Nebraska Women's Basketball Ends Skid with Win at Washington

The Huskers rallied late to beat the Huskies 66-65 and snap a six-game losing streak.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Nebraska women's basketball needed a late push but got just enough on Sunday in Seattle, beating Washington 66-65. The win ends a six-game losing streak for the Big Red, who improved to 17-11 on the year and 6-11 in the Big Ten Conference. Washington fell to 19-9 overall and 9-8 in the league.

Why it matters

The Huskers had been struggling, losing six straight games, so this win helps them regain some momentum heading into the final game of the regular season and the Big Ten Tournament. Nebraska is still on the bubble for an NCAA Tournament bid, so every win is crucial at this point.

The details

Nebraska built a nine-point lead in the first half, but Washington rallied to tie the game at halftime. The Huskies took the lead in the third quarter, but Nebraska fought back to tie it in the final minute. Britt Prince hit a clutch 3-pointer with 16 seconds left to give Nebraska the lead, and Washington missed its final three shots to seal the Huskers' victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Britt Prince

A key player for Nebraska who led all scorers with 22 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Washington Huskies

The home team that fell to 19-9 overall and 9-8 in the Big Ten Conference with the loss.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The visiting team that snapped a six-game losing streak and improved to 17-11 on the season and 6-11 in the Big Ten.

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What they’re saying

“BRITT PRINCE CALLED GAME 🥶”

— Nebraska Women's Basketball, Team Twitter Account (Twitter)

“K Dub from the corner 👌”

— Nebraska Women's Basketball, Team Twitter Account (Twitter)

What’s next

Nebraska closes out the regular season at home against Rutgers on Saturday, February 28th. The Scarlet Knights are 9-18 on the year and 1-15 in the Big Ten. The Huskers will then head to the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, where they will look to improve their NCAA Tournament resume.

The takeaway

This win is a much-needed boost for the Nebraska women's basketball team, which had been struggling mightily over the past several weeks. The Huskers showed resilience in rallying late to beat Washington on the road, and this victory could be the spark they need to make a run in the Big Ten Tournament and potentially secure an NCAA Tournament bid.