Here is what they’re saying about Rutgers after the crucial victory: “Rutgers has a pulse! Huge win at Nebraska, snapping Cornhuskers 20-game home win streak. It’s a long climb, but this is a start.” — Zach Braziller, New York Post.

Rutgers boosted its momentum on the road to earn a big-time win that adds optimism to an unlikely season turnaround. The Scarlet Knights defeated Nebraska 85-82 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, picking up a second consecutive victory that provides a major boost to its postseason résumé.

Rutgers basketball has a history of struggles on the road. Nebraska has been historically hot at home. So it’s a clear sign of growth that the young Scarlet Knights went into Lincoln and emerged victorious Thursday,

Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper combined for 45 points, and the Nebraska men’s basketball team fell 85-82 to the Rutger

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Nebraska’s program record-tying home winning streak trickled away in a loss to Rutgers as the Scarlet Knights' two future NBA stars combined for 45 points.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAM game from January 16, 2025 on ESPN.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska men’s basketball team suffered its first home loss since 2023 on Thursday. The Huskers lost to Rutgers, 85-82, inside Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Scarlet Knights freshman duo of Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper combined for 45 points, including a pair of key Harper field goals late in the game.

In the waning minutes of Nebraska’s 85-82 loss to Rutgers Thursday night, Scarlet Knights freshman star Ace Bailey wouldn’t stop talking and motivating his teammates, according to Husker

Nebraska’s program record-tying home winning streak trickled away in a loss to Rutgers as the Scarlet Knights' two future NBA stars combined for 45 points.

January 16 - Setting a program record usually is something to celebrate, and Nebraska ... Rutgers features the league's Nos. 1 and 3 scorers. Dylan Harper is averaging 20 points a game, while Ace Bailey is contributing 19 points a contest. The Scarlet ...

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