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Nebraska Basketball Gets Hard-Fought Win Over UCLA


The Huskers met the UCLA Bruins Saturday afternoon for the first time as Big Ten foes. After a back-and-forth first half, the Huskers came back to tie the game at 24 at the break. Brice Willams, Rollie Worster and Juwan Gary combined for 37 of Nebraska’s 66 points and Sam Hoiberg’s three steals sealed the victory. | Game story

Connor Essegian stands for the National Anthem prior to tipoff against UCLA.

Connor Essegian stands for the National Anthem prior to tipoff against UCLA. / Amarillo Mullen

Braxton Meah (34) gathers the opening tip for the Huskers.

Braxton Meah (34) gathers the opening tip for the Huskers. / Amarillo Mullen

Berke Büyüktuncel (9) attempts a long two-point shot in the first half.

Berke Büyüktuncel (9) attempts a long two-point shot in the first half. / Amarillo Mullen

Connor Essegian (0) celebrates a made three.

Connor Essegian (0) celebrates a made three. / Amarillo Mullen

Sam Hoiberg (1) scores the layup after a drive to the basket.

Sam Hoiberg (1) scores the layup after a drive to the basket. / Amarillo Mullen

Sam Hoiberg scored seven points in 22 minutes of play.

Sam Hoiberg scored seven points in 22 minutes of play. / Amarillo Mulle

Nebraska's Rollie Worster drives by a UCLA defender to get a layup.

Nebraska’s Rollie Worster drives by a UCLA defender to get a layup. / Amarillo Mullen

Brice Williams (3) hits a shot in the paint.

Brice Williams (3) hits a shot in the paint. / Amarillo Mullen

Nebraska's Andrew Morgan attempts to block a shot by UCLA's Lazar Stefanovic.

Nebraska’s Andrew Morgan attempts to block a shot by UCLA’s Lazar Stefanovic. / Amarillo Mullen

Nebraska's Braxton Meah lays the ball in the basket for another two points.

Nebraska’s Braxton Meah lays the ball in the basket for another two points. / Amarillo Mullen

The Husker bench watches the defense work on the court.

The Husker bench watches the defense work on the court. / Amarillo Mullen

Brice Willams (3) led the Huskers with 16 points.

Brice Willams (3) led the Huskers with 16 points. / Amarillo Mullen

Juwan Gary (4) and Rollie Worster (24) collect a rebound.

Juwan Gary (4) and Rollie Worster (24) collect a rebound. / Amarillo Mullen

Andrew Morgan (23) is fouled as he takes a shot in the paint.

Andrew Morgan (23) is fouled as he takes a shot in the paint. / Amarillo Mullen

Sam Hoiberg (1) celebrates a foul on Andrew Morgan to send him to the free throw line after a two point shot.

Sam Hoiberg (1) celebrates a foul on Andrew Morgan to send him to the free throw line after a two point shot. / Amarillo Mullen

Brice Williams (3) shouts as he meets his teammates at a timeout.

Brice Williams (3) shouts as he meets his teammates at a timeout. / Amarillo Mullen

Sam Hoiberg celebrates a steal to secure the win.

Sam Hoiberg celebrates his steal to secure the win. / Amarillo Mullen

Sam Hoiberg (1) hugs Juwan Gary (4) with two seconds left on the game clock.

Sam Hoiberg (1) hugs Juwan Gary (4) with two seconds left on the game clock. / Amarillo Mullen

Braxton Meah smiles after the Huskers' victory over UCLA.

Braxton Meah smiles after the Huskers’ victory over UCLA. / Amarillo Mullen

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