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Nebraska Routs Wisconsin 90-60 to Reach 10-0, Tie 14-Game Program Win Streak

The Big Ten opener showcased Nebraska’s depth plus defense, positioning the Huskers for a ranked road test at No. 13 Illinois.

Overview

  • Rienk Mast posted 17 points and 10 rebounds as five Huskers scored in double figures in Lincoln.
  • Nebraska shot 54% from the field with 11 threes, while Wisconsin finished at 34% and went 7-for-32 from deep.
  • A 10-0 run to close the first half built a 47-31 lead, and the margin twice reached 33 points after halftime.
  • Wisconsin’s John Blackwell, the Big Ten Player of the Week, was held to seven points on 1-for-11 shooting; Nick Boyd led the Badgers with 20.
  • The men improved to 1-0 in Big Ten play and matched school marks for best start and longest win streak, while the No. 24 Nebraska women moved to 10-0 with an 87-35 win over Omaha led by Callin Hake’s 17 points.