Nebraska’s Derrick Walker (13) shoots next to Ohio State’s Felix Okpara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (Justin Wan/Lincoln Journal Star via AP) LINCOLN, Neb. — Sam Griesel scored 15 points — including a pair free throws in closing seconds — and grabbed seven rebounds Wednesday night to help Nebraska beat Ohio State 63-60 and extend the Buckeyes’ losing streak to five games. Keisei Tominaga added 11 points for Nebraska (10-9, 3-5 Big Ten). Derrick Walker, Nebraska’s leading scorer (14.1 points per game) and rebounder (7.7), fouled out when he was called for a charge with 2:09 left, finished with eight points, 10 rebounds and four assists. The Cornhuskers improved to 6-20 all-time against Ohio State (10-8, 2-5). Brice Sensabaugh scored back-to-back buckets to give Ohio State a two-point lead with 8:55 to play but the Buckeyes went without…
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