Jessica Petrie delivered a standout performance for Nebraska, scoring 15 points with 10 rebounds and 2 assists in the Huskers’ 92–53 win over Bradley. The junior forward recorded the second double-double of her career and matched her scoring high, leading Nebraska in a night that celebrated international student-athletes from both teams.
All of Petrie’s 15 points came in the first half. She shot an efficient 7-for-9 from the field and grabbed four rebounds in the opening 20 minutes, helping Nebraska build a 20-point lead by halftime. At 6-foot-2, she dominated the paint, scoring 12 points near the basket and securing a season-high 10 rebounds. Her effort helped Nebraska maintain a 48–25 edge on the glass, extending the team’s streak of outrebounding opponents to eight games.
Petrie’s strong play sets the tone as Nebraska, now 8-0, looks ahead to Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Penn State. Head coach Amy Williams praised the team’s focus and energy, highlighting Petrie’s impact on both ends of the court.
The game also featured a celebration of international players. Nebraska and Bradley honored five athletes from abroad during pregame introductions. For Nebraska, Petrie (Australia) and Petra Bozan (Croatia) were recognized. Bradley honored senior guard Lucia Llaveria (Spain), freshman guard Maya Foz (Canada), and senior forward Amy O’Hara (Australia). Nebraska’s international duo contributed 27 points to the team’s total, while Foz added nine for the Braves.
Nebraska continues to build a strong international footprint, with former Huskers playing professionally worldwide. Jax Shelley, who played two seasons at Nebraska after transferring from Oregon, now competes with Geelong United in Australia’s NBL1. According to Nebraska’s latest media guide, 11 former players are active overseas, demonstrating one of the strongest international pipelines in the Big Ten.
Veteran alumni like Kelsey Griffin and Yvonne Turner lead the pack, both in their 16th professional season. Griffin plays for Bendigo Spirit in Australia’s WNBL, where she has earned five championships and three Grand Final MVPs. Turner excels with Nesibe Aydin Ankara in Turkey. Mid-career players including Rachel Theriot in Bulgaria and Jessica Shepard in Italy continue to shine internationally. Rising talents like Isabelle Bourne and Leigha Brown are also making their mark in Australia and Puerto Rico, while Makenzie Helms and Sam Haiby contribute in Ireland.
The newest international Huskers, including Jaz Shelley, Alberte Rimdal, and Ruby Porter, are quickly establishing themselves. Shelley recently won the 2025 NBL1 South MVP, while Porter was named 2025 NBL1 West Grand Final MVP before joining Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL.
The victory over Bradley highlighted Nebraska’s explosive offense, now averaging 89.4 points per game, and underscored the depth and versatility of Amy Williams’ squad. With conference play approaching, the Huskers will face a strong Penn State team in their first Big Ten test of the season. Maintaining momentum will be crucial, but Nebraska’s combination of domestic and international talent has made them a formidable team early in the 2025–26 campaign.
