Nebraska Basketball Secures Perfect Record with Dominant Victory Over Oregon
Nebraska’s men’s basketball team continues its outstanding performance this season, achieving a perfect record. On January 13, they triumphed over Oregon with a commanding 90-55 victory at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nebraska’s Start to the Season
The Cornhuskers now hold a remarkable 17-0 overall record and are undefeated at 6-0 in the Big Ten Conference. This win places Nebraska among just four unbeaten teams nationwide, following Iowa State’s recent loss to Kansas.
Game Highlights
- First Half Dynamics: The first half featured a competitive exchange with Nebraska maintaining strong ball protection and Oregon displaying excellent shooting accuracy.
- Crucial Turning Point: Oregon tied the game at 28, but Nebraska responded with a 24-5 run, leading by as many as 39 points.
- Shooting Stats: Nebraska recorded a shooting percentage of 53.3%, including 17 of 36 from three-point range. In contrast, Oregon shot 41.7%, hitting 6 of 23 from beyond the arc.
Key Players of the Game
Pryce Sandfort sparkled with a game-high 28 points, sinking seven three-pointers. Braden Frager also stood out, contributing 23 points with the same number of three-pointers. Sam Hoiberg added 11 points, along with six steals, five assists, and three rebounds.
Record-Breaking Performance
This victory extends Nebraska’s school-record win streak to 21 games, including last season’s performance. The 90 points scored represents the fourth game this season where the team reached the 90-point mark, tying for ninth on the school’s all-time list.
The 35-point margin of victory is Nebraska’s most substantial in Big Ten competition, surpassing the previous record of 34 points earned against Rutgers on January 9, 2016. Furthermore, this marked the second instance since joining the Big Ten in 2011-12 where Nebraska scored over 90 points in multiple conference games within the same season.
Looking Ahead
Nebraska will face Northwestern on January 17 at 3 p.m. CST. This upcoming game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network, as the Cornhuskers aim to maintain their perfect record.
Summary of Statistics
| Statistic | Nebraska | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 90 | 55 |
| Overall Record | 17-0 | 8-9 |
| Big Ten Record | 6-0 | 1-5 |
| 3-Point Shooting | 17/36 (53.3%) | 6/23 (26.1%) |
| Points by Pryce Sandfort | 28 | N/A |
| Points by Braden Frager | 23 | N/A |
| Points by Sam Hoiberg | 11 | N/A |
The Nebraska Cornhuskers continue to impress this season, setting high standards as they move forward in their campaign. Fans are eagerly awaiting their next challenge on the court.
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