LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nate Johnson hit a driving layup
with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation, then scored
four of Nebraska's 12 overtime points to lead the
Cornhuskers to an 80-77 win over Colorado on Saturday
night.
Nebraska (9-7, 1-2 Big 12) had its biggest lead in the
second half when John Turek hit a jumper to give the
Huskers a 55-50 lead with 11:27 left.
But Colorado (11-5, 1-2) scored six straight to take a
56-55 lead with 9:40 remaining and neither team led by
more than three the rest of the way.
The Buffaloes took a 68-66 lead with 13 seconds left
in regulation when Michel Morandis made one of two
free throws. He hit just two of six free throws in the
final 1:02 of regulation.
Johnson scored on Nebraska's next possession before a
Morandis jumper in the lane bounced out to send the
game into overtime.
The overtime period was as tight as the second half.
Neither team led by more than two until Corey Simms
hit a free throw with three seconds left for the final
margin.
Nebraska could have sealed the win earlier, but made
only 6-of-11 free throws in overtime. Colorado
outscored Nebraska 9-6 from the field in overtime, but
missed both of its free throws.
Johnson finished with 24 points to lead four Huskers
in double figures.
Andrew Drevo added 18, Turek had 16 and Brennon
Clemmons scored 11.
Blair Wilson led Colorado with 24 points while
Morandis had 18.
Glean Eddy scored 11 for the Buffaloes and David
Harrison had 10 points and 13 rebounds before fouling
out with 1:33 left in regulation.