Nebraska basketball got back to its winning ways on Saturday against Rutgers by an 80-68 margin. The Huskers improved to 21-2 on the season, the program’s best 23-game record since going 21-2 in 1919-20.
Rienk Mast led the way for this group, with 26 points and eight rebounds. It was his highest point total in Big Ten play this season.
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Sam Hoiberg had 13 points, seven rebounds, and five assists on the afternoon. Pryce Sanffort had 15 points and four assists on the afternoon.
Nebraska returns home for a Tuesday night showdown with the Purdue Boilermakers. Tipoff is scheduled for Tuesday night on FS1.
Fans were excited about the win on Saturday, and we picked some of the best reactions from social media.
Final
Relaxed nature
Glue guy
Purist dream
Huskers putting up historic numbers
Huskers taking care of business
Opposing fans are freaking out
Fans are pumped for Sam Hoiberg
Fans were excited for stellar play of Mast
Fans are proud of the way this team has played
Fans are happy with the program
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This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Social media reacts to Nebraska basketball’s victory over Rutgers
