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Nebraska claims first tourney win in 10 years behind Griffin's 26

Sunday, March 23, 2008

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- Nebraska's first NCAA tournament win in 10 years turned from a frolic to a scare. The Cornhuskers led the entire game and by 15 in the second half, then held off a furious comeback bid by Xavier in a 61-58 victory in the opening round of the Spokane Regional. Kelsey Griffin tied a season high with 26 points for the eighth-seeded Cornhuskers (21-11). Tay Hester had 13 points and Cory Montgomery 12 to help Nebraska earn a matchup with top-seeded Maryland on Tuesday. Je ...

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