.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg) and Australian Chrya Evans (5.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg) have moved into the starting lineup, along with Missouri graduate transfer Lauren Hansen (11.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg), who started her career at Auburn. Hobbs started in place of Phelia in last year’s game at Michigan, getting 10 points and five rebounds. She did not play in Lincoln.Australian Elissa Brett, a four-year starter at Bowling Green, was a part-time starter for the Wolverines early in the season before suffering a leg injury in the third quarter against Minnesota (Jan. 9). She did not play against Wisconsin. The 6-0 graduate transfer is averaging 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds.Taylor Williams, a five-year player and four-year starter at Western Michigan, also has been a part-time starter, averaging 6.1 points and 4.6 rebounds.Freshman Taylor Woodson (3.4 ppg) joins returning contributors Greta Kampschroeder (3.8 ppg), Elise Stuck (2.5 ppg) and Alyssa Crockett (2.5 ppg) in rounding out Michigan’s regulars in 2023-24.Michigan is averaging 71.9 points and hitting 42.8 percent of its field goal attempts, including 36.2 percent of its threes, while making 7.4 threes per game in Big Ten action. The Wolverines own a plus-8.7 team rebounding margin and a plus-4.1 turnover margin. Michigan is surrendering just 58.1 points per game while holding opponents to 40 percent shooting.Nebraska vs. Michigan Series HistoryNebraska owns a 16-9 edge in the all-time series with Michigan, but the Wolverines swept the season series with the Huskers last year, including a 76-59 victory in Lincoln (Dec. 28, 2022) for Kim Barnes Arico’s 500th career coaching win. The Huskers battled to the wire in an 80-75 setback against the No. 12 Wolverines (Feb. 12, 2023) to close the season series.Last season in Lincoln, Jaz Shelley led Nebraska with 21 points and five assists, but the other four Husker starters combined for just 17 points. Callin Hake added 11 and Annika Stewart contributed eight off the bench to help the Huskers. In Ann Arbor, Alexis Markowski produced a big double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds while Shelley added 14 points and 10 assists, but it was not enough to overcome the Wolverines.In 2021-22, Nebraska swept a pair of games with a top-10 Michigan team, including a 76-73 win over the No. 10 Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis (March 4, 2022). The Huskers sprinted to a 79-58 victory over No. 8 Michigan (Jan. 4, 2022), for the largest victory margin in school history over a top-10 opponent.Alexis Markowski made her first career start against the Wolverines in Lincoln in 2021-22, putting up 20 points and pulling down seven rebounds in a 79-58 win (Jan. 7, 2022). Jaz Shelley added a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.&nbsp;NU is 8-4 all-time against Michigan in Lincoln. The Huskers are 8-5 all-time against the Wolverines away from home, including 6-4 in Ann Arbor and 2-1 at the Big Ten Tournament.The series has been evenly matched as Big Ten foes, with Nebraska owning a 10-9 edge since joining the conference in 2011-12.&nbsp;Nebraska was 6-0 against Michigan as non-conference foes dating back to the first meeting between the two teams on Nov. 28, 1980 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. The Huskers won 118-92 in the highest scoring game in Nebraska women’s basketball history.Potts Claims Five Big Ten Freshman AwardsTwo-time Missouri MaxPreps High School Player of the Year Natalie Potts has made an instant impact on Nebraska’s lineup. The 6-2 forward from O’Fallon, Mo., has claimed five of the first nine Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week awards with the most recent coming on Jan. 15.In addition to her conference honors, Potts was named the No. 14 impact freshman in the nation by ESPN on Dec. 22. She leads all Big Ten freshmen in scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg) while also leading the Huskers with 13 blocks through the first 17 games of her career. In conference games-only, Potts also leads Nebraska with 10 steals through six games (1.7 spg).Potts has scored at least eight points in each of NU’s first six Big Ten games, including four games in double figures.&nbsp;She posted her second double-double with 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in NU’s win over Maryland (Dec. 31), including 13 points and 12 boards in the second half.&nbsp;Potts scored 16 in a win at Wisconsin (Jan. 4) when she got all 16 in the second half. She ranks second among the Huskers in scoring (11.7 ppg) and rebounding (6.0 rpg) in league play.She opened Big Ten play with 10 points, five rebounds and two blocks in the win over NCAA NET No. 8 Michigan State (Dec. 9).&nbsp;Potts produced 10 points and six rebounds at Minnesota (Jan. 14).She had 11 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes in a win over UNCW (Dec. 5).