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Nebraska Downs Iowa 76-70 - Match Report
Nebraska got 17 points from Thorir Thorbjarnarson as they ran past Iowa 76-70 on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.5-point spread as underdogs.
Cam Mack had 15 points for Nebraska and Haanif Cheatham chipped in with 14 points. Cam Mack had 10 assists for them, while Thorir Thorbjarnarson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Iowa got 21 points from Joe Wieskamp in a losing cause and another 16 points from Luka Garza. Connor McCaffery contributed 4 assists for them, while Luka Garza had 18 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Nebraska were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Iowa won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-31.
Nebraska looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northwestern. Iowa will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Maryland.