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.
------ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball
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 | 11-0 | - | 22-2 |
| South Dakota | 9-2 | 2 | 19-6 |
| South Dakota State | 8-2 | 2.5 | 18-6 |
| Oral Roberts | 5-5 | 5.5 | 12-11 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-6 | 6.5 | 11-13 |
| Kansas City | 4-7 | 7 | 7-17 |
| Denver | 3-8 | 8 | 9-15 |
| North Dakota | 3-8 | 8 | 7-18 |
| Omaha | 1-10 | 10 | 3-23 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 13-0 | - | 23-1 |
| Ohio State | 11-2 | 2 | 22-3 |
| Michigan | 11-2 | 2 | 20-4 |
| Iowa | 9-3 | 3.5 | 18-5 |
| Michigan State | 9-4 | 4 | 20-4 |
| Minnesota | 9-4 | 4 | 18-6 |
| Washington | 8-5 | 5 | 18-6 |
| Maryland | 7-6 | 6 | 19-6 |
| USC | 7-6 | 6 | 15-9 |
| Oregon | 6-7 | 7 | 18-8 |
| Illinois | 6-7 | 7 | 16-8 |
| Nebraska | 5-8 | 8 | 16-8 |
| Wisconsin | 5-8 | 8 | 13-11 |
| Indiana | 3-10 | 10 | 14-11 |
| Purdue | 3-10 | 10 | 11-13 |
| Northwestern | 2-10 | 10.5 | 8-15 |
| Rutgers | 1-12 | 12 | 9-15 |
| Penn State | 1-12 | 12 | 8-16 |
Women's College Basketball News
Highlight: No. 5 LSU takes down Auburn with 33-point advantage
17h
Highlight: Rylie Theuerkauf, Georgia handle business against Missouri
18h
Ny'Ceara Pryor emphasizes Texas A&M's execution in win vs. Alabama
18h
