National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Nebraska 65, Louisiana Tech 54
When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 19, 2016
Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska
Officials: # Kelly Pfeifer, # Paul Szelc, # Edwin Young
Attendance: 12549

Tai Webster scored 23 points and Jack McVeigh added 21 to lead Nebraska to a 65-54 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.

Ed Morrow Jr. added nine points as Nebraska moved to 3-0 for the first time since 2013-14 season.

Erik McCree paced the Bulldogs (1-2) with 16 points.

The Cornhuskers got off to quick starts in two previous games but found themselves trailing for the first time this season before Morrow's layup gave them a 16-15 lead with 7:31 left in the opening half.

Nebraska went on to a 32-26 lead by halftime.

The Cornhuskers led by only two points at 35-33 early in the second half. Webster's layup with 17:32 showing ignited a 7-0 run and gave them some breathing room.

Both teams struggled from the field. Louisiana Teach shot 36.8 percent and was 6 of 24 from 3-point range. Nebraska shot 37.3 percent and was 6 for 18 from beyond the arc.

Nebraska nexts plays Dayton on Thursday in the Wooden Legacy tournament.
Top Game Performances
 
Louisiana Tech   Nebraska
Erik McCree 16 Scoring Tai Webster 23
DaQuan Bracey 5 Assists Tai Webster 4
Erik McCree 8 Rebounds Michael Jacobson 6
Oliver Powell 4 Free Throws Made Tai Webster 11
Derric Jean 1 Steals Jack McVeigh 2
Jalen Harris 2 Blocks Michael Jacobson 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Louisiana Tech 54 36.8 6-24 6-12 10 36 6 2 17
Nebraska 65 37.3 6-18 21-24 8 32 5 6 12