State College, Pa. – Nebraska erased an 18-point second half deficit, but Shep Garner’s free throw with 7.2 seconds left broke a 55-all tie, as the Huskers fell at Penn State 56-55 on Thursday evening.
The Huskers (14-15, 6-10 Big Ten) had an opportunity to steal a road win, but Shavon Shields jumper at the buzzer was off the mark, as Penn State (15-13, 6-9 Big Ten) held on for the victory.
Shields, who had missed the last four games following a concussion, was outstanding in his return with a game-high 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting, but was the only Husker to finish in double figures.