Rutgers
Nebraska
MBB Falls at Nebraska
Jan 08 | Men's Basketball
LINCOLN, Neb. - In its first Big Ten Conference road game, Rutgers (9-7, 1-2 Big Ten) fell to Nebraska (9-6, 1-2) 65-49 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday evening. RU got 12 points from Bishop Daniels and 11 from Kadeem Jack. The Scarlet Knights held a 39-31 edge in rebounding, while shooting 34.7 percent from the field (17-of-49).
Rutgers came out hot from the opening tip, starting the scoring with a three-pointer from the wing and opening on a 9-4 run over the home squad. The Scarlet Knights pushed the lead to 16-10 with a spinning move and score from Daniels, then to 19-12 with a three-point play from Nkereuwem Okoro.
The Huskers responded, striking back with a 10-2 run to take the lead for the first time in the game at 22-21. Nebraska closed the first half strong, finishing on a 14-4 run as the Scarlet Knights made just one of their final ten shots from the field, and the Huskers took a 26-23 lead into the locker room at halftime.
The Huskers extended their lead coming out of the break, knocking down two three-pointers to extend the advantage to 36-27. Rutgers cut that lead to 36-31 with two quick baskets, but Nebraska responded with another run to go ahead 50-35. The Huskers defense held the Scarlet Knights from there, finishing off the victory.
The Scarlet Knights return home to the RAC on Sunday when they host No. 4/4 Wisconsin. Tip is at 6 p.m. for the game, which will be televised nationally on the Big Ten Network.
POST-GAME NOTES
Ā· Ā· Bishop Daniels scored 12 points, reaching double figures for the fourth time in his career. It was the second time this season he led the Scarlet Knights in scoring.
Ā· Kadeem Jack reached double figures for the eighth time this season on the 40th time of his career. Jack finished with 11 points.
Ā· Jack moved past Rashod Kent for sole possession of 14th place on Rutgers' all-time blocks list.
Ā· Jack and Junior Etou shared the team-high with six rebounds.
Ā· Rutgers held a 39-31 edge in rebounding.
Ā· Nkereuwem Okoro scored three points, scoring for the first time since Nov. 23 versus St. Francis (Brooklyn).
Ā· Jalen Hyde made his first career field goal, finishing with a career-high two points.
Ā· Khalil Batie had a career-best two rebounds.
Ā· The crowd of 14,857 fans was the largest that the Scarlet Knights played in front of this season.
Ā· Rutgers used the starting lineup of Myles Mack, Mike Williams, Junior Etou, Kadeem Jack, and Greg Lewis for the tenth time this season.
