GALLERY: Nebraska Men's Basketball vs Minnesota
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-14) defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-20) with a final score of 78-67. Nebraska led Minnesota from the jump and never let go of their lead. While the game tightened to a narrow lead at the start of the second half, Nebraska found their offensive momentum when they needed it and closed out the game with confidence.
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Nebraska's Emmanuel Bandoumel (25) celebrates during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Derrick Walker (13) reviews the game plan during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska fans try to get on the Jumbotron during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrates during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) sits on the bench after missing 3 free throws during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska players comfort Oleg Kojenets (33) after he is fouled during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence (10) saves a ball from going out of bounds during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) attempts a layup during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) and Derrick Walker (13) defend the paint during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Sam Griesel (5) makes a layup during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska assistant coach Nate Loenser cheers during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Sam Griesel (5) dunks in a tight game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) attempts a rebound during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Sam Griesel (5) takes a shot in the paint during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) secures a crucial jump ball in the final minutes of the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Derrick Walker Jr. (13) lays up the ball during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska's Keisei Tominaga (30) takes one of the last free throws during the game against Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.