Sat Feb 07 21:20:00 UTC 2026: ### #22 Maryland Dominates Nebraska in Road Victory
LINCOLN, Neb. – The #22 Maryland Terrapins women’s basketball team secured a decisive 78-60 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu led the scoring charge with 16 points, shooting 7-of-8 from the field, as Maryland pulled away in the later stages of the game. The Terrapins established a commanding lead in the first half, outscoring Nebraska 45-28, and maintained their dominance throughout the second half to secure the win.
Maryland’s strong offensive performance was complemented by a stifling defense that forced 22 turnovers. Oluchi Okananwa contributed 14 points and 4 steals, while Yarden Garzon added 11 points and 6 assists. Nebraska’s Logan Nissley had a career-high 22 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Maryland’s balanced attack and defensive pressure.
Key Points:
- Maryland defeated Nebraska 78-60.
- Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu scored a team-high 16 points for Maryland.
- Maryland led 45-28 at halftime.
- Nebraska’s Logan Nissley scored a career-high 22 points.
- Maryland forced 22 turnovers and outrebounded Nebraska 39-26.
- Maryland outscored Nebraska 44-22 in points in the paint.
Key Takeaways:
- Maryland demonstrated its strength as a ranked team with a convincing road win.
- Maryland’s balanced scoring and strong defensive performance were key to their victory.
- Nebraska struggled to contain Maryland’s offense and committed too many turnovers.
- Maryland’s dominance in the paint was a significant factor in the game’s outcome.
- The win improves Maryland’s Big Ten record to 7-6, while Nebraska falls to 5-8.
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