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No. 23 Nebraska Routs Wisconsin to Reach 10-0, Match Best Start and Longest Streak

Rienk Mast's 17-point, 10-rebound effort headlined a balanced, hot-shooting performance that precedes Saturday's visit to No. 13 Illinois.

Dec 10, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Dec 10, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Bobby Durkin (3) defends against Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Dec 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) shoots the ball as Jackson State Tigers guard Tamarion Hoover (0) defends during the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Nebraska beat Wisconsin 90-60 to open Big Ten play, improving to 10-0 and tying both the program’s best start (1977-78) and its 14-game win streak record (1990-91).
  • Mast posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Braden Frager added 15, Pryce Sandfort and Berke Buyuktuncel scored 14 each, and Sam Hoiberg had 12.
  • The Cornhuskers shot 54% from the field and 11-for-30 from three as they closed the first half on a 10-0 run to lead 47-31 and never let the margin drop below 14.
  • Wisconsin finished at 34% shooting and 7-for-32 from deep, got 20 points from Nick Boyd and 12 from Nolan Winter, and saw John Blackwell limited to seven on 1-of-11.
  • Next up, Nebraska visits No. 13 Illinois on Saturday, while Wisconsin returns home to host Villanova on Friday.