Huskers outlast Iowa in overtime, earn senior day victory
The ninth-ranked Nebraska Men's Basketball team sends their five seniors out with a victory.
LINCOLN, Neb. - The ninth-ranked Nebraska Men's Basketball team sends their five seniors out with a victory.
The Huskers survived a late surge from Iowa to knock off the Hawkeyes 84-75 in overtime.
The Huskers honored seniors Rienk Mast, Sam Hoiberg, Kendall Blue, Jamarques Lawrence, and Jared Garcia during pregame on Sunday afternoon, setting the table for an emotion-filled day.
Nebraska had four players score in double figures, with Cale Jacobsen, Pryce Sandofrt, and Sam Hoiberg all recording a team high of 15.
Nebraska led by double figures for much of the second half, but a three pointer by Iowa's Kael Combs tied the contest with :2.7 to go.
The Huskers would out score Iowa 14-5 in overtime to lock up their program record 26th win of the year.
With the win and Michigan State's loss to Michigan, Nebraska has secured the two seed at the Big Ten Tournament and will play Friday evening in Chicago.