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FULLERTON, Calif. -- There were no nerves for Nebraska guard Glynn Watson Jr. after Dayton took its first lead of the game with 16 seconds remaining, threatening to waste a strong performance in which the Cornhuskers led by as much as 14.Instead, Watson put his head down, drew a foul and hit two free throws with 8.8 seconds remaining as Nebraska beat the Flyers 80-78 in the first round of the Wooden Legacy on Thursday night.Thats his job, to win games at the right time, and thats one, Glynn, Nebraska head coach Tim Miles said while giving Watson a pat on the back.Watson finished with 20 points, and Ed Morrow Jr. added 19 points and 10 rebounds, as Nebraska improved to 4-0 for the second time in five seasons under Miles.Dayton (2-2) took its only lead on Scoochie Smiths layup to cap a 13-4 Dayton run, but they could not claim a second and final lead when a desperation pass the length of the court was batted away to end it.Nebraska celebrated a win over a team that has made the NCAA Tournament in each of the last three seasons after what seemed at times like a Dayton home game, with the Flyers bringing their pep band and mascot to Orange County.After a 16-5 run by Dayton tied it at 26, Anton Gill and Tai Webster combined to score 11 points to put Nebraska back in front by eight. Nebraska took a 40-31 lead into the locker room, and was able to maintain a comfortable lead for most of the second half.However, Charles Cooke and Xeryrius Williams combined for 23 second-half points as Dayton nearly escaped.You just knew they were going to end up in runs, and when those role guys, quite frankly, started making a whole bunch of shots, thats when you knew you had a problem on your hands, Miles said.Cooke finished with 17 points and Williams had 15 points and nine rebounds for Dayton, which shot worse from the field (38.1 percent) than it did from the 3-point line (41.7).Were a team right now that is trying to find an identity, Dayton coach Archie Miller said. Right now there are certain things out there that just dont look right to me, and its not one guy. Its every guy.TURNING POINTMiller did not put the blame for the defeat on Daytons late-game play and instead pointed to the lackadaisical defense at the start, spotting Nebraska a 17-5 lead. It was the third straight game Dayton was poor from the opening tip and Miller understands that has to change to contend for the Atlantic 10 title and make a postseason run.We cant give a team 7-for-7 to start the game, Miller said. We cant give a team like St. Marys at home a 15-4 lead. We cant get down at Alabama 20-2. At the end of the day, its being ready to go from the start and ready to go on the defensive side of the ball.STAT OF THE NIGHTNebraska shot 56.9 percent from the field, becoming the first opponent to make more than 39.3 percent of their shots against Dayton this season.The fact we got the lead was amazing, Miller said.HE SAID ITWere just not rock-solid enough in any area right now to hang our hat on and say this is how we win, Miller said.BIG PICTURENebraska: The Huskers could be dancing in March. Nebraska has made the NCAA Tournament just one under Miles, but that could change if they can maintain the level of play they showed for most of the game against Big Ten opposition. Road trips to Kansas, Indiana and Maryland through Jan. 1 offer chances for signature wins.Dayton: The Flyers wont play this poorly very often. Cooke came into the game averaging 23 points per game and would not have come close to that figure if not for the late comeback attempt. Dayton rarely capitalized on 16 offensive rebounds and the defense was spotty for long stretches.UP NEXTBoth teams play a second-round game Friday night.Cheap Air Max 97 All White China . "Four now," Carl Gunnarsson told the Leaf Report proudly following a 5-2 victory over New York on Tuesday night, the clubs fifth straight at home. Cheap Air Max 97 Red China .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. http://www.cheapairmax97fromchina.com/cheap-air-max-97-all-blue-china/ . 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She shows a lot of composure for an 18-year-old and is likely to make her debut given her successful pre-season campaign. Amy has the capacity to select the right option at the right time whilst under pressure and she has the vision to find the gaps as she seeks to take the ball leading towards the post. She takes a high percentage of shots and early signs show her accuracy is fitting for Superleague. Amy is easily found by midcourters and will no doubt benefit from the first time ball and excellent vision of Natalie Haythornthwaite and Sara Bayman around the circle edge. Georgina Fisher of Hertfordshire Mavericks Georgina Fisher, Hertfordshire MavericksGeorgina is another shooting newcomer with immense talent who is widely being tipped by pundits to excel in her first season on court. She is exciting to watch, versatile and already demonstrating a capacity to outwit some of the top defenders in the Superleague. Georgina demonstrates maturity in the shooting role and is not afraid to take the shot from range. Shes likely to get her chance in the new look Mavericks line-up. Look out for her ability to distribute the ball around the circle edge and also her strong hold against a tight one-on-one defender. Under pressure there appears to be no anxiety for the 17-year-old and with her dedication and hard work she could take Mavericks to the final stages of this Superleague campaign. Possessing the court craft all shooters strive for, she will lead out of the circle, use her out-and-in ball to progress close to the post. Gabby Marshall of Manchester Thunder Gabby Marshall, Manchester ThunderGabby has an intensity about her game and works incredibly