The Nebraska Cornhuskers gather in the hallway outside of the locker room before taking to the court prior to a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) is announced in the starting lineup prior to a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) reacts to a defensive stop against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) scores a three-point basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Arrinten Page (22) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) follows through on a three-point basket during the first half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans watch the the first half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) scores against Northwestern Wildcats forward Tyler Kropp (1) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) reacts to a three-point basket made by Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) during the first half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) and guard Sam Hoiberg (1) play defense against Northwestern Wildcats guard Jordan Clayton (11) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) scores against Northwestern Wildcats forward Arrinten Page (22) and Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) scores against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) scores against Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) and guard Jordan Clayton (11) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) scores a three-point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) looks to the basket against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) and forward Pryce Sandfort (21) go after a loose ball during the first half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg yells to his team during the first half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) attempts a basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Arrinten Page (22) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers cheer during the second half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) reacts to a foul call during the second half of a college basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
The Northwestern Wildcats regroup after a foul call during the second half of a college basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) handles the ball against Northwestern Wildcats guard Jayden Reid (4) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) handles the ball during the second half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Cale Jacobsen (31) scores against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the basket against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) scores against Northwestern Wildcats guard Angelo Ciaravino (44) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) listens during a timeout in the second half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins yells to his team during the second half of a college basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) passes the ball against Northwestern Wildcats guard Jake West (3) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) is fouled by Northwestern Wildcats forward Tyler Kropp (1) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) dribbles the ball against Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) scores a three-point basket during the second half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) scores against Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) and forward Rienk Mast (51) react to a dunk by forward Berke Büyüktuncel (9) during the second half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) scores a three-point basket during the second half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) shoots a free throw after a foul committed by the Northwestern Wildcats was upgraded to flagrant one during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence, left, and forward Rienk Mast (51) walk off the court after a 77-58 win over the Northwestern Wildcats in a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Cale Jacobsen (31), forward Rienk Mast (51) and guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) raise their fists in victory to a crowd of Nebraska Cornhuskers fans after a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 77-58. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans cheer on the Nebraska Cornhuskers as they walk off the court after a 77-58 win over the Northwestern Wildcats in a college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Kayla Wolf.
