Nebraska beats Missouri State, advances in WNIT

Jaz Shelley celebrates after making a half-court buzzer-beater during the Huskers win over...
Jaz Shelley celebrates after making a half-court buzzer-beater during the Huskers win over Missouri State.(KOLN-TV)
Published: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:11 PM CDT
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska defeated Missouri State on Wednesday behind Sam Haiby’s game-high 25 points and an 11-point effort from Jaz Shelley, which was highlighted by a halftime buzzer-beater. The Huskers controlled most of the game to advance to the second round of the WNIT. Nebraska will play the winner of Northern Iowa and Colorado State in the next round.

Isabelle Bourne recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Huskers, as a team, shot 46 percent from the floor.