Huskers Lose Tight Game at No. 12 Michigan

Ann Arbor, Mich. (KOLN) – Alexis Markowski and Jaz Shelley every produced double-doubles, however No. 12 Michigan outlasted Nebraska 80-75 on the Crisler Heart on Sunday afternoon.

Markowski, a 6-3 sophomore middle, led Nebraska with 18 factors and tied her profession excessive with 18 rebounds for her fifth consecutive double-double and thirteenth of the season. Shelley added a double-double of her personal with 14 factors and 10 assists, whereas Isabelle Bourne pitched in 18 factors and 6 rebounds. Nebraska slipped to 14-11 total and 6-8 within the Massive Ten, whereas Michigan improved to 20-5 total and 10-4 within the convention.

The Huskers hung powerful with the Wolverines on the street by enjoying inside-out, not solely getting massive manufacturing within the paint, but additionally by hitting 11-of-25 three-pointers, together with 5-of-8 mixed three-point taking pictures from Bourne and Markowski.

Nebraska fell behind by 10 factors early, however rallied to chop the result in 36-31 on the half earlier than surging out of the locker room to take a 46-40 lead after back-to-back buckets by Bourne and a three-pointer from Shelley to cap a 7-0 run with just below six minutes left within the third interval. Michigan responded with a 6-0 run and ultimately regained the lead for good at 53-51 late within the third quarter.

The Huskers completed 47.6 p.c (27-of-58) from the sphere whereas hitting 10-of-15 free throws. Nebraska additionally dominated the boards 37-28, however misplaced the turnover battle 18-10. Michigan additionally outscored the Massive Purple 18-10 in factors off these turnovers to create the distinction on the ultimate scoreboard.

The Wolverines hit 51.8 p.c (29-56) of their pictures, together with 5-of-15 threes, whereas pulling down 17-of-28 free throws. Leigha Brown led Michigan with 23 factors and 10 assists, whereas Emily Kiser contributed 15 factors. Maddie Nolan pitched in 11 factors, whereas Jordan Hobbs added 10 factors.

The Huskers hung powerful with the Wolverines within the first half due to a robust 20 minutes from Markowski who put up 10 factors, together with a pair of three-pointers, and grabbed six rebounds. Bourne added eight first-half factors, together with two three-pointers of her personal.

Nebraska trailed by 10 factors halfway by way of the primary quarter, earlier than rallying to drag inside 33-31 on a Kendall Moriarty three with 1:20 left within the half. Michigan closed out the second quarter with three straight factors to take a 36-31 lead over the Huskers to halftime.

The Huskers, who additionally bought seven first-half factors and 4 assists from Shelley, hit 10-of-26 pictures within the opening 20 minutes, together with 6-of-15 threes. NU additionally linked on 5-of-6 free throws, whereas successful the first-half battle of the boards, 16-15.

Brown, Nolan and Kiser all scored eight first-half factors to steer Michigan. The Wolverines hit 13-of-27 first-half pictures, together with 3-of-8 three-pointers. Michigan additionally knocked down 7-of-10 free throws. The Wolverines gained the first-half turnover battle, 11-8.

Nebraska continues Massive Ten street motion on Wednesday night time when the Huskers journey to Minnesota. Tip-off between the Massive Purple and the Golden Gophers is ready for 7 p.m., with a reside video stream for offered for subscribers of B1G+. Followers can also hear throughout the Huskers Radio Community stations, the Huskers App and Huskers.com

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