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No. 15 Nebraska Pulls Away From North Dakota to Reach 12-0 as Buyuktuncel Records Triple-Double

A decisive second half after a week off reflected Fred Hoiberg’s push to avoid a look‑ahead letdown.

Overview

  • Nebraska won 78-53 to open a program-best 12-0 start, extending its unbeaten run after finals week.
  • The Huskers outscored North Dakota 54-29 after halftime, opening the period with a 19-6 surge and later ripping off a 13-0 run.
  • Berke Buyuktuncel finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the fourth triple-double in school history.
  • Braden Frager led Nebraska with 17 points, Sam Hoiberg added 15 and Jamarques Lawrence had 13; Eli King scored 13 for North Dakota.
  • Cold shooting in the first half (2-for-18 from three) flipped to 19-for-30 after the break, with Nebraska also converting 12 of 13 free throws and winning the glass 42-30.