HOUSTON » Marlon Lucky made the most of his rare moments in the spotlight in the East-West Shrine Game.

The Nebraska running back rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on seven carries and the East defense stopped the West three times inside the 10-yard line to secure a 24-19 win yesterday in the annual showcase for college all-stars hoping to make an impression on NFL scouts.

Baldwin product Kaluka Maiava, Kahuku grad Al Afalava and Hawaii's Ryan Mouton all played on defense for the West.

Lucky was only the Cornhuskers' second-leading rusher this season, splitting carries with Roy Helu Jr. and Quentin Castille. By season's end, Lucky was third on the depth chart and needed a good performance yesterday to help his chances of playing in the pros.

“;It was a big one for me,”; said Lucky, voted the game's Offensive MVP. “;I didn't have a strong year and to just come out and play my game and show what I can do, I seized the opportunity. Now it's back to training.”;

Lucky was third on the East's depth chart coming into this game, behind Tyrell Sutton and Javarris Williams.

“;I've been on the back burner for a while,”; Lucky said. “;I needed it bad. My season wasn't very good, so I had to come out and perform.”;

Williams and Sutton had touchdown runs for the East. Tom Brandstater and Stephen McGee threw touchdown passes for the West.

Central Washington quarterback Mike Reilly replaced McGee for the West's final drive and moved his team inside the 10. Under a heavy pass rush on fourth down, Reilly's last-ditch pass to Marko Mitchell sailed out of bounds with 1:55 left.

“;It was a great stand for us,”; said East linebacker Mike Tauliili, the Defensive MVP after recording a game-high 13 tackles. “;It was a great atmosphere playing with the best of the best.”;