Omaha Mavericks @ Nebraska Cornhuskers
Markowski opens season with double-double and No. 23 Nebraska women beat Omaha 88-48
LINCOLN, Neb. -- — Alexis Markowski had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 23 Nebraska to an 88-48 win over Omaha in a season opener on Monday.
Markowski, a senior 6-foot-3 center who led the team in scoring and rebounding last year and is on the Naismith Trophy watch list for a third straight season, shot 7 of 8 from the field.
Last season's Big Ten freshman of year, Natalie Potts, also scored 14 points for Nebraska. Logan Nissley, who was a conference All-Freshman team choice along with Potts last season, added 12 points.
Allison Weidner, who missed 55 straight games with injuries, returned to score 11 points for Nebraska. Freshman Britt Prince, a two-time Nebraska high school player of the year, added 10 points.
Alana Powell scored 15 points and Grace Cave added 11 for the Mavericks.
Nebraska opened the game on a 16-2 run and led 47-15 at halftime after a 26-4 second quarter in which the Cornhuskers scored the final 12 points capped by a Potts 3-pointer as time expired.
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Game Information
Lincoln, NE
Referee:Chuck Gonzalez
Referee:Tiara Cruse
Referee:Xiomara Cruz-Johnson
2025-26 Standings
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 2-0 | - | 13-2 |
| South Dakota State | 2-0 | - | 12-4 |
| South Dakota | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Denver | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Kansas City | 1-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-8 |
| North Dakota | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Omaha | 0-2 | 2 | 2-15 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 4-0 | - | 14-1 |
| Iowa | 4-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Ohio State | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-2 |
| Maryland | 3-1 | 1 | 15-1 |
| Michigan State | 3-1 | 1 | 14-1 |
| Michigan | 3-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Washington | 2-1 | 1.5 | 12-2 |
| Illinois | 3-2 | 1.5 | 13-3 |
| Nebraska | 2-2 | 2 | 13-2 |
| Oregon | 2-2 | 2 | 14-3 |
| USC | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Minnesota | 1-2 | 2.5 | 10-4 |
| Indiana | 0-4 | 4 | 11-5 |
| Purdue | 0-4 | 4 | 8-7 |
| Rutgers | 0-4 | 4 | 8-7 |
| Penn State | 0-4 | 4 | 7-8 |
| Northwestern | 0-4 | 4 | 6-9 |
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