Nebraska Cruises Past Penn State 87-64
Pryce Sandfort led the Huskers with a personal best 33 points with eight three-point baskets and nine rebounds. Braden Frager had his second start for the Huskers and added 15 points with four three-point baskets. Sam Hoiberg had 11 points and 10 assists.
Next for the Huskers is Maryland on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at 6 pm in Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Check out the story on the game against Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg shakes hands with Penn State Nittany Lion head coach Mike Rhoades before the start of a college baskerball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) was introduced before taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) waits to be introduced before taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) tries to reach for the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) guards Penn State Nittany Lion guard Kayden Mingo (4) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates making a three point basket against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Penn State Nittany Lion guard Eli Rice (11) drives into Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) and guard Cale Jacobsen (31) reach for a rebound against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg talks to Sam Hoiberg coming off the court against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) takes a quick break against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point basket agains the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) reaches for the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Penn State Nittany Lion guard Kayden Mingo (4) wears a facemask against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) blocks a shot from Penn State Nittany Lion forward Josh Reed (10) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Leo Curtis (33) makes a lay up against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates making a three point basket against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) leads the Huskers to the locker room at halftime against the Penn State Nittany Lions during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
One baby not too happy about the baby race at halftime during a college basketball game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Mom picks her baby after he won the halftime baby race during a college basketball game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a three point basket against Penn State Nittany Lion guard Kayden Mingo (4) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the lane against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) drives the lane against Penn State Nittany Lion guard Freddie Dilione V. (5) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up agianst the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against Penn State Nittany Lion guard Freddie Dilione V. (5) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a lay up against Penn State Nittany Lion forward Mason Blackwood (1) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) looks for the open teammate to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a lay up against Penn State Nittany Lion guard Dominick Stewart (7) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) gives Braden Frager five after making a three point basket against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a lay up against Penn State Nittany Lion forward Ivan Juric (3) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point shot against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point basket against Penn State Nittany Lion guard Kayden Mingo (4) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) takes the bench in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up agianst the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.
