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No. 13 Nebraska, led by Pryce Sandfort’s 19 points, rallied from a second straight slow start to beat New Hampshire 86-55 Tuesday night and remain undefeated in non-conference play for the first time since 1928-29.
The Cornhuskers (13-0) extended the best start in program history but not before the America East Wildcats (4-9), like the Summit League’s North Dakota nine days earlier, caused a few anxious moments.
The Huskers led by just three at halftime, but were much sharper on both ends afterward and will continue their momentum in Friday night’s Big Ten home game against ninth-ranked Michigan State.
Braden Frager scored 15 points and Berke Buyuktuncel added 14 for the Huskers. Jack Graham had 15 of his 17 points in the first half to lead New Hampshire.
Sandfort’s 3-pointer gave the Huskers a 21-point lead with 10 minutes remaining. By then, New Hampshire seemed exhausted. The Wildcats, who shot 47 percent from the floor and made eight 3s in the first half, went 11 1/2 minutes without a field goal as Nebraska pulled away. The Huskers outscored the Wildcats 45-17 in the second half and finished with a 42-12 advantage in the paint.
The Wildcats, who haven’t beaten a power conference opponent since 2022, kept things close from the start. They led 25-20 after RJ Kennedy and Jack Graham combined for four straight 3s and never led by more than seven until 15 minutes remained in the game.
The Huskers are one of six undefeated teams in the country.
To be continued
New Hampshire hosts Vermont on Saturday.
Nebraska will host No. 9 Michigan State on Friday night.
Associated Press reporting.
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