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Nebraska surges past Texas-Pan American 81-53

Dec 3, 2009 - 3:10 AM LINCOLN, Neb.(AP) -- Ryan Anderson scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half to lead Nebraska past Texas-Pan American 81-53 Wednesday.

Nebraska (5-1), which led by as many as 10 in the first half, struggled to put away Texas-Pan American (1-7). The Broncs cut the Husker lead to five with three minutes gone in the second half.

Then Nebraska's Ray Gallegos hit a 3-pointer with 16:16 left that triggered a 22-2 Husker run. Anderson scored 11 points in the spurt, including two layups off steals and a 3-pointer. Eshaunte Jones's 3-pointer capped the run, putting the game out of reach at 67-42 with 10:39 remaining.

Nebraska had Gallegos 13 points for Nebraska. Jorge Brian Diaz and Jones added 11 each.

Luis Valera led Texas-Pan American with 13 points, Ben Smith added 12 and Jared Maree had 10.