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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Recap - Nebraska Wins 78-65

Nebraska got 22 points from Alonzo Verge Jr. as they ran past Minnesota 78-65 on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska was a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Nebraska got 16 points from Bryce McGowens and another 11 points from Derrick Walker. Trey McGowens contributed 5 assists, while Trey McGowens cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Minnesota got a 21-point performance from Jamison Battle, who was supported by 13 points from Payton Willis. Payton Willis had 5 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Jamison Battle grabbed 10 rebounds.

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

Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-32.

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