Despite Loss To #3 Michigan, Huskers Gain Respect

Despite Loss To #3 Michigan, Huskers Gain Respect
Nebraska's 75-72 loss to Wolverines speaks volumes about the Huskers' grit and determination.

Let me get this straight:
1.) #5 Nebraska played at #3 Michigan.
2.) NU came into the game a 10 1/2 point underdog.
3.) NU had to play without two key players: senior forward Rienk Mast (he’s the straw that stirs the Huskers’ drink) and redshirt freshman sharpshooter Braden Frager.
4.) Between Mast and Frager, the Huskers had to make up over 24 points on offense.
5.) MIchigan started two 6' 9" forwards and a 7' 3" center.
6.) NU used a total of seven players in the game while the Wolverines used nine.
7.) NU shot only four free throws for the game while MU shot 23.

Given all that, Nebraska still had a chance to win the game late or tie it on a last second Sam Hoiberg corner jumper. Truly amazing.

This group of Huskers is something to behold. Their grit, determination is relentless. UCLA legend John Wooden would be proud of the way these Huskers continue to play the game of basketball.

Husker radio play-by-play man Kent Pavelka may have said it best said when he predicted that neither team’s season would be defined by this game,

I think that will prove to be true, Despite Tuesday’s loss to Michigan, it it beats Illinois this Sunday at the PBA, the Huskers might not drop much in next week’s AP poll.

To be sure, rankings in early February really don’t mean much. But come March, things will be a lot different.

If you haven't seen Hoiberg's Huskers play this season, you’re really missing something. NU hosts #9 Illinois this Sunday at 3:00 pm on FS1.

Husker Lady Hoops

Husker women's head coach Amy Williams has had her share of dealing with player injuries. This season, her team has been without two key players: Natalie Potts (6' 2" F) and Allison Weidner (5' 10" G). And in Nebraska's win over Northwestern Wednesday night, Nebraska was without the services of starting forward Jessica Petrie.

No problem. NU had four players in double figures in the game: Britt Prince (28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists),, Logan Nissley (14, 5-2), Callin Hake (13, 3-4) and Amaiah Hargrove (13, 11-2). BTW, the Huskers ended up beating Northwestern 89-73,

Next up for the Huskers this Sunday when they travel to Ohio State for a 5:00 pm (CST) game on BTN,

Bad News Department
News broke out today that Natalie Potts has decided to take a redshirt year. The 2024 Big Ten Freshman of the year has been recovering from a serious knee injury she sustained last season.