58 Northwestern (Jan 17, 2026) Game Recap

58 Northwestern (Jan 17, 2026) Game Recap

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Key Points:

  • Braden Frager and Pryce Sandfort each scored 20 points, leading No. 8 Nebraska to a 77-58 victory over Northwestern, maintaining their unbeaten record at 18-0.
  • Sam Hoiberg contributed 12 points and seven rebounds, helping Nebraska extend the best start in school history to 7-0 in Big Ten play.
  • Nebraska overcame a close halftime score of 34-29 and turned a 46-41 game into a decisive win with a 17-3 run, capitalizing on 11 Northwestern turnovers for 12 points.
  • Northwestern's Nick Martinelli scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds but was limited to just seven points in the second half, as the