Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball will finish their road trip in a midweek matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at 7 p.m.
Game Information
Matchup: Bradley Braves vs. University of Nebraska
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Streaming: B1G+
Live Stats: Link
What to Watch
The Braves are coming off a split weekend at the Fort Myers Tip-Off, where they lost to the University of Missouri 73-67 and then defeated Abilene Christian 80-74. Offensively, Bradley has been extremely efficient this season, leading the MVC in field goal percentage at .446 and three-point percentage at .363. They rank third in points per game, averaging 75.6. Defensively, the Braves have the third-lowest points per game allowed at 63.0, giving them the largest point differential in the Valley at 12.6. Bradley has the second-highest turnover margin and the best assist/turnover ratio in the conference at 1.08. The Braves are also second in steals per game at nine.
The University of Nebraska has been unbeatable to start their season, posting a 7-0 record. The Cornhuskers have been dominant offensively, as they rank 10th in the nation in points per game, averaging 89, and have the third-highest field goal percentage at 53.70. Defensively, Nebraska has allowed 58.4 points per game, which ranks them 10th in their conference. They also rank 12th in steals at 8.9 and 13th in blocks at 3.4. However, they have been efficient at forcing opponents' turnovers, as their opponents have averaged 21 turnovers per game, which ranks sixth in the conference.
Key Players to Watch
Kaylen Nelson has been on fire to start her season, scoring 20.6 points per game, which is the 21st most in the nation, while shooting a .483 three-point percentage, which is also 21st across the NCAA. This past weekend, she combined for 46 points, six rebounds, five assists, a block, and a steal. Claire McDougall has also been red hot, scoring 25 points across the two games at the Fort Myers Tip-Off while totaling 14 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block. Mya Wardle has been a great playmaker, leading the team with 10 assists over the weekend while scoring 14 points, grabbing four rebounds, and adding a steal.
The Cornhuskers' offense is led by Britt Prince, who is tied for 11th in the nation at 22 points per game. She also averages 3.7 rebounds per game and 3.7 assists per game. Amiah Hargrove has been solid this season, averaging 10.4 points and leading the team with 6.9 rebounds per game. Jessica Petrie is the final Nebraska player averaging double-digit scoring, at 11.9 points per game. She also averages 4.9 rebounds per game and leads the team in blocks with eight.
