HUSKER WOMEN’S HOOPS High-scoring Nebraska women now need defense to boost NCAA résumé BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star Feb 3, 2026 Feb 3, 2026 Updated Feb 4, 2026 0 Illinois’ Maddie Webber (34) goes for a reverse layup under defense by Nebraska's Jessica Petrie (12) on Jan. 24 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star The Nebraska women’s basketball team ranks among the top 25 teams in the NCAA in several categories.kAm%96 wFD<6CDV D4@C:?8 2G6C286 @7 ga]` A@:?ED A6C 82>6 C2?<D `fE9 ?2E:@?2==J 2?5 D:IE9 :? 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