Purdue Defeats Nebraska, Extends Home Winning Streak

Purdue University’s basketball team delivered an impressive performance, defeating Nebraska 104-68, marking their fifth consecutive victory, and improving their record to 13-4 overall. Freshman C.J. Cox was a standout, scoring 23 points, while the team shot a remarkable 63% from the field. Purdue's resilience and strong defense were on full display, maintaining a 25-game home winning streak. Nebraska, led by Brice Williams and Connor Essegian, struggled despite their recent success, as they had been on a six-game winning streak before this match. Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg emphasized the need for mental toughness as he reflects on recent losses. Purdue is now gearing up for an upcoming West Coast conference swing, facing Washington and Oregon next.