Lincoln Journal-Star · Jan 25, 2019
Huskers attempt another fourth-quarter comeback but fall short against Northwestern
Nebraska guard Sam Haiby (4) drives to the basket against Northwestern’s Abbie Wolf (21) in the first half Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Lindsey Pulliam scored 21 points and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah scored 10 points and had 19 rebounds to lead the Northwestern women’s basketball team to a 58-54 win against Nebraska on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska fought back into the game after trailing by 10 points in the third quarter and took a 54-53 lead with 37 seconds left in the game on a free throw by Nicea Eliely.
Nebraska’s total was its season-low for points. Hannah Whitish led the Huskers (9-10, 4-4 Big Ten) with 12 points.