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Nebraska Men’s Basketball Holds Off Ohio State, 79-71


The hot February continues for Nebraska men’s basketball.

Nebraska held off Ohio State Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 79-71. The Huskers improve to 16-8 on the year and 6-7 in the Big Ten Conference, while the Buckeyes fall to 14-10 overall and 6-7 in the league.

NU has won four consecutive games.

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) passes to forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce

Nebraska guard Brice Williams passes to forward Berke Buyuktuncel during the first half. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Both teams started out on fire in the first half, shooting about 60% for much of the first several minutes. Nebraska shot 51.9% in the opening 20 minutes but trailed 39-34 at the break.

After an Ohio State 3 in the first minute of the second half, the Huskers tore off on an 8-0 run. A couple minutes later, the Big Red used an 11-0 run to take the lead and never trail for the rest of the game.

The Huskers shot 51.9% for the game, including 7-of-21 from 3. The Buckeys made 42.6% of their shots, including 10-of-25 from deep.

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts after a play during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Pin

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts after a play during the first half. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Nebraska made 18-of-21 free throws to Ohio State’s 9-of-15.

Brice Williams scored a team-high 24 points to go with 10 rebounds and four assists. Juwan Gary tallied 19 points and five boards, chipping in a blocked shot and a steal as well.

Nebraska stays home Thursday to host Maryland. Tip at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. CST on the Big Ten Network.

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