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Penn State nips Nebraska, 56-55

STATE COLLEGE — Shep Garner watched a big lead evaporate.

Penn State’s scrappy guard endured, never losing his confidence in Penn State’s 56-55 win over Nebraska on Thursday.

Garner scored 22 points, made five 3-pointers and hit a go-ahead free throw after a desperation drive to the hoop in the final seconds to put Penn State ahead for good.

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