Indiana Hoosiers v. Nebraska Cornhuskers | 12.10.2024

Game Recap: Nebraska Overpowers Indiana with Second-Half Surge, Wins 85-68 🏀🔥

Lincoln, NE – Brice Williams delivered a season-best performance, scoring 30 points, as the Nebraska Cornhuskers used a dominant 21-4 closing run to secure an 85-68 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers in Big Ten Conference action on Friday night.

Key Performances

Brice Williams: Scored 11 of his 30 points during Nebraska’s game-sealing run. He added 6 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 8-of-11 from the free-throw line.

Juwan Gary: Contributed 14 points, including a clutch 3-pointer in the final stretch.

Connor Essegian: Chipped in 13 points, while Andrew Morgan added 10 for the Cornhuskers.

Myles Rice (Indiana): Led the Hoosiers with 20 points and 4 steals, providing a spark despite the loss.

Oumar Ballo: Dominated the boards with 11 rebounds and added 8 points for Indiana.

Game Highlights

First Half: Nebraska’s efficient shooting put them in control early, as the Cornhuskers shot an impressive 61.2% from the field and took a lead into halftime.

Second Half Drama: Indiana fought back to tie the game at 64-64 with just under 10 minutes to play, thanks to a jumper from Kanaan Carlyle. However, Nebraska responded in spectacular fashion, holding the Hoosiers to just four points the rest of the way.

Closing Run: Williams ignited the decisive run with a layup and a 3-pointer, while Juwan Gary’s triple pushed Nebraska’s lead to 78-67, effectively sealing the win.

Team Stats

Nebraska: Shot a scorching 61.2% from the field (30-of-49) and 57.1% from 3-point range (8-of-14).

Indiana: Struggled offensively, shooting just 35.4% from the field and 22.9% from beyond the arc (8-of-35).

Key Takeaways

Nebraska’s Efficiency: The Cornhuskers were clinical on offense, led by Williams’ standout night and timely contributions from their supporting cast.

Indiana’s Shooting Woes: The Hoosiers struggled to find consistency, particularly from 3-point range, which proved costly during Nebraska’s closing run.

What’s Next?

Nebraska (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten): Will look to build on this impressive win in their next matchup.

Indiana (8-2, 1-1 Big Ten): Aims to regroup and improve offensive efficiency in their upcoming games.

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