The Boilermakers raced out to a 14-1 lead, and the Huskers spent the whole game playing from behind. Nebraska closed regulation on a 15-1 run to send the game to overtime, but Purdue scored the last five points of the game to secure the victory. Purdue led for 41:46 while the Huskers only played with a lead for 85 seconds.
Rienk Mast led the Huskers with 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds while shooting 4-for-7 beyond the arc, though he fouled out early in overtime. Jamarques Lawrence had 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists and was 2-for-3 from the 3-point line. Pryce Sandfort chipped in 15 points.
Next, Nebraska will be back for Valentine’s Day this Saturday, in Pinnacle Bank Arena, to take on Northwestern.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg talks to Purdue Boilermaker head coach Matt Painter before a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg presents Rienk Mast with a game ball for a 1000 rebounds before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) passes the ball against Purdue Boilermaker forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) makes a free throw against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) make a three point basket against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) makes a three point basket against Purdue Boilermaker center Daniel Jacobsen (12) in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers bench celebrates a three point basket against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) makes a three point basket against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) celebrates a three point basket against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) drive sthe lane against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) guards Purdue Boilermaker guard Omer Mayer (17) in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) looks up at the scoreboard in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against Purdue Boilermaker guard Braden Smith (3) in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Purdue Boilermaker guard Omer Mayer (17) makes a three point basket against Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Purdue Boilermaker head coach Matt Painter walks along the sideline watching the game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) drives to the basket against Purdue Boilermaker guard Jack Benter (14) in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a pass against Purdue Boilermaker guard C.j.c.ox (0) in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) drives to the basket against Purdue Boilermaker guard Jack Benter (14) in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans concerned about the score in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fan ready for Valentines Day with the heart headwear during a college basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5)1 makes a lay up against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Purdue Boilermaker head coach Matt Painter reacts to the action on the court against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers drumline performs at halftime during a college basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) guards Purdue Boilermaker guard Braden Smith (3) in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) celebrates a basket against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) drive the lane against the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Braden Frager (5) is blocked on a lay up by Purdue Boilermaker guard Aaron Fine (6) in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers students celebrates a basket against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) grabs the rebound against Purdue Boilermaker guard Jack Benter (14) in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts to a foul called on the Huskers during a college basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) talks to teammate Braden Frager in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) watches the action on the court against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) reacts to having a foul called on him against the Purdue Boilermakers in the seond half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg watches the action on court against the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg gives a signal against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second hla during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a lay up against Purdue Boilermaker guard Fletcher Loyer (2) in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) reacts to making a basket against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a three point basket against Purdue Boilermaker guard Braden Smith (3) in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) gets tangled up with Purdue Boilermaker center Oscar Cluff (45) and a foul call in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) gets the jump ball going after the ball against Purdue Boilermaker guard C.j.c.ox (0) during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) reaches for the ball against Purdue Boilermaker guard Gicarri Harris (24) in the second half during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Purdue Boilermakers celebrates the win of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) walks back to the locker room after the loss to the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) walks back to the locker room after the loss to the Purdue Boilermakers during a college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
