Game Stories

All post-game write-ups of the #Nebrasketball season

Cale

#7 Nebraska Overcomes Slow Start, Defeats Northwestern 68-49

Nebraska’s Cale Jacobsen (31) shoots over Northwestern’s Tre Singleton (8) in the second half. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Defense, second-chance points and a renewed sense of joy fuel Huskers’ 19-point home victory No. 7 Nebraska used a dominant second half and a relentless effort on the glass to pull away from Northwestern for a 68-49 victory […]

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Purdue

#9 Nebraska Claws Back, Comes Up Short Against #13 Purdue

Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg (1) goes for a steal against Purdue’s Braden Smith (3). (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Early deficit and rebounding issues prove too much for furious Nebraska comeback LINCOLN, Neb. — A disastrous opening stretch and a night-long battle on the glass ultimately cost No. 9 Nebraska in an 80–77 overtime loss to No. 13

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Rutgers

#9 Nebraska Returns to Winning Column at Rutgers

Nebraska’s Rienk Mast (51) shoots over Rutgers’ Darren Buchanan (5) at Jersey Mikes Arena. (Courtesy: Associated Press) Huskers respond to adversity with dominant inside-out attack, snap skid in Big Ten road test PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Nebraska answered the call in emphatic fashion. Behind a sharp inside-out attack and a wire-to-wire edge, #9 Nebraska picked up

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#5 Nebraska Drops Top 10 Matchup to #9 Illinois, 78-69

Nebraska’s Berke Buyuktuncel (9) fights for a loose ball against #9 Illinois on Sunday. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Illinois flips momentum with defense, rebounding and late free throws in Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. — No. 5 Nebraska came up short Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena, falling 78–69 to No. 9 Illinois in a hard-fought Big Ten showdown that

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Michigan

#5 Nebraska Fights, Falls Short for First Time at #3 Michigan

Michigan’s Yaxel Landeborg (23) drives for a layup through a swarm of Nebraska defenders. (Courtesy: CTPost) #5 Nebraska – Missing Two of Their Top Three Scorers – Proves They Belong in the National Title Conversation ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Shorthanded but unshaken, No. 5 Nebraska basketball went toe-to-toe with No. 3 Michigan on the road

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Minnesota

#7 Nebraska Storms The Barn in Second Half, Defeats Minnesota 76-57

Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort shoots over Minnesota forward Bobby Durkin at The Barn. (Courtesy: USA Today) Sandfort and #7 Nebraska Ignite in Second Half to Continue Historic Unbeaten Run MINNEAPOLIS, Min. — #7 Nebraska continued its dominant run through Big Ten play on Saturday night, pulling away in the second half for a 76-57 win at Minnesota to

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Washington

#7 Nebraska Defeats Washington Amidst Key Injury

Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort celebrates after hitting a three against Washington. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Huskers Overcome Early Injury, Lean on Depth and Defense to Stay Unbeaten LINCOLN, Neb. — No. 7 Nebraska weathered adversity, physical play and an early injury scare Wednesday night, holding off Washington 76–66 at Pinnacle Bank Arena to remain unbeaten in Big

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Northwestern

Historic Season Continues for #8 Nebraska, Defeating Northwestern 77-58

Nebraska’s Braden Frager (5) Drives Past Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli (2) for a layup. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Huskers outsmart Wildcats, continuing their historic unbeaten season amidst national praise. EVANSTON, Ill. — Nebraska basketball continues to look every bit the part of a top-10 team. Behind a dominant second half fueled by rebounding, turnovers and balanced scoring,

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Oregon

#8 Nebraska Continues Dominance, Crushing Oregon 90-55

Nebraska guard Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates with Sam Hoiberg (1) after making a shot against Oregon. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Relentless Defense and Transition Offense Fuel Huskers’ Most Complete Performance of the Season LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s best basketball came in waves Tuesday night — and Oregon had no answers for any of them. No. 8

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Indiana

#10 Nebraska Defeats Indiana Behind Shocking Late Surge

Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence celebrates a triple at Assembly Hall after erupting for a career-high 27 points. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Huskers Erase 16-point Second-Half Deficit Behind Late-Game Poise at Assembly Hall Bloomington, IND. — No. 10 Nebraska has built its season on composure, connectivity and an unshakable belief that no deficit is insurmountable. Saturday afternoon inside

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