Nebraska Men's Basketball Home Winning Streak Ends

Nebraska men's basketball team lost at home to Rutgers 85-82, ending their 20-game home winning streak. Rutgers' Ace Bailey scored a game-high 24 points and secured 11 rebounds, while Dylan Harper added 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists to lead the Scarlet Knights to victory. The game was closely contested, with neither team leading by more than five points in the second half. Nebraska's Brice Williams and Juwan Gary performed well, scoring 21 and 20 points respectively. The loss marked Nebraska's first home defeat since December 2023 and the first Big Ten home loss since February 2023. Meanwhile, Nebraska's women's basketball team secured an 87-84 overtime victory against Iowa, led by Britt Prince's 22 points and critical plays in the final minutes.