&nbsp;Potts won her second Big Ten Freshman award (Nov. 22) after averaging 14.0 points in two games at the St. Pete Showcase. She opened the week with a career-high 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field, including a three-pointer, in a 75-61 win over Lamar.She opened another strong week by notching her first double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Florida Atlantic (Nov. 29). She followed with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal in a win over Georgia Tech (Dec. 2).Potts averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block to earn her first Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week award (Nov. 13).In Nebraska’s 71-52 road win at Wyoming, Potts was a catalyst at both ends of the court, erupting for 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting, while adding two steals and a blocked shot. Potts was a menace defensively, creating easy offensive opportunities with deflections at the front of Nebraska’s press to help turn an early Husker deficit into a double-digit road victory over the Cowgirls.In her regular-season collegiate debut, Potts had 10 points, five rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block while hitting 5-of-7 shots from the field in a 90-42 win over Northwestern State (Nov. 6).She backed up her opening-week efforts by averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in her second week. Potts capped the week with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting against No. 22 Creighton (Nov. 19), after getting seven points and career highs of 11 rebounds and three blocks in a win over Alcorn State (Nov. 14).Through 17 games, Potts has hit 70-of-102 (.686) two-point field goal attempts.Husker Numbers to Watch• Alexis Markowski (761) is 17 rebounds from catching Nebraska Athletic Hall of Famer and retired jersey honoree Maurtice Ivy at No. 9 on NU’s career rebound list (778). Markowski is 19 shy of Kate Cain (780) at No. 8 on the same list. Markowski had a career-high 18 rebounds at Michigan (Feb. 12, 2023).• Jaz Shelley is 2 rebounds away from 500 in her career. Shelley is also 3 three-pointers away from becoming just the fourth player to hit 200 threes as a Husker.• Darian White is 9 rebounds away from 700 in her career.• Natalie Potts is 2 rebounds away from 100 in her career and 10 points shy of 200 as a Husker.Nebraska Notables• Two-time All-Big Ten center Alexis Markowski (Lincoln, Neb.) was the Big Ten’s top rebounder with 322 rebounds in 2022-23. She was the only Big Ten player to average a double-double (12.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg) during regular-season conference play.• Alexis Markowski is No. 5 on Nebraska’s career double-doubles list (32) after notching her 11th double-double of the season with 17 points and 14 rebounds at Minnesota (Jan. 14). Her next double-doubles will tie her with Emily Cady at No. 4 (33). The Husker record for career double-doubles is 40 by first-team All-Americans Kelsey Griffin (2006-10) and Jordan Hooper (2011-14).•&nbsp; Jaz Shelley (545) and Darian White (501) both own 500 assists in their college careers. Only five previous Huskers in history had totaled 500 collegiate assists (Lindsey Moore, Meggan Yedsena, Rachel Theriot, Jina Johansen, Nicole Kubik).&nbsp;• Darian White is 148 points away from 2,000 in her college career.• Darian White has scored in double figures 102 times in her college career (97, Montana State; 5, Nebraska). She scored a season-high 16 points against unbeaten TCU (Nov. 25).• Callin Hake is proving herself as one of the Big Ten’s most improved players from a year ago. The 5-8 sophomore from Victoria, Minn., already owns more assists (+19), free throws made (+11), rebounds (+9), steals (+3) and blocks (+1) than all of last season in 102 fewer minutes. She is also shooting a team-best 46 percent (23-50) from three-point range while averaging 7.1 points per game compared to 4.3 points per game last season.Husker Nuggets• Natalie Potts earned her conference-leading fifth Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week award on Jan. 15. No other league freshman has won more than one award. Potts won the first weekly honor Nov. 13, before adding awards Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 and Jan. 15. Potts leads Big Ten freshmen in scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg).&nbsp;• Alexis Markowski has been named to the Big Ten Weekly Honor Roll six times in nine weeks in 2023-24, including Jan. 15. She also earned a spot on the St. Pete Showcase All-Tournament Team (Nov. 25). She leads the Big Ten in rebounding (10.2 rpg) while ranking fifth in scoring (17.2 ppg).• The Huskers had seven players produce double figures in points against UNCW, which is believed to be the first time that has been accomplished in school history. It is the second time this season the Huskers have had six players score in double figures in a game (Northwestern State, Nov. 6).• Three Huskers (Alexis Markowski, Natalie Potts, Jaz Shelley) recorded double-doubles in the win over Maryland (Dec. 31), which is the first time a Husker trio notched doubles in the same game since Jordan Hooper (23 points, 11 rebounds), Emily Cady (15 points, 11 rebounds) and Rachel Theriot (10 points, 12 assists) did it in an NCAA first-round win over Fresno State in Los Angeles on March 22, 2014.&nbsp;• The Huskers have hit at least one three in 481 straight games dating back to a loss at UTEP on Dec. 20, 2008. Nebraska has hit at least two threes in 360 consecutive games.• Nebraska has hit 10 or more threes 34 times in the last 89 games, including seven times in 2023-24. The Huskers hit a season-high 16 threes against UNCW (Dec. 5), and sank 12 triples vs. Southern (Dec. 17). NU hit 10 threes vs. Northwestern State (Nov. 6), Florida Atlantic (Nov. 29), Georgia Tech (Dec. 2), Michigan State (Dec. 9) and Maryland (Dec. 31).

