Nebraska WBB vs Michigan Preview

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan Wolverines
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, 4 p.m. (CT)
Pinnacle Bank Arena (15,000) - Lincoln, Neb.
Live TV: BTN (Larry Punteney, Jantel Lavender)
Live Radio: Husker Sports Network (3:45 p.m.)Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst) Lincoln - B107.3 FM; Omaha - ESPN 590 AM, Huskers.com, Huskers App, TuneIn

The Huskers face yet another stiff test when the Wolverines visit Lincoln. Michigan has spent some time in the rankings early this season and have a top notch point guard leading their attack.

Kate Cain was extremely productive to start Big Ten play but has been largely shut down the past two games (both losses for Nebraska). I expect Amy Williams wants her big center to get back on track and put the Huskers in the win column.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-4, 3-3 Big Ten)
13 - Ashtyn Veerbeek - 6-2 - So. - F - 8.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg
31 - Kate Cain - 6-5 - Jr. - C - 9.5 ppg, 7.7 ppg
3 - Hannah Whitish - 5-9 - Sr. - G - 8.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg
4 - Sam Haiby - 5-9 - So. - G - 11.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg
5 - Nicea Eliely - 6-1 - Sr. - G - 9.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg

Off the Bench
32 - Leigha Brown - 6-1 - So. - F - 13.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg
34 - Isabelle Bourne - 6-2 - Fr. - F - 5.2 ppg, 5.0 rpg
14 - Grace Mitchell - 6-2 - Sr. - F - 1.9 ppg, 1.4 rpg
44 - Kayla Mershon - 6-3 - So. - F - 1.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg
2 - Trinity Brady - 5-11 - Fr. - G - 2.1 ppg, 1.4 rpg
11 - Kristian Hudson - 5-5 - RSr. - G - 1.3 ppg, 0.8 rpg
1 - Makenzie Helms - 5-8 - Fr. - G - 0.3 ppg, 0.5 rpg

Out for Season
33 - Taylor Kissinger - 6-1 - Jr. - G - 8.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg

Head Coach: Amy Williams (Nebraska, 1998)Fourth Season at Nebraska (55-53); 13th Season Overall (248-162)

Michigan Wolverines (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten)
00 - Naz Hillmon - 6-2 - So. - F - 15.9 ppg, 8.8 rpg
5 - Kayla Robbins - 6-1 - Sr. - F - 12.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg
15 - Hailey Brown - 6-1 - Jr. - F - 7.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg
1 - Amy Dilk - 6-0 - So. - G - 10.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg
14 - Akienreh Johnson - 6-0 - Sr. - G - 9.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg

Off the Bench
24 - Michelle Sidor - 5-8 - Fr. - G - 5.1 ppg, 0.8 rpg
34 - Izabel Varejão - 6-4 - Fr. - F/C - 4.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg
33 - Emily Kiser - 6-3 - So. - F - 4.4 ppg, 1.6 rpg
2 - Priscilla Smeenge - 6-0 - Jr. - G - 2.2 ppg, 0.5 rpg
3 - Maddie Nolan - 5-9 - Fr. - G - 1.2 ppg, 0.8 rpg
23 - Danielle Rauch - 5-8 - So. - G - 0.9 ppg, 0.6 rpg

Head Coach: Kim Barnes Arico (Montclair State, 1993)Eighth Season at Michigan (168-90); 24th Season Overall (438-296)