56 Michigan State (Jan 2, 2026) Game Recap

56 Michigan State (Jan 2, 2026) Game Recap

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Key Points:

  • Rienk Mast scored 19 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 1:51 left, leading No. 13 Nebraska to a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Michigan State.
  • Nebraska improved to 14-0 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play, extending their winning streak to 18 games, the longest in the nation.
  • The game was a defensive battle and the lowest-scoring matchup of the season for both teams, with notable performances from big men shooting three-pointers, including Mast and Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler.
  • Michigan State struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 6 of 24 and committing 19 turnovers, their highest since