CONNOR ESSEGIAN NEWS

Former Wisconsin guard leads team to College Basketball Crown title Former Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian led Nebraska to the inaugural College Basketball Crown title on Sunday

APRIL 7 • USATODAY.COM

Nebraska beats UCF to win inaugural CBC title in Vegas Brice Williams and reserve Connor Essegian scored 21 points apiece and Nebraska knocked off UCF 77-66 on Sunday to win the inaugural College...

APRIL 7 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Nebraska beats UCF to win inaugural CBC title Brice Williams and reserve Connor Essegian scored 21 points apiece and Nebraska knocked off UCF 77-66 on Sunday to win the inaugural College...

APRIL 7 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Brice Williams sets Nebraska scoring record in 77-66 win over UCF for College Basketball Crown title

Senior Brice Williams scored 21 points to set the single-season scoring record for Nebraska and the Cornhuskers out-rallied UCF for a 77-66 victory in the championship game of the...

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boise State, Nebraska play in CBC

The Boise State Broncos take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brice Williams scores 30, lifts Nebraska over Arizona State Brice Williams scored a game-high 30 points and Connor Essegian posted all 17 of his points in the final 11 minutes as Nebraska rallied to e...

APRIL 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Williams' 30 lead Nebraska past Arizona State 86-78 in CBC

The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 86-78 in the College Basketball Crown on Monday led by Brice Williams' 30 points

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 16 in overtime thriller Essegian logged 16 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 116-114 2OT loss to Ohio State.

Impact Essegian connected on 3-of-7 looks from range, closing with 16 points, four rebounds and three assists during Tuesday's double overtime loss against the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin has appeared in all 30 games this season (three starts), averaging 10.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.5 steals on 22.6 minutes per game. Essegian has shot the ball to the tune of 39.3 percent from three on the season (5.9 attempts per game).

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton scores 29 points, leads 5 in double figures to help Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in 2OT

Bruce Thornton scored 29 points and had nine assists to lead five in double figures and Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in double overtime

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rigsby nets career-high 20 points and hits game-winning 3 to lead Minnesota past Nebraska

Senior guard Brennan Rigsby scored a career-high 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting and his catch-and-shoot 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left saved Minnesota in a frenetic 67-65 win over...

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best output of league play Essegian closed Wednesday's 89-72 loss to Penn State with 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes.

Impact Essigian had three previous outings of 20 or more points in non-conference play but has struggled with his shot at times in the Big 10. After going 3-for-13 from the field over his last two contests, Essegian got back on track here, but it wasn't enough for the Huskers to escape with the road win. Next up is a resume-building opportunity against Michigan on Monday.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Catches fire from range Essegian had 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 86-72 victory over Washington.

Impact Essegian knocked down 4-of-5 looks from three, closing with 16 points, an assist and a rebound during Wednesday's win over the Huskies. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin is averaging 11.3 points on 22.4 minutes per game this season while shooting 41.3 percent from three (6.0 attempts per game).

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

All-around effort in win Essegian contributed 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 80-74 OT win over Illinois.

Impact Essegian cashed in on 2-of-6 looks from deep, chipping in 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block during Thursday's win over the Fighting Ilini. The 6-foot-4 junior, who was criticized for his defensive intensity with Wisconsin, stepped it up against Illinois on Thursday night in an overtime thriller. Essegian has carved out a sizeable role with Nebraska this season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, one assist and 0.5 steals while shooting 40.5 percent from three on the year (6.2 attempts per game).

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 17 points in big-time loss Essegian accumulated 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 104-68 loss to Purdue.

Impact Essegian converted on 3-of-10 looks from range, closing with a team-high 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, as the Cornhuskers were throttled by the Boilermakers on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin has appeared in all 16 games this season (three starts), averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.5 steals on 23.2 minutes per game. Essegian has shot the ball to the tune of 39.6 percent from three on the season (6.3 attempts per game), providing the Cornhuskers with efficient, high-volume shooting off the bench.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 UCLA visits Nebraska after Essegian's 20-point game

Nebraska hosts the No. 15 UCLA Bruins after Connor Essegian scored 20 points in Nebraska's 77-43 win over the Southern Jaguars

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Essegian leads Nebraska against No. 15 UCLA after 20-point outing

Nebraska plays the No. 15 UCLA Bruins after Connor Essegian scored 20 points in Nebraska's 77-43 victory over the Southern Jaguars

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches fire from range Essegian chipped in 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds in 27 minutes during Monday's 77-43 win over Southern University.

Impact Essegian converted on 6-of-12 looks from range, closing with 20 points and six rebounds during Monday's rout of Southern University. The 6-foot-4 junior has appeared in all 13 games this season (three starts), averaging 12.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 23.3 minutes per game. Essegian has shot the ball to the tune of 44.3 percent from three this season (6.1 attempts per game).

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Essegian hits 6 3s, scores 20 points, Nebraska rolls past Southern 77-43

Reserve Connor Essegian matched his career-high with six 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Nebraska dominated the first half in a 77-43 win over Southern

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits five threes in win Essegian totaled 15 points (5-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt) and two rebounds over 32 minutes during Sunday's 66-49 victory over Murray State.

Impact Essegian converted on 5-of-10 looks from range, closing with 15 points and two rebounds during Sunday's win over the Racers. The 6-foot-4 junior has appeared in all 10 games this season, averaging 13.2 points and 2.5 rebounds on 23 minutes per game. The Wisconsin transfer continues to shoot the ball well from outside, converting on 45 percent of his looks from range (6.0 attempts per game).

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan's double-double, Essegian's 5 3s help Nebraska beat Murray St. 66-49 at Diamond Head Classic

Andrew Morgan scored 12 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, Connor Essegian hit five 3-pointers and added 15 points Sunday night and Nebraska beat Murray State 66-49 at t...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nebraska plays Michigan State after Essegian's 22-point game

Nebraska takes on the Michigan State Spartans after Connor Essegian scored 22 points in the Cornhuskers' 103-72 victory over the North Florida Ospreys

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to shine Essegian provided 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes during Sunday's 103-72 victory over North Florida.

Impact Essegian shifted into the starting lineup following a 29-point outburst against South Dakota, which he followed up with a 22-point outing against North Florida. The 6-foot-4 junior transfer from Wisconsin has averaged 14.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 21.4 minutes per game (seven outings). Essegian has converted on 44.4 percent of his looks from deep this season (6.4 attempts per game).

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE