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Northwestern vs Nebraska Final: 77-65 - Recap

Pete Nance scored 20 points leading Northwestern to a 77-65 victory over Nebraska at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Tuesday.

Northwestern was the ATS victor, as they covered the -11.0-point spread as a favorite.

Boo Buie had 15 points for Northwestern and Chase Audige chipped in with 15 points. Chase Audige had 5 assists for them, while Robbie Beran was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.

Nebraska got a 15-point performance from Bryce McGowens, who was supported by 15 points from Alonzo Verge Jr.. Derrick Walker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska, while Bryce McGowens grabbed 10 rebounds.

Northwestern was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Nebraska won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-30.

Next game, Northwestern takes its act on the road to face Penn State looking for another win. For Nebraska, they head home to face Iowa.