Nebraska jumped out to big first-half lead Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena but had to withstand a furious Michigan State rally for a 71-67 win. Check out all of the action in our photo gallery.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers take to the court during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Maddie Krull (42) drives toward the basket during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Alexis Markowski (40) shoots the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Isabelle Bourne (34) looks to shoot during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Amy Williams reacts to a first half charge call during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Isabelle Bourne (34) is fouled in the lane during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) drives to the basket during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Alexis Markowski (40) looks to shoot during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jaz Shelley (1) defends Michigan State Spartans guard Kamaria McDaniel (5) during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Isabelle Bourne (34) grabs a rebound during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Alexis Markowski (40) fights for a rebound during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jaz Shelley (1) reaches for the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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n13 scrambles for the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) moves the ball around during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) and Michigan State Spartans guard Tory Ozment (1) dive for the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) drives to the basket during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Maddie Krull (42) defends Michigan State Spartans guard Matilda Ekh (11) during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) shoots the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Annika Stewart (21) defends Michigan State Spartans forward Isaline Alexander (12) during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Alexis Markowski (40) shoots the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) grabs a rebound during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Alexis Markowski (40) defendsMichigan State Spartans guard Abbey Kimball (2) during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Callin Hake (14) shoots the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Maddie Krull (42) tries to block a passing lane during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Annika Stewart (21) and Michigan State Spartans forward Taiyier Parks (14) fight for position during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) reaches for a steal during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) brings the ball up court during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) shoots the ball up court during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) shoots the ball up court during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) shoots the ball up court during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Isabelle Bourne (34) and Michigan State Spartans guard Moira Joiner (22) fight for a rebound during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) shoots the ball during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Alexis Markowski (40) challenges Michigan State Spartans guard Matilda Ekh (11) during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Haiby (4) brings the ball up court during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Alexis Markowski (40) hits one of her late free throws during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fans cheer the team as they leave the court during their game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena February 2, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
As part of a 25+ year career, Eric has covered Husker sports for magazines, newspapers and international wire services. He has been a regular contributor to Hail Varsity for the past few years and officially joined the team as a staff photographer in August 2016. Eric’s photos have appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine and nearly every major sports media in the country. Away from the action, Eric enjoys coaching and teaching young men how to compete and occasionally a nice lager around the fire pit with friends and family.