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Minneapolis&nbsp;- Nebraska used a 17-0 third-quarter run to turn a 13-point halftime deficit into a four-point lead, but the Huskers could not complete the comeback with a victory in a 62-58 women's basketball loss at Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.

Nebraska, which slipped to 4-2 in the Big Ten and 12-5 overall, trailed 32-19 at halftime before surging to a 38-34 lead with 4:45 left in the third period at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Alexis Markowski, who notched her 11th double-double of the year and fifth in six Big Ten games, scored seven points during the run. She finished with team highs of 17 points and 14 rebounds.

Jaz Shelley, who added 12 points and eight assists for the Big Red on the day, added a pair of three-pointers during the run, while Natalie Potts contributed four of her 10 points in the surge. Potts added six rebounds on the afternoon.

However, Minnesota (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) responded with a 12-0 run of its own over the final 4:30 of the third quarter to regain a 46-38 advantage heading to the fourth. The Gopher run was capped by five points in the final five seconds of the quarter after a layup and missed free throw from Janay Sanders. NU was unable to secure the free throw rebound, and Mallory Heyer sank a three-pointer at the buzzer. Heyer led Minnesota with 16 points and seven boards, while Sanders contributed 11 points off the bench.

The two teams continued to fight hard early in the third with Minnesota pushing the lead back to double digits at 57-47 with three minutes remaining after the first field goal of the game from Mara Braun. The Gophers' leading scorer finished with nine points on 2-of-17 shooting, but both field goals came in the closing minutes.

With their backs to the wall, the Huskers got eight points, including a pair of three-pointers, from Callin Hake in a two-minute span to cut the Minnesota lead to 59-58 with 50 seconds left. Shelley added a three-pointer in the middle of Nebraska's 11-2 surge.

Minnesota got the decisive three-pointer from Amaya Battle with eight seconds left to seal the 62-58 win. Battle finished with 11 points, four rebounds and five assists.

