McConnell subs for Baker, leads Rutgers past Huskers 79-62

Rutgers' Akwasi Yeboah, right, goes to the basket in front of Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1), as Shaq Carter (13) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Rutgers' Jacob Young (42) passes the ball around Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell yells instructions during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska's Cam Mack (3) and Rutgers' Akwasi Yeboah (1) collide next to Rutgers' Jacob Young (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska's Haanif Cheatham (22) is fouled by Rutgers' Paul Mulcahy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr., right rear, blocks a shot by Nebraska's Jervay Green (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. At left is Rutgers' Caleb McConnell. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)