Nebraska basketball has had a disastrous start to conference play after the season began with such promise. The Huskers started the year 12-2 before the Iowa game changed everything. After building a second-half lead,

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Connor Essegian hit three huge first-half 3s to help give Nebraska a 33-31 lead at the break. In the second half, things were back-and-forth, but the Trojans pulled away late to secure the win. Brice Williams had an uncharacteristic turnover in the final second for the Huskers.