Nebraska men’s basketball just keeps rolling.
The Huskers extended their perfect season with a commanding 77-58 win over Northwestern, moving to 18-0 overall and a spotless 7-0 in Big Ten play. And while the final score might suggest a wire-to-wire blowout, this one had its tense moments-at least early on.
Northwestern came out with some energy, grabbing a quick lead and keeping things tight through the first half. Nebraska, though, never let it get out of hand. The Huskers stayed composed, leaned on their depth, and took a 34-29 lead into halftime-nothing flashy, but enough to set the tone.
Then came the surge.
Right out of the break, Nebraska ripped off a 7-0 run that flipped the game on its head. The ball movement sharpened, the defense tightened, and the Huskers looked every bit like a team that’s unbeaten for a reason. The tempo was theirs, the rhythm was theirs, and Northwestern couldn’t keep up.
Pryce Sandfort was in the zone. The junior forward found his scoring touch early and never let up, hitting his 17th point with under eight minutes to play. By that point, Nebraska had built a 63-44 lead and was in full control.
This wasn’t just a win-it was a statement. Nebraska didn’t just protect its record; it showed the kind of poise and balance that separates good teams from great ones. The defense clamped down in the second half, the offense clicked, and the Huskers looked like a team that’s not just chasing a perfect season-they’re building something bigger.
Next up: a home matchup against Washington on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. If Nebraska keeps playing like this, it’s going to take something special to hand them their first loss.