Alonzo Verge
FILE - Nebraska's Derrick Walker (13) drives against Wisconsin's Chris Vogt (33) and Johnny Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Walker is the top returning scorer and rebounder. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Heat on Hoiberg after 3 straight 20-loss seasons at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2022 01:09 PM EDT

Buie rallies Northwestern past Nebraska 71-69 in Big Ten

Mar. 09, 2022 08:53 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Boo Buie scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and drew a critical charge with 10.5 seconds left as Northwestern erased a 15-point second...

Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) shoots against Nebraska's Lat Mayen (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Nebraska won 74-73. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Davis hurt, No. 10 Wisconsin misses B10 clinch, Huskers win

By Jim Hoehn Mar. 06, 2022 05:09 PM EST

Ohio State guard Jamari Wheeler, right, and forward E.J. Liddell head off the court after the team's 78-70 loss to Nebraska in an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Nebraska tops No. 23 OSU, Hoiberg's 1st win over ranked foe

By Jacob Benge Mar. 01, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Penn State forward John Harrar, right, makes his way to the basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in State College, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Freshman McGowens powers Nebraska past Penn State 93-70

Feb. 27, 2022 09:04 PM EST

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at the referees during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Perkins' 20 points leads No. 25 Iowa past Huskers 88-78

By Eric Olson Feb. 25, 2022 11:23 PM EST

Iowa's Tony Perkins, right, warms up with teammates before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa Hawkeyes at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/25/2022

Feb. 25, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Nebraska's Kobe Webster (10) passes under pressure from Northwestern's Ryan Young (15) as Ryan Greer watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Northwestern ends 3-game skid, beats Nebraska 77-65

Feb. 22, 2022 10:23 PM EST

Nebraska's Lat Mayen (11) goes for a layup against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Jaiden Tripi/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Maryland Terrapins at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/18/2022

Feb. 19, 2022 12:04 AM EST

Nebraska's Lat Mayen (11) goes for a layup against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Jaiden Tripi/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Russell scores 23 as Maryland rolls past Nebraska 90-74

Feb. 19, 2022 12:00 AM EST

Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tops Minnesota 78-65 for 1st Big Ten win of season

Feb. 09, 2022 11:25 PM EST

Nebraska's Alonzo Verge Jr. (1) tries to knock the ball away from Jamison Battle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/9/2022

Feb. 09, 2022 09:46 PM EST

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) reacts after making a 3-point shot against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers 2/5/2022

Feb. 05, 2022 01:52 PM EST

Nebraska's Derrick Walker (13) loses control of the ball against Wisconsin's Steven Crowl (22), Chucky Hepburn (23) and Jonathan Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Hepburn, Badgers win in his emotional homecoming to Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 27, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Wisconsin players warm up before playing against Nebraska in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Wisconsin Badgers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/27/2022

Jan. 27, 2022 04:28 PM EST

Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) reacts after making a basket against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Jackson-Davis leads Indiana to rare road win

Jan. 17, 2022 09:00 PM EST

Nebraska's Kobe Webster warms up before playing against Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana and Nebraska players wore matching warmup shirts in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/17/2022

Jan. 17, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots between Nebraska defenders Alonzo Verge Jr. (1) and Eduardo Andre (35) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Purdue won 92-65. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 7 Purdue dominates Nebraska, Edey and Ivey lead scoring

By Michael Marot Jan. 14, 2022 08:43 PM EST

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) drives to the basket against Nebraska forward Derrick Walker (13) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Frazier's 29 helps No. 25 Illinois hold off Nebraska 81-71

By Eric Olson Jan. 11, 2022 10:52 PM EST

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler (55) shoots during warmups before playing against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 07:46 PM EST