Nebraska Women's Basketball Advances Big Ten Title Game Iowa Broadcast KBBN

Jaz Shelley's 30 points lead Nebraska to Big Ten Tournament championship game with a win over Maryland. Exciting game ahead!

In a thrilling semifinal matchup at the TIAA Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis, Jaz Shelley put on a show, scoring 30 points and dishing out nine assists to lead Nebraska to a 78-68 victory over Maryland. The graduate guard from Australia was on fire, hitting 10-of-16 shots from the field, including 6-of-12 from beyond the arc, and going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line.

The win propelled the fifth-seeded Huskers to the championship game with a 22-10 overall record, while the eighth-seeded Terrapins finished their season at 19-13. Nebraska will face off against Iowa for the third time this season, with the previous matchups resulting in a win for each team.

Shelley's performance was nothing short of spectacular, with a dominant first half that included an impressive 11-0 run fueled by three consecutive three-pointers. The Huskers never trailed in the game, but Maryland fought back to tie the game in the third quarter. However, key plays from Shelley, Kendall Coley, and Annika Stewart helped Nebraska regain control and secure the victory.

Despite foul trouble, Alexis Markowski contributed a strong inside presence, finishing with nine points and a game-high 13 rebounds. As a team, Nebraska shot 45.2 percent from the field and 46.4 percent from three-point range, outrebounding Maryland and winning the turnover battle.

Shelley's standout performance, combined with contributions from her teammates, propelled Nebraska to a well-deserved victory and a spot in the championship game. The Huskers will look to carry their momentum into the final showdown against Iowa, with hopes of claiming the Big Ten Tournament title.