Next-Up: WBB Game #29 @ INDIANA, Thu, 2/27 @ 5:00 PM CT, BTN-tv (& Game Thread)
Huskers Erupt, Shoot Past Illini
Game Recap & link to Box Score:
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Huskers Hope to Honor Seniors with Win
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Lady Huskers (16-11) (6-10), vs Illinois (11-15) (2-13)
• Nebraska owns a 13-5 edge in the all-time series
Live Links: BTN+ / Listen / Live Stats / Preview / TuneIn / History
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Live Video: BTN+ (Student U)
Live Radio: Husker Sports Network (1:45 p.m.)
Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)
Lincoln - B107.3 FM; Omaha - ESPN 590 AM
Huskers.com, Huskers App, TuneIn
The Nebraska women's basketball team will complete its 2019-20 regular-season home schedule by playing host to Illinois on Senior Day, marking the final regular-season home game for four Nebraska seniors - Nicea Eliely, Kristian Hudson, Grace Mitchell and Hannah Whitish. Eliely, Mitchell and Whitish have each played more than 100 games since thir freshman year in 2016-17. The trio also helped the Huskers earn a trip to the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Hudson is in her second season as a graduate transfer for the Huskers after playing her first three seasons at Florida International. They will be honored on the court during postgame ceremonies.
Scouting The Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois got its second Big Ten win with a 70-66 victory at Penn State on Feb. 9. Illinois' other Big Ten win came with a 74-71 victory over Minnesota (Jan. 12).
• Illinois is led by junior shooter Petra Holesinska, who is averaging 13.8 points and 2.9 rebounds. Holesinska ranks among the Big Ten's best long-range shooters, hitting 42.7 percent (67-157) of her threes, including 37.8 percent in league play.
44 - Kennedi Myles - 6-2 - Fr. - F - 8.9 ppg, 8.4 rpg
50 - Ali Andrews - 6-2 - Sr. - F - 8.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg
1 - Brandi Beasley - 5-7 - Sr. - G - 8.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg
10 - Jeanae Terry - 5-11 - Fr. - G - 6.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg
13 - Petra Holesinska - 5-9 - RJr. - G - 13.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg
Numbers to Watch (EDIT: Update)
(1) Kristian Hudson needs one assist to reach 400 in her career (383 at FIU). (One Assist - Check)
(1) Leigha Brown's next assist will be the 100th of her career. (Two Assists - Check)
(2) Sam Haiby needs two rebounds to reach 200 in her career. (Eight Rebounds - Check)
(3) Ashtyn Veerbeek needs three points to reach 400 in her career. (Fifteen Points - Check)
(5) Kate Cain is five blocks away from her own Nebraska single-season block record (100) set as a freshman in 2017-18. (Two Blocks - that were counted
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More @ the Link:
huskers.com
Huskers Erupt, Shoot Past Illini
Game Recap & link to Box Score:
Huskers Erupt, Shoot Past Illini - University of Nebraska
Sophomore Leigha Brown scored 17 of her game-high 22 points in a explosive first half as the Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to an 80-58 win over Illinois
huskers.com
Huskers Hope to Honor Seniors with Win
Don't Miss IT! - - - - -
Lady Huskers (16-11) (6-10), vs Illinois (11-15) (2-13)
• Nebraska owns a 13-5 edge in the all-time series
Live Links: BTN+ / Listen / Live Stats / Preview / TuneIn / History
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Live Video: BTN+ (Student U)
Live Radio: Husker Sports Network (1:45 p.m.)
Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst)
Lincoln - B107.3 FM; Omaha - ESPN 590 AM
Huskers.com, Huskers App, TuneIn
The Nebraska women's basketball team will complete its 2019-20 regular-season home schedule by playing host to Illinois on Senior Day, marking the final regular-season home game for four Nebraska seniors - Nicea Eliely, Kristian Hudson, Grace Mitchell and Hannah Whitish. Eliely, Mitchell and Whitish have each played more than 100 games since thir freshman year in 2016-17. The trio also helped the Huskers earn a trip to the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Hudson is in her second season as a graduate transfer for the Huskers after playing her first three seasons at Florida International. They will be honored on the court during postgame ceremonies.
Scouting The Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois got its second Big Ten win with a 70-66 victory at Penn State on Feb. 9. Illinois' other Big Ten win came with a 74-71 victory over Minnesota (Jan. 12).
• Illinois is led by junior shooter Petra Holesinska, who is averaging 13.8 points and 2.9 rebounds. Holesinska ranks among the Big Ten's best long-range shooters, hitting 42.7 percent (67-157) of her threes, including 37.8 percent in league play.
44 - Kennedi Myles - 6-2 - Fr. - F - 8.9 ppg, 8.4 rpg
50 - Ali Andrews - 6-2 - Sr. - F - 8.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg
1 - Brandi Beasley - 5-7 - Sr. - G - 8.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg
10 - Jeanae Terry - 5-11 - Fr. - G - 6.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg
13 - Petra Holesinska - 5-9 - RJr. - G - 13.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg
Numbers to Watch (EDIT: Update)
(1) Kristian Hudson needs one assist to reach 400 in her career (383 at FIU). (One Assist - Check)
(1) Leigha Brown's next assist will be the 100th of her career. (Two Assists - Check)
(2) Sam Haiby needs two rebounds to reach 200 in her career. (Eight Rebounds - Check)
(3) Ashtyn Veerbeek needs three points to reach 400 in her career. (Fifteen Points - Check)
(5) Kate Cain is five blocks away from her own Nebraska single-season block record (100) set as a freshman in 2017-18. (Two Blocks - that were counted
)More @ the Link:
Huskers Hope to Honor Seniors with Win - University of Nebraska
The Nebraska women's basketball team will complete its 2019-20 regular-season home schedule by playing host to Illinois on Senior Day on Saturday afternoon in Lincoln. Tip-off between the Huskers (16-11, 6-10 Big Ten) and the Fighting Illini (11-15, 2-13 Big Ten) is set for 2 p.m. (CT) at...
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