Minnesota Golden Gopher retired numbers hang in Williams Arena. Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers warming up to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) warms up with a three from the corner before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers and Minnesota Golden Gophers warming up before a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Minnesota's M in yellow at Williams Arena before the fans arrive for the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) walks up the stairs from the locker room below before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Basketball fans are starting to arrive in the -12 degree weather for the game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Williams Arena on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Across the street from Williams Arena is Huntington Bank Stadium, where the Nebraska Cornhuskers played the Minnesota Golden Gophers in football. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans made the trip to watch the Husker take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers warming up as the fans arrive during a college men’s basketball game Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) introduced before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) introduced before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Langston Reynolds (6) introduced before taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) reaches for the tip-off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a three point shot against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Bobby Durkin (3) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) guards Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Isaac Asuma (1) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a three-point shot from the corner against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Cade Tyson (10) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) reaches for a rebound against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Fred Hoiberg watches the action on the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Bobby Durkin (3) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) and forward Rienk Mast (51) defend against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Isaac Asuma (1) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Jared Garcia (15) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Bobby Durkin (3) and guard Isaac Asuma (1) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Isaac Asuma (1) tips the ball out against Nebraska Cornhusker forward Jared Garcia (15) and guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers and Minnesota Golden Gophers huddle up at a time out during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) guards Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Isaac Asuma (1) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Kai Shinholster (9) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) reaches for a rebound against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball down the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half during a college men’s basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) blocks a lay up by Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a lay up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Bobby Durkin (3) in the first half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) stretches at halftime against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) bring the ball down the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) dives for a loose ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) gets the turn over against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the basket against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) looks to make a pass against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Bobby Durkin (3) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) makes a lay up agianst Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Cade Tyson (10) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) guards Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Cade Tyson (10) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) goes for a lay up against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Langston Reynolds (6) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) makes a lay up against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Kai Shinholster (9) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) reaches for a rebound against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Cale Jacobsen (31) makes a three point shot against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Cade Tyson (10) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) makes a three point shot against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) dribbles the ball down the court against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Rienk Mast (51) drive to the basket against Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a lay up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Minnesota Golden Gopher head coach Niko Medved watches the action on the court with his coaching staff behind him against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point shot against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) makes a three point shot against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Pryce Sandfort (21) celebrates making a three point shot against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) blocks a shot from Minnesota Golden Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the basket against Minnesota Golden Gopher guard Maximus Gizzi (11) in the second half during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker forward Will Cooper (6) makes a pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates the win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college men’s basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by John S. Peterson.
