Nebraska Comes Up Short at Northwestern

Bryce McGowens set Nebraska's freshman scoring record Tuesday night at Northwestern, but the Wildcats defeated the Huskers 77-65 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

McGowens scored 15 points - including 10 in the second half - to give him 452 points in 27 games this season. His point total is the highest by a Husker freshman in school history, surpassing the 445 points Dave Hoppen scored in 32 games as a freshman during the 1982-83 season. McGowens also grabbed 10 rebounds to post his second double-double of the season.

Chicago native Alonzo Verge Jr. matched McGowens with 15 points. Verge scored 10 of his 15 points in the first half, helping the Huskers (7-20 overall, 1-15 Big Ten) trail by only six at…