New York City – Tai Webster’s 18 point led five Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska shot 60 percent in the second half to post an 82-71 win over Tennessee in the third-place game of the Barclays Center Classic.
Webster, who earned all-tournament honors after averaging 19.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in Brooklyn, led a balanced attack for Nebraska, which improved to 5-2 on the season with the win.
While Webster continued his strong play in Brooklyn, sophomore Jake Hammond put together the best game of his career with 11 points and 10 rebounds, setting career highs in both categories enroute to his first career double double.