Nebraska Basketball 2025-2026

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Dec 28, 2025 8:13 pm

I'm still amazed that Nebraska is actually doing this good. I wouldn't be surprised if they made it to the NCAA Tournament AKA the Big Dance in March. Maybe this will finally be the year when they finally win a game in the tournament.

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:59 am

Back at it tonight on BTN:

Game #13
Opponent: New Hampshire
Date: Tues., Dec. 30
Tipoff: 8:07 p.m. (central)
Location: Lincoln, Neb.
Arena: Pinnacle Bank Arena

https://huskers.com/news/2025/12/27/no- ... -hampshire

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:27 pm

I’m watching it now. Nebraska’s up 56-42.

UPDATE: Now the score's 82-52 Nebraska. Less than 3 minutes left. I think it's safe to say Nebraska's going to win this one.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:06 pm

Game's over. Nebraska wins 86-55. They're still undefeated.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Dec 31, 2025 10:00 am

mrsticka wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:06 pm Game's over. Nebraska wins 86-55. They're still undefeated.

Similar to the North Dakota game, it was tight during the first half, with NU only leading 41-38 at the half then a strong second half. Based on halftime, did not see that margin of victory coming.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Dec 31, 2025 10:38 am

I wasn't able to watch the game last night as I was at the UNO hockey game. Followed on-line at times. I did see that Ugnius Jarusevicius played for the first time this season (not played previously due to back imjury). Curious as to how he looked? Nice to have more depth inside for Big 10 play.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 5:57 am

Big game tonight with the Huskers hosting Michigan St. @ 8 PM central. Michigan St comes in ranked #9, and the Huskers are at #13

The game is on Peacock.

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:31 am

Nebraska completed their non-conference schedule undefeated for the first time in almost 100 years.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:39 am

The Huskers are actually favored tonight by 1.5 - 2.5, depending on where you look.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:41 am

nebugeater wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:39 am The Huskers are actually favored tonight by 1.5 - 2.5, depending on where you look.

Really excited to watch tonight's game. I have one son that's a freshman at UNL and he said the basketball team has the students at a fever pitch this season (and he's not a big basketball fan).

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:56 am

nebugeater wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:39 am The Huskers are actually favored tonight by 1.5 - 2.5, depending on where you look.

Have fun tonight, would love to hear your thoughts postgame on the atmosphere.

Doctor Fate · Post by **Doctor Fate** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 12:31 pm

Excited for this one. ESPN also has us favored to win.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:14 pm

An interesting fact that makes this game stand out even more, which I read on another site.

This is only the second game all time when Nebraska has been ranked and hosted a ranked opponent. The other time was in 1991 when KU came in ranked #10 played #15 Nebraska KU won 85-75

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 3:02 pm

nebugeater wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:14 pm An interesting fact that makes this game stand out even more, which I read on another site.

This is only the second game all time when Nebraska has been ranked and hosted a ranked opponent. The other time was in 1991 when KU came in ranked #10 played #15 Nebraska KU won 85-75

Wow, had no idea. Figured it would have happened some in the Nee era.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:06 pm

Game's over. Nebraska won 58-56. Man, that was intense. This was a pretty big win for Nebraska. They took down a Top 10 team and they're still undefeated. Now the question is where will Nebraska be ranked after this win?

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:31 pm

I'm by no means a basketball fan. I almost took my Husker flag down after the bowl game, but I hesitated. I thought "I think the basketball team is doing pretty good", so I left it up, even though I had no clue how they were actually doing. I had no idea they were doing that good. So, cool, I'll leave my flag up

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:34 pm

I never thought I'd see the day when the basketball team does better than the football one.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:58 pm

mrsticka wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:34 pm I never thought I'd see the day when the basketball team does better than the football one.

I know you are getting anxious to bust out that “stagburn it” but today is not that day….

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Fri Jan 02, 2026 11:02 pm

Greg S wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:58 pm
mrsticka wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:34 pm I never thought I'd see the day when the basketball team does better than the football one.
I know you are getting anxious to bust out that “stagburn it” but today is not that day….

No, it isn't. And I'm glad it's not. I wouldn't be surprised to see them make it to the big dance in March. With the way they're going, they more than likely will.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:18 am

For the first time in my life, Nebraska basketball was the lead on SportsCenter.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:21 am

That game was a rock fight. Defense sold on both sides.

The environment in the arena was top 5 and maybe on the upper end of that. My number #1 is still no sit Sunday against Wisconsin, where it NEVER let up, and, to reference, you only sat at a time-out.

Tom Izzo is a great coach, and I think an overall decent guy. That being said, he gets away with things most others do not. He is not an A-hole, as I see it, on the court. His time and success have earned him some of that, I would guess, but WOW.

The crowd was into the game start to finish. It was as loud in there at the end as I can remember. There were times it did calm down, and as far as a "no sit," that didn't happen. Most of the arena was only on their feet during gameplay about 25% of the time

Glad I was there.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:23 am

Greg S wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:18 am For the first time in my life, Nebraska basketball was the lead on SportsCenter.

Great to hear!

