Women’s College Hoops Sunday: Huskers Fall, Jays Win

In women’s college basketball on Sunday, Nebraska suffered a 74-73 loss at Illinois. 

The Huskers wound up the regular season 19-10 overall and 11-7 in the Big Ten.  NU earned the No. 5 seed in the conference tournament and will open play in the second round Thursday at 2 p.m. 

Meanwhile, Creighton recorded a 72-65 win at Seton Hall.  The No. 23 Bluejays finished the regular season at 24-4, 15-3 in the Big East.  The Jays will next play in the conference quarterfinals on Saturday.