Huskers take Diamond Head Classic following 78-66 win over Oregon State

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Dec 13, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) celebrates after a three point basket against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

The Huskers concluded the Diamond Head Classic by facing the Oregon State Beavers in the championship game. Nebraska and the Beavers traded the lead throughout the day, but the Huskers pulled away in the final stretch to secure the 78-66 victory and their first tournament title since 2000.

Nebraska edged out Oregon State in the win from the floor and the free throw line, landing four more shots and five more free throws. Though the Beavers took the lead numerous times, the Huskers never allowed the game to get out of hand.

Brice Williams once again led the charge for Nebraska, scoring 25 points after going 9-of-13 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. This is Williams’ sixth 20-plus point game of the season. He also led the team in rebounds with seven.

Berke Büyüktuncel delivered a season-high 16 points in the win, going 6-of-8 from the floor and landing 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Juwan Gary rounded out Nebraska’s double-digit scorers, tallying up 14 points, half coming from the free throw line.

The Huskers improve to 10-2 on the season and will return home to conclude the 2024 year. Nebraska hosts Southern on Monday night. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. on Big Ten Network.

Williams gets the game started

Gary from beyond the arc

Connor Essegian continues the splash party

Williams fights his way in

Déjà vu for Essegian

Büyüktuncel all alone for three

Büyüktuncel right before half

Nebraska not falling behind

Williams continues his night

Sam Hoiberg gets in on the action

Rebound and put back for Nebraska

Gary dunks it in

Williams without hesitation

Büyüktuncel with the exclamation

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Publish date : 2024-12-26 16:33:00

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