Nebraska Basketball Shocks #10 Wisconsin 74-73

Nebraska pulled off a huge upset on the road against #10 Wisconsin, winning 74-73. The Cornhuskers were led by their strong defense, which held the Badgers to just 33% shooting from the field. This is a huge win for Nebraska, and it will surely boost their NCAA tournament hopes.

Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team

Monday night’s game against #10 Wisconsin was a nail-biter that ended with the Nebraska Cornhuskers upsetting the Badgers 74-73. The Huskers were down by as many as nine points in the second half, but they rallied back behind some key three-pointers from freshman guard Nana Foulland and some tough defense down the stretch.

This was a Big Win for Nebraska, who are now 14-8 on the season and 5-4 in conference play It was also their first win over a ranked opponent since February of 2017.

The Cornhuskers will look to keep their momentum going on Saturday when they take on Northwestern at home.

The game against the Wisconsin Badgers

Nebraska basketball scored a big upset victory over #10 Wisconsin on Saturday night, winning 74-73 in a close game The Cornhuskers were led by junior guard Teddy Allen who scored 27 points, including the go-ahead layup with just seconds remaining.

It was a back-and-forth game throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. Wisconsin held a slim lead for most of the second half, but Nebraska fought back and took the lead with just under two minutes remaining. The Badgers then regained the lead with less than 30 seconds to go, but Allen’s layup ultimately proved to be the game-winner.

The win was a big one for Nebraska, as they improved to 14-8 on the season and 4-6 in Big Ten play. They’ll look to build on this momentum as they take on Illinois next Saturday.

The players who contributed to the victory

Four players scored in double figures to lead the Nebraska men’s basketball team to a 74-73 victory over No. 10 Wisconsin on Saturday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena

James Palmer Jr. led the Huskers with 19 points, while Isaiah Roby and Thomas Allen added 16 points apiece. Glynn Watson Jr. was also in double figures with 10 points, as Nebraska improved to 15-8 on the season and 6-5 in the Big Ten Conference

The Huskers used a balanced attack to come away with the upset, as they had 22 assists on 30 made baskets. Nebraska also knocked down eight 3-pointers in the game, including four from Allen.

The game-winning play

With the game tied at 73 and just over 10 seconds left on the clock, Nebraska’s James Palmer Jr. drove to the basket and scored the game-winning layup to give the Cornhuskers a 74-73 win over #10 Wisconsin.

The reaction of the fans

The fans had a big reaction to Nebraska’s shocking victory over #10 Wisconsin. Many were ecstatic and couldn’t believe the outcome. Others were more subdued, but still very happy with the result. Either way, it was clear that the fans were enjoying the moment.

The reaction of the Nebraska players

Nebraska Cornhuskers players are ecstatic after their game-winning shot against the Wisconsin Badgers The game ended with a score of 74-73, in favor of the Cornhuskers. This was a major upset, as the Badgers were ranked 10th in the nation, while Nebraska was unranked.

The Nebraska players are seen hugging and leaping around in joy after the final buzzer sounds. They are clearly thrilled with the victory. One player is even seen crying tears of happiness. This is a great moment for the team and the fans alike.

The reaction of the Wisconsin players

In the moments after Nebraska’s 74-73 win over Wisconsin on Tuesday night, the Badgers were in disbelief. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, players from both teams was hugging and celebrating near midcourt, but the Wisconsin players were understandably stunned.

After the game, Head Coach Greg Gard said that his team had let one slip away. “It’s disappointing. It was a game we felt we should have won,” Gard said. “We had some uncharacteristic errors late in the game… We have to move on and get ready for Saturday.”

Forward Nigel Hayes echoed his coach’s sentiments, saying that the team was “disappointed” and that they “let one get away.”

This was a tough loss for Wisconsin, but they will have to move on quickly as they prepare for their next game against Michigan State on Saturday.

The implications of the victory

The Nebraska men’s Basketball team got a huge win on Thursday night upsetting 10th-ranked Wisconsin 74-73 in front of a sellout crowd at Pinnacle Bank Arena. With the victory, the Huskers improved to 13-8 overall and 5-4 in Big Ten play.

While it’s certainly a Big Win for Nebraska, what are the implications of the victory? Here are three things to consider:

1) The Huskers are now on the NCAA Tournament bubble

With the victory, Nebraska has likely put itself on the right side of the NCAA tournament bubble. Before Thursday Night the Huskers were seen as a long shot to make the field of 68. But with a resume that now includes wins over Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio State Nebraska is right in the mix.

2) The win gives Nebraska some much-needed momentum

Entering Thursday night’s game, Nebraska had lost three of its last four games. The Huskers were coming off a disappointing loss at Northwestern on Sunday and desperately needed a win to get back on track. The victory over Wisconsin should give Nebraska some much-needed momentum heading into Sunday’s game against Illinois.

3) It’s a big win for new head coach Fred Hoiberg

Thursday night’s game was just Hoiberg’s 12th as Nebraska’s Head Coach but it might have been his biggest so far. Beating a team like Wisconsin is always big, but it takes on extra meaning when you do it in front of a raucous Pinnacle Bank Arena crowd.

The next game for Nebraska

The next game for Nebraska will be against Northwestern on Saturday, January 13th, at 8 pm EST.

The rest of the season

The Cornhuskers entered Saturday’s game as 14-point underdogs against the 10th-ranked Badgers, but Shaka Smart’s team pulled off the upset thanks to a late surge. With the win, Nebraska improves to 12-8 on the season and 6-6 in Big Ten play.

The Cornhuskers are now just two games back of Wisconsin in the Conference Standings and they’ll have a chance to close that gap even further when they travel to Madison to take on the Badgers on February 29th.

Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Nebraska has a very favorable schedule. They’ll take on Illinois (twice), Northwestern, and Rutgers at home, and their only remaining road games are against Iowa (twice), Minnesota, and Purdue. If the Cornhuskers can take care of business at home and pick up a few road wins, they should have no problem finishing in the top half of the conference standings.