HOUSTON (Interstat) — Iowa overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Nebraska 77-71 in an NCAA Tournament game Thursday at NRG Stadium. The Cornhuskers led 46-43 at halftime but were outscored 34-25 after the break. The Hawkeyes avenged a regular-season overtime loss to Nebraska from earlier this month. Iowa improved to 24-12. Nebraska finished its season 28-7. The game’s total points surpassed the pregame over/under line.