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The Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team hosted the Duquesne Dukes in a game that saw the Huskers aiming for their best start since the 2008-09 season. Ramel Lloyd Jr. was available for the first time this season. The game was a back-and-forth affair with lead changes and momentum shifts. Nebraska ultimately won 89-79, improving to 6-0, their best start in Lincoln since 2008-09. Keisei Tominaga led with 23 points, Juwan Gary had 20 points, and the Huskers shot 90% from the free-throw line. Ishmael Leggett also reached 1,000 career points during the game.
Nebraska rallies past Duquesne to win Cornhusker Classic https://t.co/Pfikru3VWt https://t.co/bCxl84J0PC
"With Juwan shooting the ball like he has right now, it just gives a whole new dynamic to his game." The #Huskers are 6-0, the best start since 2008-09. They had to work for it vs. a tough Duquesne team. Might not have won a game like this in the past. https://t.co/MgoZWDbUO1
Ishmael Leggett eclipsed 1,000 career points with his triple early in the second half.
Final: #Huskers 89, Duquesne 79 Nebraska improves to 6-0, the best start to a season in Lincoln since the 2008-09 campaign. Tominaga: 23 points (9-10 FT) Juwan Gary: 20 points NU shoots 90% from the free-throw line, hitting 28-of-31. NU outscored the Dukes 52-40 in 2nd half.
FINAL | Nebraska 89, Duquesne 79 Huskers move to 6-0 as Keisei Tominaga leads with 23 points, while Juwan Gary had 12 off the bench. Josiah Allick had 12, Brice Williams with 11 and Rienk Mast with 10. Huskers went 28-of-31 from the FT line.
That first free throw from Josiah Allick ended a near 3-minute scoring drought for Nebraska.
Duquesne isn't going away. The Dukes are on a 10-0 run and have cut the #Huskers' lead to 77-70 with 4:25 left in regulation.
Nebraska 75, Duquesne 60. 6:59 left. Fans starting to beat the traffic. Juwan Gary up to 20 points.
Timeout, Duquesne. PBA is loud as hell right now. #Huskers are swarming and up 66-54. NU is on a 17-6 run.
Momentum shift toward the #Huskers. Aggressive drive and bucket from Gary (crowd erupted), Rienk Mast rim-protecting block (crowd erupted again) and then free throws from Gary.
Back and forth we go. Huskers 49, Duquesne 46 w/15:42 left in regulation. Nebraska has made its last four shots, two of which were 3s from Lawrence and Allick.
Halftime: Duquesne 39, Nebraska 37 The #Huskers are getting out-rebounded 22-14. The Dukes have eight offensive boards and seven second-chance points. Tominaga has 12 points (5-6 FT line). Gary and Williams both have 7 points. Eight lead changes so far. Hold on to your butts.
HALF | A weird one in Lincoln Duquesne 39 Nebraska 37 — Kareem Rozier 13 points Keisei Tominaga 12 points Dae Dae Grant 10 points Many flops. One messed up backboard/shot clock.
Nebraska trying to crooked basket thing to slow down Duquesne. Not working so far.
U12: Duquesne 19, Nebraska 15 Juwan Gary comes off the bench and immediately gets a layup on a drive to the rim. Then he grabs an offensive board and gets the putback.
U16: Duquesne 13, Nebraska 11 Five total fouls called so far. Williams, Tominaga and Mast all with one. Tominaga with six points.
Hello 👋🏻 🌽 Nebraska (5-0) hosts 🤴Duquesne (4-1) Tip: Now https://t.co/qvHMd6J6Ho
It’s about that time. #Huskers (5-0) and Duquesne (4-1) coming up. https://t.co/3c2ry34qTn
Starters for the #Huskers against Duquesne: Lawrence Tominaga Williams Allick Mast Tip is 7 p.m. on Big Ten Network.
Looks like guard Ramel Lloyd Jr. will be available for the first time this season. #Huskers host Duquesne tonight at 7 p.m. https://t.co/7Nf9sHeSem
The #Huskers are going for their best start since the 2008-09 season tonight as they host a tough Duquesne team. Here's more ⤵️ https://t.co/KBgCyv18sa