No. 13 Nebraska basketball (14-0, 2-0) pulled off an upset against the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (12-2, 2-1) on Friday, winning 58-56. The Huskers’ win against a top ten opponent was the first since defeating No. 6 Wisconsin during the 2023-24 season.
Nebraska was 18-of-57 from the floor while shooting 13-of-37 from three and 9-of-13 from the free throw line. MSU shot 17-of-50 from the field, 10-of-28 from three and 12-of-16 from the line.
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Nebraska forward Rienk Mast led all scorers with 19 points. Pryce Sandfort had 13 points, while JaMarques Lawrence chipped in 12.
Nebraska will return to action on Monday at Ohio State. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT on FS1.
Social media was on fire with reactions and excitement regarding the game. Scroll below to see some of the best.
The Indiana comparisons continue
Future games suddenly have a bit more meaning
Friday night sealed the deal for some fans
Other fans can’t wrap their mind around it
Many fans feel the same way
Fred Hoiberg for Coach of the Year?
A great start to 2026
They are starting to get believers
Big-time mood
Fans like what they see
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