Associated press

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Alexis Markowski scored 22 points, Natalie Potts had a double-double and No. 21 Nebraska cruised to an 84-58 victory over Southern on Tuesday night.

Potts had 17 points and 12 rebounds, eight on the offensive end, for the Cornhuskers (3-0). Alberte Rimdal added 12 points.

Aniya Gourdine scored 22 points for the Jaguars (0-4), who have played the toughest opening schedule in the country. Their other losses were against Top 10 teams Oklahoma and Iowa State and Missouri, going to Colorado for their next game.

Nebraska led only 15-13 after one quarter and closed the second on a 10-0 run to lead 36-26 at halftime. The Cornhuskers had an early 7-0 run in the third quarter that ended with an 8-0 run for a 61-43 lead.

Nebraska had a 46-26 rebound advantage and was plus-20 inside. The Cornhuskers also went 25 of 36 from the foul line, while the Jaguars were 6 of 10.

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