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Two Big Ten guards were named finalists for the Nancy Lieberman Award, given annually to the nation's top point guard. Nebraska's Lindsey Moore and Penn State's Alex Bentley were two of seven players chosen as finalists, who were selected based on their leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills. The Big Ten was one of two conferences with multiple finalists named to the list. The winner will be announced during the Final Four weekend.
For the full list of finalists, click here.
Minnesota 57, Ohio State 56
Rachel Banham nailed a jumper with 0.02 seconds to play to lift the University of Minnesota (16-11, 5-8 Big Ten) women's basketball team to a 57-56 victory over Ohio State (14-12, 4-9 Big Ten) Thursday night in Big Ten action from Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Back-to-back three-pointers from the Buckeyes' Raven Ferguson in the final 18 seconds of play gave Ohio State a one-point lead with 13 seconds remaining, but Banham led the Gophers down the floor and drilled the game-winner to give Minnesota just its second win in Columbus all-time and secured the squad's first-ever Big Ten series sweep vs. the Buckeyes. Including the game-winner, Banham has 17 points, eight rebounds and two assists, while Micaella Riche pitched in 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. Kionna Kellogg also pulled down eight rebounds for Minnesota, while Leah Cotton had a 5-6 performance at the free throw line. RECAP
Nebraska 57, Michigan 39
The No. 24 Nebraska women's basketball team opened the second half on a 21-0 and never looked back in a 57-39 victory at Michigan on Thursday night. Jordan Hooper led the Huskers with her eighth double-double of the year with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while senior guard Lindsey Moore produced game highs of 15 points and eight assists. Nebraska stretched its winning streak to eight games, including five straight on the road, to improve to 20-6 overall and 10-3 in the Big Ten. It is the Huskers' second straight 20-win campaign and fifth in the past seven years. Michigan slipped to 19-7 overall and 8-5 in the Big Ten, having its three-game winning streak snapped. RECAP
Rachel Banham nailed a jumper with 0.02 seconds to play to lift the University of Minnesota (16-11, 5-8 Big Ten) women's basketball team to a 57-56 victory over Ohio State (14-12, 4-9 Big Ten) Thursday night in Big Ten action from Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Back-to-back three-pointers from the Buckeyes' Raven Ferguson in the final 18 seconds of play gave Ohio State a one-point lead with 13 seconds remaining, but Banham led the Gophers down the floor and drilled the game-winner to give Minnesota just its second win in Columbus all-time and secured the squad's first-ever Big Ten series sweep vs. the Buckeyes. Including the game-winner, Banham has 17 points, eight rebounds and two assists, while Micaella Riche pitched in 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. Kionna Kellogg also pulled down eight rebounds for Minnesota, while Leah Cotton had a 5-6 performance at the free throw line. RECAP
Nebraska 57, Michigan 39
The No. 24 Nebraska women's basketball team opened the second half on a 21-0 and never looked back in a 57-39 victory at Michigan on Thursday night. Jordan Hooper led the Huskers with her eighth double-double of the year with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while senior guard Lindsey Moore produced game highs of 15 points and eight assists. Nebraska stretched its winning streak to eight games, including five straight on the road, to improve to 20-6 overall and 10-3 in the Big Ten. It is the Huskers' second straight 20-win campaign and fifth in the past seven years. Michigan slipped to 19-7 overall and 8-5 in the Big Ten, having its three-game winning streak snapped. RECAP
Minnesota at Ohio State, 6 p.m., BTN
#24/rv Nebraska at Michigan (rv/-), 7 p.m., BTN.com
#24/rv Nebraska at Michigan (rv/-), 7 p.m., BTN.com
All times are ET.
Rankings: AP/USA Today Coaches
Indiana 62, Purdue 61
The Indiana-Purdue rivalry lived up to its expectation Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. The IU women's basketball team took down No. 22/21 Purdue 62-61 on a buzzer-beater by senior Jasmine McGhee who finished with 26 points to lead all scorers. McGhee scored 26 points while shooting 11-of-17 from the floor, tying her career mark for most field goals in a single game. Aulani Sinclair added 16 points for IU, going 6-of-11 from the floor including three 3-point field goals. Sasha Chaplin was the third Hoosier to score in double figures as she tallied 10 points. IU outrebounded Purdue, 35-33, and shot 43.6 percent as a team from the field. RECAP
The Indiana-Purdue rivalry lived up to its expectation Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. The IU women's basketball team took down No. 22/21 Purdue 62-61 on a buzzer-beater by senior Jasmine McGhee who finished with 26 points to lead all scorers. McGhee scored 26 points while shooting 11-of-17 from the floor, tying her career mark for most field goals in a single game. Aulani Sinclair added 16 points for IU, going 6-of-11 from the floor including three 3-point field goals. Sasha Chaplin was the third Hoosier to score in double figures as she tallied 10 points. IU outrebounded Purdue, 35-33, and shot 43.6 percent as a team from the field. RECAP
Michigan State 54, Northwestern 45
Michigan State women's basketball overcame a slow offensive start to beat Northwestern, 54-45 tonight at the Breslin Center. The Spartans won their 20th game of the season, reaching the 20-win plateau for the 10th-consecutive season, the longest active streak in the Big Ten. MSU (20-6, 8-5) was led by 15 points from sophomore Becca Mills, while senior Jasmine Thomas filled the stat sheet with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals and a career-high three blocks. Sophomore Kiana Johnson led the Spartans with six assists and three steals. RECAP
Penn State 95, Illinois 62
Penn State 95, Illinois 62
The #7/9 Penn State Lady Lions (22-3, 12-1 Big Ten) used a 61.1% shooting effort, their first time better than 60% in a game since 1996, in a 95-62 victory over Illinois (15-10, 8-5) on Wednesday night in the Bryce Jordan Center. Junior Maggie Lucas just missed out on her second career double-double with 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 3-for-5 from three-point range, to go along with nine rebounds and five assists. Senior Alex Bentley filled the stat sheet with 20 points, seven assists, five rebounds and five steals. Senior Mia Nickson was very effective in the post, scoring 13 points to go with seven rebounds, while junior Ariel Edwards rounded out the double-digit scoring with 11 points. RECAP
#22/21 Purdue at Indiana, 7 p.m., BTN.com
Illinois at #7/9 Penn State, 7 p.m., BTN.com
Northwestern at Michigan State (rv/-), 7 p.m., BTN.com
All times are ET.
