LINCOLN, Neb. (Interstat) — The Nebraska women’s basketball team used a dominant defensive performance to remain undefeated, cruising to an 84-50 victory over in-state foe Creighton on Wednesday night at a sold-out Pinnacle Bank Arena.

A crowd of 5,110 watched the Cornhuskers improve to 3-0 while handing the Bluejays their second loss against a single win. The game was never in doubt after a disastrous first half for the visitors.

Creighton’s offensive struggles were profound from the opening tip. The Bluejays managed just 14 points in the entire first half, shooting a frigid 15% from the floor. A scoring drought of over seven minutes in the second quarter allowed Nebraska to build a commanding 35-14 lead by halftime.

The Cornhuskers’ defense was the story, forcing 25 Creighton turnovers and converting them into 23 points. Nebraska also controlled the paint, outscoring the Bluejays 30-18 inside.

While the Bluejays showed more life after halftime, outscoring their first-half total in the third quarter alone with 17 points, the deficit was far too large to overcome. Nebraska’s offense, efficient throughout, poured in 49 points in the second half to seal the decisive win.

Nebraska’s Britt Prince, a guard from Omaha, led all scorers with 18 points, adding seven rebounds and three assists. Callin Hake contributed 13 points and four assists, while Jessica Petrie and Claire Johnson each chipped in 11 points. Petrie also tallied three assists and a block.

For Creighton, Ava Zediker of Des Moines, Iowa, was a bright spot with a team-high 14 points and five rebounds. Elizabeth Gentry from Littleton, Colorado, battled inside for 11 points and nine rebounds. The Bluejays’ offense, however, never found a consistent rhythm, finishing the game shooting just 29.4% from the field.

Nebraska’s ball movement and shot selection proved superior, as they assisted on 16 of their 29 made field goals and shot 46.8% from the floor. They also connected on 10 three-pointers compared to Creighton’s six.

The Cornhuskers look to continue their winning ways on the road against North Dakota State in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Sunday. Creighton returns home to host Northern Iowa next Thursday, seeking to get back on track.