Husker Point Totals: Samari Curtis 13; Haanif Cheatham 12; Dachon Burke 11; Matej Kavas 9; Jervay Green 8; Thorir Thorbjarnarson 7; Dalano Banton 6; Shamiel Stevenson 5; Kevin Cross 2. .
Florence, Italy – Freshman Samari Curtis led three Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska held on for a 73-70 win over Silute Basketball Club Thursday evening.
Curtis finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and three steals, as Nebraska built a 24-point halftime lead and hung on down the stretch after playing its second game in a 22-hour span.
Senior Haanif Cheatham finished with 12 points while Dachon Burke added 11 markers for the Huskers, who improved to 3-0 on the trip.