Huskers Rout Spartans in Season Opener

The Nebraska women's basketball team defeated San Jose State 81-54 in their season opener at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Monday afternoon.

Britt Prince led the Huskers with 23 points, marking a game-high total. She also recorded eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Prince made four of her six three-point attempts and helped establish a 37-21 halftime lead for her team.

The Huskers maintained a defensive advantage throughout the contest, forcing 32 turnovers from the Spartans. Nebraska also controlled the paint, out-rebounding San Jose State 44-31. Amiah Hargrove contributed 15 points and nine rebounds, while Natalie Potts added 14 points, six rebounds, three steals, and a block. Potts returned to the lineup for her first regular-season game since an injury in November 2024.

Depth played a role in the victory, with multiple players contributing points. Freshman Ashlyn Koupal and senior Emily Fisher each scored seven points and grabbed three rebounds. Allison Weidner, starting in her first game since a practice injury in January 2025, added five points. Junior Kennadi Williams recorded three points, three assists, and three steals in her first career start.

Freshmen Maddi Stewart and Ava Miles made their collegiate debuts with the team. Stewart finished with two points, three rebounds, and four assists, while Miles recorded one point and one steal. The performance moved Nebraska's all-time record in home season openers to 50-3.

The team will next face Western Illinois at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tickets are available at Huskers.com, and a live stream will be provided for B1G+ subscribers. The game will also be broadcast on the Huskers Radio Network, including via the Huskers.com site and the Husker App.