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Nebraska women break through to knock off No. 20 Iowa

Nebraska guard Hannah Whitish (3) drives the ball up court against Iowa’s Alexis Sevillian (5) in the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

An improved season for the Nebraska women’s basketball season had still been missing something, but not anymore.

Nebraska defeated No. 20 Iowa 74-65 on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena, giving Nebraska its first win against a ranked team this season in its third attempt at doing so.

Nebraska had lost nine straight games against ranked opponents over three seasons, with the Huskers’ last win against a ranked team coming against No.