Five keys to the non-conference season for NU's women's basketball team, which opens plays Friday vs, Davidson.

Kelsey's Killer Instinct: Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin is plenty hungry after a season on the shelf, and her enthusiasm can help sweep the Huskers up into a red-hot start. NU has enough experience around Griffin, too, to fall right in line. The Huskers are getting a smarter, hungrier, healthier player than they had at the beginning of last year. That can't help be but a good thing.

The Prep Star: Freshman point guard Lindsey Moore is arguably the most decorated recruit of Connie Yori's tenure, and she'll be able to contribute in a controlled-but-effective role. NU already so many seasoned guards that Moore, unlike her male counterpart in Lance Jeter, won't be called upon to run the team. But Moore is definitely a spark plug with an extra gear in the passing department.

Staying Healthy: It simply goes without saying usually, but, with Yori's bunch, you have to say it. Injuries, really, are the only thing that holds these Huskers back from being a top 25 club.

Slaying the Tigers: LSU is Nebraska's marquee home game of the non-conference season; the Tigers should be in the top ten by the time the game rolls around Dec. 20. NU will have a full week to prepare for the game, and should give LSU its best shot.

Consistent shooting: Nebraska needs its 3-point shooters to post slightly better numbers than the 33 percent they nailed last year. Griffin's presence in the post should help free up those shots. Griffin herself can shoot them a little better, as well.

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