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Wednesday, January 7
Norman
7:00 PM

University of Oklahoma

70
vs
51

Nebraska

Oklahoma Shuts Down Huskers, 70-51

Oklahoma Shuts Down Huskers, 70-51

January 07, 2004 | Women's Basketball

By: Athletics Communications

Maria Villarroel scored 19 points, and No. 15 Oklahoma took advantage of sloppy play by Nebraska to win the Big 12 opener for both 70-51 Wednesday night.

Villarroel grabbed five rebounds and had two assists for the Sooners (11-1, 1-0), who scored 26 points off Nebraska turnovers. Dionnah Jackson added 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Kea Cannon paced the Cornhuskers (10-2, 0-1) with 15 points, and Katie Morse added 13.

Oklahoma held a 32-24 lead at the break after hitting only 12 of 32 shots in the first half. The Sooners shot 46 percent for the game.

Sooner Gameday Central | Stats | Notes | Quotes | Photos

Nebraska shot 35 percent from the field, and was nine of 12 from the free-throw line.

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