Nebraska secured an important victory over Penn State with a final score of 68-49 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game, characterized by its sluggish first half, saw Nebraska leading 28-22 at halftime. Keisei Tominaga, contributing significantly with 17 points, helped energize the team. Other notable performances included Gary with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals, Mast with 12 points and 9 rebounds, and Sam Hoiberg with 4 points, 6 rebounds, and strong defensive play. Despite a poor 3-point shooting performance of 4-of-21, Nebraska's defense was pivotal in maintaining their lead. This win brings Nebraska's season record to 18-8 overall and 8-7 in the Big Ten Conference. The team looks forward to their next game against Indiana, aiming to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.
Following a media timeout at 6:37, the Knights went on an 8-0 run with four straight layups to tie the game at 28 apiece. But the Bearcats have retaken the lead and pushed it to 37-30 with 1:20 left in 1st half.
Shoot 4-of-21 from 3-point range but win the game by 19? That's exactly what the #Huskers did Saturday against Penn State. "It shows what we're capable of on the defensive end when the ball is not going in the hoop. It keeps you in the game." https://t.co/yVdoq1Jfp7
FINAL | Nebraska 68, Penn State 49 Not a pretty win, but a win is a win — especially when you're on the bubble. That's the 18th win of the season for Nebraska.
Final: Nebraska 68, Penn State 49 Tominaga: 17 points Gary: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals Mast: 12 points, 9 rebounds Sam Hoiberg: 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, lotta great defense
Final from PBA: Nebraska 68, Penn State 49. The Huskers hold serve at home and move to 18-8 and 8-7. On the road Wednesday at Indiana with an opportunity to get a Big Ten road win and bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.
Nebraska leads Penn State 53-33 with 7:37 left. The fans' job here is done, so some are hitting the road.
Nebraska opens the second half on an 8-3 run and pushes its lead to 36-24. Four different Huskers got a bucket in that stretch. PSU calls timeout with 17:24 left.
HALF | Nebraska 28, Penn State 22 Hopefully the committee wasn't watching that. Yowza.
Sluggish first half between Nebraska and Penn State. Keisei Tominaga pumped a little life into the building with his first 3 in the final four minutes of the first half. Nebraska leads 25-20.
U8: Nebraska 18, Penn State 16 Sam Hoiberg — and Brice Williams and Jamarques Lawrence — is doing a good job on Ace Baldwin, who's scoreless for now.
After missing their first three shots, the #Huskers have made their last three and lead Penn State 7-6 at the first media timeout.
After missing its first three shots, the #Huskers have made their last three and lead Penn State 7-6 at the first media timeout.
After a week off, Nebraska returns to the PBA court today at 11 a.m. to play Penn State. Here's a quick preview with three keys to the game: https://t.co/KfcNiJkUvP