The Nebraska men’s basketball team came up with the win over the Northwestern Wildcats, with a surge in the second half.
Pryce Sandfort led the Huskers with 29 points, with six three pointers, and 6 rebounds. Sam Hoiberg had 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Cale Jacobsen added 10 points and 6 rebounds.
Next up, Nebraska travels to Iowa City on Tuesday to take on the Hawkeyes.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) runs out to the court giving five to alumni basketball players to take on the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg walks out to the court to take on the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) introduced before taking on the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against Northwestern Wildcat forward Nick Martinelli (2) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) drives along the baseline against Northwestern Wildcatsin the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) drives along the baseline against Northwestern Wildcat forward Arrinten Page (22) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) dribbles the ball against Northwestern Wildcat guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) looks for teammate to pass to against Northwestern Wildcat forward Arrinten Page (22) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcat guard Jordan Clayton (11) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against Northwestern Wildcat guard Jordan Clayton (11) int he first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) drives along the baseline against Northwestern Wildcat guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) makes a lay up against Northwestern Wildcat guard Jayden Reid (4) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg watches the action on the court against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a basket against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) reaches for the ball against Northwestern Wildcat forward Tre Singleton (8) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker student plays a game at a break in the action against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) guards Northwestern Wildcat forward Nick Martinelli (2) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcat forward Arrinten Page (22) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) makes a three point basket against Northwestern Wildcat guard Jake West (3) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) grabs the rebound against Northwestern Wildcat forward Nick Martinelli (2), forward Arrinten Page (22), and guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Former Nebraska Cornhuskers Tommy Wald and head coach Danny Nee walk on to the court to be recognized at a break in the action against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) dribbles the ball against Northwestern Wildcat guard Jordan Clayton (11) in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) goes for a rebound against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Trey McGowens returns for the alumni game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker Bryce McGowens returns for the alumni game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Josiah Allick returns for the alumni game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Isaiah Roby returns for the alumni game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Erick Strickland returns for the alumni game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Eric Piatkowski returns for the alumni game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against Northwestern Wildcat guard Jake West (3) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against Northwestern Wildcat forward Nick Martinelli (2) and guard Jake West (3) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) makes an easy lay up against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point basket against Northwestern Wildcat guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Jared Garcia (15) drive to the basket against Northwestern Wildcat guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) in the second half during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) signs autographs after the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
