Huskers Tip Home Big Ten Play with Terrapins on New Year’s Eve

LINCOLN – The Nebraska women’s basketball team is set to kick off its Big Ten home slate in an exciting New Year’s Eve clash against the Maryland Terrapins at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams, holding an impressive 9-3 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten, vie for supremacy in the conference.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the 1:30 p.m. (CT) tip-off, with live television coverage provided by the Big Ten Network. For those unable to attend in person, the game will also be streamed on the Fox Sports App. The Huskers Radio Network will also cover the game live, with pregame starting at 1 p.m. (CT).

The Nebraska Cornhuskers, ranked 21st in the NCAA NET, are looking to bounce back from their 69-52 loss at Kansas, which snapped their five-game winning streak. Despite the setback, junior center Alexis Markowski has been a standout performer, leading the Big Ten with seven double-doubles this season, and is set to be honored in a pregame presentation.

The Huskers will also rely on the expertise of Jaz Shelley, a guard from Australia, who has been making history with her multiple career triple-doubles. Natalie Potts, the three-time Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week, and Darian White, a graduate student transfer, will also be key players in Nebraska’s lineup.

The Maryland Terrapins, currently unranked but holding the NCAA NET 39th position, come into the game on a seven-game winning streak. They lead the Big Ten in total rebounds and boast an explosive offense averaging 81.7 points per game. All-Big Ten junior Shyanne Sellers, a dynamic guard, leads Maryland in every major statistical category and is coming off a strong performance against James Madison.

Historically, Maryland has dominated the series against Nebraska, leading 16-1. However, the Huskers claimed a memorable 90-67 victory in their last meeting at Maryland, with Shelley scoring 29 points. This matchup is anticipated to be a closely contested affair, with Nebraska seeking to replicate its previous success against the Terrapins.

As the Huskers and the Terrapins prepare to face off, fans are in for a treat. Both teams bring a mix of seasoned talent and rising stars, setting the stage for an enthralling Big Ten showdown on New Year’s Eve.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-3, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Maryland Terrapins (9-3, 1-0 Big Ten)

• Date & Time: Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, 1:30 p.m. (CT)
• Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska
• TV/Streaming: BTN (FoxSportsApp)
• Radio: Huskers Radio Network (1 p.m.)

Tickets: Available at Huskers.com/Tickets

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