Derrick Walker and Sam Griesel combined for 40 points and 20 rebounds, as Nebraska knocked off No. 7 Creighton, 63-53, Sunday afternoon at the CHI Health Center.
Walker led three Huskers (6-3) in double figures with a career-high 22 points on 11-of-16 shooting and eight boards, while Griesel added 18 points 12 rebounds and seven assists as Nebraska picked up its third straight road win against a ranked opponent dating back to last year.
Griesel, who had 13 of his 18 in the second half, scored six straight in a decisive run after Creighton cut an eight-point lead to 36-33 with just over 10 minutes remaining.