Nebraska Men's Basketball Embarrassed at Last-Place Penn State

The result snaps a seven-game losing streak for Penn State. The Nittany Lions are in last place in the conference.

Penn State led from the first possession, getting an offensive rebound that turned into two points. The Nittany Lions put together a 14-2 run to start the game as Nebraska never threatened.

The Huskers shot 51.9% for the game, including 7-of-21 from 3. The Nittany Lions made 60.% of their shots, making 8-of-23 from deep.

Connor Essegian had a game-high 20 points off the bench, going 4-for-9 on 3s. Andrew Morgan (18) and Brice Williams (17) also scored in double figures.

Six Nittany Lions scored between 10 and 19 points.

Nebraska returns home Monday to host Michigan. Tip from Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. CST on FS1.

MORE: Carriker Chronicles: Jason Peter on Whether Dylan Raiola is Ready to Lead

MORE: Nebraska Softball’s Jordy Bahl Named NFCA Co-Player of the Week

MORE: Nebraska Softball Rises in Top 25 Rankings

MORE: Nebraska’s Ava Kuszak Named Softball America Star of the Week

MORE: What If: The 1976 College Football Season