Nebraska defeated No. 15 UCLA 66-58 on Saturday thanks to 16 points from Brice Williams and 12 from Andrew Morgan, who came off the bench.
The Cornhuskers (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) tied the school record by winning 20 consecutive home games.
The Bruins attempted to rally, but the Huskers seized the lead halfway through the second half and defeated them (11-3, 2-1).
In the last 30 seconds, the Bruins were within 61-58, but Sam Hoiberg sank two free throws and Juwan Gary stopped Dylan Andrews’ layup to help keep the victory intact.
Lazar Stefanovic contributed 10 points, while Tyler Bilodeau led UCLA with 15. Eric Dailey Jr. was injured, thus Sebastian Mack, who finished with nine points, started for the first time this season.
The Bruins’ 3-point shooting percentage of 14.3% (4 of 28) was their lowest since they shot just 1 for 10 in a defeat to Ohio State the previous season.
Takeaways
UCLA: In their first Big Ten game away from the West Coast, the Bruins had their poorest offensive performance of the year.
Nebraska: After defeating a ranked opponent for the second time this season, the Huskers are likely to make it into the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2018–19.
Key moment
With 14:45 remaining, Morgan, the Huskers’ backup big man, put the team ahead for good with a driving reverse layup and a steal at halfcourt after his three-point play.
Key stat
Over the course of eight minutes in the second half, UCLA only made two field goals, while Nebraska’s one-point deficit grew into a double-digit lead.
Up next
On Tuesday, UCLA will host Michigan. On Tuesday, Nebraska will travel to Iowa.
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