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 11:15 am

nebugeater wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:21 am The environment in the arena was top 5 and maybe on the upper end of that. My number #1 is still no sit Sunday against Wisconsin, where it NEVER let up, and, to reference, you only sat at a time-out.

The crowd was into the game start to finish. It was as loud in there at the end as I can remember. There were times it did calm down, and as far as a "no sit," that didn't happen. Most of the arena was only on their feet during gameplay about 25% of the time

Glad I was there.

Very jealous you go to see that in person. I’ve never heard a louder Nebrasketball game on tv.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:09 pm

The Husker/Mich St game is on the Big 10 Network tonight at 10 PM Central in the condensed 60-minute format they use. Thought I would mention this for anyone that wanted to see a bit of the action

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jan 03, 2026 7:27 pm

Worth the 5 Min to watch this game summary put together by the Huskers

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 5:58 am

Home court has a significant impact on the favored team, as we all know.

Ohio State is favored by 2.5 tonight when the Huskers visit on the sites I looked at. Ohio State has losses to Pittsburgh, Iowa, and Illinois.

5:30 Cent game time on FS1

It will be interesting to see where the Huskers are ranked when the new ranking comes out later today.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 9:31 am

nebugeater wrote: Mon Jan 05, 2026 5:58 am Home court has a significant impact on the favored team, as we all know.

Ohio State is favored by 2.5 tonight when the Huskers visit on the sites I looked at. Ohio State has losses to Pittsburgh, Iowa, and Illinois.

5:30 Cent game time on FS1

It will be interesting to see where the Huskers are ranked when the new ranking comes out later today.

Yeah I agree. With so much talent in the Big 10 this year, as good as we are, we will be underdogs a lot on the road.

The cinematic recap was awesome, thanks for posting.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 12:36 pm

Huskers up to #10 in AP from 13
In the Coaches up to #11 from 13

NCAA NET ranking of #11

OmahaRedWing · Post by **OmahaRedWing** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 3:45 pm

They did the 60 minute condensed version of the MSU game again today at noon on BTN. Watched it over my lunch hour.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 4:31 pm

OmahaRedWing wrote: Mon Jan 05, 2026 3:45 pm They did the 60 minute condensed version of the MSU game again today at noon on BTN. Watched it over my lunch hour.

Did the Huskers win this one?

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Mon Jan 05, 2026 7:36 pm

Well, Nebraska did it again tonight. They won! They beat Ohio State 72-69. They're now 15-0. Incredible!

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 5:44 am

mrsticka wrote: Mon Jan 05, 2026 7:36 pm Well, Nebraska did it again tonight. They won! They beat Ohio State 72-69. They're now 15-0. Incredible!

Since the game, I have heard more than one separate source mention the possibility of a Nebraska / Michigan Undefeated matchup on 1/27

I think that is getting a bit carried away, but I guess we can dream. To get there, the Huskers (kenpom 19) need to win at Indiana (kenpom 28), home vs Oregon (kenpom 75) at Northwestern (kenpom 62) , home vs Washington (kenpom 51), and at Minnesota (kenpom 95) first.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:56 am

Get past Indiana on the road this weekend and maybe.

Then enjoy getting beat by Michigan by 30, like everyone else.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:47 am

Big E wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:56 am Get past Indiana on the road this weekend and maybe.

Then enjoy getting beat by Michigan by 30, like everyone else.

Yeah I am not sure there's a better team in the country than Michigan. I think they'd definitely be favored over Arizona.

Nebraska will definitely have some losses coming up. Big 10 has 6 top 25 teams, plus as we saw last night, with us being near the top of the conference we will get everyone's best shot.

Greg

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 1:27 pm

Greg S wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:47 am
Big E wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:56 am Get past Indiana on the road this weekend and maybe.

Then enjoy getting beat by Michigan by 30, like everyone else.
Yeah I am not sure there's a better team in the country than Michigan. I think they'd definitely be favored over Arizona.

Nebraska will definitely have some losses coming up. Big 10 has 6 top 25 teams, plus as we saw last night, with us being near the top of the conference we will get everyone's best shot.

Greg

I think they will be fine, but a part of me is really curious how they respond after their first loss.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:44 pm

So basically, the only team we should really be concerned about is Michigan?

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:15 pm

mrsticka wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:44 pm So basically, the only team we should really be concerned about is Michigan?

Indiana is good as well. But honestly, just conference Big Ten play can have some trip up games.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:55 pm

mrsticka wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:44 pm So basically, the only team we should really be concerned about is Michigan?

No, all road games will be tough. Plus as I said there are plenty of other ranked teams in the Big 10. The league is good. Michigan though might be the best team in the country.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Jan 07, 2026 12:24 pm

Big Ten basketball is no joke.

As good as Michigan is they prob won't make it out without a couple losses. They barely dodged one on the road last night when Penn State missed a 3 at the buzzer.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Thu Jan 08, 2026 4:10 am

You're not going to believe this, but Nebraska actually jumped to #1 in the latest Big Ten basketball standings.

https://www.foxsports.com/college-baske ... /standings