For the game, Nebraska hit just 34.4 percent (22-64) of its shots, including 30 percent (9-30) of its three-pointers. NU also went just 5-for-7 (.714) at the free throw line. The Big Red outrebounded Minnesota, 42-36, including 25-14 in the second half.

Minnesota hit 40.7 percent (24-59) of its field goals, including 5-of-17 threes (.294), while knocking down 9-of-10 free throws. The Gophers won the turnover battle 14-13.&nbsp;

Nebraska will return to Big Ten home action on Wednesday when the Huskers play host to Michigan. Tip-off between the Huskers and Wolverines in a "Red Out" at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. with tickets available now at Huskers.com. Fans are encouraged to wear red in support of the Huskers wearing red uniforms at home. A live video stream will be provided to B1G+ subscribers, while free live audio will be available from the Huskers Radio Network on Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsMinneapolis&nbsp;- Nebraska used a 17-0 third-quarter run to turn a 13-point halftime deficit into a four-point lead, but the Huskers could not complete the comeback with a victory in a 62-58 women's basketball loss at Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.Nebraska, which slipped to 4-2 in the Big Ten and 12-5 overall, trailed 32-19 at halftime before surging to a 38-34 lead with 4:45 left in the third period at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Alexis Markowski, who notched her 11th double-double of the year and fifth in six Big Ten games, scored seven points during the run. She finished with team highs of 17 points and 14 rebounds.Jaz Shelley, who added 12 points and eight assists for the Big Red on the day, added a pair of three-pointers during the run, while Natalie Potts contributed four of her 10 points in the surge. Potts added six rebounds on the afternoon.However, Minnesota (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) responded with a 12-0 run of its own over the final 4:30 of the third quarter to regain a 46-38 advantage heading to the fourth. The Gopher run was capped by five points in the final five seconds of the quarter after a layup and missed free throw from Janay Sanders. NU was unable to secure the free throw rebound, and Mallory Heyer sank a three-pointer at the buzzer. Heyer led Minnesota with 16 points and seven boards, while Sanders contributed 11 points off the bench.The two teams continued to fight hard early in the third with Minnesota pushing the lead back to double digits at 57-47 with three minutes remaining after the first field goal of the game from Mara Braun. The Gophers' leading scorer finished with nine points on 2-of-17 shooting, but both field goals came in the closing minutes.With their backs to the wall, the Huskers got eight points, including a pair of three-pointers, from Callin Hake in a two-minute span to cut the Minnesota lead to 59-58 with 50 seconds left. Shelley added a three-pointer in the middle of Nebraska's 11-2 surge.Minnesota got the decisive three-pointer from Amaya Battle with eight seconds left to seal the 62-58 win. Battle finished with 11 points, four rebounds and five assists.For the game, Nebraska hit just 34.4 percent (22-64) of its shots, including 30 percent (9-30) of its three-pointers. NU also went just 5-for-7 (.714) at the free throw line. The Big Red outrebounded Minnesota, 42-36, including 25-14 in the second half.Minnesota hit 40.7 percent (24-59) of its field goals, including 5-of-17 threes (.294), while knocking down 9-of-10 free throws. The Gophers won the turnover battle 14-13.&nbsp;Nebraska will return to Big Ten home action on Wednesday when the Huskers play host to Michigan. Tip-off between the Huskers and Wolverines in a "Red Out" at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. with tickets available now at Huskers.com. Fans are encouraged to wear red in support of the Huskers wearing red uniforms at home. A live video stream will be provided to B1G+ subscribers, while free live audio will be available from the Huskers Radio Network on Huskers.com.

 Husker rally falls short at Minnesota

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The North Platte Community College Knights Softball Team will host a winter camp Feb. 24. Spots are limited to 20 per session.

The first session will be for third through sixth grades from 1-2:30 p.m. at the NPCC North Campus Softball Hitting Facility, 1101 Halligan Drive, in North Platte. The focus will be on fundamentals as well as offensive and defensive skills.

