East Lansing, Mich. –Shavon Shields matched his season high with 28 points, including 19 in the second half, as Nebraska picked up its fourth straight win, a 72-71 win over No. 11 Michigan State at the Breslin Center Wednesday evening.
Shields was spectacular, hitting 12-of-20 shots from the field to lead three Huskers in double figures. Shields, who missed the final 4:24 minutes of the first half after landing on his back, hit 8 of 13 shots after returning to action, as three Huskers finished in double figures.
Glynn Watson Jr. added 13 points while Tai Webster finished with 10 points and seven rebounds for Nebraska (12-8, 4-3 Big Ten).