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Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tops Minnesota 78-65 for 1st Big Ten win of season

Feb. 09, 2022 11:25 PM EST

Nebraska's Alonzo Verge Jr. (1) tries to knock the ball away from Jamison Battle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/9/2022

Feb. 09, 2022 09:46 PM EST

Fans watch Northwestern play against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Northwestern defeated Nebraska 87-63. As Nebraska grinds through one of the worst men's basketball seasons in program history under third-year coach Fred Hoiberg, the empty seats at Pinnacle Bank Arena are growing in number. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fans checking out as Hoiberg's Huskers continue to flounder

By Eric Olson Feb. 07, 2022 02:36 PM EST

Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) drives for the basket as Nebraska's Bryce McGowens (5) reaches in from behind during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Northwestern won 87-63. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern buries Nebraska with 13 3-pointers, 87-63

Feb. 05, 2022 03:42 PM EST

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) reacts after making a 3-point shot against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/5/2022

Feb. 05, 2022 01:52 PM EST

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Ohio State during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Big Ten This Week: Purdue out to change fortunes vs Michigan

By Eric Olson Feb. 04, 2022 02:11 AM EST

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) grabs a rebound away from Nebraska guard Kobe Webster (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dickinson led all players with 26 points and eight rebounds in a 85-79 win. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan scores last 6 points to beat Nebraska 85-79

Feb. 01, 2022 11:56 PM EST

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) makes a jump shot against Nebraska in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Rutgers rallies, hand Nebraska its 8th straight loss, 63-61

Jan. 29, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Nebraska's Derrick Walker (13) loses control of the ball against Wisconsin's Steven Crowl (22), Chucky Hepburn (23) and Jonathan Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Hepburn, Badgers win in his emotional homecoming to Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 27, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Wisconsin players warm up before playing against Nebraska in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Wisconsin Badgers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/27/2022

Jan. 27, 2022 04:28 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches from courtside as the team plays against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana defeated Nebraska 78-71. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
COVID outbreak at Nebraska postpones game at No. 19 Ohio St

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) reacts after making a basket against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Jackson-Davis leads Indiana to rare road win

Jan. 17, 2022 09:00 PM EST

Nebraska's Kobe Webster warms up before playing against Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana and Nebraska players wore matching warmup shirts in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/17/2022

Jan. 17, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots between Nebraska defenders Alonzo Verge Jr. (1) and Eduardo Andre (35) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Purdue won 92-65. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 7 Purdue dominates Nebraska, Edey and Ivey lead scoring

By Michael Marot Jan. 14, 2022 08:43 PM EST

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) drives to the basket against Nebraska forward Derrick Walker (13) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Frazier's 29 helps No. 25 Illinois hold off Nebraska 81-71

By Eric Olson Jan. 11, 2022 10:52 PM EST

Ron Harper Jr. keys Rutgers in rout of Nebraska, 93-65

Jan. 08, 2022 04:42 PM EST
Ron Harper Jr. scored 29 points and led five players in double-figure scoring as Rutgers routed Nebraska 93-65 for its fourth straight win Saturday. ...

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg watches from the sideline as the team plays against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Dec. 7, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. Hoiberg, in his third season, is 20-54 overall, 5-38 in the Big Ten and 1-27 in road games. His .270 winning percentage is the lowest through any Nebraska coach's first 74 games. The Huskers have lost 19 straight against ranked opponents under Hoiberg and a program-record 20 overall. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Cornhuskers still waiting for Hoiberg to produce turnaround

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2022 02:35 AM EST

Nebraska guard Kobe Webster makes a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 10 Michigan State tops Nebraska 79-67 for 8th win in row

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) celebrates a teammate's three-point shot against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Branham has big night, No. 13 Ohio State gets OT win

By Eric Olson Jan. 02, 2022 10:32 PM EST

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler (55) shoots during warmups before playing against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 07:46 PM EST