El Paso, Texas – Nebraska scored the game’s first 10 points and never looked back, advancing to the WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational with an 89-75 win over Central Michigan Saturday evening.

The Huskers improved to 7-3 on the season and will meet UTEP, an 83-61 winner over Arkansas Pine Bluff Sunday evening at 8 p.m. (central).

Nebraska shot a season-high 57 percent from the floor, including 9-of 18 from 3-point range, in posting their highest offensive output since the 2009-10 season.

Dylan Talley’s 21 points, including a career-best six 3-pointers, led four Huskers in double figures. Sophomore David Rivers established career bests with 20 points and seven rebounds, while junior Ray Gallegos had 19 points, including three early 3-pointers to get Nebraska going early. Brandon Ubel added 14 points, as NU set season bests in points, assists and field goal percentage in picking up its second straight win.