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Nebraska's second-half surge powers 82-67 win over USC in Los Angeles

No. 12 Nebraska trailed USC at halftime but dominated the second half, ripping off 12-2 and 15-0 runs to pull away for an 82-67 win in Los Angeles. Pryce Sandfort scored 32 points, including five three-pointers, and the Huskers outrebounded the Trojans 41-25 while outscoring them 51-31 after the break, improving to 25-4 overall and 14-4 in the Big Ten and moving into sole possession of second place. Nebraska will next face UCLA in Los Angeles.

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sports3 days ago•9 min saved

Nebraska Finds Rhythm, Edges Maryland Behind Late Surge

No. 12 Nebraska overcame a slow start to beat Maryland 74-61 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, riding an 18-3 second-half run to improve to 24-4 overall and 13-4 in the Big Ten. Braden Frager led with 21 points off the bench, Pryce Sandfort added 16, and the Huskers benefited from strong free-throw shooting (18-of-24) and a decisive late surge that pushed the lead to double digits as Nebraska pulled away.

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sports7 days ago•8 min saved

Sandfort's 33-Point Fireworks Spark No. 9 Nebraska Past Penn State

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.

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sports21 days ago•7 min saved

Nebraska Beats Rutgers on the Road, Extending Big Ten Run

No. 9 Nebraska knocked off Rutgers 80-68 on the road, improving to 21-2 overall and 10-2 in the Big Ten and setting a program record with six conference road wins. Rienk Mast led with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Pryce Sandfort and Jamarques Lawrence added double-digit scoring as the Huskers built a comfortable lead and withstood a late Rutgers surge.

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sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Huskers Lean on Next-Man-Up Depth After Frager Injury

Nebraska weathered Braden Frager’s ankle sprain by implementing a ‘next-man-up’ approach and pulling away to beat Washington 76-66, extending the unbeaten streak to 19-0. Pryce Sandfort led with 23 points as NU benefited from balanced scoring and improved pace, even as coach Fred Hoiberg signals continued lineup tinkering. With Minnesota and then Michigan on a tight schedule, the Huskers face a test of depth and continuity as Frager’s status remains uncertain.

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sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Frager Injury Cannot Halt No. 7 Nebrasketball's 23-Game Win Streak

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.

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sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Nebraska Huskers Aim for 15-0 as They Host Michigan State

Nebrasketball, ranked No. 13, achieved a significant upset by defeating No. 9 Michigan State 58-56 at home, improving to 14-0 overall. The game was tightly contested, with neither team leading by more than a few points, and Nebraska secured the win in the final moments despite challenges like foul trouble and a technical foul. Key players included Pryce Sandfort and Rienk Mast, and Nebraska's defense forced 19 turnovers from Michigan State.

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