No. 8 Huskers Triumph Over Oregon 90-55, Maintain Unbeaten Streak
No. 8 Nebraska solidified its perfect season with a resounding 90-55 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night. The game took place at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, showcasing the Huskers’ impressive performance.
Game Highlights
Boasting a season-high of 17 three-pointers, Nebraska shot an impressive 53.3% from the field. They excelled particularly from beyond the arc, connecting on 17 of 36 attempts.
- Braden Frager: Career-high 23 points off the bench, including seven three-pointers.
- Pryce Sandfort: Led all scorers with 28 points, shooting 7-of-11 from three-point range.
- Sam Hoiberg: Contributed 11 points and achieved a career-high six steals.
Defensive Dominance
Nebraska’s defense effectively contained Oregon, forcing 16 turnovers. This culminated in a substantial 23-4 advantage in points off those turnovers.
Key Moments
As the first half wound down, Nebraska surged ahead with a 14-2 run. Sandfort and Frager combined to score 12 points, pushing Nebraska to a 42-30 halftime lead.
In the second half, the Huskers maintained their momentum, shooting 58%. They quickly scored the first five points, prompting an Oregon timeout just over a minute into the half. Nebraska stretched its lead to 52-33 after a powerful slam dunk from Frager, eventually pulling ahead by as much as 39 points.
Final Statistics
This 35-point victory marks Nebraska’s largest margin of victory in Big Ten play since joining the conference in the 2011-12 season.
- Nebraska’s Record: 17-0 overall, 6-0 in Big Ten play.
- Oregon’s Record: 8-9 overall, 1-5 in Big Ten play.
Looking Ahead
Nebraska is set to face the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, January 17, in Evanston, Illinois. The matchup will begin at 3 p.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
