In the first game of a two-game road swing everything was working for Fred Hoiberg and his players in the first half.
The Huskers went into halftime with an 18 point lead. This was made possible by having three doubles in double figures. Bryce McGowens had 13 points as he lead Nebraska at half. Alonzo Verge chipped in with 12 and Derrick Walker had 10 points.
The team was 7-12 from the three point line which is probably what Fred Hoiberg had envisioned going into this season.
That was the first half at least. Hoiberg probably emphasized to his players that Penn State is going to make a run.