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Sandfort's 33-Point Fireworks Spark No. 9 Nebraska Past Penn State
sports4 days ago

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.

Sandfort Breaks Nebraska's Single-Season 3-Point Record as Iowa Beats No. 9 Nebraska
sports8 days ago

Sandfort Breaks Nebraska's Single-Season 3-Point Record as Iowa Beats No. 9 Nebraska

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.

Sandfort's Iowa Homecoming Tests Nebraska's March Quest
sports9 days ago

Sandfort's Iowa Homecoming Tests Nebraska's March Quest

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.

Nebraska Grinds Out Ugly Win, Sweeps Northwestern in Rematch
sports11 days ago

Nebraska Grinds Out Ugly Win, Sweeps Northwestern in Rematch

No. 7 Nebraska survived a sloppy start and high turnover game to beat Northwestern 68-49, completing the home-and-home sweep. Pryce Sandfort led with 29 points, aided by Sam Hoiberg and Jacobsen, as the Huskers outrebounded the Wildcats 40-24 and turned looser possessions into 17 second-chance points to pull away in the second half and improve to 22-3 (11-3 Big Ten) before a Tuesday trip to Iowa.

Nebraska Beats Rutgers on the Road, Extending Big Ten Run
sports18 days ago

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.

Huskers Seek 24th Straight Win as No. 7 Nebraska Heads to Minnesota
sports1 month ago

Huskers Seek 24th Straight Win as No. 7 Nebraska Heads to Minnesota

No. 7 Nebraska, 19-0 overall and 8-0 in the Big Ten, travels to Williams Arena to face Minnesota on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT, aiming to extend the Huskers’ school-record win streak to 24 and push to a 9-0 conference start after a 76-66 win over Washington led by Pryce Sandfort’s 23 points. Minnesota sits 10-8, 3-5, coming off an overtime loss at Ohio State, as the Huskers seek another marquee road win in a top-10 showdown.

Huskers Lean on Next-Man-Up Depth After Frager Injury
sports1 month ago

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.

Frager Injury Cannot Halt No. 7 Nebrasketball's 23-Game Win Streak
sports1 month ago

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.

Huskers Hit 17 3s in 90-55 Rout of Oregon, Extend Unbeaten Start
sports1 month ago

Huskers Hit 17 3s in 90-55 Rout of Oregon, Extend Unbeaten Start

No. 8 Nebraska drilled a season-high 17 three-pointers on the way to a 90-55 win over Oregon, with Pryce Sandfort scoring 28 and Braden Frager 23 off the bench as NU improved to 17-0 overall and 6-0 in the Big Ten; Sam Hoiberg added 11 points and a career-best six steals as the Huskers dominated, forced 16 Duck turnovers, and pulled away 52-33 early in the second half before coasting to the 35-point victory.