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No. 7 Nebraska Stays Perfect as Women Fall at Wisconsin

Braden Frager’s ankle injury raises rotation questions as the unbeaten men head into consecutive Big Ten road games.

Overview

  • Nebraska’s men beat Washington 76-66 to reach 19-0 overall and 8-0 in the Big Ten, extending their winning streak to 23 and holding first place in the league.
  • Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points for his third straight 20-point game, and Nebraska hit 11 of 29 from three while shooting 51% from the field.
  • Guard Braden Frager exited in the first half with a left-ankle injury and was later seen in a walking boot, with coach Fred Hoiberg saying he would be re-evaluated and his status is uncertain.
  • The Huskers visit Minnesota on Saturday before a trip to Michigan on Tuesday in a stretch that will test depth following Frager’s injury.
  • In women’s play, Wisconsin upset No. 24 Nebraska 63-60 as Gift Uchenna posted 22 points and 14 rebounds and Kyrah Daniels added 19, dropping the Huskers to 14-5 and 3-5 in the Big Ten.