Maryland Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Nebraska
In a decisive victory on Saturday, the No. 22 Maryland women’s basketball team triumphed over Nebraska with a score of 78-60, marking their seventh win in the Big Ten season. Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu was a standout player, contributing significantly with 16 points on an impressive 7-of-8 shooting from the field, alongside nine rebounds.
Strong Start and Dominance
The Terrapins established a strong start, powered by Oluchi Okananwa, who scored nine of the team’s initial 15 points in the first quarter. By halftime, Maryland had built a comfortable lead of 45-28, thanks to a strong second-quarter performance where they outscored the Cornhuskers 30-17.
Although Nebraska attempted to close the gap early in the third quarter, narrowing the score to 50-33, Maryland swiftly responded. Addi Mack capitalized on a steal to score a layup, followed by a three-pointer from Yarden Garzon, restoring their margin to 52-33. The Terrapins further dominated the game, winning the third quarter 25-18 and extending their lead beyond 30 points, highlighted by a 3-pointer from Rainey Welson towards the end of the period.
Key Contributions
Several players made key contributions for Maryland: Okananwa tallied 14 points along with four steals, while Garzon finished with 11 points and six assists. Kyndal Walker performed well off the bench with 13 points, and Welson matched that, recording a personal best.
Nebraska’s Standout Performance
As for Nebraska, they were led by Logan Nissley, who achieved a career-high 22 points, with 13 of those coming in the first half, including six three-pointers—her first career 20-point game. Additionally, Britt Prince set a Nebraska school record by hitting her 54th consecutive free throw during the third quarter.
Upcoming Matches
Next up, Maryland will face off against Penn State on Thursday, while Nebraska will be on the road taking on Minnesota the same day.
