Prince leads No. 24 Nebraska women as Cornhuskers hold off Illinois 81
Nebraska shot 49% and built an early 18-point halftime lead, with Britt Prince scoring 20 points to secure the win against Illinois.
- On Saturday, 24th-ranked Nebraska defeated Illinois 81-75 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, with Britt Prince scoring 20 points while Logan Nissley and Jessica Petrie each added 15.
- After a fast start, Nebraska led 41-23 at halftime, with Prince's early second-half jumper extending the margin to 43-24.
- Reserve Petra Bozan added 11 points and Nebraska shot 49% as a team.
- With the win, Nebraska Cornhuskers improved their series lead to 22-8 and hold a 10-2 home record in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Nebraska will host Northwestern on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in their next Big Ten game at Pinnacle Bank Arena, with coverage in the AP women's college basketball hub.
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Illinois women stage 2nd-half rally but fall short in 81-75 loss to No. 24 Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Britt Prince scored 20 points, Logan Nissley and Jessica Petrie each scored 15 points and 24th-ranked Nebraska held off Illinois 81-75 on Saturday. Reserve Petra Bozan scored 11 points for the Cornhuskers (15-5, 4-5 Big Ten), who shot 49% (27 of 55). Cearah Parchment scored 25 points, Berry Wallace 22, Destiny Jackson 13 and reserve Maddie Webber 11 for Illinois (15-5, 5-4). Prince’s short jumper not a minute into the second half…
Prince leads No. 24 Nebraska women as Cornhuskers hold off Illinois 81
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Britt Prince scored 20 points, Logan Nissley and Jessica Petrie each scored 15 points and 24th-ranked Nebraska held off Illinois 81-75 on Saturday. Reserve Petra Bozan scored 11 points for the Cornhuskers (15-5, 4-5 Big Ten) who shot 49% (27 of 55). Cearah Parchment scored 25 points, Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Destiny Jackson 13 and reserve Maddie Webber 11 for Illinois (15-5, 5-4). Prince’s short jumper not a minute in…
Nebraska women find answers in 81-75 win over Illinois
Nebraska women snap a three-game skid behind balanced scoring and 17 assists in an 81-75 win over Illinois Saturday.
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