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Postseason NIT - Butler Falls 80-76 to Nebraska - Recap

Isaiah Roby went off for 28 points and added 8 rebounds leading Nebraska over Butler, 80-76, on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -5.0-point spread.

James Palmer had 23 points for Nebraska and Glynn Watson Jr. chipped in with 17 points. Johnny Trueblood had 5 assists for them, while Isaiah Roby was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Butler got a 14-point performance from Sean McDermott, who was supported by 12 points from Paul Jorgensen. Aaron Thompson had 12 assists in a losing cause for Butler, while Sean McDermott grabbed 7 rebounds.

Nebraska led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Nebraska as they grabbed 33 boards, while Butler only had 25