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Huskers Storm Past Gophers

netted 20 of his 22 points in the second half, as Nebraska put together one of its best performances of the season in a 78-65 win over Minnesota Wednesday evening.

Verge keyed NU's decisive second-half run, with five points and a pair of assists as the Huskers (7-17, 1-12 Big Ten) broke open a 40-32 lead with 12 unanswered points to take a 52-32 lead after basket from with 11:43 remaining. Following that run, the Huskers, who shot 58 percent after halftime, kept Minnesota at bay the rest of the way.

In addition to Verge's fifth 20-point game of the season, had 16 points, while Walker added 11 points and seven rebounds.