Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg (1) takes a shot after beating multiple Illinois defenders (Courtesy: On3) CHAMPAIGN, ILL. — Nebraska just keeps checking off boxes no one in program history ever has. Behind poise in a hostile environment, timely shooting and a decisive stretch of bench production, No. 23 Nebraska held off No. 13 Illinois for an […]
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Nebraska’s Berke Buyuktuncel (9) celebrates with the Nebraska team. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Huskers Hammer Wisconsin 90–60 Behind Buyuktuncel’s Breakout, Bench Spark LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska entered Sunday afternoon as one of the country’s hottest teams. It left with its most emphatic statement yet. The No. 23 Huskers blitzed Wisconsin 90–60 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, overwhelming the Badgers in
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Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates in front of Creighton’s Jasen Green (0). (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Huskers Dominate Rival Creighton Behind Relentless Defense and Energized Crowd LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska didn’t just beat Creighton on Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers smothered the Bluejays from the opening tip, fed off a roaring home crowd, and
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Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort drives to the rim against USC Upstate on Saturday. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Nebraska Survives Sluggish Start, Tops USC Upstate 72–63 to Stay Unbeaten LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska didn’t make it easy on itself Sunday afternoon, but a second-half surge and timely contributions from its bench helped the Huskers grind out a 72–63 win
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Nebraska’s Cale Jacobsen (31) scores a layup over Winthrop’s Pharrell Boyogueno (4). (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Mast Drops 31 as Nebraska Moves to 7–0 With 80–73 Win Over Winthrop LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska passed its toughest early-season exam Wednesday night, grinding out an 80–73 victory over a battle-tested Winthrop squad at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The win pushed
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Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort celebrates during the Hall of Fame Classic against Kansas State. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Nebraska Claims Hall of Fame Classic Title With Grit, Control, and a Dramatic Finish KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nebraska men’s basketball left the Hall of Fame Classic with something more valuable than a trophy. The Huskers left with proof
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The view of the Pentagon court from our seats. Behind the Scenes – The Pentagon Welcome to the first ever Scarlet Shootaround Travel Journal! In these segments, we highlight the ins and outs of what goes into each media trip to cover #Nebrasketball from start to finish. And this was a fun one – The
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Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence (10) celebrates after hitting a three pointer Saturday at the Pentagon (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In a true game of runs at the Sanford Pentagon on Saturday night, the Nebraska Cornhuskers overcame a massive deficit and an offensive barrage from their former Big 12 rival, the Oklahoma Sooners, to
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Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg (1) scores against UMES on Tuesday night (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) Nebraska Pushes Past UMES 69–50, Eyes Bigger Test Ahead LINCOLN, Neb. — The shots didn’t fall, but Nebraska didn’t need them to. Behind another gritty defensive effort and steady leadership from senior guard Sam Hoiberg, the Huskers took care of business Tuesday night,
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Nebraska forward Rienk Mast (51) looks to distribute the ball against Florida International. (Courtesy: Nebraska Athletics) LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a commanding 96-66 victory over the Florida International Panthers, with senior forward Rienk Mast delivering a historic performance, becoming only the third player in program history to achieve a triple-double. Mast’s stat line
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