Rankings: AP/USA Today Coaches
Illinois at #7/9 Penn State, 7 p.m., BTN.com
Northwestern at Michigan State (rv/-), 7 p.m., BTN.com
All times are ET.
Rankings: AP/USA Today Coaches
Six Big Ten teams are receiving votes in the latest Associated Press (AP) and USA Today Coaches poll. In the AP vote, Penn State leads the way at No. 7, followed by Purdue at No. 22 and Nebraska at No. 24. The Lady Lions check in at No. 9 in the coaches poll, while the Boilermakers are ranked No. 21. Michigan and Michigan State are receiving votes from the AP, while Iowa and Nebraska are receiving votes from the coaches.
Illinois 60, Wisconsin 53
The Illinois women's basketball outdueled the visiting Wisconsin Badgers Monday night in a game of runs, earning a hard fought 60-53 victory. The Illini have now won three straight inside the comfy confines of Assembly Hall, as they moved their overall record to 15-9. In addition, the win jumps their Big Ten record to 8-4 which moves the Orange and Blue into a tie for third place with Purdue and Michigan.
The Illinois women's basketball outdueled the visiting Wisconsin Badgers Monday night in a game of runs, earning a hard fought 60-53 victory. The Illini have now won three straight inside the comfy confines of Assembly Hall, as they moved their overall record to 15-9. In addition, the win jumps their Big Ten record to 8-4 which moves the Orange and Blue into a tie for third place with Purdue and Michigan.
Karisma Penn and Adrienne GodBold ueled the Illini attack, scoring 42 of the team's 60 points on a
combined 15-33 shooting from the field. Penn's tally of 26 points and 14
rebounds resulted in the senior's 40th career double double, which
moves Penn into a tie for second place all-time with Jonelle Polk and 13
behind the leader Jenna Smith.
In addition, Penn's 24 points were the most since she scored 34 against
Ohio State on Jan. 6. Meanwhile, GodBold finished with 16 points and 7
rebounds. RECAP
Northwestern 70, Minnesota 63
Northwestern hung tight with Minnesota through the first 30 minutes of play, and pulled away over the final 10 to earn a 70-63 road win over the Golden Gophers at Williams Arena on Sunday afternoon. Senior Kendall Hackney paced the Wildcats with 20 points and eight rebounds as the visitors improved to 12-13 on the year. Reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Week Maggie Lyon picked up where she left off last week, posting seven of Northwestern's first nine points. The Wildcats finished with four of five starters in double-figures, Hackney (20), Lyon (16), Lauren Douglas (14) and Dannielle Diamant (12). Karly Roser led the team with five assists and three steals in the 70-63 win. RECAP
Iowa 72, Purdue 52
Northwestern hung tight with Minnesota through the first 30 minutes of play, and pulled away over the final 10 to earn a 70-63 road win over the Golden Gophers at Williams Arena on Sunday afternoon. Senior Kendall Hackney paced the Wildcats with 20 points and eight rebounds as the visitors improved to 12-13 on the year. Reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Week Maggie Lyon picked up where she left off last week, posting seven of Northwestern's first nine points. The Wildcats finished with four of five starters in double-figures, Hackney (20), Lyon (16), Lauren Douglas (14) and Dannielle Diamant (12). Karly Roser led the team with five assists and three steals in the 70-63 win. RECAP
Iowa 72, Purdue 52
The win pushed Iowa to 17-10 overall and 6-7 in Big Ten Conference play. Purdue dropped to 19-6 and 8-4. Iowa was led in scoring by Samantha Logic. The sophomore guard scored a career-high 26 points on 10 of 13 shooting from the field. She also sank four of five free throw attempts and was credited with nine assists. Theairra Taylor chipped in 15 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Morgan Johnson and Melissa Dixon also scored in double-digits with 12 and 10 points, respectively. RECAP
