The Nebraska men's basketball team is on fire! They've just secured another victory, maintaining their perfect season and leaving Northwestern in the dust. But this game had its twists and turns, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
In a thrilling matchup, the 8th-ranked Nebraska team defeated Northwestern with a final score of 77-58. This win extends their remarkable undefeated streak to 18-0 overall and a commanding 7-0 in the Big Ten Conference. Meanwhile, Northwestern's record takes a hit, dropping to 8-10 and 0-7.
The game started as a back-and-forth affair, with seven lead changes in the first half. But Nebraska's determination shone through as they began to pull away. A crucial moment came when Pryce Sandfort executed a four-point play just before and after the under-8 media timeout, giving the Huskers a five-point lead, which they held until halftime.
The second half saw Nebraska assert their dominance. They opened with a 7-0 run, quickly extending their lead to double digits. As the game progressed, the Huskers' lead ballooned to nearly 20 points on several occasions, leaving Northwestern struggling to catch up.
Nebraska's shooting was on point, with a 50.9% field goal percentage, including an impressive 11 out of 26 from beyond the arc. Northwestern, on the other hand, managed a respectable 42.6% shooting, but couldn't keep up with Nebraska's offensive prowess.
The dynamic duo of Braden Frager and Pryce Sandfort, who had previously combined for seven three-pointers against Oregon, continued their hot streak, sinking another seven threes against Northwestern. Together, they racked up 42 points, with Sandfort leading the way with 22 points and five three-pointers.
But the nation's leading scorer, Nick Martinelli, wasn't going down without a fight. He put up 22 points against Nebraska, shooting 9-for-20, and grabbed an impressive 10 rebounds, the most in the game.
With this win, Nebraska's win streak now stands at an incredible 22 games. Their next challenge awaits as they return home to face Washington on Wednesday at 8 p.m. CST, live on the Big Ten Network.
And here's a quick look at Nebraska's impressive season so far:
Nebraska's 2025-26 schedule has been nothing short of remarkable, with win after win:
- Oct. 18: Nebraska 90, BYU 89
- Oct. 27: Nebraska 91, Midland 50
- Nov. 3: Nebraska 86, West Georgia 53
- Nov. 8: Nebraska 96, Florida International 66
- Nov. 11: Nebraska 69, Maryland-Eastern Shore 50
- Nov. 15: Nebraska 105, Oklahoma 99 (Sanford Pentagon)
- Nov. 20: Nebraska 84, New Mexico 72 (Hall of Fame Classic)
- Nov. 21: Nebraska 86, Kansas State 85 (Hall of Fame Classic)
- Nov. 25: Nebraska 80, Winthrop 73
- Nov. 29: Nebraska 72, South Carolina Upstate 63
- Dec. 7: Nebraska 71, Creighton 50
- Dec. 10: Nebraska 90, Wisconsin 60
- Dec. 13: Nebraska 83, Illinois 80
- Dec. 21: Nebraska 78, North Dakota 55
- Dec. 30: Nebraska 86, New Hampshire 55
- Jan. 2: Nebraska 58, Michigan State 56
- Jan. 5: Nebraska 72, Ohio State 69
- Jan. 10: Nebraska 83, Indiana 77
- Jan. 13: Nebraska 90, Oregon 55
- Jan. 17: Nebraska 77, Northwestern 58
- Jan. 21: Washington (Upcoming)
- ...and more exciting games to come!
But here's where it gets interesting: Nebraska's success has sparked debates about their strategy and the team's ability to maintain this momentum. Some argue that their schedule has been favorable, while others believe they have the talent and coaching to go all the way. What's your take? Is Nebraska's perfect season a fluke or a sign of a championship-caliber team?
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