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Husker Women's Basketball Hammers Arkansas Pine Bluff 96-46

The much anticipated debut of freshman Jessica Shepard did not disappoint as both she and Natalie Romeo set school records for opening day performances.

Last fall, Nebraska signed the highest ranked recruiting class in school history. It paid off as all three were on the floor for the opening tip for Nebraska.

Starters today for the #Huskers! Just minutes away from tip to open up the season! #GBR pic.twitter.com/A5EDG56VGX

— Nebraska WBB (@HuskersWBB) November 14, 2015

The first Husker points of the game were from Blackburn and then Shepard scored the next four.