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Sam Griesel explains importance of in-state upset win over Creighton: ‘This was the game I wanted the most’
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Sam Griesel discussed the great game he had against Creighton in Nebraska’s upset win. Griesel grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and the win meant a lot to him.
Griesel finished with a double-double in points and rebounds. Griesel had 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Nebraska guard revealed that beating Creighton was one of the goals he wanted to accomplish when he committed to the Huskers.
“When I committed here, this was the game that I wanted the most obviously for a lot of reasons. I was just talking to some of the staff members that have been here for a long time: 15 to 20 years. And just thinking back to players that I idolized that wore this jersey that didn’t get this win, and especially in this arena.”
Nebraska ended up beating Creighton 63-53 in Omaha. This win was one of the best in Fred Hoiberg’s Nebraska tenure and one that fans will be talking about for awhile.
The Huskers are now 6-3 after the huge win. It won’t get any easier for them, however. Nebraska has to face Indiana (Dec. 7) and Purdue (Dec. 10) in its next two games. Indiana is 7-1 while Purdue has yet to lose a game.
Nebraska-Indiana tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET on BTN.
(H/T 247Sports)
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.