Alexis Markowski had 16 points and six rebounds and sixth-seeded Nebraska won its first NCAA Tournament game since 2014 by barely holding off No. 11 Texas A&M 61-59 on Friday night.
Logan Nissley also had 16 points for Nebraska. Senior Jaz Shelley, who averaged 13.7 points and 5.6 assists this season, had five points while adding five rebounds and six assists.
Aicha Coulibaly had 26 points and 10 rebounds for Texas A&M, which finished fifth in the SEC and earned an at-large bid in this year’s women’s tournament.
The Huskers led by as many as 17 points, but Coulibaly’s short jumper got Texas A&M within 56-54 with 4:34 left. Endyia Rogers made a pair of free throws to tie it at 66.
Markowski’s layup under the basket put Nebraska in front before Coulibaly’s layup and free throw gave the Aggies the lead with 17.7 seconds to go.
The Huskers regained the lead on Nissley’s free throws. Shelley made the first of a pair with 1.7 seconds to make it 61-59.
Rogers’ 3-point attempt for the win was off and the Huskers advanced.
