Nebraska WBB Suffers First Loss 72-69 vs Michigan State

The Spartans will have a slightly different lineup today as their five star freshman point guard is out due to illness (presumably COVID protocols). I didn’t catch a name, but they have another player out - that one sounded like concussion protocol? The announcers are talking about a third person (another starter) out (illness - COVID).

Ruby Porter is out for Nebraska (illness - also presumably COVID).

First Quarter

The Spartans hit pay dirt first as they got an early field goal and then two free throws to take a 4-0 lead in the first minute. Sam Haiby drew an early foul on MSU superstar Nia Clouden. That paid dividends a moment later as Haiby stole the ball and Clouden stepped back and let…