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No. 13 Nebraska Edges No. 9 Michigan State 58–56 to Stay Unbeaten

Costly turnovers, capped by a final-second lane violation, proved decisive.

Dec 29, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Cornell Big Red forward Kaspar Sepp (21) shoots around Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
Jan 2, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) dribbles against Michigan State Spartans guard Trey Fort (9) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 21: Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines waits for play to start during the first half of a college basketball game against the La Salle Explorers at Crisler Arena on December 21, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Rienk Mast hit six 3-pointers, including the go-ahead shot inside two minutes, and finished with 19 points and seven rebounds.
  • Michigan State committed a season-high 19 turnovers and endured a prolonged second-half field-goal drought after taking a late lead.
  • Jaxon Kohler led the Spartans with 19 points and 11 rebounds, making a career-high five 3-pointers, while Jeremy Fears Jr. added 14 points and seven assists.
  • Nebraska improved to 14-0 and extended its winning streak to 18 games as fans stormed the floor; Tom Izzo praised the scene afterward.
  • The Spartans return home to face USC on Monday, and Nebraska visits Ohio State the same day.