Purdue Outlasts Nebraska in Overtime Thriller

LINCOLN, Neb. (Interstat) — Purdue survived a furious Nebraska comeback to win 80-77 in overtime in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Boilermakers led by 16 at halftime but needed a late push to force the extra period after the Cornhuskers’ second-half rally. Fletcher Loyer led Purdue with 18 points, while Braden Smith added 13 points and 10 assists. Rienk Mast scored 18 points for Nebraska, and Jamarques Lawrence added 16. Purdue improved to 20-4, while Nebraska fell to 21-3.