
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) awarded a game ball for 1000 points with the Huskers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers introductions before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) introduced before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Connor Essegian (0) makes a three-point shot against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Femi Odukale (11) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers bench celebrates the three-pint shot from Connor Essegian in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) makes a lay up against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Dawson Garcia (3) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) guarding Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Femi Odukale (11) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) makes a lay up against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Femi Odukale (11) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers fans wear red and white t-shirts for a Red/White theme against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) puts up a shot against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) drives the lane against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Brennan Rigsby (24) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Frank Mitchell (00) reaches for the rebound against Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) guards Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Femi Odukale (11) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Brennan Rigsby (24) in the first half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola signs an autograph while watching the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Parents getting their babies lined up for the Baby Race at halftime during a men’s college basketball game between the Nebraska Cornhusker and the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the basket against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts to the action on the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) dirves to the basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) makes a layup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) makes a dunk against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) dives for the loose ball and calls timeout against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) makes lay up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Connor Essegian (0) gives a fist pump after the Huskers close the gap against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) celebrates a three-point shot against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers head football coach Matt Rhule was in attendance enjoying the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Connor Essegian (0) makes a three-point shot against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Femi Odukale (11) in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) steals the ball away against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Isaac Asuma (1) in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) makes a lay up against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Femi Odukale (11) in the second half during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Brennan Rigsby (24) makes a three-point shot to scure the lead against the Nebraska Cornhuskers with 6 seconds left in the game during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker guard Brice Williams (3) reacts to the loss to Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Andrew Morgan (23) reacts to the loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker forward Juwan Gary (4) heads to the locker room after the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a men’s college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.