WBB: Game #23 @ Indiana

[Row6Seat10]

                   Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-6, 7-4)
@

 Indiana Hoosiers (14-9, 6-5)

 

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Sunday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m.

Assembly Hall (Bloomington, Ind.)
 

 

Social Media: @HuskersWBB Nebraska Women's Basketball Instagram

Radio: Husker Sports Network (Matt Coatney, Jeff Griesch) (Pre-game 12:45 p.m.)

Sunday's Stations

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• KXSP 590 AM, Omaha
• KBRB 1400 AM, Ainsworth
• KFMT 105.5 FM, Fremont
• KRGI 1430 AM, Grand Island
• KHAS 1230 AM, Hastings
• KRVN 880 AM, Lexington
• KSWN 93.9 FM, McCook
• KNCY 1600 AM, 105.5 FM, Nebraska City
• KHAQ 98.5 FM, North Platte
• KNEB 94.1 FM, Scottsbluff
• KSID 1340 AM, Sidney

Free Live Audio: Huskers.com
Live Premium Video: BTN Plus

 

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                                                 Huskers Open Season Series with Hoosiers Sunday
 

The Nebraska women’s basketball team returns to action after its longest layoff of the Big Ten season when the Big Red battle Indiana on Sunday in Bloomington. Tip-off between the Huskers and the Hoosiers is set for 1 p.m.

 

Nebraska, which has won seven of its last eight games, is coming off an 87-69 home win over Penn State Tuesday night. The Huskers, who improved to 13-1 at home this season, got one of their most balanced and complete efforts of the season against the Lady Lions.

 

Jessica Shepard notched her 13th 20-point performance of the season, while Natalie Romeo continued to lead the nation from long rang by knocking down 5-of-10 threes on her way to 19 points. Anya Kalenta added the best performance of her career with 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Rachel Theriot flirted with a triple-double with nine points, eight rebounds and 14 assists against the Lady Lions.

 

Like Nebraska, Indiana has been terrific at home this season, carrying a 10-0 record to Sunday’s game after a 79-74 win over Iowa Thursday. The Hoosiers, who are in the midst of playing four of five games at home, trailed the Hawkeyes by 17 points in the third quarter before rallying.

 

Indiana heads into the game against Nebraska with a 14-9 overall record, including a 6-5 Big Ten mark. The Hoosiers improved to 10-0 at home for the first time since 1973 with the win over Iowa.

 

Tyra Buss has provided the Hoosiers with one of the Big Ten’s best scorers, averaging 18.5 points per game. She is joined in an experienced backcourt by 5-11 junior guard Alexis Gassion, adds 10.5 points per game. Karlee McBride, rounds out IU’s starting backcourt with 7.2 points per games.

 

Amanda Cahill adds 14.7 points and a team-best 7.9 boards per game. Jenn Anderson adds 7.9 points pg, while anchoring the back of Indiana’s defense.

 

Nebraska leads the all-time series with Indiana 4-2, including a 4-0 record as Big Ten foes.

 

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Probable Starters:

 

Nebraska Cornhuskers 

32 - Jessica Shepard - 6-4 - Fr. - F - 20.4 ppg, 8.9 rpg
22 - Allie Havers - 6-5 - Jr. - C - 7.5
4 - Kyndal Clark - 5-7 - Sr. - G - 5.3
5 - Natalie Romeo - 5-7 - So. - G - 16.3
33 - Rachel Theriot - 6-0 - Sr. - G - 11.8

 

Indiana Hoosiers

33 - Amanda Cahill - 6-2 - So. - F - 14.7 ppg
43 - Jenn Anderson - 6-3 - Jr. - C - 7.9
3 - Tyra Buss - 5-8 - So. - G - 18.5
21 - Karlee McBride - 5-10 - Jr. - G - 7.2
23 - Alexis Gassion - 5-11 - Jr. - G - 10.5

 

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• This season is the first that Nebraska and Indiana are scheduled to play a home-and-home series.

 

• Natalie Romeo needs seven three-pointers to tie the Nebraska single-season school record of 85.

 

• Natalie Romeo ranks seventh on the Nebraska season list with 78 threes and needs two more to catch Jordan Hooper with 80 in sixth. Four more to overtake Hooper and Keira Hardy both tied at 81.

 

• Jessica Shepard needs 13 points to match the Nebraska freshman record for points in a season.

 

• Jessica Shepard needs five rebounds to become the fifth Husker freshman in history to grab 200 boards.

 

• Jessica Shepard needs one more to match the Nebraska freshman record of nine double-doubles held by Debra Powell

 

• Rachel Theriot needs 10 assists to become the third Husker in history to distribute 600 in a career.

 

• Rachel Theriot’s 96.2 free throw percentage in Big Ten play leads the conference.

 

• Jasmine Cincore has made 23 consecutive free throws and is a perfect 17-for-17 in Big Ten play.

 

• Kyndal Clark is tied with Natalie Romeo for the team lead with 28 steals this season.

 

• Rachel Theriot ranks seventh nationally with 7.0 assists per game.

 

• Natalie Romeo leads the nation with 78 threes and 3.55 threes per game.

 

• Natalie Romeo is tied for eighth in Nebraska history with 129 career three-pointers.

 

• Darrien Washington is coming off the best Big Ten effort of her career with five points, one rebound and her first career block in six minutes off the bench in Nebraska’s win over Penn State

 

GAME NOTES:

 

 

                                                                              BEAT INDIANA!

