Markowski, Potts lead No. 21 Nebraska women to 84-56 win over road warriors Southern
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Southern Jaguars - Game Highlights
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LINCOLN, Neb. -- — Alexis Markowski scored 22 points, Natalie Potts had a double-double and No. 21 Nebraska cruised to an 84-58 win over Southern on Tuesday night.
Potts had 17 points and 12 rebounds, eight on the offensive end, for the Cornhuskers (3-0). Alberte Rimdal added 12 points.
Aniya Gourdine scored 22 points for the Jaguars (0-4), who have played the hardest opening schedule in the country. Their other losses were to Top 10 teams Oklahoma and Iowa State as well as Missouri and head to Colorado for their next game.
Nebraska only led 15-13 after one quarter and closed the second with a 10-0 run to lead 36-26 at halftime. The Cornhuskers had an early 7-0 run in the third quarter, which ended with an 8-0 for a 61-43 lead.
Nebraska had a 46-26 rebounding advantage and was a plus-20 inside. The Cornhuskers also went 25 of 36 from the foul line while the Jaguars were 6 of 10.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gina Cross
- Brad Maxey
- Nykesha Thompson
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-9 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Maryland | 1-0 | - | 11-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Indiana | 1-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 12-1 |
| Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Iowa | 0-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Purdue | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
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