The second session will be from 2:30-4 p.m. for grades seven through 12. Instruction will cover position work, exit velocity, overhand throwing velocity, running from home to first base and home-to-home time.

Check in will be half an hour before each session.

The cost is $30, which includes a t-shirt. Registration can be done through NPCC Softball Head Coach Janelle Higgins at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:higginsj@mpcc.edu">higginsj@mpcc.edu</a>.

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 </figure>Heather Johnson&nbsp;NPCCThe North Platte Community College Knights Softball Team will host a winter camp Feb. 24. Spots are limited to 20 per session.The first session will be for third through sixth grades from 1-2:30 p.m. at the NPCC North Campus Softball Hitting Facility, 1101 Halligan Drive, in North Platte. The focus will be on fundamentals as well as offensive and defensive skills.The second session will be from 2:30-4 p.m. for grades seven through 12. Instruction will cover position work, exit velocity, overhand throwing velocity, running from home to first base and home-to-home time.Check in will be half an hour before each session.The cost is $30, which includes a t-shirt. Registration can be done through NPCC Softball Head Coach Janelle Higgins at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:higginsj@mpcc.edu">higginsj@mpcc.edu</a>.

Knights Softball to offer winter camp

Trinidad, Colo. – Michael Cooper led the Knights with 16 points, but North Platte fell to Trinidad State College 76-65 to open up Region IX South play Friday night.

The Knights trailed for most of the first half, as Trinidad raced out to a 19-10 advantage. North Platte slowly cut into the deficit, before a 10-2 run ignited by a Efraim Kouame-Palm three pointer gave the Knights their first lead of the game inside five minutes to play.

Trinidad answered with a run of their own over the next two minutes to regain the lead. An Emmanuel Oladeru floater helped the Knights close out the half on a 9-3 spurt, as North Platte held a slight 40-38 edge at the halftime break.

North Platte got off to a strong start in the second half, as a 10-1 run stretched the lead to 50-39 on a pair of Parker Baumann free throws. The Trojans continued to challenge the Knights, as the lead was cut to four on multiple occasions over the next eight minutes.

North Platte went cold from the field in the final ten minutes, as Trinidad outscored the Knights 23-4 to earn the come from behind win.

Knights (7-7) return to Region IX South action on Saturday against Otero Junior College. Tip is set for 5 p.m. in La Junta, Colo.

Daniel StinmanTrinidad, Colo. – Michael Cooper led the Knights with 16 points, but North Platte fell to Trinidad State College 76-65 to open up Region IX South play Friday night.The Knights trailed for most of the first half, as Trinidad raced out to a 19-10 advantage. North Platte slowly cut into the deficit, before a 10-2 run ignited by a Efraim Kouame-Palm three pointer gave the Knights their first lead of the game inside five minutes to play.Trinidad answered with a run of their own over the next two minutes to regain the lead. An Emmanuel Oladeru floater helped the Knights close out the half on a 9-3 spurt, as North Platte held a slight 40-38 edge at the halftime break.North Platte got off to a strong start in the second half, as a 10-1 run stretched the lead to 50-39 on a pair of Parker Baumann free throws. The Trojans continued to challenge the Knights, as the lead was cut to four on multiple occasions over the next eight minutes.North Platte went cold from the field in the final ten minutes, as Trinidad outscored the Knights 23-4 to earn the come from behind win.Knights (7-7) return to Region IX South action on Saturday against Otero Junior College. Tip is set for 5 p.m. in La Junta, Colo.

Knights fall in Region IX South opener

Trinidad, Colo. – Reece Halley led the Knights with 14 points, while&nbsp;Jada Grigsby&nbsp;chipped in 10 points in an 81-63 win over Trinidad State College on Friday night.

In the victory, the Knights improved to 10-5 on the year, which is their second-best start under head coach Jeff Thurman. Trinidad slips to 0-15 on the year in the loss.

