Nebraska Basketball
No. 5 Nebraska takes first loss of the season at No. 3 Michigan
The Huskers held the lead for almost the entirety of the game, but the Wolverines took the lead late and never gave it back.
Nebraska basketball continues historic rise in AP Poll, gets top five matchup with Michigan
The Huskers were slotted at No. 5, marking the highest ranking in program history. The Big Red were ranked No. 7 last week and jumped thanks to losses by Houston and Purdue.
No. 7 Nebraska basketball remains undefeated with win over Minnesota
The Huskers kicked it into high gear in the second half, outscoring the Gophers 46-21 after trailing by 6 at the break.
Sandfort, Hoiberg lead No. 7 Huskers past Washington to remain undefeated
As a team, the Huskers shot 51% from the floor and 38% from beyond the 3-point line, while the Huskies shot 44% from the floor and 29% from deep.
Nebraska basketball’s Braden Frager brings home Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
The Lincoln native posted two 20-point outings against Oregon and Northwestern last week, averaging 21.5 points per game.
Nebraska basketball rises to highest AP ranking in school history
The Nebraska men’s basketball team moved up in the AP Poll once again this week, this time setting a program record.
Sandfort, Frager lead No. 8 Huskers past Oregon in dominant fashion
It was a back-and-forth start to the contest, but the Huskers ended the first half on a 14-2 run to take a decisive lead into the locker room.
Huskers rise in latest AP Poll, match highest ranking in program history
In the latest AP Poll released on Monday, the Huskers rank No. 8, marking their highest ranking in program history.
Prince’s 20 helps No. 25 Nebraska women’s basketball top Indiana
The No. 25-ranked Nebraska women’s basketball team topped Indiana on Thursday night, beating the Hoosiers 78-73 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
No. 10 Nebraska basketball escapes Ohio State to remain undefeated
The No. 10-ranked Nebraska men’s basketball team survived a close contest on Monday night, beating Ohio State 72-69 at the Schottenstein Center.
No. 13 Nebraska basketball stays undefeated with win over No. 9 Michigan State
The No. 13-ranked Nebraska men’s basketball team won a thriller over No. 9 Michigan State Friday night, beating the Spartans 58-56 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska women’s basketball drops second straight game in loss to No. 14 Iowa
Iowa shot 35% from deep, while the Huskers only shot 30%. The Hawkeyes also spent a lot of time at the free-throw line, making 23 of their 28 free throws.
No. 13 Nebraska completes undefeated non-conference schedule for first time since 1928
The win marks the first time that the Huskers have finished their non-conference schedule with an undefeated record since 1928 (6-0).
No. 20 Huskers fall to No. 17 USC in first loss of the season
The No. 20-ranked Nebraska women’s basketball team took its first loss of the season Monday afternoon, falling to No. 17 USC 74-66 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska basketball’s Pryce Sandfort earns Big Ten weekly honor
Nebraska basketball’s Pryce Sandfort was honored by the Big Ten Conference on Monday, as he was named Co-Big Ten Player of the Week.
Mast’s 31 leads Nebraska past Winthrop, extends nation-best unbeaten streak
Dating back to last season, the Huskers have now won 11 consecutive games, making that the longest streak in college basketball.
Nebraska women’s basketball powers past Purdue Fort Wayne in Emerald Coast Classic
The Nebraska women’s basketball team took care of business Monday, putting down Purdue Fort Wayne 80-57 at Raider Arena in the Emerald Coast Classic.
Nebraska basketball’s Braden Frager named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Frager averaged 18 points and seven rebounds per game while shooting 72% from the floor — including 55% from deep — while leading the Huskers to a Hall of Fame Classic title.
Nebraska tops Kansas State, takes home Hall of Fame Classic
With 1.1 seconds remaining in the game, Sam Hoiberg was fouled on a put-back attempt. He went 1-for-2 from the line to give the Huskers the win.
Huskers handle New Mexico in Hall of Fame Classic opener
The Nebraska men’s basketball team opened up the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City with a win over New Mexico, beating the Lobos 84-72 at the T-Mobile Center.
Nebraska men’s basketball opens season with convincing win over West Georgia
Lincoln native Braden Frager led the Huskers with 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting. Frager also had five rebounds and two assists.
Nebraska women’s basketball throttles Northwestern State in season opener
Sophomore transfer guard Claire Johnson scored a game-high 21 points in her Nebraska debut, leading five Huskers in double figures.
Big Ten reveals Huskers’ conference schedule, announces men’s tournament format changes
The Huskers will open conference play at home for the first time in head coach Fred Hoiberg’s seven seasons.
Nebraska’s Brice Williams signs free agent deal with Pistons
Despite not hearing his name called in the 2025 NBA Draft, Nebraska guard Brice Williams will still get his shot with a pro team.
Moore promoted to coordinator of analytics; another Hoiberg joins staff
Justin Moore has been promoted to coordinator of analytics, while Braden Grant and Charlie Hoiberg will join the staff as graduate managers.
Crowned: Nebraska basketball wins inaugural College Basketball Crown Tournament
This is the first time Nebraska has ended its season with a postseason championship since 1996, when the Huskers beat St. Joseph’s in the NIT championship game.