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USATSI_17783311 Derrick Walker vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Nebraska on Right End of Rout at Penn State

The Husker men left no doubt Sunday night in Pennsylvania
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For one night in 2022, everything went right for Nebraska men's basketball.

The Huskers shot lights out (58.2%), put forth constant effort on the defensive end, and never stopped fighting for the full 40 minutes en route to a 93-67 win at Penn State. This is the first time under coach Fred Hoiberg that NU has reached eight wins in a season.

Nebraska (8-21, 2-16 Big Ten) blitzed the Nittany Lions (12-14, 7-11 Big Ten) early, shooting 60.6 percent in the first half and hitting seven 3s to lead 49-31 at the half.

The second half was a mere formality. The Huskers stretched the lead to as much as 32, in the end settling for the 23-point victory.

The 93 points are the most Penn State has given up all season.

Five Huskers scored in double figures, led by 25 points from Bryce McGowens.

Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 15 points to go with three assists. Lat Mayen added 13 points while Trey McGowens pitched in 12 points and four assists.

Derrick Walker was efficient with 10 points, four assists, and a team-high seven rebounds. Five of Walker's rebounds came on the offensive end.

Five different Huskers made multiple 3s on the night.

Nebraska stays on the road Tuesday at Ohio State.

Stats

USATSI_17782793 Alonzo Verge Jr. vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Penn State guard Sam Sessoms (3) and forward Greg Lee (5) defend as Nebraska guard Alonzo Verge Jr shoots during the first half.

USATSI_17784257 Derrick Walker vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Penn State guard Sam Sessoms tries to tip the ball away from Nebraska forward Derrick Walkerduring the second half.

USATSI_17783315 Bryce McGowens vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Nebraska guard Bryce McGowens jumps to defend against Penn State guard Myles Dread.

USATSI_17783311 Derrick Walker vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Penn State forward Seth Lundy drives the ball to the basket as Nebraska forward Derrick Walker defends.

USATSI_17783313 Bryce McGowens vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Nebraska guard Bryce McGowens shoots as Penn State forward John Harrar (21) and forward Seth Lundy (1) defend.

Alonzo Verge vs Penn State 2022.02.27

Penn State guard Dallion Johnson tries for a steal against Nebraska guard Alonzo Verge Jr during the second half.

USATSI_17783322 Bryce McGowens vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Penn State forward Seth Lundy takes an elbow to the face while defending Nebraska guard Bryce McGowens during the first half.

USATSI_17784249 Derrick Walker vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Nebraska forward Derrick Walker is fouled by Penn State guard Jalen Pickett during the second half.

USATSI_17784250 Bryce McGowens vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Nebraska guard Bryce McGowens drives the ball to the basket during the second half.

Trey McGowens vs Penn State 2022.02.27

Nebraska’s Trey McGowens dribbles the ball around the outside of Penn State  guard Dallion Johnson during the second half.

USATSI_17784468 Bryce McGowens vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Penn State guard Jalen Pickett (22) goes for the ball after Nebraska guard Bryce McGowens' attempted dunk during the second half.

USATSI_17784251 bench vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Nebraska players whoop it up from the bench during the second half.

USATSI_17784602 Alonzo Verge MBB vs Penn State 2022.02.27

Penn State guard Jalen Pickett blocks a shot attempt by Nebraska guard Alonzo Verge Jr during the second half.

USATSI_17783312 Derrick Walker vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Penn State forward John Harrar attempts to dribble around Nebraska forward Derrick Walker.

USATSI_17784339 Trey McGowens vs Penn State MBB 2022.02.27

Nebraska guard Trey McGowens drives the ball to the basket as Penn State forward Greg Lee defends during the second half.

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