Nebraska Advances to Diamond Head Classic Semifinals After Dominating Murray State

The Cornhuskers will face host Hawaii in Honolulu, with depth players Andrew Morgan and Connor Essegian stepping up in recent games.

Nebraska secured a convincing 66-49 victory over Murray State in the quarterfinals of the Diamond Head Classic, improving their record to 8-2.
Andrew Morgan recorded his first double-double with Nebraska, scoring 12 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, filling in for injured senior Rienk Mast.
Connor Essegian contributed 15 points, including five three-pointers, showcasing the team's bench strength alongside Morgan.
The Cornhuskers will face Hawaii in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the championship game on Christmas Day against either Oakland or Oregon State.
Hawaii reached the semifinals after defeating Charlotte 78-61, led by standout performances from Gytis Nemeiksa and Marcus Greene, who combined for 46 points.