North Platte found their rhythm midway through the first quarter, as a 9-2 run gave the Knights their first lead of the game with 5:51 to play. A three-pointer helped Trinidad briefly reclaim the lead, before another run helped the Knights carry a 19-13 lead into the second quarter.

Trinidad narrowed the margin to 23-21, but North Platte answered with a long run to stretch their lead into double digits on a three by Nariah Golden. Trojans answered with a deep three of their own, but the Knights rallied to take a 35-25 lead into the halftime break.

Defense was big down the stretch of the second half, as the Knights lead grew to 76-50 on a layup by Emily Johnson late in the fourth quarter. Trinidad closed out the game outscoring the Knights 13-5, but the deficit was too large to overcome.

North Platte will return to road action on Saturday against Otero Junior College. Tip is set for 3 p.m. in La Junta, Colo.

Daniel StinmanTrinidad, Colo. – Reece Halley led the Knights with 14 points, while&nbsp;Jada Grigsby&nbsp;chipped in 10 points in an 81-63 win over Trinidad State College on Friday night.In the victory, the Knights improved to 10-5 on the year, which is their second-best start under head coach Jeff Thurman. Trinidad slips to 0-15 on the year in the loss.North Platte found their rhythm midway through the first quarter, as a 9-2 run gave the Knights their first lead of the game with 5:51 to play. A three-pointer helped Trinidad briefly reclaim the lead, before another run helped the Knights carry a 19-13 lead into the second quarter.Trinidad narrowed the margin to 23-21, but North Platte answered with a long run to stretch their lead into double digits on a three by Nariah Golden. Trojans answered with a deep three of their own, but the Knights rallied to take a 35-25 lead into the halftime break.Defense was big down the stretch of the second half, as the Knights lead grew to 76-50 on a layup by Emily Johnson late in the fourth quarter. Trinidad closed out the game outscoring the Knights 13-5, but the deficit was too large to overcome.North Platte will return to road action on Saturday against Otero Junior College. Tip is set for 3 p.m. in La Junta, Colo.

Knights grind out road win against Trojans

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North Platte High School Basketball update for tonight's game against Lexington 

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Geoff Exstrom who is the Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Omaha Supernovas, a brand-new professional volleyball team. Exstrom talks about his role with the team, training camp, season opener and more.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - Nebraska's newest volleyball team, the Omaha Supernovas, are getting ready to kick off their inaugural season on January 24th, when they welcome the Atlanta Vibe to CHI. First serve is scheduled for 7:00pm. The team, which has many Nebraskans excited from border to border, is loaded with high quality players.&nbsp;&nbsp;

One player on the training camp roster is D2 UNK former All-American setter and Kearney native Maddie Squiers has been turning heads during her time at camp. She was invited to the mini camp and then extended an invitation to the main training camp.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you would like to check out the Supernovas website, <a href="https://provolleyball.com/omaha-supernovas-tickets">click here</a>. To learn more in-depth about the team, Exstrom role and more, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Geoff Exstrom who is the Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Omaha Supernovas, a brand-new professional volleyball team. Exstrom talks about his role with the team, training camp, season opener and more.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) -Omaha Supernovas getting ready to kick off their inaugural season" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ch5ix-154a0d6-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - Nebraska's newest volleyball team, the Omaha Supernovas, are getting ready to kick off their inaugural season on January 24th, when they welcome the Atlanta Vibe to CHI. First serve is scheduled for 7:00pm. The team, which has many Nebraskans excited from border to border, is loaded with high quality players.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705074781867.jpeg" alt="Kearney native Geoff Exstrom is the Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Omaha Supernovas." />
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 </figure>One player on the training camp roster is D2 UNK former All-American setter and Kearney native Maddie Squiers has been turning heads during her time at camp. She was invited to the mini camp and then extended an invitation to the main training camp.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>If you would like to check out the Supernovas website, <a href="https://provolleyball.com/omaha-supernovas-tickets">click here</a>. To learn more in-depth about the team, Exstrom role and more, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