hard in the C/WD role. She mirrors aspects we would connect with the performance of Sara Bayman in that she is safe, supportive and demonstrates a real capacity to stick to a game plan.Gabby will offer and re-offer and work tirelessly through the court whilst showing a very strong commitment to her defensive game. She will be viewed more as a defensive centre and we may see her on at WD.Its a big ask to follow in the footsteps of Laura Malcolm and Sara Bayman however, expect to see this young talent on court. Gabby will hunt for the intercept and could get a breakthrough to demonstrate her true potential at this level. Beth Sutherland will play for Hertfordshire Mavericks this season Bethany Sutherland - Hertfordshire MavericksOne of the youngest players representing Scotland at the World Cup in Sydney, Beth is no stranger to netball at the top level. Her mother was an England International and well known within the Mavericks vicinity.Beth has a great international future ahead and is relentless in the WD position. Useful with her double plays on attack and destructive when she applies a tight one-on-one defence, Beth will no doubt be connecting with Joline Johansson (nee Henry) in training and what a great opportunity to develop under the wing of the retired Silver Fern. Vicky Oyesola of Hertfordshire Mavericks Vicky Oyesola - Hertfordshire MavericksMavericks have a superb blend of youth and experience and Vicky is a strong up and coming defensive individual who has potential to emerge as a key impact player. An instinctive defender, who tracks incredibly well also committing fully to delay and deny her opponent any space on the court, Vicky will perform to good principles showing a strong ability to read the game. She is fast on the ground and can play an effective aerial game both on attack and defence. Look out for Vicky and her speed on and off the ball. Lenize Potgieter will star ffor Team Bath Overseas playersLenize Potgieter - Team BathLenize emerged as a key shooter for South Africa at the World Cup this year and responded so well to the coaching and tactical mind of Norma Plummer the ex-Diamonds coach.dddddddddddd Lenize is likely to contest for the GS position at Team Bath with Chelsea Lewis however, as a combination the pair could be quite special and distinctive this season should either be tested in the GA position.Lenize is not afraid to shoot from long range and equally exit the circle to involve herself in circle edge play. A confident athlete, who will no doubt continue to add a range of shooting court craft throughout the season. Liana Leota will play for Manchester Thunder Liana Leota - Manchester ThunderLiana is fast, agile, creative and most of all can find the gaps in and around the circle edge as a WA. She can outwit with her subtle changes of direction and also use sudden and effective injections of speed. Shes experienced and can sight the first time ball given the speed at which she turns in the air to face goal. And shes a real team player who will be a superb addition to the Thunder line upThere is no doubt she will tally a large number of goal assists as we progress through the Superleague season. Everyone should look out for the Leota-Helen Housby connection in 2016. Samantha Wallace of Hertfordshire Mavericks Samantha Wallace - Hertfordshire MavericksAt times during her World Cup campaign with Trinidad and Tobago Samantha was the silent threat to the opposition. Shes an athlete who quietly goes about her role but has the talent to secure a perfect and faultless 100% accuracy in competition.Wallace is a talented national basketballer who can outwit her opponents with her one step moves and agility within the circle. When supported with a quality feed from the circle edge she has the composure to shoot the ball from almost any spot. Expect to see a focused and consistent set of performances from Wallace if serviced well by the midcourt. Shanice Beckford will play for Team Northumbria Shanice Beckford - Team NorthumbriaMaking her national debut with the Sunshine Girls at the age of 18 and known in Jamaica as the mighty midget standing at 5ft 8in - Shanice does not go unnoticed on court. Another World Cup wonder for Jamaica, who is at times is quiet and shy, however put her on the court and she excels to perform at the highest level. Shanice has the resilience to withstand all the pressure of a tight defender and is equally not phased by the height of most world class defensive pairings. Like all of her teammates in the Jamaican squad, Shanice has incredible ball handling skills and will use a range of tricks to distribute the ball to a holding shooter. She is a popular member of the national side and was voted top player of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow during 2014 by her fellow teammates. Jo Trip makes her debut for Loughborough Lightning Jo Trip - Loughborough LightningJo joins Lightning with an extensive playing CV and experience of the ANZ competition. A former U21 New Zealand squad member she is known for her range in terms of disrupting and forcing the error as GK or GD. Having played for Magic and Tactix in the ANZ for a total of four seasons Jo will no doubt bring an offline defensive style and be a driving force with Jade Clarke in terms of through court play as a GD. Jo is very versatile and will no doubt find herself in both roles as coach Karen Atkinson looks at all the circle pairings available.There is no doubt that Trip will bring a subtle determination and skill level to this defensive line up at Lightning. With Clarke, Ama Agbeze and the Corbin sisters this might just be Lightnings time to strike at the top.Also See:Ranking the Superleague squadsWhos in your Superleague squad?WATCH: Tamsin and Ferne in the gymNetball rule changes a good thing ' ' '