ncaab Game Recap
Big Ten Tournament - Nebraska Falls 71-69 to Northwestern - Recap
Northwestern grabbed a 71-69 win over Nebraska on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Boo Buie at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Northwestern won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -4.0-point spread.
Pete Nance had 14 points for Northwestern and Chase Audige chipped in with 9 points. Pete Nance had 8 assists for them, while Pete Nance was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Nebraska got a 21-point performance from Alonzo Verge Jr., who was supported by 16 points from Derrick Walker. Alonzo Verge Jr. had 9 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska, while Lat Mayen grabbed 7 rebounds.
Northwestern trailed at halftime, 39-26.
Northwestern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-30.