Walker, Griesel Lead Huskers to Upset of Bluejays
Derrick Walker and Sam Griesel combined for 40 points and 20 rebounds, as Nebraska upset seventh-ranked Creighton 63-53 Sunday.
Walker scored a career-high 22 points and had eight rebounds, while Giesel had 18 points and 12 rebounds at CHI Health Center. What’s being called Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg’s first signature win upped the Huskers’ record to 6-3.
Creighton lost a home game to its in-state rival for the first time since the 2004 NIT. The Bluejays have lost three straight and are also 6-3.
NU visits Indiana Wednesday night on News Talk 900 KJSK.
CU will meet BYU in Las Vegas on Saturday night.