Oregon Ducks Women's Basketball Hosts Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska looks to end five-game losing streak against Oregon's balanced attack

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Nebraska women's basketball team, currently on a five-game losing streak, will travel to Eugene to take on the Oregon Ducks on Thursday night. Oregon, led by head coach Kelly Graves, is 18-9 on the season and looking to bounce back from two straight losses. The Ducks are paced by a talented sophomore duo of Katie Fiso and Ehis Etute, along with several key contributors from the junior class. Despite Nebraska's strong NET ranking, the Huskers have struggled against top competition, going 0-9 in Quad 1 games this season.

Why it matters

This matchup represents an important opportunity for Nebraska to pick up a quality road win and bolster its NCAA Tournament resume. With time running out in the regular season, the Huskers need to start stacking up wins to secure their spot in the Big Dance. Meanwhile, Oregon is looking to solidify its own postseason positioning after missing the tournament the past two seasons.

The details

Nebraska is led by star point guard Britt Prince, who had 13 points in the team's most recent loss to Iowa. Eliza Maupin and Amiah Hargrove also played well, but the Huskers struggled from three-point range. For Oregon, Katie Fiso has emerged as the team's leading scorer and playmaker, while Mia Jacobs, a transfer from Fresno State, has provided a scoring punch. The Ducks have depth with contributions from several juniors, but they've also been prone to turnovers this season.

  • Nebraska and Oregon last met on February 19, 2025, with the Ducks winning 94-90.
  • Oregon head coach Kelly Graves is in his 12th season with the program.

The players

Kelly Graves

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks women's basketball team, now in his 12th season. Graves has led Oregon to 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four and three Elite Eight berths, as well as three Pac-12 regular season titles and two Pac-12 tournament championships.

Katie Fiso

The sophomore guard for Oregon who has emerged as the team's leading scorer and playmaker, averaging over 14 points and nearly 7 assists per game after seeing limited action as a freshman.

Britt Prince

The star point guard for Nebraska who led the team with 13 points in their most recent loss to Iowa.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to end this losing streak and get back on track as we chase an NCAA Tournament bid.”

— Britt Prince, Nebraska Point Guard (Nebraska Athletics)

“Our team has shown a lot of growth this season, but we know we need to clean up our turnovers and play with more consistency if we want to make a postseason run.”

— Kelly Graves, Oregon Head Coach (The Register-Guard)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing their spot in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two teams looking to bolster their postseason resumes should provide an exciting and competitive game. Nebraska is desperate for a quality road win, while Oregon is aiming to solidify its standing after missing the tournament the past two seasons.