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CROWN THE CORNHUSKERS: Nebraska men's basketball wins inaugural College Basketball Crown Tournament

The Huskers were down 14 after halftime, but went on a 24-3 run to get right back in the game.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KMTV) — After UCF opened the second half on a 14-0 run, the Nebraska men's basketball team responded with a 24-3 run en route to a 77-66 victory over the Knights in the inaugural College Basketball Crown Tournament.

Brice Williams concluded his collegiate career tying for a team-high 21 points with Connor Essegian. Juwan Gary added 20 points.

Williams also broke the Huskers' single-season scoring record with 713 points in his final year with the team.

Nebraska also gets $300,000 for winning the tournament.