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No. 8 Nebraska continues dominant play with win over Northwestern
Nebraska improved to 18-0 overall and 7-0 in Big Ten play with dominant rebounding and a 17-3 second-half run, limiting Northwestern to 42.6% shooting, officials said.
- On Saturday, No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 77-58 at Welsh‑Ryan Arena, fueled by a decisive second-half swing that turned a close first half into a rout.
- Interior dominance and rebounding advantages forced the momentum shift as Nebraska outmuscled Northwestern by pushing play inside and converting 11 NU miscues into 12 points.
- Nebraska rode multiple big runs and balanced scoring from Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager, opening the second half with a 7-0 spurt and later using 11-0 and 17-3 runs to pull away.
- Nebraska’s win keeps its unbeaten start intact as the Cornhuskers extend to 18-0 overall and 7-0 in Big Ten play, setting up a Wednesday home game against Washington.
- The win marks a historic start for Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big Ten, matching their best since 1965-66, as Northwestern Wildcats head to California later this week.
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