Nebraska stormed back from a second-half deficit with a 19-3 run late in the second half, but Michigan held on for an 85-79 win over the Huskers on Tuesday night in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Bryce McGowens poured in a team-high 24 points to lead Nebraska, becoming the first freshman in program history to score at least 20 points in four consecutive games. Derrick Walker added 10 points, followed by eight points apiece by Alonzo Verge Jr. and C.J. Wilcher.
Nebraska shot 50.8 percent from the field, including 12-of-15 from the free throw line.