Nebraska Basketball Dominates Northwestern to Maintain Perfect Record
The Nebraska Cornhuskers continued their impressive run by defeating the Northwestern Wildcats 77-58. This victory took place at the Welsh-Ryan Arena, allowing Nebraska to maintain its undefeated record. The Cornhuskers have now improved to 18-0 overall and 7-0 in the Big Ten Conference.
Nebraska Basketball’s Dominance
Challenging the odds, Nebraska exhibited skill and determination throughout the game. The Huskers’ winning streak now stands at 22 games, the longest in the nation. In contrast, Northwestern dropped to 8-10, struggling with a 0-7 conference record.
Game Highlights
- The first half featured seven lead changes.
- A pivotal moment came when Pryce Sandfort completed a four-point play.
- At halftime, Nebraska led by five points.
- After the break, Nebraska started strong with a 7-0 scoring run.
- At one point, their lead reached nearly 20 points.
Nebraska’s shooting accuracy was commendable, hitting 50.9% of their shots and making 11 out of 26 from three-point range. Northwestern achieved a shooting percentage of 42.6%, successfully connecting on 5 of 14 three-pointers.
Players Leading the Charge
Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager were instrumental in the victory, each proving to be effective scorers. Sandfort contributed significantly, scoring 22 points and sinking five three-pointers. The dynamic duo combined for 42 points against Northwestern. Meanwhile, Nick Martinelli, the nation’s leading scorer, managed 22 points for the Wildcats and claimed 10 rebounds.
Upcoming Game
Nebraska will return home to face Washington on Wednesday. The game is set to tip off at 8:00 PM CST at Pinnacle Bank Arena and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
The Cornhuskers are demonstrating strong performance this season and aim to continue their successful trajectory. Fans are eager to see if they can extend their impressive record in upcoming matchups.
