No. 8 Nebrasketball Dominates Oregon to Remain Undefeated

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No. 8 Nebrasketball Dominates Oregon to Remain Undefeated

Nebrasketball continued its impressive streak with a commanding victory over Oregon on Tuesday night. The No. 8 Nebraska men’s basketball team triumphed with a score of 90-55 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, marking their 17th consecutive win this season.

Nebraska’s Perfect Season Continues

With this victory, Nebraska improved to 17-0 overall and maintained a perfect record of 6-0 in the Big Ten Conference. Conversely, Oregon dropped to an 8-9 overall record, standing at 1-5 in league play.

Game Highlights

The first half featured a tight contest, with both teams trading baskets. Nebraska showcased impressive ball control, recording no turnovers until the 8:32 mark. However, Oregon’s hot shooting, which peaked at 63%, allowed them to tie the game at 28-28. After that, the Ducks struggled, managing only one basket in the next 8:16 as Nebraska surged with a 24-5 run.

Key Performers

Pryce Sandfort: Led Nebraska with a game-high 28 points, including seven three-pointers.
Braden Frager: Scored 23 points, also nailing seven three-pointers.
Sam Hoiberg: Contributed 11 points, six steals, five assists, and three rebounds.

Shooting Statistics

Nebraska ended the game shooting 53.3% from the field and excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 36 three-point attempts. This remarkable performance placed them just one three-pointer short of their school record for a single game.

Records and Achievements

Nebraska’s win streak has now reached 21 games, extending back to the previous season.
The team has scored 90 points in four games this season, tying for the ninth-most 90-point games in school history.
The 35-point victory margin was the largest for Nebraska in Big Ten play.

Upcoming Game

Looking forward, Nebraska will travel to face Northwestern on Saturday. The matchup is set to tip off at 3 p.m. CST and will be broadcasted on the Big Ten Network.

As Nebraska aims to maintain its undefeated status, fans eagerly anticipate their next performance, reinforcing their standing as a powerhouse this season.