Isaiah Roby had a career-high 28 points as Nebraska edged past Butler 80-76 in the NIT first round on Wednesday night.

James Palmer Jr. added 23 points for the Cornhuskers.

Roby shot 9 for 12 from the floor and converted 9 of 10 foul shots. He added eight rebounds.
Glynn Watson Jr. had 17 points for Nebraska (19-16).

The Huskers move into the second round and will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to face TCU Sunday night at 8:30.