Shelley Leads Huskers to Big Ten Tourney Win

Jaz Shelley had 19 points, seven assists and seven rebounds to lead fifth-seeded Nebraska to a 64-56 win over No. 12 seed Purdue in Thursday’s second round of the Big Ten Tournament. 

With their third victory over the Boilermakers this season, the Huskers improved to 20-10. 

NU will take on fourth-seeded Michigan State in today’s quarterfinals.  Tipoff in Minneapolis is set for 2 p.m. and the game will be televised on BTN.