(Audio) - Omaha Supernovas getting ready to kick off their inaugural season

Lincoln&nbsp;- Jaz Shelley scored a game-high 17 points, while Alexis Markowski added her 10th double-double of the season to power Nebraska to a 56-48 women's basketball win over Illinois on Thursday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Shelley, who hit 4-of-7 three-pointers while adding five rebounds and game highs of six assists and five steals, helped the Huskers improve to 4-1 in the Big Ten for the first time since their inaugural season in the conference (2011-12) and 12-4 overall.

Markowski, who leads the Big Ten in both double-doubles and rebounding, contributed 14 points and a game-high 15 rebounds to send Illinois to 0-4 in the conference and 6-8 overall. Nebraska's 6-3 center hit the only field goal of the fourth quarter for the Big Red with 45 seconds left in the game to extend Nebraska's lead to 53-48.&nbsp;

Shelley was also huge down the stretch for the Huskers, hitting a trio of free throws around Markowski's field goal to stretch a 49-48 NU lead to 54-48 with 32 seconds left. Maddie Krull, who finished with seven points, four rebounds and two assists, closed the scoring by sealing the win with a pair of free throws with 22 seconds left.

Until Shelley hit two free throws with 2:33 left, Nebraska had been shut out in the fourth quarter, as Illinois opened the fourth with a 9-0 run after trailing 49-39 heading to the final period.&nbsp;

While Nebraska's offense struggled, its defense was spectacular down the stretch, holding Illinois to just a Makira Cook jump shot with 2:55 left. Cook, who finished with eight points and six turnovers, had the only points for the Illini in the final 5:45, as the Huskers outscored Illinois 7-0 in the final 2:54.

Nebraska led from start to finish, erupting to an 18-4 lead in the opening 7:30 of the game with a pair of three-pointers from Shelley, five points from Krull, including a three, and a three-pointer from Logan Nissley to go along with the first four points of the game inside from Markowski.&nbsp;

Illinois closed the first on a 9-0 run on three three-pointers with two from Genesis Bryant and one from Jada Peebles to trail 18-13 at the end of the opening quarter. Bryant finished with nine points on 3-of-10 three-point shooting for the game, while Peebles added six points on a pair of threes.

Nebraska pushed the lead back to eight points on a three-point play from Natalie Potts with just over six minutes left in the second quarter, only to be held to just a Markowski field goal in the final six minutes. The Huskers still managed to take a 30-29 lead to halftime.

The four-time Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week Potts then sparked Nebraska by scoring the first five points of the second half to quickly extend NU's lead to 35-29. A pair of Shelley free throws pushed the margin back to double digits at 39-29, and her fourth three-pointer of the game with 44 seconds left in the third quarter gave Nebraska its biggest lead of the half at 49-37.

Brynn Shoup-Hill led Illinois with 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks in arguably her best effort of the season. She hit 4-of-7 three-pointers after entering the game just 1-for-8 from long range in Big Ten play.

She helped the Illini hit 9-of-25 threes (.360), after opening league play just 10-for-47 (.213) from long range through the first three contests. But Nebraska held Illinois to just 8-for-24 (.333) shooting from two-point range and allowed just 5-of-8 free throws to limit the Illini to a season-low 48 points.

Nebraska answered with 20-of-59 shooting (.339), including 6-of-18 threes (.333), while doubling the Illini at the free throw line on 10-of-12 shooting. Nebraska dominated the glass 45-29, including a 12-1 edge on the offensive boards. The Huskers did not allow an offensive rebound to the Illini in the second half. The Big Red also won the turnover battle, 17-16.

