Shavon Shields scored 21 points and Andrew White scored 20, and Nebraska overcame a 21-0 second-half run by Delaware State to defeat the Hornets 75-60 on Thursday night before 10,070 fans at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Huskers, who allowed a 22-0 run in Tuesday’s loss 24-point loss at No. 11 Villanova, led by 25 points against Delaware State before going scoreless over a period of 6 minutes, 49 seconds.
The Hornets closed within 63-59 when Shields scored inside with 5:05 remaining to end the run. After two missed free throws by Delaware State, White hit a three-pointer, and then made two free throws with 3:43 remaining to increase the lead to double digits for good.