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HUSKERS PULL OFF EPIC COMEBACK TO STUN NORTHWESTERN, 68-64!

Nebraska just pulled off one of the most thrilling comebacks in program history, overcoming a 20-point second-half deficit to take down Northwestern, 68-64, on Sunday afternoon at Welsh-Ryan Arena!

With 19:15 left, the Huskers trailed 41-21—but they never backed down. Nebraska roared back, outscoring the Wildcats 47-23 the rest of the way. The defining moment came when Brice Williams knocked down two clutch free throws with 1:33 to play, giving Nebraska the lead for good. Moments later, Juwan Gary came up with a massive steal, leading to a Braxton Meah bucket with 51 seconds left, putting the Huskers ahead 63-60.