Nebraska Women's Basketball Hosts Rutgers on Senior Day

Huskers look to strengthen NCAA Tournament resume in regular-season finale

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Nebraska women's basketball team will host Rutgers on Saturday for their regular-season finale and Senior Day. The Huskers are coming off a close 66-65 win over Washington to snap a six-game losing streak, thanks to a game-winning shot from star point guard Britt Prince. Nebraska will look to further strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume against a struggling Rutgers squad that has regressed in the Big Ten standings in each of head coach Coquese Washington's four seasons.

Why it matters

This is a must-win game for Nebraska's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to build on the momentum from their recent win over Washington. Meanwhile, Rutgers has fallen on hard times in recent years and is in the midst of a rebuilding process under Washington, making this an opportunity for the Huskers to pick up a key conference victory.

The details

Nebraska is led by star point guard Britt Prince, who hit the game-winning shot to snap the team's six-game losing streak in their last outing. The Huskers will also rely on contributions from sophomore Amiah Hargrove and senior Jessica Petrie. Rutgers has struggled this season, but has received solid production from sophomore Zachara Perkins, who averages over 10 points per game, as well as several impact transfers like Nene Ndiaye and Imani Lester.

  • Nebraska and Rutgers will face off on Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m. CST.
  • The Huskers' last matchup with Rutgers was on March 5, 2025 at the Big Ten Tournament, which Nebraska won 84-60.

The players

Britt Prince

Nebraska's star point guard who hit the game-winning shot to snap the team's six-game losing streak in their last game.

Amiah Hargrove

Sophomore forward for Nebraska who added 14 points in the Huskers' recent win over Washington.

Jessica Petrie

Senior forward for Nebraska who rounded out the trio of double-figure scorers with 11 points in the win over Washington.

Zachara Perkins

Sophomore guard/forward for Rutgers who averages over 10 points per game as the team's leading returning scorer.

Nene Ndiaye

Junior forward transfer from Boston College who leads Rutgers in scoring (15 PPG) and steals (35) this season.

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