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MBB Game #32, (W, 68-61), Wed, 3/13 vs Rutgers (#77), (14-16) (7-13), @ 5:30pm CT, BTN

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NU Rallies Past Rutgers Thanks to Palmer, Defense
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Behind an opportunistic defense and a big second half from James Palmer Jr., a depleted Nebraska men’s basketball team rallied for a 68-61 victory over Rutgers Wednesday night in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center in Chicago.

Palmer scored 27 second-half points, including five points during a game-changing 15-0 run that turned a five-point Husker deficit with six minutes to play into a 61-51 lead with 1:30 remaining. Palmer finished with 34 points, tying his career high and finishing one point shy of the Big Ten Tournament scoring record.

With the win, Nebraska improved to 17-15 on the season. The Huskers advanced to take on No. 5 seed and 21st-ranked Maryland on Thursday. Tipoff for that game is set for 25 minutes after the first game of the day between Ohio State and Indiana, which is set for an 11:30 a.m. (Central) start. The Nebraska-Maryland game will be televised on the Big Ten Network, with the Husker Sports Network providing live radio coverage.

While Palmer’s career night stole the headlines, it was Nebraska’s defense that keyed the victory. The Huskers forced 22 Rutgers turnovers, a season high for the Scarlet Knights and the third-most turnovers by any team in Big Ten Tournament history. NU recorded 12 steals – its second-highest total of the year – and scored 24 points off Rutgers turnovers.

Nebraska's defense keyed big runs in both halves. NU trailed for nearly all of the first half before holding Rutgers to just one field goal over the final six minutes of the half, allowing the Huskers to go on a 12-2 run to take a lead into the locker room. The Scarlet Knights then led for much of the second half, but Nebraska held Rutgers scoreless for nearly six minutes, during which time the Huskers mounted their game-changing 15-0 run.

Palmer produced his third 30-point game of the season – and fourth of his career – by getting to the free throw line. He was 14-of-22 from the charity stripe, tying his career high in makes and setting a new career high in attempts. Palmer also set a Big Ten Tournament record with his 22 free throw attempts, while his 14 made free throws ranked second.

Besides Palmer, Glynn Watson Jr. had 11 points and five assists, while Isaiah Roby bounced back from a slow start, scoring eight of his 10 points in the second half while grabbing six rebounds and blocking four shots. Johnny Trueblood came up big off the bench for the second straight game, scoring three points and adding four steals, while the Huskers were plus-20 on the scoreboard during Trueblood’s career-high-tying 26 minutes.

Eugene Omoruyi led Rutgers (14-17) with 16 points, while Myles Johns had a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
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Huskers (16-15) (6-14) KenPom ranking #45 @3/12/19 - (#38 Pre-Season)

Next-Up: (Big Ten Tournament, 1st Round)

Wed, 3/13 vs Rutgers (#77 KP), (14-16) (7-13), @ 5:30pm CT, BTN

Huskers Begin B1G Tournament vs. Rutgers

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:Hooray: LET'S GO HUSKERS!!! GET 'ROWDY' :pirate: AND BEAT THE SCARLET KNIGHTS !!!!! :Hooray:

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#13 Seed Huskers meet the 12th Seeded Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament

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Kent Pavelka & Jake Muhleisen on the Call

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o Game Notes: http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/5484846.pdf
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The Huskers (16-15, 6-14 Big Ten) look to build momentum following an improbable 93-91 win over Iowa in the regular-season finale Sunday afternoon. The Huskers, who had just seven scholarship players available against Iowa, not only overcame a 16-point second-half deficit, but trailed 74-65 with 50 seconds left before outscoring Iowa, 16-7, to get to overtime. In the extra period, Amir Harris scored the go-ahead basket with 10.8 seconds left, while Thorir Thorbjarnarson blocked Jordan Bohannon's 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left to preserve the win.

Nebraska has relied on its two senior guards in James Palmer Jr. and Glynn Watson Jr., as both players look to extend their careers in Chicago. Palmer, a third-team All-Big Ten pick by both the coaches and media, averages a team-high 19.1 points and 3.1 assists per game. He averaged 28.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals last week, including a 30-point effort against No. 9 Michigan State. Watson is averaging 13.0 points and 2.9 assists per game and has scored 20+ points in three of his last four games.

Rutgers (14-16, 7-13 Big Ten) have been one of the surprises of the Big Ten this season. The Scarlet Knights own wins over Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio State and Iowa, knocking off the Hawkeyes in Iowa City on March 2. Rutgers has dropped its last two, including a one-point setback to Penn State on Wednesday. Rutgers won the only meeting with NU on Jan. 21, posting a 76-69 victory.

The winner of Wednesday's game will play fifth-seeded Maryland Thursday at 1:30 p.m. or 25 minutes following the conclusion of the Indiana-Ohio State matchup.

 
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I feel confident that we will Win this game. Perhaps our last win of this season. GBR
 




Amir Harris "likely" out for the Big Ten Tournament after injuring the meniscus in his left knee during Sunday’s game with Iowa, per a release from Nebraska.

so we are down to 6 scholarship players :Banghead: and 2 walk ons.

Trueblood a walk on, will get the start.:wow:
 
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Well with no baseball this weekend with the New Mexico St games getting canceled that has freed up a bunch of the weekend. Now I am ready to watch the Huskers make a run through the B1G MBB tourney.
 




Ackos said:
What are the chances that Palmer, Watson, and Roby can score 20+ each?
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I just hope Palmer hits his free throws

Made the game against Iowa way too close!!

79% free throw shooter....... Literally disappeared
 
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