No. 7 Nebraska Dominates Northwestern, Secures Home-and-Home Rematch Victory

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Published: February 14, 2026 7:24 PM ET

No. 7 Nebraska continued its strong performance in the 2025-26 college basketball season with a decisive 68-49 victory over Northwestern. This win occurred on February 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena, bringing Nebraska’s overall record to 22-3 and 11-3 in Big Ten Conference play. Meanwhile, Northwestern dropped to 10-16, with a 2-13 league record.

Nebraska Dominates Northwestern

This latest victory allowed Nebraska to sweep the home-and-home series against Northwestern this season. The game showcased a mix of struggles and breakthroughs for the Huskers, which ultimately led to their comfortable win.

Game Highlights

Nebraska trailed 16 points against Purdue earlier in the week.
The Huskers only managed to score following a three-pointer from Pryce Sandfort in the opening minutes.
Despite their shaky start, Nebraska pulled through with timely plays to maintain the lead.

Both teams struggled with turnovers throughout the game. Nebraska committed 18 turnovers, while Northwestern had 16. These errors allowed the Wildcats to score 27 points off turnovers compared to only 10 points for Nebraska. Despite these challenges, the Cornhuskers managed to excel on the boards, out-rebounding Northwestern 40-24.

Player Performances

Pryce Sandfort led all scorers with 29 points, including six rebounds.
Fred Hoiberg contributed 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Jacobsen added 10 points and six rebounds for the Huskers.
Nick Martinelli was Northwestern’s standout player, scoring 11 points.

Upcoming Matches

Nebraska will face Iowa on February 17, with this game set for 8 p.m. CST in Iowa City. Iowa holds an 18-6 record this season and recently had its six-game winning streak broken by Maryland.

Big Ten Standings

With their recent win, Nebraska positions itself in a tie for third place in the Big Ten, now alongside Illinois at 11-3. Michigan leads the conference with a 13-1 record, while Purdue trails closely.

NCAA Tournament Implications

This victory is crucial for Nebraska’s NCAA Tournament aspirations. Currently, they stand at 11th in the NET rankings. The win against Northwestern will not only bolster their standings but also adds a vital Quad 2 victory to their tournament resume.

As Nebraska prepares for their upcoming matchups, they aim to solidify their position for the NCAA Tournament, hoping to secure a favorable seed.