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14th in Big Ten
- 11/5L 66-47
- 11/9L 79-78
- 11/15W 90-73
- 11/22W 93-86
- 11/25W 82-71
- 11/26L 85-66
- 11/27W 74-67
- 12/4L 73-56
- 12/7L 95-76
- 12/13L 96-90
- 12/15W 70-56
- 12/21L 75-74
- 12/29W 73-52
- 1/3L 79-62
- 1/7W 76-70
- 1/11L 62-57
- 1/1421L 80-68
- 1/18L 82-74
- 1/21L 82-68
- 1/2524L 75-72
- 1/28L 79-68
- 2/124L 76-64
- 2/817L 96-72
- 2/119L 72-70
- 2/15L 81-64
- 2/20L 86-65
- 2/24L 71-59
- 2/2723L 75-54
- 3/1L 81-76
- 3/525L 82-58
- 3/8L 107-75
- 3/11L 89-64
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Growing up Kobe: What it's like for these college players to share a legendary name
Kobe Bryant's emergence in the '90s popularized what had been a unique first name. These college players talk about the experience of sharing the name -- especially since Bryant's death.
'There was a joy to even be able to be playing'
For one weekend in football-crazed Nebraska, a group of high school boys' basketball players became one of the last teams playing in America. This was their journey.
Webster transferring to Nebraska from WIU
Guard Kobe Webster tweeted Saturday that he's leaving Western Illinois to play at Nebraska next season as a graduate transfer.
Nebraska's Hoiberg addresses coaching with flu
Fred Hoiberg (flu) was taken to the hospital following the Cornhuskers' 89-64 loss to Indiana in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Hoiberg tweeted Thursday that he "would never do anything that would my team, family or anyone else in harm's way."
Hoiberg appears ill on the sideline (0:16)
Jackson-Davis helps lead Indiana past Nebraska 89-64
Indiana freshman Trayce Jackson-Davis had a double double of 11 points and career-high 17 rebounds to help lead the Hoosiers to a 89-64 romp over Nebraska in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Nebraska, Indiana fans erupt when Huskers football players check in (0:31)
Huskers football players ready for hoops debut (0:38)
Huskers add football players to basketball team
Nebraska has added two football players -- quarterback Noah Vedral and offensive tackle Brant Banks -- for the Big Ten basketball tournament.
March Sadness: The most miserable power schools in college basketball
March is about celebrating the best in college basketball, but the College Basketball Misery Index seeds which fans feel the worst when March Madness starts.
3-point barrage lifts Minnesota over Nebraska 107-75
Gabe Kalscheur scored 26 points and Alihan Demir added 19 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday as Minnesota set a season-high in scoring with a 107-75 victory over Nebraska.
Nebraska guards Burke and Mack suspended
Nebraska guards Dachon Burke and Cam Mack have been suspended indefinitely and won't play in Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Police cite Nebraska's Mack after traffic accident
Nebraska guard Cam Mack, who was suspended for Thursday's game against Michigan, was cited for negligent driving after he left the scene of an accident.
Nebraska's Mack cited after minor traffic accident
A Nebraska men's basketball player was cited after leaving the scene of an accident, Lincoln police said.
No. 25 Michigan beats Nebraska 82-58 with Beilein on hand
Jon Teske scored 12 points and Zavier Simpson added 11 in their home finale, and No. 25 Michigan beat Nebraska 82-58 on Thursday, a night when Wolverines fans welcomed former coach John Beilein back to Crisler Center.
Huskers suspend Mack for violating team rules
Sophomore guard Cam Mack, who is averaging 12.0 points, 6.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds this season, has been suspended by Nebraska for a violation of team rules.
Kopp, Northwestern beat Nebraska in OT, snap 12-game skid
Miller Kopp scored 21 points and Northwestern scored seven straight points to open overtime then held off Nebraska for an 81-76 win Sunday that snapped a 12-game losing streak.
No. 23 Ohio State makes fast work of Nebraska in 75-54 win
Kaleb Wesson scored 16 points and had a career-high 18 rebounds and No. 23 Ohio State got out to a quick double-digit lead on its way to a 75-54 victory over Nebraska on Thursday night.
Sources: Wisconsin transfer King to join Huskers
Kobe King, who abruptly left the Wisconsin Badgers in late January, has decided to transfer to Nebraska.
Illinois downs Nebraska 71-59 behind Dosunmu
Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points and freshman center Kofi Cockburn added 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Illinois past Nebraska 71-59 on Monday.
Michigan State shakes off sloppy play to beat Nebraska 86-65
Cassius Winston scored 23 points, Gabe Brown had career highs with 17 points and five 3-pointers, and Michigan State overcame sloppy play to beat Nebraska 86-65 on Thursday night.
Davison, Badgers send Huskers to 10th straight loss 81-64
Brad Davison scored 30 points on 8-of-11 3-point shooting and Wisconsin used a 21-2 early second half run to take control of the game and send Nebraska to its school-record tying 10th straight loss 81-64 on Saturday.
No. 9 Maryland edges Nebraska 72-70 for 7th straight victory
Jalen Smith had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Eric Ayala scored 16 and No. 9 Maryland edged Nebraska 72-70 Tuesday night to extend its winning streak to seven games and remain alone atop the Big Ten.
2019-20 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14-6 | - | 24-7 |
| Michigan State | 14-6 | - | 22-9 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | - | 21-10 |
| Illinois | 13-7 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Ohio State | 11-9 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Penn State | 11-9 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Iowa | 11-9 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Rutgers | 11-9 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Michigan | 10-10 | 4 | 19-12 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Purdue | 9-11 | 5 | 16-15 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Northwestern | 3-17 | 11 | 8-23 |
| Nebraska | 2-18 | 12 | 7-25 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.8Tied-241st
Rebounds Per Game35.4Tied-217th
Assists Per Game13.8Tied-138th
Points Allowed78.1
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Allen | SG | Committed | - |
| Lat Mayen | SF | Committed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 0-7 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 7 |