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Nebraska picks up 68-49 victory over Northwestern

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February 15, 2026

Nebraska picks up 68-49 victory over Northwestern

Nebraska (22-3, 11-3) remained home to play Northwestern (10-16, 2-13) on Saturday for the second time this season. The Huskers picked up the win to sweep the Wildcats on the year, dominating the afternoon 68-49.

Nebraska pulled away in the second half, scoring 40 points after entering halftime up 28-27. The Huskers battled with Northwestern multiple times in the game, with the Wildcats even taking a four-point lead early in the second. But Nebraska took control of the game by scoring from beyond the arc.

The Huskers shot 11-of-25 from beyond the arc with Pryce Sandfort leading the charge. He scored a game-high 29 points by shooting 10-of-21 from the floor, 6-of-13 from 3-point range and 3-of-3 from the free throw line. Sandfort also hauled in six rebounds.

Nebraska finished 24-of-53 in total and 9-of-12 from the line. The Huskers also outrebound the Wildcats 40-24. Northwestern finished 20-of-50 and 6-of-11, respectively. The Wildcats also scored 27 points off 18 turnovers. But Northwestern hit just 3-of-15 from beyond the arc.

Sam Hoiberg scored 14 points on the afternoon, hitting 5-of-8 from the floor, 1-of-1 from three and 3-of-4 from the foul line. He secured seven rebounds and five assists. Cale Jacobsen posted 10 points for Nebraska, shooting 4-of-7 from the floor and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. He also snatched six rebounds. Rienk Mast led the Huskers in rebounds, picking up nine.

Nebraska hits the road for its next conference game, visiting Iowa City to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CT on the Big Ten Network.

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Pinwheels, proclamation: Central Nebraska communities mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

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April 10, 2026

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Pinwheels, proclamation: Central Nebraska communities mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

GRAND ISLAND, KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) – Signs and pinwheels appeared around parts of Grand Island as part of Wear Blue Day, an effort to bring attention to child abuse prevention.

The Association for Child Abuse Prevention, along with Bikers Against Child Abuse and other volunteers, painted the town blue on Thursday.

In a Facebook post, the group said each pinwheel represents something bigger than all of them — a reminder of the children in the community who deserve safety, support and a voice.

The group said awareness matters, conversations matter and together they will continue to stand up for children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.

In Kearney, Mayor Jonathan Nikkila read a proclamation honoring the Family Advocacy Network (FAN) for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Nikkila said FAN is the type of organization that is on the front lines in Kearney that most of us don’t see as much or don’t like to think can happen here.

He said FAN serves adults and children who suffer all kinds of abuse, advocating for and supporting abuse victims as they go through the law enforcement process.

Nikkila said they have an amazing heart for the people who need it the most.

Click HERE for information on child abuse and how to spot abuse or neglect by Nebraska DHHS.

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Nebraska basketball star Braden Frager returning for next season

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April 10, 2026

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Nebraska basketball star Braden Frager returning for next season

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Belmont forward Orme commits to Nebraska

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April 9, 2026

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Belmont forward Orme commits to Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska received its first commitment from the 2026 transfer portal on Thursday. Belmont forward Sam Orme gave his pledge to the Huskers.

Orme is a 6-foot-9 sophomore that emerged as a top portal target earlier in the week. Orme averaged 12.7 points while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor for the Bruins.

Orme joins Nebraska after the most successful season in program history. The Huskers won 28 games and advanced at the NCAA Tournament for the first time.

Orme’s commitment comes on the same day that Braden Frager, the 2026 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, re-signed with the Huskers.

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