It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but Ohio State fell short of a potential big win for its own postseason ambitions on the road.
Despite a career-high 30 points from Buckeye guard Micah Parrish, Nebraska (16-8, 6-7 Big Ten) handed Ohio State (14-10, 6-7) a 79-71 defeat in Pinnacle Bank Arena.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 39 | 32 | 71 |
| NEBRASKA | 34 | 45 | 79 |
Star guard Brice Williams led the charge for Nebraska, picking up 24 points and 10 rebounds as Ohio State's bigs struggled to defend him and his teammates around the rim without fouling.