Evanston, Ill. – Nebraska’s comeback fell short Sunday afternoon, as the Huskers fell at Northwestern, 65-54, in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Nebraska (14-17, 6-11 Big Ten) trimmed a 20-point deficit to 55-49 with 4:03 remaining after a pair of Shavon Shields free throws, but could not get closer, as the Wildcats held on down the stretch.
With the loss, the Huskers will play Rutgers Wednesday evening in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, while Northwestern (20-11, 8-10) Big Ten) earned the nine seed and a first-round bye behind the play of seniors Alex Olah and Tre Demps, who combined for 36 points.