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No. 12 Nebraska hosts Maryland at Pinnacle Bank Arena as Pryce Sandfort erupts for a career-high 33 points and eight 3-pointers to fuel a win-securement push toward March Madness; the Huskers are 23-4 (12-4 Big Ten) while Maryland, in Buzz Williams’ first year, sits at 11-16. Tip-off is 6 p.m. CST on the Big Ten Network.
No. 9 Nebraska rolled to an 87-64 win over Penn State at Pinnacle Bank Arena, missing Berke Buyuktuncel but led by Pryce Sandfort’s 33 points (8 from long range). Braden Frager added 15 and Sam Hoiberg posted 11 points with a career-best 10 assists as the Huskers shot 51.6% and built a margin as large as 28. Nebraska improves to 23-4 (12-4 Big Ten) and sits among the Big Ten's top seeds, with NCAA Tournament seeding projections placing them as a 3-seed; they next host Maryland.
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg explained that his pacemaker — and warnings about cellphone interference — prompted him to swipe at an Iowa fan’s phone after the Hawkeyes’ win; he also apologized for accidentally hitting an Iowa staffer, saying the reaction would be similar in a tense moment, while Iowa apologized and pledged to review security protocols as Nebraska prepares to host Penn State.
Unranked Iowa defeated No. 9 Nebraska 57-52 in Iowa City, with Pryce Sandfort scoring 13 points and breaking Nebraska’s single-season 3-point record with two made threes. Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz led all scorers with 25, and the Hawkeyes pulled away late thanks to strong free-throw shooting as Nebraska struggled offensively.
Iowa defeated Nebraska 80-67 to clinch its 10th consecutive 20-win season and move to 20-5 overall (11-3 Big Ten). Ava Heiden erupted for 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Taylor Stremlow added a career-best 17 points as Iowa built a 45-27 halftime lead before coasting. Nebraska’s Britt Prince was held to 13 points. Iowa also faced 20 turnovers but controlled the game and heads to a showdown at Purdue next.
Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort, the Huskers’ 17.5 ppg scorer and former Iowa standout, returns to Iowa for a Big Ten showdown as Nebraska (22-3, 11-3) chases a likely NCAA Tournament run with six regular-season games left, including two against the Hawkeyes. Sandfort followed his older brother to Iowa before transferring to Nebraska, and he erupted for 29 points in the win over Northwestern. ESPN Bracketology currently lists Nebraska as a 3-seed and Iowa as an 8-seed, with an upcoming home game vs Penn State and continued pressure to maintain their rankings and seed.
No. 10 Nebraska Softball split its opening day at the UTSA Invitational, with freshman Alexis Jensen earning the win in her debut (10 strikeouts) and transfer catcher Jesse Farrell homering in both games. The Huskers beat Washington 8-5 and fell to No. 1 Texas 15-10, led by Farrell’s two homers and Hannah Coor’s early RBIs, while injuries and illness left NU shorthanded.
No. 5 Nebraska returns home to Pinnacle Bank Arena for a Saturday-afternoon showdown with No. 9 Illinois after a 75–72 loss to No. 3 Michigan. NU hopes star returners Braden Frager and Rienk Mast can help them rebound, while Illinois features a tall front line led by Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic and freshman Keaton Wagler. The game is set for 3 p.m. CST on FS1, with Husker Radio coverage available; keys include rebounding and handling Illinois’ size as Nebraska aims to extend its Big Ten lead.
No. 3 Michigan flipped a tight first half into a win by deploying a second-half defensive reset that tightened ball-screen coverage, crowded shooters, and improved communication, holding No. 5 Nebraska to far fewer points after halftime to complete the comeback in a Top 5 showdown.
Shorthanded Nebraska pushed No. 3 Michigan to the limit in Ann Arbor, forcing 19 turnovers and fighting for 40 minutes without Rienk Mast and Braden Frager. They led late but couldn’t finish, earning praise for their effort while coaches and players stressed there are no moral victories and that the team has proven it can compete with the nation's best.
No. 3 Michigan edged No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 in a tense Big Ten showdown, overcoming a second-half scoring drought and 19 turnovers to seal the win in the final minute behind a clutch steal by Trey McKenney and crucial free throws by Aday Mara; Nebraska, missing two top scorers, started hot from three and led most of the first half, but Michigan's defense and late execution preserved the win and tightened the Big Ten race.
No. 5 Nebraska visits No. 3 Michigan in a marquee Big Ten showdown at Crisler Center after a second-half rally against Minnesota. The Huskers (20-0) will lean on Pryce Sandfort, Sam Hoiberg and Jamarques Lawrence, with Braden Frager’s health a factor, while Michigan counters with a deep, transfer-heavy lineup led by Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and 7-foot-3 Aday Mara in what could be one of the season’s biggest early-matchups.
No. 7 Nebraska used a strong second half to overcome a slow start and beat Minnesota 76-57 in Minneapolis, moving to 20-0 on the season and 9-0 in the Big Ten. After Minnesota drilled nine 3-pointers in the first half, the Huskers tightened defensively and ripped off a 14-0 run to take control, then extended the lead with another 14-0 burst for a 19-point margin. Pryce Sandfort led with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Sam Hoiberg added 15 points and seven assists; Minnesota went 0-for-11 from long range after halftime. Nebraska heads to No. 3 Michigan next.
Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points to lift Nebraska to a 76-66 win over Washington as Braden Frager sprains his ankle and may miss time, prompting a next-man-up approach as the 19-0 Huskers navigate a tougher slate with a deeper rotation and continued shooting efficiency.
No. 7 Nebraska beat Washington 76-66 to extend its program-record 23-game winning streak and improve to 19-0, despite Braden Frager leaving after four minutes with a left‑ankle injury and not returning in uniform. Pryce Sandfort poured in 23 points, with Sam Hoiberg adding 14 and Rienk Mast 12 as the Huskers shot 50.9% and hit 11 3-pointers. Frager’s injury severity isn’t known yet, and head coach Fred Hoiberg said he’ll miss some time but is expected to return; Nebraska heads to Minnesota next.