No. 22 Maryland delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, cruising past Nebraska 78-60 in a Big Ten women”s basketball showcase. Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu led the charge with an efficient 16 points as the Terrapins (19-6, 7-6 Big Ten) overwhelmed the Cornhuskers with a explosive second quarter.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Final Score: Maryland 78, Nebraska 60 on February 7, 2026
- Star Performer: Ozzy-Momodu shot 7-of-8 from the field with 9 rebounds
- Halftime Lead: Maryland built a commanding 45-28 advantage after a 30-17 second quarter
- Board Control: Maryland dominated the glass, winning the rebounding battle 39-26
Ozzy-Momodu Leads Maryland”s Dominant Offensive Display
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Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu was nearly unstoppable for the Terrapins, showcasing precision shooting with her 7-of-8 performance. The efficient forward paired her scoring with nine rebounds, making her a force on both ends of the court. Four Maryland players scored in double figures, spreading the offensive load and preventing Nebraska from focusing defensive efforts on any single threat. This well-balanced attack proved too much for the Cornhuskers to contain.
Maryland”s depth shone brightly on Saturday. The ability to have multiple scorers contributing significantly made the offense nearly impossible to defend, and it set the tone for a convincing road victory that extended the Terrapins” winning ways.
Oluchi Okananwa Ignites Hot Start in Opening Quarter
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Oluchi Okananwa came out firing, accounting for nine of Maryland”s 15 first-quarter points to spark the early momentum. Her quick start forced Nebraska to scramble defensively and gave the Terrapins an immediate advantage that the Cornhuskers could never overcome. This aggressive opening set the template for what would become a dominant performance from College Park.
The first-quarter explosion proved pivotal. Maryland used Okananwa”s hot start to seize control, and the Cornhuskers never found an answer defensively or offensively in the critical early moments.
Maryland Dominates Rebounding Battle and Game Flow
| Category | Maryland | Nebraska |
| Final Score | 78 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 26 |
| Halftime Score | 45 | 28 |
| Leading Scorer | Ozzy-Momodu (16 pts) | Nissley (22 pts) |
The glass battle told the complete story of this matchup. Maryland controlled the rebounding with a 39-26 advantage, translating offensive rebounds into multiple scoring opportunities. The Terrapins” 17-point halftime cushion demonstrated flawless execution in the first half, allowing the team to coast through the second half while managing the game comfortably.
This rebounding dominance, combined with the balanced scoring attack, made Maryland nearly impossible to overcome, especially on the road at a conference opponent.
Nebraska”s Logan Nissley Provides Spark Despite Loss
Logan Nissley led the Cornhuskers with an impressive career-high 22 points, drilling six three-pointers in her first 20-point game of the season. Despite her outstanding individual effort, Nissley”s production could not offset Maryland”s overwhelming team performance and early deficit. Nebraska (16-8, 5-8 Big Ten) now faces a critical stretch as it works to salvage its Big Ten campaign after the decisive loss to the top-ranked Terrapins.
Nissley”s outburst provided moments of entertainment and proved she can compete at the highest level, but her performance was ultimately overshadowed by Maryland”s complete team dominance.
Can Maryland Maintain This Offensive Momentum for the Rest of the Season?
The Terrapins” balanced attack and elite rebounding against Nebraska raise an important question about their ceiling in the Big Ten tournament and beyond. With Ozzy-Momodu playing at an MVP level, Yarden Garzon distributing efficiently, and Okananwa providing aggressive scoring off the bench, Maryland has the ingredients to make a deep tournament run.
The road victory in Lincoln demonstrated that Maryland possesses the skill, depth, and cohesion to compete with anyone. As the regular season winds down, the Terrapins will look to build on this dominant performance and carry this offensive rhythm into the postseason.
Sources
- ESPN – Game recap and final statistics from Maryland vs Nebraska women”s basketball
- Maryland Athletics – Official game summary and player performance details
- Fox Sports – Box score analysis and standout performances from Saturday”s matchup
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