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Cayman Islands Classic - Nebraska Downs Washington State 82-71 - Match Report

Nebraska earned a 82-71 victory over Washington State on Monday, getting 19 points from Haanif Cheatham at John Gray Gymnasium.

Nebraska won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +0.0-point spread as underdogs.

Nebraska got 16 points from Jervay Green and another 14 points from Dachon Burke Jr.. Cam Mack contributed 6 assists, while Kevin Cross cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Washington State got 27 points from CJ Elleby in a losing cause and another 17 points from Isaac Bonton. Jaylen Shead contributed 4 assists for them, while Jaylen Shead had 8 rebounds.

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

Washington State had a 42-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Nebraska takes its act on the road to face Georgia Tech looking for another win. For Washington State, they head on the road to face Idaho.