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Nebraska-Omaha vs Washington State Final: 85-77 - Recap

KJ Robinson scored 20 points leading Nebraska-Omaha to a 85-77 victory over Washington State at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum on Thursday.

Nebraska-Omaha won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +9.5-point spread as underdogs.

JT Gibson had 18 points for Nebraska-Omaha and Ayo Akinwole chipped in with 14 points. JT Gibson had 2 assists for them, while Matt Pile was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

Washington State got 27 points from CJ Elleby in a losing cause and another 18 points from Isaac Bonton. Isaac Bonton contributed 6 assists for them, while CJ Elleby had 9 rebounds.

Nebraska-Omaha was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Nebraska-Omaha as they grabbed 39 boards, while Washington State only had 34

Next game, Nebraska-Omaha takes its act home to face Southern looking for another win. For Washington State, they head on the road to face Nebraska.