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Huskers hop past Roos, 84-38
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Huskers hop past Roos, 84-38

In a rebound game after the loss at Creighton Friday, the Nebraska women’s basketball team dominated.

No. 25 Nebraska (6-1) defeated Kansas City (2-5), 84-38. The Huskers are now 6-1 all-time against the Roos, with the only loss coming in overtime in 1983.

NU never trailed and got a transition 3 from Callin Hake to open the scoring. The Huskers started the game with a 12-2 run and never allowed the difference to reach single digits after the first quarter.

Nebraska guard Callin Hake shoots against Kansas City.

Nebraska guard Callin Hake shoots against Kansas City. /Nebraska Athletics

Nebraska shot just 37.9%, but made 12 of 29 3s. NU also reached the free throw line 28 times, including 22 times. Kansas City shot 21.7%, including 1-for-14 on 3s, and added 11-for-14 free throws.

NU forced KC into 22 turnovers, 13 of which came via steals. That turnover earned 21 Big Red points.

Five Huskers scored in double figures, led by Hake with 16 points. The junior drained 5-of-9 3s.

Nebraska guard Alberte Rimdal shoots against Kansas City.

Nebraska guard Alberte Rimdal shoots against Kansas City. /Nebraska Athletics

Alberte Rimdal also had a solid day from 3, making it a trio as part of a 15-point night. Alexis Markowski scored another double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Nebraska returns to action next Tuesday as it hosts Lindenwood. That game is scheduled for a 7:00 PM CST tipoff on B1G+.

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