Texas Tech

Feb. 21, 2001

Huskers Fall in Final Seconds

Lubbock, Texas (AP) -- Andy Ellis sank a basket with just over four seconds left Wednesday night as Texas Tech defeated Nebraska 65-64 to end a seven-game losing streak.

With just under a minute to play, Nebraska led 64-63, after trailing for most of the game. The Cornhuskers moved ahead of Tech on four Cookie Belcher free throws.

Tech's Jamal Brown missed a layup and the ball was knocked out of bounds with 11.5 seconds to go. Rodney Fields tried to inbound the ball for Nebraska, but Tech's Brown slid in front and scooped up the pass.

The Red Raiders (8-14, 2-9 Big 12) got the ball to Ellis, who put it up and in. Ellis finished with 14 points.

Tech led throughout most of the second half, increasing its 38-36 halftime lead to 48-41 before Nebraska (13-12, 6-6) went on a 17-11 run allowing the Cornhuskers to take a one point advantage, 60-59.

Tech battled back to a 63-60 lead on an Ellis free throw and an Andre Emmett 3-point shot with 3:31 to go.

But the Red Raiders didn't capitalize on Ellis' next visit to the free-throw line and Brown missed another 3-point shot before Belcher was fouled twice.

Cliff Owens added another 12 for Tech and Emmett 10. The Red Raiders scored 24 points off of Nebraska's 17 turnovers, compared to the Cornhuskers' 14 points off of 13 turnovers.

Nebraska was led by Kimani Ffriend's 14 points and Steffon Bradford's 12.

Tech's last win came Jan. 16 when the Red Raiders upset No. 21 Oklahoma at home. It was Tech's longest losing streak since losing eight in a row last season.

Nebraska holds a 9-7 advantage in the series.

Source: University of Nebraska Sports Information