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Connor Essegian - Provides boost off the bench Essegian closed with 15 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT) and two rebounds over 21 minutes during Friday's 74-63 win over Creighton.

Impact Essegian scored 15 off the bench behind a 4-of-6 night from the field as the Cornhuskers took down in-state rival Creighton. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin has continues to shoot the ball well with his new team, averaging 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds while converting on 36.4 percent of his looks from range (4.4 attempts per game).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juwan Gary - Effective in rivalry game Gary had 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 74-63 win over Creighton.

Impact Gary led the way for the Cornhuskers, posting 16 points, seven rebounds, an assist and two steals during Friday's rivalry game with over the Blue Jays. The 6-foot-6 senior has been a great two-way player for Nebraska in his third season with the program, averaging 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.4 steals across five starts to kick off the 2024-25 season. Gary and the Cornhuskers will look to stay hot during Wednesday's matchup with South Dakota.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska bottles up Ryan Kalkbrenner, defeats No. 14 Creighton Juwan Gary scored 16 points with seven rebounds and helped make Ryan Kalkbrenner a non-factor on offense as visiting Nebraska upset No.14 Cr...

4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Photos: Creighton men's basketball hosts Nebraska Take a look inside the CHI Health Center as Creighton men's basketball hosts Nebraska.

4 DAYS AGO • OMAHA.COM

Nebraska at Creighton odds, picks and predictions The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) and the No. 13 Creighton Bluejays (4-0) meet Friday at CHI Health Center Omaha. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p....

5 DAYS AGO • AZCENTRAL.COM

Creighton vs. Nebraska: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 22

Preview the November 22 matchup between the Creighton Bluejays and Nebraska Cornhuskers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odd...

5 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Nebraska basketball notes: Hotel fire alarms, Berke's big game, Amy Williams heads home A hotel fire alarm awoke the Nebraska men's basketball team in the middle of the night, while Amy Williams reflected on a return to her home...

NOVEMBER 19 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Andrew Morgan - Scores 10 against St. Mary's Morgan ended Sunday's 77-74 loss to Saint Mary's with 10 points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 15 minutes.

Impact Morgan chipped in 10 points, five rebounds, an assist and a block off the bench as the Cornhuskers were defeated by the Gaels. The 6-foot-10 senior is averaging 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 13.3 minutes off the bench (four games), serving as a strong backup option behind Braxton Meah.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Buyuktuncel - Two-way monster in losing effort Buyuktuncel closed with 15 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 77-74 loss to Saint Mary's.

Impact Buyuktuncel was a beast on both ends of the floor, posting 15 points, five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals as the Cornhuskers were taken down by the Gaels. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has adjusted well to his new team after transferring in from UCLA, averaging 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks on 25.8 minutes per game. Buyuktuncel will look to help Nebraska rebound against in-state rival Creighton on Friday.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brice Williams - Takes over in narrow loss Williams amassed 28 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-11 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes during Sunday's 77-74 loss to Saint Mary's.

Impact Williams converted on all 11 attempts at the charity stripe, notching a new career-high 28 points as a member of the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-7 senior has been a prolific scoring threat throughout his five-year collegiate career. Across four games, Williams is averaging 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and one assist on 26.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis scored 23 points, Saint Mary's holds off a late Nebraska rally for a 77-74 win in Sioux Falls

Mikey Lewis hit two free throws with five seconds left to give Saint Mary’s a three-point lead, Brice Williams missed a 3-point attempt at the buzzer to tie and the Gaels earned a...

NOVEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braxton Meah - Good to go Sunday Meah (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with St. Mary's.

Impact Meah will rejoin the Cornhuskers after missing Wednesday's game with an injury. The senior center has nine points and eight rebounds through two games this year.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Omaha men's basketball falls to UNLV UNLV finished Thursday night’s game on a 17-6 run over the last 4:30 to pull away from Omaha men's basketball.

NOVEMBER 15 • OMAHA.COM

Gavin Griffiths - Productive in rout Griffiths notched eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 86-60 victory over FDU.

Impact Griffiths was effective on both ends of the court as the Cornhuskers took down FDU with ease. The 6-foot-7 sophomore transfer from Rutgers has averaged five points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and one block on 16.7 minutes per game across Nebraska's first three contests, and he appears likely to play consistent minutes off the bench for the Cornhuskers this season.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Essegian - Scores eight in start Essegian closed with eight points (2-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 86-60 victory over FDU.

Impact Essegian made his first start with the Cornhuskers during Wednesday's win over FDU, logging eight points and two rebounds across 17 minutes of action. The 6-foot-4 junior is likely to remain in a rotational role off the bench moving forward, but he has shown his ability to knock down threes in droves when he gets hot.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Creighton men's basketball hosts Houston Christian Take a look inside the CHI Health Center as Creighton men's basketball hosts Houston Christian.

NOVEMBER 14 • OMAHA.COM

After Nebrasketball: Nebraska Beats Fairleigh Dickinson to Improve to 3-0 Jack Mitchell, Kaleb Henry, and Jacob Bigelow discuss the good and bad from Nebraska's 26-point win over FDU. Watch the episode above! MORE:...

NOVEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Braxton Meah - Out vs. FDU Meah (undisclosed) won't be available for Nebraska against Fairleigh-Dickinson on Wednesday night.

Impact It's unclear why the center, who started both of Nebraska's first two games, is unavailable. Given the Huskers' loss of Rienk Mast for the season, this could be a big blow for Nebraska depending on the severity of Meah's injury. Expect Andrew Morgan to potentially get the start in place of Meah.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Berke Buyuktuncel - Solid outing in win Buyuktuncel recorded six points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks across 25 minutes during Saturday's 63-58 win over Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Buyuktuncel posted six points, seven rebounds and two blocks as the Cornhuskers took down Bethune-Cookman. The 6-foot-10 sophomore transfer from UCLA has quickly established himself in the Cornhuskers' frontcourt, averaging six points and 6.5 rebounds in two starts with his new team. Buyuktuncel will look to continue holding down the paint with fellow transfer Braxton Meah this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Juwan Gary - Forces five turnovers in win Gary chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and five steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 63-58 win over Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Gary contributed 11 points, nine rebounds, one assist and five steals as the Cornhuskers took down Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 senior, who opted to return to Nebraska for a third-and-final season after exploring the portal this offseason, has averaged 10 points, 6.5 rebounds and three steals across the Cornhuskers' first two games.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Creighton men's basketball hosts Fairleigh Dickinson Take a look at photos from a men's basketball game between Creighton University and Fairleigh University in Omaha.

NOVEMBER 10 • OMAHA.COM

Gary's 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 steals help Nebraska beat Bethune-Cookman 63-58

Juwan Gary had 11 points, nine rebounds and five steals and Connor Essegian made 4 of 4 from the free-throw line in the final 38 seconds and Nebraska held on to beat Bethune-Cookma...

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Omaha men's basketball falls just short at Minnesota after holding halftime lead In a game where neither team led by more than six points, Minnesota held off Omaha men's basketball in the final minutes Saturday afternoon.

NOVEMBER 9 • OMAHA.COM

Omaha men's basketball falls just short at Minnesota after holding halftime lead In a game where neither team led by more than six points, Minnesota held off Omaha men's basketball in the final minutes Saturday afternoon.

NOVEMBER 9 • OMAHA.COM

Henry Burt - Available for Saturday Burt (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Burt missed the 2024-25 season opener due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll be available for this one. That said, he's expected to see minutes off the bench -- and more likely than not, on a limited capacity.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE