Rutgers Secures Key Win Over Nebraska in Overtime

Cliff Omoruyi's Breakout Performance and Elite Defense Lead Rutgers to Victory

Rutgers managed to secure a key home win against Nebraska, 87-82, after an overtime period and an elite defensive performance.
Senior center Cliff Omoruyi had a breakout game, contributing significantly to the win with his performance.
Rutgers held Nebraska without a field goal for two separate stretches of more than seven minutes, including a 10-minute span that included the final 9:39 of regulation.
Despite trailing by 12 points in each half, Rutgers rallied to force overtime and eventually secure the win.
Rutgers outrebounded Nebraska 56-42 and won despite missing 14 of 30 free throws.