Daily Times (Primos, PA)

Nurse scores 27 to lead No. 1 Huskies past Nevada

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RENO » Kia Nurse scored 27 points, hitting all eight of her 3-point attempts, and Gabby Williams added 18 points in her homecoming to help No. 1 UConn beat Nevada 88-57 on Tuesday night.

It was a season-high for Williams, who was playing her first game at Nevada’s Lawlor Events Center since she her high school team to a state title in 2012. Her father, Matt, and sister, Kayla, both played basketball at Nevada.

Azura Stevens added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Huskies (6-0), who shot 63 percent from the field. NO. 10 OREGON 87, HAMPTON 45» Oti Gildon had career highs of 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Satou Sabally added 18 points to help Oregon roll to a victory over Hampton.

Gildon, a junior making her first start in 74 games, replaced Ruthy Hebard in the lineup for the Ducks (61). Hebard, Oregon’s second-leading scorer, sat out the game with a protective boot on her right foot. NO. 18 TEXAS A&M 98, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 70 » Khaalia Hillsman had 20 points, on 8-of-12 shooting, and nine rebounds to help the Texas A&M women beat Prairie View A&M.

Danni Williams hit three 3-pointers and finished with 15 points, Jasmine Lumpkin scored 13 and Chennedy Carter added 12 points for Texas A&M (5-1). NO. 23 MARQUETTE 92, LOYOLA-CHICAGO 30 » Amani Wilborn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Marquette used a 28-1 second quarter to beat winless Loyola-Chicago.

Marquette set a program record with its 62-point margin of victory.

Marquette opened the game with a 15-2 run, scored 26 unanswered points to start the second quarter and had a 57-12 halftime lead.

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