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    Connor Essegian’s career lifts Nebraska basketball above South Dakota

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    Nebraska men’s basketball followed up its dominance in Omaha with a dominant performance at home.

    NU topped South Dakota 96-79 on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers improve to 5-1 while the Coyotes fall to 6-3.

    For the second straight game, the Huskers didn’t trail for a second in the 40 minutes of play. Nebraska built the lead to 19 points at halftime and to 23 early in the second half, but the Coyotes put together several runs to close the gap to 12. Unfortunately for the visitors, the home team answered the call every time and held stand. any chance of a full comeback ruled out.

    Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) drives against South Dakota Coyotes guard Dre Bullock (11).

    November 27, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) drives against South Dakota Coyotes guard Dre Bullock (11) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. / Dylan Widger-Imagn images

    Nebraska finally got the shooting from deep. The Huskers shot 48.5% overall and finished 13 of 33 from deep. NU was 9 of 16 on 3s at one point, but the pace slowed in the second half.

    South Dakota shot 43.3% for the game, including 8 of 28 on 3s.

    Connor Essegian scored a game-high 29 points on 10-of-22 shooting, including six made 3s. That mark is a new career high for the transfer from Wisconsin.

    Nebraska Cornhuskers center Braxton Meah (34) dunks the ball against the South Dakota Coyotes.

    November 27, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers center Braxton Meah (34) dunks the ball against the South Dakota Coyotes during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. / Dylan Widger-Imagn images

    Brice Williams added 21 points. Braxton Meah had his best night as a Husker, scoring 12 points on perfect 6-for-6 shooting.

    Juwan Gary and Berke Buyuktuncel both left the match early with injuries. Gary hit an elbow to the face while Buyuktuncel appeared to have a lower body injury.

    Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary walks off the field after suffering an injury during the first half against South Dakota.

    November 27, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) walks off the field after suffering an injury during the first half against the South Dakota Coyotes at Pinnacle Bank Arena. / Dylan Widger-Imagn images

    Nebraska stays at home to host North Florida on Sunday. Tip-off is set for 3:00 PM CST on the Big Ten Network.

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