BTN.com staff, March 9, 2014

(AP) Rachel Theriot scored 19 of her 24 points in the second half Sunday, leading No. 16 Nebraska past No. 23 Iowa 72-65 for the Big Ten tournament title. It's the first time the Cornhuskers (25-6) have won a conference tourney crown, clinching the league's automatic NCAA bid.

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Nebraska also posted its second straight 25-win season and tied for the second most victories in school history. The Cornhuskers head into the postseason with plenty of momentum after winning 12 of 13.

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