GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Haanif Cheatham scored 19 points and Jervay Green scored 14 and Nebraska pulled away for an 82-71 win over Washington State in the Cayman Islands Classic on Monday night.
Cheatham and Green combined for 26 points in the second half.
Dachon Burke and Kevin Cross added 14 points apiece and Cam Mack had 10 with eight rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Cornhuskers (3-2).
CJ Elleby matched his career high with 27 points for Washington State (2-3) and Isaac Bonton added 17 points.
Nebraska had a pair of 13-2 runs in the second half.