The crew discusses what will be interesting to watch when Nebraska begins spring ball next week — and what should Trev Alberts do in regards to Fred Hoiberg?
Brent Wagner takes a closer look at the Nebraska women's basketball team's matchup against Northwestern on Sunday.
NORTHWESTERN (16-10, 8-7 Big Ten)
Probable starters (ht., yr., PPG, RPG): G Lauryn Satterwhite, 5-7, sr., 7.1, 1.6; G Jillian Brown, 5-10, fr., 7.9, 3.6; G Veronica Burton, 5-9, sr., 17.5, 5.3; G Laya Hartman, 5-11, jr., 7.5, 2.8; F Courtney Shaw, 6-0, sr., 8.5, 10.1.
NEBRASKA (21-7, 10-7 Big Ten)
Probable starters (ht., yr., PPG, RPG): G Jaz Shelley, 5-9, so., 12.3, 7.0; G Sam Haiby, 5-9, jr., 10.6, 4.4; G Allison Weidner, 5-10, fr., 7.2, 3.6; F Isabelle Bourne, 6-2, so., 10.8, 4.7; F Alexis Markowski, 6-3, fr., 12.9, 7.8.
Time, location, TV radio: 3:30 p.m., Pinnacle Bank Arena, BTN, 107.3.
Nebraska principal placed on administrative leave
Grand Island, the largest high school in Nebraska, cancels girls varsity basketball season
WWE star Hulk Hogan promoting beer’s introduction to Nebraska
New lesbian-owned lounge opening in Lincoln hopes to foster 'authentic' atmosphere
Papillion dog, who loved pears and a select few, euthanized after tough life
Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's loss at Indiana
Winter outlook not favorable to drought relief in Nebraska
Pink concert at Lincoln arena postponed, officials say
Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer, visits Lincoln to promote new beer
After tumultuous upbringing in Nebraska, new state IT head hired to 'be a change agent'
Lincoln Journal Star 2024 Election Voter's Guide: Local candidates on the issues
Big Noon Huskers: Nebraska to play on Fox's primetime TV slot two weeks in a row
Cover Five: Is the running back carousel sustainable? And, Nebraska not closing book on Merritt
Luke's Extra Points: An ill-timed fumble, a costly kickoff mistake, Rhule takes blame
Pillen approves new head of Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission
Scouting: Northwestern is 10-7 in the league, but like Nebraska has a couple of impressive league wins (against Michigan and Iowa). And the Wildcats are trying to get a few more wins to improve its NCAA Tournament resume. ESPN projects that Northwestern will be one of the last teams to be chosen for the field. National defensive player of the year candidate Veronica Burton leads Northwestern. The All-Big Ten guard leads the Wildcats in scoring (17.5 per game), assists (6.7) and steals (4.1). She has 107 steals, which is 54 more than any other Big Ten player this season.
Trending: Nebraska has made 235 three-pointers this season, which ranks second in school history, trailing only 250 made threes in 2017-18 when the Huskers earned their last NCAA Tournament bid. Nebraska averages 8.4 three-pointers per game, which is tied for second in the Big Ten.
Forecasting: This is the first time Nebraska will play Northwestern this season. Northwestern relies on various forms of pressure defense to affect the game, forcing an average of 18.7 turnovers per game. If Nebraska doesn’t get rattled by the Northwestern defense, the Huskers should win a close game.
Photos: Husker women return to the PBA hardwood for clash with Gophers
Nebraska forward Bella Cravens looks to pass during a game on Feb. 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska’s Jaz Shelley, shown here during a Feb. 20 game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena, will be relied upon even more this season in the wake of Sam Haiby's season-ending injury.
Journal Star file photo
Nebraska’s Allison Weidner (3) attempts a shot over Minnesota's Sara Scalia (14) and Alannia Micheaux during Sunday's game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska guard Whitney Brown (10) drives past Minnesota's Sara Scalia during a game on Feb. 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska's Allison Weidner (from left), Jaz Shelley and MiCole Cayton react to a made shot in the fourth quarter against Minnesota on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska’s assistant coach Tandem Mays motions to the players on the bench during Sunday's game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska’s Ruby Porter (11) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Minnesota’s Gadiva Hubbard (13) on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska’s MiCole Cayton (left) and Minnesota’s Sara Scalia (14) battle for a loose ball Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska’s Allison Weidner drives the lane against Minnesota on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska coach Amy Williams instructs her players during Sunday's game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska’s Sam Haiby (middle) drives to the basket during a Feb. 20 game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star file photo
Sam Haiby (center) and her Husker teammates celebrate Nebraska's win against Minnesota in February at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska coach Amy Williams motions to her players during Sunday's game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska coach Amy Williams (middle) and her players celebrate a late basket against Minnesota on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska coach Amy Williams and the Husker bench reacts to a play during Sunday's game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska’s Alexis Markowski (40) saves a ball in front of Minnesota's Alanna Micheaux during Sunday's game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska's Amy Williams (right) talks to her coaches during Sunday's game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska assistant coach Tom Goehle reacts to a play during the game between Nebraska and Minnesota at the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday.
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Nebraska’s Allison Weidner shoots a layup against Minnesota on Feb. 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Â
JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star file photo
• Texts from columnists
• The most breaking Husker news
• Cutting-edge commentary
• Husker history photo galleries
Be the first to know
Get local news delivered to your inbox!