Huskers Take on Indiana in Big Ten Tournament

Nebraska faces Indiana in opening round of conference tournament

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Nebraska Huskers women's basketball team, ranked 25th in the NCAA NET rankings, will take on the Indiana Hoosiers in the opening game of the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis on Wednesday, March 3 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The Huskers earned the No. 12 seed in the 15-team tournament field, while Indiana is the No. 13 seed. Nebraska defeated Indiana 78-73 in their regular season matchup on January 8.

Why it matters

The Big Ten Tournament features nine teams ranked in the NET Top 25, highlighting the strength of the conference. Nebraska and Indiana are both looking to make a deep run in the tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

The details

Nebraska is coming off back-to-back wins to close the regular season, while Indiana has won six of its last eight games. The winner of the Nebraska-Indiana matchup will face the No. 10 seed Illinois in the next round.

  • The game will be played on Wednesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CT.
  • Nebraska defeated Indiana 78-73 in their regular season matchup on January 8, 2026.

The players

Britt Prince

A Nebraska player who led the team with 20 points and seven assists in the previous matchup against Indiana.

Jessica Petrie

A Nebraska player who added 18 points and seven rebounds in the previous game against Indiana.

Shay Ciezki

An Indiana player who led the Hoosiers with 31 points and four assists in the previous matchup against Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The winner of the Nebraska-Indiana matchup will face the No. 10 seed Illinois in the next round of the Big Ten Tournament.

The takeaway

This opening round matchup between Nebraska and Indiana features two teams looking to make a deep run in the highly competitive Big Ten Tournament, which includes nine teams ranked in the NET Top 25.