Nebraska women's basketball beats Richmond in NCAA First Four

Britt Prince scores 22 points to lead Cornhuskers to victory

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Nebraska women's basketball team defeated Richmond 75-56 in the NCAA First Four on Wednesday night. Britt Prince led the Cornhuskers with 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting, and Nebraska opened the third quarter with a 17-0 run to pull away. The win advances Nebraska to the Round of 64, where they will face sixth-seeded Baylor on Friday.

Why it matters

This victory marks Nebraska's fifth NCAA Tournament appearance under head coach Amy Williams, who has led the program to two tournament wins in her nine seasons. The Cornhuskers are looking to make a deep run in this year's tournament after earning an at-large bid.

The details

Nebraska jumped out to an early lead and then used a dominant third quarter to pull away from Richmond. The Cornhuskers opened the second half with a 17-0 run to extend their advantage. Britt Prince was the star of the game, scoring 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
  • Nebraska will face Baylor in the Round of 64 on Friday.

The players

Britt Prince

A key player for the Nebraska women's basketball team, scoring 22 points in the win over Richmond.

Amy Williams

The head coach of the Nebraska women's basketball team, in her ninth season leading the program.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

Nebraska will face sixth-seeded Baylor in the Round of 64 on Friday.

The takeaway

This victory continues Nebraska's strong season under coach Amy Williams and keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The Cornhuskers will look to build on this momentum as they advance to face a tough Baylor team in the next round.