The 5-9 guard is averaging 11.2 points while leading the Huskers in rebounding (8.6 rpg), assists (5.4 apg) and blocked shots (1.6 bpg) through five games.Īll-Big Ten forward Isabelle Bourne (Canberra, Australia) continues to lead the Huskers in scoring through five games with 14.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.ġ4 - Bella Cravens - 6-3 - Jr. Jaz Shelley (Moe, Australia) stepped up in a big way in Haiby's absence, producing the fourth triple-double in school history with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in just 20 minutes. Haiby is averaging 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists. The 5-9 guard from Moorhead, Minn., led Nebraska with 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 67-62 win over in-state rival Creighton (Nov. The Huskers put up the fourth-most total points in school history without the services of All-Big Ten guard Sam Haiby, who sat out with a minor lower leg injury. It marked the first time in NU history that the Huskers reached the century mark three times in the same season. NU's five-game season-opening home stand featured three 100-point performances, including a 113-58 win over North Carolina Central on Saturday (Nov. The Huskers lead the nation in scoring (95.6 ppg) and scoring margin (+45.6 ppg).
Nebraska is off to its second 5-0 start in the past three seasons, while showcasing the most prolific offensive stretch in school history. San Diego is coached by former Nebraska assistant Cindy Fisher. The Dragons won the Colonial Athletic Association tournament title last season to earn the CAA's automatic bid, before falling 67-53 to Georgia in the NCAA first round in San Antonio.Īfter facing the Dragons on Friday, the Huskers will battle either 2021 WNIT qualifier Fresno State or the hosts from San Diego in the second game of the four-team tournament on Saturday.
Friday's game can be heard in Lincoln on 105.3 FM, along with free audio from and on the Huskers App.ĭrexel will be Nebraska's first opponent this season that qualified for the 2021 NCAA Tournament. (CT), with the Huskers Radio Network call of Matt Coatney and Jeff Griesch on. Tip-off between the Huskers (5-0) and the Dragons (3-1) is set for 6 p.m. The Nebraska women's basketball team hits the road for the first time in 2021-22, when the Huskers travel to San Diego to take on Drexel at The Dana on Mission Bay Holiday Tournament on Friday at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Huskers Travel to San Diego to Slay Dragons Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst) Live Radio: Huskers Radio Network (5:45 p.m.)
Jenny Craig Pavilion - San Diego, California The Dana on Mission Bay Holiday Tournament