Indiana Advances after Overcoming 20-Point Deficit to Down Nebraska in Game One

At the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament , No. 13 seed Indiana pulled off a stunning 72-69 victory over No. 12 Nebraska, overcoming a 20-point deficit in an unforgettable first-round showdown. The Huskers dominated early, with Amiah Hargrove and Britt Prince leading Nebraska to a 45-28 halftime advantage. But the Hoosiers came alive in the second half, sparked by Shay Ciezki’s scoring and Lenée Beaumont’s clutch shooting. A 10-0 third-quarter run brought Indiana back within striking distance, setting the stage for a dramatic fourth quarter. Beaumont’s threes gave Indiana its first lead at 68-67, and freshman Nevaeh Caffey iced the game with pressure-packed free throws in the final seconds.

Nebraska’s early dominance, including 26 points in the paint in the first half, wasn’t enough to hold off Indiana’s relentless rally. The Hoosiers advance in thrilling fashion, proving no lead is safe when they’re on the court. They now face No. 5 seed Ohio State in the second round tomorrow around 2:30 p.m. ET on BTN.

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Fourth Quarter: Hoosiers complete insane comeback

• Edessa Noyan (IU) breaks an opening scoring drought for both teams and has 12 points on the day, making it 55-49 Huskers. She comes up with a huge block on the other end of the floor.
• Nevaeh Caffey puts up five straight points for the Hoosiers to pull within three. Nebraska responds with four quick points of its own. 61-54, Huskers.
• Shay Ciezki scores her 20th point for IU, but picks up her fourth foul shortly after. It's 63-58 Nebraska, and Ciezki's 21st, 20-point performance of the season.
• Lenée Beaumont nails a three, followed by a Maya Makalusky layup to make it a two-point game.
• INDIANA TAKES THE LEAD FOR THE FIRST TIME with another Beaumont three! 68-67 Hoosiers!
• Nebraska gets a quick two from Amiah Hargrove with 17 seconds left. 70-69 Hoosiers.
• FRESHMAN NEVAEH CAFFEY DRAINS TWO FREE THROWS, HOOSIERS COMPLETE THE COMEBACK TO ADVANCE!

Third Quarter: Hoosiers chip away

• Ciezki starts hot for Indiana, scoring the Hoosiers' first five points.
• Beaumont (IU) drains a jumper and a three to net her eighth point of the day, cutting Nebraska's lead to 53-41.
• Indiana goes on a 10-0 run that cuts the deficit to single digits for the first time since it was 18-10 in Q1.
• Noyan toughs out two for IU, sending the Hoosiers to the final period down just 55-47.

Second Quarter: Prince-Hargrove one-two punch builds Nebraska's advantage

• Indiana and Nebraska trade scores in the opening minutes, making it 36-19 Huskers at 6:30. Prince ignites Nebraska with a three-pointer and layup.
• The Huskers' playmaking ability shines with 11 assists by the media timeout. Prince leads the way with three apples, while Hargrove racks up 14 points. Nebraska takes its largest lead of the game, 38-19.
• Ciezki gets involved with a jumper. IU makes three-straight field goals, while Nebraska goes without a basket for over two minutes.
• Nebraska capitalizes on an Indiana scoring drought, increasing its lead to 42-23.
• Ciezki nets five in the final 1:30 of the first half to make it 45-28 Nebraska.
• At the half: Nebraska leads 45-28 and has 26 points in the paint compared to IU's 12. Key contributors (NEB): Britt Prince (13 points, four assists), Amiah Hargrove (19 points, three rebounds). Key contributors (IU): Ciezki (11 points).

First Quarter: Huskers' fast pace, hot hands earn early 29-15 lead

• Nebraska opens the game with an 8-2 run with six quick points from Hargrove.
• Media timeout: Q1, 5:15 – Nebraska 18, Indiana 6.
• Nebraska goes on an 8-0 run to take its largest lead of the game, 26-10. IU ends the scoring drought with a free throw and quick layup in transition.
• Huskers finish the first quarter shooting 69% on 11 of 16 from the field. Hoosier Jerni Kiaku sinks two free throws to narrow Nebraska's lead to 29-15.
• Notable: The Huskers hold Hoosier standout Ciezki to just two points in the opening 10 minutes. Ciezki also picks up an early foul.

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