Nebraska outlasts Iowa down the stretch, wins 81-77

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sam Griesel scored 16 factors, C.J. Wilcher broke a tie with 5 key factors late within the recreation, and hot-shooting Nebraska defeated Iowa 81-77 on Sunday to shut out the Huge Ten common season.

Wilcher scored on the quick break then added a 3-pointer for an 80-75 Nebraska lead with 2:33 remaining. The Cornhuskers dedicated fouls on their subsequent three possessions however Iowa got here up empty besides for 2 free throws by Kris Murray. Nebraska made just one of three free throws within the closing minute however Iowa did not capitalize on the different finish.

Nebraska shot 60% within the second half (58.5% for the sport) and made 8 of 12 3-pointers after halftime.

Wilcher completed with 12 factors, Jamarques Lawrence had 15 and Keisei Tominaga 11 for Nebraska (16-15, Sept. 11 Huge Ten). All eight gamers who scored for the Cornhuskers had at the very least 9 factors.

Patrick McCaffery had 23 factors off the bench for Iowa (19-12, 11-9) and Murray added 22 to go together with seven rebounds, 4 assists and two steals. Filip Rebraca added 10 factors however missed two key free throws within the closing minute. Iowa made 9 of 21 3-pointers within the first half however solely 3 of 16 within the second half.

McCaffery made 5 of Iowa’s 9 3-pointers within the first half and scored 16 factors to guide the Hawkeyes to a 43-39 halftime lead. Griesel had 14 factors and Tominaga 11 for the Cornhuskers who stored it shut by taking pictures 57% earlier than halftime.

The loss ended Iowa’s seven-game residence successful streak.

Nebraska has gained 4 of its final 5 video games.

The convention event begins Wednesday in Chicago.

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