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Nebraska women beat No. 25 Michigan State 59-54

Published: January 24, 2013 Comment on this article

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jordan Hooper scored 25 points to lead Nebraska to a 59-54 win over No. 25 Michigan State Thursday night.

Lindsey Moore had 12 points and six assists for Nebraska (14-6, 4-3 Big Ten). Hooper also had seven rebounds for the Cornhuskers, who led most of the way.

photo - Nebraska's Lindsey Moore (00) drives to the basket during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska won 59-54. (AP Photo/The World-Herald, Mark Davis) MAGS OUT; ALL NEBRASKA LOCAL BROADCAST TV OUT

Nebraska's Lindsey Moore (00) drives to the basket during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska won 59-54. (AP Photo/The World-Herald, Mark Davis) MAGS OUT; ALL NEBRASKA LOCAL BROADCAST TV OUT

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Nebraska was ahead 30-23 at halftime and never trailed after that, and led by 10 with just over a minute to play.

Kiana Johnson scored 22 points, making four 3-pointers, to lead the Spartans, who had won three in a row. Michigan State (16-3, 4-2) was playing its first game at Nebraska.

Courtney Schiffauer added 11 points and Jasmine Thomas scored 10 for Michigan State.