Nebraska Huskers Dominate Rutgers 84-60 in Big Ten Tournament Opener

The Nebraska Huskers (20-10, 11-8) started their Big Ten Tournament journey with an emphatic 84-60 victory over Rutgers (11-19, 3-15) on Wednesday night, securing their second consecutive win and advancing to the next round.

A Strong Start for Nebraska

Although Rutgers briefly took the lead near the end of the first quarter, Nebraska quickly regained control and never looked back. The Huskers’ dominance was evident throughout the game, with their largest lead reaching 28 points and their smallest margin at just 10 points after the second quarter.

Impressive Offensive and Defensive Performance

The Huskers showcased their offensive strength, shooting an efficient 33-of-60 overall (55%) and knocking down 13-of-31 three-pointers (42%). Their defensive effort was just as impressive, limiting Rutgers to 21-of-59 shooting (36%) and just 5-of-17 from beyond the arc (29%).

Key Players Shine for the Huskers
• Alexis Markowski led the charge with 19 points and 10 rebounds, securing her 12th double-double of the season and the 52nd of her career—all in just 22 minutes of play.
• Amiah Hargrove matched her career-high with 13 points.
• Alberte Rimdal contributed 12 points and tied her career-high with 8 assists.
• Britt Prince, a Big Ten All-Freshman selection, rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points and 5 assists.

With this dominant performance, Nebraska continues its strong start to March and moves forward in the Big Ten Tournament, looking to build momentum for a deep postseason run.