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Gallery: Huskers Take Down Hawkeyes

Nebraska women's basketball pulls off the upset against No. 2 Iowa and Caitlin Clark
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Jaz Shelley’s three-pointer with 30 seconds left gave Nebraska its first lead, and the Huskers went on to defeat No. 2 Iowa 82-79 on Sunday after rallying from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit. After three quarters, Caitlin Clark's 31 points had the Iowa star on pace to break the NCAA women’s career scoring record, but she went scoreless in the final frame as Nebraska snapped its nine-game losing streak in the border-state series. | Recap

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Nebraska hosted second-ranked Iowa Sunday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 

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Natalie Potts (22) hits a three in the first quarter. 

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Callin Hake (14) attempts a shot around Iowa's Hannah Stuelke. 

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Jaz Shelley connects for three points. 

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Natalie Potts totaled 14 points and six rebounds against the Hawkeyes.

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The Nebraska bench celebrates a three from Logan Nissley. 

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Jaz Shelley led the Huskers with 23 points. 

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Logan Nissley scores three in the third quarter. 

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Anni Stewart (21) celebrates a three from Alexis Markowski. 

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Jaz Shelley gets set for a free throw.

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Alexis Markowski (40) celebrates with her teammates after the Huskers beat No. 2 Iowa. 

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The Husker Scarlets dance team celebrate Nebraska's 82-79 win. 

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Husker fans storm the court. 

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Kendall Moriarty takes a photo with fan after the game. 

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Alexis Markowski poses with her dad post game. 

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Jaz Shelley smiles as she walks off the court after beating Iowa. 

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Alexis Markowksi high fives fans as she runs off the court. 

Nebraska's Jaz Shelley dribbles the ball upcourt against the Hawkeyes during the first half Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Jaz Shelley dribbles the ball during the first half.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot against Nebraska's Jaz Shelley during the second quarter Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot against Nebraska's Jaz Shelley during the second quarter Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball as Nebraska's Darian White defends during the first half Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball as Nebraska's Darian White defends during the first half Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

Feb 11, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; The Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrate as fans storm the court after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The Huskers celebrate as fans storm the court after Nebraska's upset win over Iowa.

Feb 11, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; The Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrate as fans storm the court after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The Huskers celebrate their win, which ended a nine-game losing streak to the Hawkeyes.

Feb 11, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Amy Williams celebrates with her daughter Kennadi after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska head coach Amy Williams celebrates with her daughter Kennadi after the big win in Lincoln.

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