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Nebraska Basketball Teams Defeat Indiana in Separate Matchups

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Both the Nebraska men's and women's basketball teams recently recorded victories against their Indiana counterparts. The No. 25 Nebraska women's team defeated Indiana 78-73 in Lincoln on Thursday night. Separately, the No. 10 Nebraska men's team secured an 83-77 win over Indiana at Assembly Hall, overcoming a 16-point second-half deficit.

Nebraska Women's Basketball Defeats Indiana

On Thursday night, the No. 25 Nebraska women's basketball team defeated Indiana 78-73 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

Team Records
  • Following the win, Nebraska's overall record improved to 14-2, with a Big Ten conference record of 3-2.
  • Indiana's record adjusted to 11-6 overall and 0-5 in conference play.
Game Progression
  • The score was tied at 53-53 at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
  • Nebraska then initiated a 10-2 scoring run, establishing a lead that was maintained until the conclusion of the game.
Individual Performances
  • Nebraska:
    • Britt Prince scored 20 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and contributed 7 assists against 1 turnover.
    • Jessica Petrie added 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 assists.
    • Logan Nissley contributed 11 points.
    • Eliza Maupin registered 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
    • Amiah Hargrove and Petra Bozan each had 9 and 3 points respectively, alongside 6 rebounds each.
  • Indiana:
    • Shay Ciezki was the highest scorer with 31 points.
    • Zania Socka-Nguemen recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
    • Maya Makulusky scored 12 points, all of which occurred in the second half.
Team Statistics
  • Nebraska:
    • Field Goal Percentage: 28-of-67 (41.8%)
    • Three-Point Percentage: 8-of-21 (38.1%)
    • Free Throw Percentage: 14-of-19 (73.7%)
    • Rebounds: 38 (outrebounded Indiana 38-32)
    • Assists-to-Turnovers: 20-7
  • Indiana:
    • Field Goal Percentage: 29-of-57 (50.9%)
    • Three-Point Percentage: 4-of-13 (30.8%)
    • Free Throw Percentage: 11-of-13 (84.6%)
    • Rebounds: 32
    • Turnovers: 11
Upcoming Game

The Nebraska women's team is scheduled to host No. 4 UCLA on Sunday. The game is slated for live television broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

Nebraska Men's Basketball Overcomes Deficit Against Indiana

The No. 10 Nebraska men's basketball team defeated Indiana 83-77 at Assembly Hall.

Team Records
  • Nebraska's record improved to 16-0 overall and 5-0 in Big Ten conference play.
  • Indiana's record moved to 12-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play, marking its first home loss of the season.
Game Progression
  • Nebraska trailed 39-30 at halftime, and Indiana extended its lead to 51-35 early in the second half, establishing a 16-point advantage.
  • Nebraska then initiated a 13-0 scoring run to tie the game, followed by a 16-1 run that resulted in a 75-66 lead with 3:41 remaining.
  • The team secured the victory by converting 11-of-14 free throws in the second half.
Individual Performances
  • Nebraska:
    • Jamarques Lawrence led Nebraska with a career-high 27 points, 16 of which were scored in the second half. He made 8-of-13 shots from the field, including five 3-pointers, and contributed five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
    • Other Nebraska players reaching double figures included Rienk Mast with 13 points, Pryce Sandfort with 12 points, and Braden Frager with 11 points.
    • Cale Jacobsen added seven points, Berke Buyuktuncel scored eight points, and Sam Hoiberg contributed five points, five assists, and three steals.
  • Indiana:
    • Lamar Wilkerson was Indiana's leading scorer with 32 points.
Historical and Statistical Notes
  • Nebraska's 16-0 record marks the first time in school history the team has started a season undefeated and extends its win streak to a school-record 20 games.
  • The 5-0 start in Big Ten play is the best for the program since the 1965-66 season.
  • The team achieved a 3-0 road record in conference play, a first since the 1975-76 season.
  • This win represents Nebraska's fifth consecutive victory against Indiana.
  • It was the second time this season Nebraska overcame a 16-point deficit.
  • The victory also marked Nebraska's second consecutive win at Assembly Hall and its fifth Quad 1 win of the season.
  • Jamarques Lawrence's 27 points constituted his third career 20-point game, matching his career-high for three-pointers with five.
  • Nebraska made 14 three-pointers in the game, the 10th instance this season the team has recorded double-digit three-pointers.
  • Rienk Mast secured his 1,000th career rebound during the game.
  • Nebraska registered its 19th double-digit scoring run of the season with a 13-0 run in the second half.
  • Sam Hoiberg recorded his ninth game with multiple steals, and Braden Frager achieved his 10th double-figure scoring game as a reserve player.
Upcoming Game

The Nebraska men's team is scheduled to host Oregon on Tuesday.