Saint Mary's Tops Nebraska 77-74 in Sioux Falls

Saint Mary's men's basketball team secured a 77-74 victory over Nebraska in a closely contested game at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Freshman Mikey Lewis led the Gaels with 23 points, hitting crucial free throws in the final moments to maintain the lead. Despite trailing by as much as 12 points in the first half, Nebraska fought back, with Brice Williams scoring a season-high 28 points, including 11 free throws. Saint Mary's overcame foul troubles among its veterans, with key contributions from Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen. The Gaels shot 42.6% from the field and excelled from three-point range, while Nebraska relied heavily on free throws, converting 25 of 29 attempts. The loss marks Nebraska's first of the season as they prepare to face Creighton next.