Brent Wagner takes a closer look at the Nebraska women's basketball team's matchup against Michigan State on Thursday.
NEBRASKA (12-0, 1-0 Big Ten)
Probable starters (ht., yr., PPG, RPG): G Jaz Shelley, 5-9, so., 14.3, 6.6; G Sam Haiby, 5-9, jr., 9.8, 4.0; G Ashley Scoggin, 5-7, so., 8.9, 1.1; F Isabelle Bourne, 6-2, so., 10.6, 4.4; F Bella Cravens, 6-3, jr., 7.7, 6.8.
MICHIGAN STATE (7-6, 1-1)
Probable starters (ht., yr., PPG, RPG): G DeeDee Hagemann, 5-7, fr., 8.7, 3.4; G Matilda Ekh, 6-0, fr., 10.0, 3.6; G Nia Clouden, 5-8, sr., 21.8, 4.3; F Tamara Farquhar, 6-0, sr., 5.2, 5.9; F Alisia Smith, 6-3, sr., 6.8, 4.4.
Time, location, TV, radio: 2 p.m., East Lansing Mich., BTN, 107.3.
Scouting: Michigan State senior guard Nia Clouden scored a school-record 50 points during a double-overtime loss against Florida Gulf Coast last week. She was 17-for-28 from the field (just one made three-pointer) and 15-for-17 on free throws. But the rest of the team combined for just 34 points.
Trending: Nebraska has nine players making at least 70% of their free-throw attempts — Ashley Scoggin (9-for-9), MiCole Cayton (4-4), Ruby Porter (6-7), Sam Haiby (35-42), Kendall Coley (10-12), Jaz Shelley (27-34), Annika Stewart (10-13), Whitney Brown (3-4) and Allison Weidner (22-31).
Forecasting: If Nebraska plays good team defense to slow down Clouden, it should get the Big Ten road win.
Photos: The Husker women push their record to 12-0 in a Wednesday matinee at PBA
Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska women's basketball coach Amy Williams cheers during the first half of a basketball game against Wyoming on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Bella Cravens (left) makes a shot next to Wyoming's Alba Sanchez Ramos during first-half action Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Alexis Markowski (40) fights to make a shot next to Wyoming's Grace Ellis during first-half action Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Isabelle Bourne (left) and Wyoming's Allyson Fertig compete for a rebound during first-half action Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Isabelle Bourne (right) tries to shoot around Wyoming's Ola Ustowska during second-half action Dec. 22 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Wyoming's Quinn Weidemann (left) passes the ball in front of Nebraska's Ashley Scoggin during first-half action Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Jaz Shelley (right) attempts a shot next to Wyoming's Tommi Olson during second-half action Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Wyoming's Quinn Weidemann controls the ball during first-half action against Nebraska, Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Kendall Moriarty (from left), Whitney Brown, MiCole Cayton and Ruby Porter share a laugh during second-half action against Wyoming on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Wyoming's Allyson Fertig (left) and Nebraska's Nailah Dillard compete for a rebound during second-half action Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's MiCole Cayton (left) and Jaz Shelley celebrate after the end of the first quarter against Wyoming, Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska women's basketball coach Amy Williams talks with game officials during the second half of a basketball game against Wyoming on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Annika Stewart scores against Wyoming during second-half action, Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Annika Stewart high-fives her teammates as she walks back to the bench during the second-half action against Wyoming on Dec. 22, 2021, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 12.22
Nebraska's Sam Haiby (right) is defended by Wyoming's Alba Sanchez Ramos during second-half action Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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