Nebraska Basketball Notches 34-Point Win Over Southern

Connor Essegian led Nebraska to a commanding 77-43 victory over Southern, scoring 20 points and making six 3-pointers. The Cornhuskers improved to 11-2 on the season, extending their winning streak to five games and dominating the first half with a 39-15 lead. Southern struggled offensively, shooting only 25.4% overall and failing to make a single 3-pointer in the first half. Brice Williams contributed 11 points, surpassing 1,500 career points, while Andrew Morgan added 10 points. Nebraska finished the game with a strong performance, shooting 49% from the field and closing out with a 10-0 run. The Cornhuskers will face No. 15 UCLA in their next matchup as they transition into Big Ten play.