Overview
- Nebraska routed Penn State 87-64 in Lincoln, fueled by Pryce Sandfort’s eight 3-pointers and 20 first-half points.
- Sam Hoiberg posted a career-high 10 assists and added 11 points, guiding a balanced offense with 22 team assists.
- Penn State fell behind after 11 first-half turnovers and finished 4-for-20 from deep as Nebraska led by as many as 28.
- Freshman Berke Buyuktuncel missed the game due to illness, with Braden Frager starting and contributing 15 points.
- Field Level Media noted the selection committee’s projection of Nebraska as a No. 3 NCAA seed as the Huskers prepare to host Maryland next.