Tominaga, Nebraska Perform Demolition Of Michigan Thumping Wolverines 79-59

Nebraska mascot Herbie Husker waves the school flag during team introductions before Nebraska plays against Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska mascot Herbie Husker waves the school flag during team introductions before Nebraska plays against Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
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LINCOLN, Neb (AP) — Keisei Tominaga scored 19 points and Josiah Allick scored 16 points and Nebraska was never threatened in a 79-59 beat down over Michigan on Saturday.

Nimari Burnett's basket 35 seconds in provided Michigan with its only lead. Tominaga's 3-pointer with 13:28 before halftime gave the Cornhuskers their first double-digit lead at 18-7. Rienk Mast's layup almost five minutes later gave Michigan its first 20-point advantage (30-10). Another five minutes later, Juwan Gary threw down a dunk for a 43-13 Nebraska lead with 5:21 left before halftime.

The Cornhuskers (17-8, 7-7 Big Ten) led 45-25 at intermission and Michigan never got within 15 for the remainder. Burnett made a 3 with 4:52 left to reduce Michigan's deficit to 70-55. Burnett was the only player to reach double figures in scoring for Michigan (3-10, 8-16) with 18 points.

In sole possession of last place in the conference, Michigan faces No. 10 Illinois on Tuesday.

Nebraska, which ended a two-game skid, hosts Penn State on Feb. 17.

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