Australian Cornhuskers Jaz Shelley (1) and Jessica Petrie (12) hold the Australian flag while the Australiain National Anthem was played before taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker center Alexis Markowski (40) gives high fives to guard Darian White (0) before taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker center Alexis Markowski (40) drives to the basket against Illinois Fighting Illini center Camille Hobby (41) in the first half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Natalie Potts (22) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Darian White (0) takes a shot against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers bench celebrates a three in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Jessica Petrie (12) talks to Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Amy Williams in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers bench celebrates a three point shot in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker center Alexis Markowski (40) puts up a jumper against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kendall Bostic (44) in the first half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Natalie Potts (22) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) in the first half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Logan Nissley (2) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker center Alexis Markowski (40) makes a lay up against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kendall Bostic (44) in the first hald during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Darian White (0) drives to the lane against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Genesis Bryant (1) in the second half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jaz Shelley (1) dribbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Makira Cook (3) in the second half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Amy Williams reacts to the action on the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Callin Hake (14) drives to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jaz Shelley (1) looks to pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Maddie Krull (42) drives the lane against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) and guard Gretchen Dolan (5) in the second half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jaz Shelley (1) dribbles the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Genesis Bryant (1) in the second half during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.