Thorir Thorbjarnarson

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches his team compete against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Hoiberg did a near total remake of the roster in his first year at Nebraska, and the Cornhuskers finished the season on a school-record 17-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

Huskers hope for better results with latest Hoiberg makeover

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2020 08:44 AM EST

3-point barrage lifts Minnesota over Nebraska 107-75

By Patrick Donnelly Mar. 08, 2020 03:15 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 26 points and Alihan Demir added 19 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday as Minnesota set a season-high in scoring with a...

Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1) leans into Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

No. 23 Ohio State makes fast work of Nebraska in 75-54 win

By Eric Olson Feb. 27, 2020 11:15 PM EST

Illinois' Andres Feliz (10) powers past Nebraska's Charlie Easley (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)

Illinois downs Nebraska 71-59 behind Dosunmu

Feb. 24, 2020 10:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (34), of Iceland, dribbles the ball against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb. Thorbjarnarson is one of the cornerstones of Fred Hoiberg's building project at Nebraska. Iceland is no basketball hotbed, but college coaches will go most anywhere to mine talent. (AP Photo/John Peterson, File)

Iceland's 'basketball family' chasing dreams at US colleges

By Eric Olson Feb. 12, 2020 02:45 AM EST

Maryland forward Jalen Smith shoots a basket as Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

No. 9 Maryland edges Nebraska 72-70 for 7th straight victory

By David Ginsburg Feb. 11, 2020 11:03 PM EST

Nebraska's Haanif Cheatham, left, drives to the basket against Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

No. 24 Penn St. rides 2nd-half run to 76-64 win over Huskers

By Eric Olson Feb. 01, 2020 09:15 PM EST

No. 24 Rutgers tops Nebraska 75-72 on Baker's 3-pointer

Matt Sugam Jan. 25, 2020 04:58 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, NJ (AP) — Geo Baker hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to send No. 24 Rutgers past Nebraska 75-72 Saturday to raise the Scarlet Knights' home...

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice (0) knocks the ball loose from Nebraska's Kevin Cross (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 82-68. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Wisconsin pulls away from Nebraska for 82-68 win

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 22, 2020 12:34 AM EST

Indiana builds big second-half lead, beats Nebraska 82-74

Jan. 18, 2020 09:45 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis had 18 points and 13 rebounds and Indiana opened up a 19 point lead early in the second half lead then survived an...

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, takes a shot against Nebraska's Dachon Burke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 80-68. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 21 Buckeyes beat Nebraska, snap 4-game losing streak

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 14, 2020 08:40 PM EST

Nebraska denies road-weary Iowa's comeback bid, 76-70

By Kent Wolgamott Jan. 07, 2020 11:38 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — After falling to Rutgers on Friday, Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg put together a game plan aimed not only at defeating Iowa but shaking off...

Nebraska forward Yvan Ouedraogo (24) works the ball into the defense of Indiana forward Joey Brunk (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Phinisee, Jackson-Davis lead Hoosiers past Nebraska in OT

By Michael Marot Dec. 13, 2019 10:35 PM EST

Nebraska guard Haanif Cheatham (22) has the ball knocked away by Georgia Tech forward James Banks III (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech pulls away in 2nd half, defeats Nebraska 73-56

By Paul Newberry Dec. 04, 2019 09:39 PM EST

Nebraska comes alive in overtime, defeats Southern 93-86

L. Kent Wolgamott Nov. 22, 2019 11:04 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Yvan Ouedraogo was going to be aggressive when Nebraska went into overtime against Southern Friday. And the 6-foot-9 freshman center from...