Michigan Ends Nebraska’s Historic 24-Game Win Streak in Top-5 Showdown
In a classic Big Ten battle Tuesday night, No. 3 Michigan delivered a statement victory over No. 5 Nebraska, snapping the Cornhuskers’ 24-game winning streak with a thrilling 75–72 road win at the Crisler Center.
The game was tight throughout, but Michigan’s Trey McKenney emerged as the late hero, converting a decisive layup with 1:07 remaining that ultimately proved to be the game-winning basket. The Wolverines, who trailed for much of the contest, used a late defensive stand to hold Nebraska scoreless over the final 3 minutes and 20 seconds of play turning the tide in one of the most anticipated regular-season matchups of the year.
Nebraska’s loss marks the end of the longest active win streak in Division I men’s basketball, a run that began last season and captured national attention for an under-the-radar program making its way into the upper echelon of the sport. The Cornhuskers had not lost since March 9, 2025, when they fell to Iowa, and their 24 consecutive victories were the longest for any team since the 2014-15 Kentucky Wildcats ran the table before a Final Four defeat.
Despite the setback, Nebraska’s season remains remarkable. The Cornhuskers improve to 20–1 overall and 9–1 in Big Ten play, tying their best start in school history and securing the highest AP Top 25 ranking Nebraska has ever achieved. Coach Fred Hoiberg and his squad showed resilience all season long, and even in defeat, the team’s competitive spirit was on full display.
Key players were missing for Nebraska, including Rienk Mast, who sat out with an illness, and Braden Frager, sidelined by an ankle injury which may have impacted their performance down the stretch. Still, stars like Pryce Sandfort and Sam Hoiberg kept the Cornhuskers competitive, giving fans plenty of confidence as the program now turns its attention to a marquee home matchup with No. 9 Illinois this Sunday.
For Michigan, the win reinforces the Wolverines’ status as a national title contender. With their own next test coming against No. 7 Michigan State on Friday, Michigan is poised to make a deep run in the highly competitive Big Ten.
This game will be remembered not just for the ending of a long winning streak, but for the intensity, drama, and high stakes that come with elite college basketball in January. Stay tuned this season is far from over.
Source: TheScore
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