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Nebraska Men Ready to Deploy 'Next Man Up' Mentality After Frager Injury

Before Wednesday night's 76-66 win over Washington, the Nebraska men’s basketball team enjoyed a few easier wins, including a 35-point win over Oregon that was followed by a 19-point win over Northwestern in Evanston.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 22

Nebraska Wrestling vs Iowa Preview

The spotlight of the college wrestling world turns to Lincoln on Friday night. No. 6 Nebraska welcomes No. 4 Iowa for a marquee Big Ten dual. Inside a charged arena and under the bright lights of the Big Ten Network, the Cornhuskers will have a golden opportunity to chase a statement win.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / January 22

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Loses Frager, Wins Against Washington

Nebraska men’s basketball improved to 19-0 on the season and 8-0 in Big Ten play with a 76-66 win over Washington in Lincoln Wednesday night. The win marks the best start to a season by a Big Ten team since Ohio State’s 24-0 start in 2010-11.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 21

No. 7 Nebrasketball Tops Washington as Braden Frager Suffers Injury

LINCOLN—Nebrasketball is still perfect. Despite battling a team with more size inside and having elite sixth man Braden Frager for just four minutes, No.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / January 21

Watch: Washington at Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/21/2026

Watch: Nebraska at Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/21/2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / January 21

Colin Rice Finds Family In Nebraska Men’s Basketball

Colin Rice was looking for a family in his college choice. He found that in Nebraska men’s basketball. The unselfish style and family atmosphere are two things that drew the four-star wing from Waukee (Iowa) Northwest to signing with the Huskers.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 21

Nebraska 2027 Quarterback Commit Trae Taylor Announces Plan to Transfer to In-State High School

After the transfer portal window for entry wrapped up, the Huskers got another shot of good news, this time coming from the high school recruiting ranks.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 21

Huskers Balancing Rest, Results During Historic 18-0 Run

A significant winning streak of any kind in any sport is admirable, but to accomplish what the now 7th-ranked Nebraska men’s basketball team has done this season is unthinkable.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 20

What Opposing Coaches Say About Nebraska Men’s Basketball

Nebraska fans have watched their 18-0 Huskers team set team records and garner national acclaim in this unprecedented season. Huskers fans see this team’s attributes — their unselfish nature, their dedication to defense and rebounding.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 20

Nebraska Extends Offer to Rising 3-Star Oklahoma Safety

Nebraska’s push to strengthen its future secondary took another step forward with an offer to three-star Oklahoma safety Kailib Dillard, a fast-rising defender whose blend of range, physicality, and football IQ has caught the attention of Power Four staffs across the region.

Robin Pingeton News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 20

Preview: No. 24 Women’s Nebraska Basketball at Wisconsin with Breakdown

The nightmare at Michigan State couldn't encapsulate the season more for the No. 24 Nebraska women's basketball team. Made up of solid talent across the board, headlined by star point guard Britt Prince, the Huskers had an opportunity to pull off their first ranked win of the season, but a back-breaking turnover gave the Spartans a chance.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 19