No. 21 Nebraska Basketball Team Shows Dominance Against South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Nebraska Cornhuskers made quite the statement on Saturday night, overpowering the South Dakota Coyotes with a resounding 113-70 victory. This impressive win saw players like Britt Prince and Natalie Potts shine on the court, marking another successful outing for the 21st-ranked team.
Britt Prince, the standout player of the night, scored 23 points, demonstrating remarkable accuracy as she hit 10 of her 13 attempts. She also contributed with four assists, showcasing her playmaking abilities. Following closely was Natalie Potts, who added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots from the field. Her skills weren’t limited to scoring; she also grabbed seven rebounds and converted her free throws flawlessly, hitting all four attempts.
While the Cornhuskers were leading, Alexis Markowski joined the scoring spree with 14 points, adding seven assists and five rebounds to her stats. Kendall Coley, coming off the bench, lit up the three-point line, making 4-for-4 from beyond the arc and tallying 12 points. Another reserve player, Kendall Moriarty, contributed with 13 points, accompanied by four rebounds and three assists.
The Coyotes struggled to keep pace with Nebraska's aggressive play. Grace Larkins stood out for South Dakota, leading her team with 28 points, six assists, and five rebounds. She made 11 of her 18 shots and hit three from long distance, but her efforts weren’t enough to turn the tide. Alexi Hempe added 14 points, with four of those coming from three-point shots, and Carley Duffney contributed another 10 points.
From the very beginning, Nebraska took control, establishing their dominance by scoring the first seven points of the game. Larkins briefly halted their momentum with her own three-pointer, which was part of her 12-3 run to give South Dakota a 15-13 lead. Yet, Nebraska quickly responded. With Potts' notable performance, they ended the first quarter leading 29-18, never to be threatened again throughout the game.
The Cornhuskers displayed impressive shooting statistics, finishing the game with 63% accuracy from the field (41 for 65). Their three-point shooting was equally impressive, with 20 of their 34 attempts sinking through, marking 58.8% success. Adding to their stellar performance, Nebraska made all 11 of their free-throw attempts and dominated the rebounding aspect, outrebounding South Dakota 41-19. They turned 10 turnovers from the Coyotes to their advantage, scoring 18 points off these opportunities.
Looking forward, Nebraska is set to host North Alabama on Tuesday, aiming for their fifth straight win on home turf. With such performances, they continue to build on their momentum as they navigate through this season.
Elsewhere in the world of women's college basketball, the competition remains fierce and thrilling. For example, the No. 15 West Virginia women’s team triumphed over Texas A&M with an impressive 83-62 score, solidifying their status among the top teams this season. Meanwhile, No. 2 UConn maintained their winning streak, with Coach Geno Auriemma tying for the NCAA Division I coaching record with 1,216 wins after leading his team to victory against No. 14 UNC with a score of 69-58.
Adding more excitement, JuJu Watkins, the talented young star, recently crossed the 1,000 career points milestone for No. 3 USC, leading her team to defeat Santa Clara 81-50. Also noteworthy is No. 17 Baylor, who stomped East Texas A&M with a decisive 104-55 win, thanks to stellar performances by Littlepage-Bugg and Vonleh, both achieving double-doubles.
Women’s college basketball continues to showcase impressive talent and thrilling games, with every team striving for excellence as the season progresses.
