A slow start out of the gates for both teams, but Nebraska’s defense held strong while the offense started to heat up. Unfortunately for Murray State, theirs never did in the first half.

Percentages: FG .320, FT .720. 3-Point Goals: 3-14, .214 (Freeman 1-3, Jackson 1-3, Skobalj 1-3, Pickett 0-1, Henderson 0-4). Team Rebounds: 5. Team Turnovers: None.

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Terence Harcum and Kylen Milton each scored 13 points to help Murray State defeat UIC 63-53 on Tuesday night.