Nebraska Edges Washington in Defensive Struggle

SEATTLE (Interstat) — Britt Prince scored 22 points as Nebraska held off Washington 66-65 in a women’s basketball game Sunday at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

The Cornhuskers led 35-32 at halftime but were outscored in the third quarter. Nebraska secured the narrow road victory despite a late push from the Huskies. Prince added six rebounds and six assists for Nebraska. Washington’s Brynn McGaughy had 14 points and nine rebounds, while Avery Howell posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Attendance was 6,212. Nebraska improved to 17-10. Washington fell to 19-9.