Frager Earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week Honors for Nebraska
Braden Frager, a standout player for Nebraska, has been recognized as the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week. This honor comes after impressive performances where he scored 20 points in two consecutive games.
Frager’s Performance Highlights
The 6-foot-7 forward from Lincoln Southwest averaged 21.5 points in these games. He shot an impressive 59 percent overall and 50 percent from beyond the arc, alongside contributing 3.5 rebounds per game.
Freshman Awards and Records
- This marks the third time Frager has earned Freshman of the Week honors.
- He is the most awarded Husker, surpassing previous standout Bryce McGowens, who received the honor eight times in the 2021-22 season.
Nebraska’s Record and Rankings
Frager’s contributions have played a crucial role in Nebraska maintaining an undefeated record of 18-0. The team’s performance has helped them achieve a best-ever No. 7 ranking in the AP poll this week.
Key Game Highlights
In Nebraska’s 90-55 victory, Frager notched a career-high of 23 points. He also tied a school freshmen record by hitting seven 3-pointers, falling just one short of the overall school record. This victory marked the team’s largest conference win margin since 1994.
Frager continued to impress with another strong outing in a 77-58 win against Northwestern. He recorded 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting and secured four rebounds in just 32 minutes of play.
Road Success in the Big Ten
This latest victory also extended Nebraska’s road winning streak to four games in Big Ten play. This achievement ties them for their longest road win streak in conference action in over 80 years.
Upcoming Game
Nebraska will look to build on this momentum when they host Washington on Wednesday night. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on BTN and the Huskers Radio Network.
