Huskers WBB Falls at No. 11 Buckeyes

Nebraska slips to 16-6 and 5-6 in the Big Ten with the loss.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Nebraska trailed by four points with just over six minutes left in the fourth quarter, but No. 11 Ohio State used an 11-0 run over the next two minutes to pull away for a 90-71 women's basketball win over the Huskers at the Schottenstein Center on Sunday evening.

Why it matters

This loss drops Nebraska's record to 16-6 overall and 5-6 in Big Ten play, making it more difficult for the Huskers to secure a high seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Amiah Hargrove led Nebraska with 24 points and six rebounds, while Britt Prince added 12 points, five rebounds and six assists. Jaloni Cambridge led five Buckeyes in double figures with a game-high 30 points, while Chance Gray added 21 points. Nebraska hit just 40.6% of its shots, including 8-of-26 from three-point range, while Ohio State shot 51.7% and made 11-of-25 threes.

  • Nebraska slipped to 16-6 and 5-6 in the Big Ten with the loss.
  • Ohio State improved to 20-3 and 9-2 in the conference.

The players

Amiah Hargrove

Led Nebraska with 24 points and six rebounds.

Britt Prince

Added 12 points, five rebounds and six assists for Nebraska.

Jaloni Cambridge

Led five Buckeyes in double figures with a game-high 30 points.

Chance Gray

Added 21 points on 5-of-10 three-point shooting for Ohio State.

Kennedy Cambridge

Contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven steals for Ohio State.

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What’s next

The Huskers return to Big Ten road action on Wednesday when they travel to Ann Arbor to meet Michigan. Tip-off between the Big Red and the No. 9 Wolverines is set for 6 p.m. (CT).

The takeaway

This loss is a setback for Nebraska's postseason aspirations, as they now have a 5-6 conference record and will need to rebound quickly to improve their standing in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament picture.