 

 

[redsteve]

As mentioned in another thread, I watched all but the last quarter of the Iowa-Indiana game a few days ago. Iowa was ahead the whole game, and was up about 12 going into the 4th, and Indiana blew off the doors of Iowa in the last 10 min.  Out scored Iowa 32-16 in 4th. It was almost like Indiana lulled them sleep, then pounced on Iowa.

So we obviously must be prepared to go all 4 quarters. 

 

Indiana is one of those teams that doesn't really have a squad full of fast and talented players, but they have enough skill, and when added to great work ethic...and never say quit attitude..... they can be dangerous. Their coach has them playing up to their abilities.

 

Assume Kyndal or Nat will defend PG Buss. Buss is their spark plug and leader. Hold her down some how, and it will make a big difference. One other guard can shoot threes too.....as can a couple of others.

 

Cahill is a player all over the court that can score....need to shadow her too.

 

They do have a good sized big..decent defender.  Their bigs aren't particularly skilled, but work hard.  Something I noticed.....both bigs make almost every move, going toward the right (handed) side of the basket. No clue of a left handed shot. Our bigs will be in for a war so to speak.

 

I could reading it completely wrong, bit see it as a tough tough ...away game

[Row6Seat10]

Look for Indiana to give Jessica their full attention in an effort to try and slow her down. They'll also be concentrated on limiting Natalie's looks from the outside. Therefore if both Allie and Rachel T have really good games the Huskers should come away with a huge w. I think the key is Allie, if she can turn in one of her best efforts by controlling the boards and making her shots the Huskers have a good chance to win.

 

Huskers have to rebound, defend the penetration drives to the bucket, make the high percentage shots and free throws and limit the turnovers to under 12.

 

Would like to see Rachel B make an appearance, that would help a lot on the defensive end and rebounding. Not sure on her status though. Would like to see Kyndal C have a big game too.

[whoopdeedoo]

be smart with your fouls!!! (allie   )

 

best scenario----big lead so Washington and Simon can get more minutes!

[whoopdeedoo]

my guess is, we won't be seeing burns. believe that's her just to right of the video person. white top and long black pants.

 

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[Red Don]

Here's to a big game for all the Ladies!      May Natalie be 'dead-eye' again on her Treys! 

 

Speaking of Natalie,  Lets vote for her in Hero Sports Poll!

 

 

Only 550 votes for Natalie vs. 1,090 for Fla Atlantics' Kat Wright.   After Kat's 500 vote spurt (must have been programmed voting) her pace has slowed to nil.   Now's our chance to catch-up!   Let's Vote - maybe before, during, or after the  Indiana game (or all three )

 

Link:  http://herosports.com/news/d1-womens-basketball-hero-of-the-week-12

[NUtball]

How could Kat Wright be a hero?  Her team lost!

[Bugeaters1]

my guess is, we won't be seeing burns. believe that's her just to right of the video person. white top and long black pants.

 

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Esther is out as well

[whoopdeedoo]

matt coatney stated burns and ramacieri(sp) not available, although esther made trip.

[whoopdeedoo]

whoops, beat me to it, Bugeaters1-----

[Red Don]

Game on yet?   BTN Plus still only showing a message "Your Event is Starting Soon!"

[Red Don]

Score @ End of First: 13-12, Lady Huskers! Slow start and Lackluster game so far; Neither team looking very good. Lots of missed shots.

On pace for a 40 or 50 pt game! Some Lady Huskers are not playing, i.e. Esther & Burns.

[huskerchode]

Sounds like some horrible officiating today.

[B1GN]

Wow, 10 turnovers with 7+ minutes left in the half.

We're lucky IU is just as sloppy as we are.

[Bugeaters1]

The three blind mice don't know what a charge is or what a travel is. these guys are bad. but comment was made that supervisor of refs is at the game.

[huskerchode]

Hopefully we wake up a bit for the second half. Same for the refs.

[whoopdeedoo]

refs are horrible, but, that was some ugly bb by huskers. + not making shots.

[Bugeaters1]

going to be tough to win when playing 8 on 5

[Red Don]

30-24 Hoosiers @ the Half! Lady Huskers will have to step it up in the 2nd half to win!

 

Both teams are looking like they just want to get out of there and go watch the Super Bowl!

[Bugeaters1]

Haven't hit a mid range jumper. And if the Huskers flop when Indiana drives theu will call a charge.

[Row6Seat10]

Got to be strong with the ball on rebounds. The Huskers just look out of sync. Need to start making shots from the outside.

Hopefully they come out on fire the second half, get that lead back and hold on to it. And put a stop to all those turnovers.

[Bugeaters1]

Got to be strong with the ball on rebounds. The Huskers just look out of sync. Need to start making shots from the outside.

Hopefully they come out on fire the second half, get that lead back and hold on to it. And put a stop to all those turnovers.

If the refs would figure out what a travel is and is not some of those would go down. but they have made some bad passes

[Row6Seat10]

Wow, just looked at the stats and Theriot - 0 points, Clark 0 points, Romeo 2 points.

Got to change that the second half.

[whoopdeedoo]

wth?!? huskers look slow, slow, and slower. my goodness. bad defense.

[redsteve]

We look like we haven't played for 2 months. Haven't made a 3 yet I don't think.  We've had chances...always seem to be a step slow.