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Steven M. Sipple: Three quick thoughts after Nebraska catches late break, snaps 7-game skid

Nebraska men's basketball coach Tim Miles wore a big smile Wednesday night right after his team defeated Minnesota 62-61 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

James Palmer, whose two free throws with 1.1 seconds left in the game were the difference, poured water on his coach's head as Miles was being interviewed on BTN. Miles didn't seem to mind at all, for his team's seven-game skid was over.

1. Yes, Nebraska caught a sizable break at the end of the game. With :01.1 showing, Minnesota's Amir Coffey was whistled for a foul on Palmer. It was a debatable call.