Nebraska had a slow start against Washington on Wednesday night, falling behind by 13 points in the first half due to the Huskies’ hot shooting from 3-point range. However, the Huskers rallied in the second half, outscoring Washington by 24 points to secure an 86-72 come-from-behind win. Brice Williams led the team with 23 points, followed by Juwan Gary with 17 and Connor Essegian with 16 points off the bench.
Coach Fred Hoiberg credited his team for responding well to the halftime adjustments. He was pleased with their performance on the West Coast swing and looks forward to facing Ohio State next. The upcoming game against Ohio State will be a significant opportunity for Nebraska, as Ohio State has a solid NET rating and had recently defeated ranked teams before losing to Illinois.
Nebraska’s win over Washington marks their third straight victory, pushing their record to 15-8 overall and 5-7 in the Big Ten. The team showed resilience and determination to secure the win in a challenging road environment.
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