The Huskers return to Big Ten road action at Minnesota on Sunday. Tip-off with the Golden Gophers, who are coming off an impressive win over Michigan on Tuesday will have two extra days rest and home-court advantage for the 2 p.m. (CT) tip with the Huskers. A live video stream will be provided for subscribers of B1G+, while fans can access free live audio across the Huskers Sports Network and Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Jaz Shelley scored a game-high 17 points, while Alexis Markowski added her 10th double-double of the season to power Nebraska to a 56-48 women's basketball win over Illinois on Thursday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Shelley, who hit 4-of-7 three-pointers while adding five rebounds and game highs of six assists and five steals, helped the Huskers improve to 4-1 in the Big Ten for the first time since their inaugural season in the conference (2011-12) and 12-4 overall.Markowski, who leads the Big Ten in both double-doubles and rebounding, contributed 14 points and a game-high 15 rebounds to send Illinois to 0-4 in the conference and 6-8 overall. Nebraska's 6-3 center hit the only field goal of the fourth quarter for the Big Red with 45 seconds left in the game to extend Nebraska's lead to 53-48.&nbsp;Shelley was also huge down the stretch for the Huskers, hitting a trio of free throws around Markowski's field goal to stretch a 49-48 NU lead to 54-48 with 32 seconds left. Maddie Krull, who finished with seven points, four rebounds and two assists, closed the scoring by sealing the win with a pair of free throws with 22 seconds left.Until Shelley hit two free throws with 2:33 left, Nebraska had been shut out in the fourth quarter, as Illinois opened the fourth with a 9-0 run after trailing 49-39 heading to the final period.&nbsp;While Nebraska's offense struggled, its defense was spectacular down the stretch, holding Illinois to just a Makira Cook jump shot with 2:55 left. Cook, who finished with eight points and six turnovers, had the only points for the Illini in the final 5:45, as the Huskers outscored Illinois 7-0 in the final 2:54.Nebraska led from start to finish, erupting to an 18-4 lead in the opening 7:30 of the game with a pair of three-pointers from Shelley, five points from Krull, including a three, and a three-pointer from Logan Nissley to go along with the first four points of the game inside from Markowski.&nbsp;Illinois closed the first on a 9-0 run on three three-pointers with two from Genesis Bryant and one from Jada Peebles to trail 18-13 at the end of the opening quarter. Bryant finished with nine points on 3-of-10 three-point shooting for the game, while Peebles added six points on a pair of threes.Nebraska pushed the lead back to eight points on a three-point play from Natalie Potts with just over six minutes left in the second quarter, only to be held to just a Markowski field goal in the final six minutes. The Huskers still managed to take a 30-29 lead to halftime.The four-time Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week Potts then sparked Nebraska by scoring the first five points of the second half to quickly extend NU's lead to 35-29. A pair of Shelley free throws pushed the margin back to double digits at 39-29, and her fourth three-pointer of the game with 44 seconds left in the third quarter gave Nebraska its biggest lead of the half at 49-37.Brynn Shoup-Hill led Illinois with 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks in arguably her best effort of the season. She hit 4-of-7 three-pointers after entering the game just 1-for-8 from long range in Big Ten play.She helped the Illini hit 9-of-25 threes (.360), after opening league play just 10-for-47 (.213) from long range through the first three contests. But Nebraska held Illinois to just 8-for-24 (.333) shooting from two-point range and allowed just 5-of-8 free throws to limit the Illini to a season-low 48 points.Nebraska answered with 20-of-59 shooting (.339), including 6-of-18 threes (.333), while doubling the Illini at the free throw line on 10-of-12 shooting. Nebraska dominated the glass 45-29, including a 12-1 edge on the offensive boards. The Huskers did not allow an offensive rebound to the Illini in the second half. The Big Red also won the turnover battle, 17-16.The Huskers return to Big Ten road action at Minnesota on Sunday. Tip-off with the Golden Gophers, who are coming off an impressive win over Michigan on Tuesday will have two extra days rest and home-court advantage for the 2 p.m. (CT) tip with the Huskers. A live video stream will be provided for subscribers of B1G+, while fans can access free live audio across the Huskers Sports Network and Huskers.com.