Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

College Basketball

Nebraska

21-2

80-68

Final

Rutgers

9-15

Jersey Mike’s Arena

Lead tracker

NEB leadsBiggest lead NEB 20, RUTG 3

RUTG leads

Team	1H	2H	T
NEB	41	39	80
RUTG	27	41	68

Who won: Nebraska 80-68

The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 80-68 on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Nebraska outscored the Rutgers 41-27 in the 1st half. Rienk Mast led the Nebraska in points (26). Tariq Francis led the Rutgers in points (16).

Win probability

100%NEB final

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Play by play

End of Game
End of 2nd half
H2 0:19
Cale Jacobsen Defensive Rebound.
H2 0:22
Dylan Grant misses free throw 1 of 1
H2 0:22
Foul on Justin Bolis.
H2 0:22
Dylan Grant Offensive Rebound.
H2 0:23
Tariq Francis misses 23-foot three point jumper
H2 0:27
+1
Cale Jacobsen makes free throw 2 of 2
NEB 80 - 68 RUTG
H2 0:27
+1
Cale Jacobsen makes free throw 1 of 2
NEB 79 - 68 RUTG
H2 0:27
Foul on Tariq Francis.
H2 0:33
+2
Denis Badalau makes layup
NEB 78 - 68 RUTG
H2 0:38
Denis Badalau Steal.
H2 0:38
TO
Sam Hoiberg bad pass turnover
H2 0:44
+2
Tariq Francis makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Denis Badalau assists)
NEB 78 - 66 RUTG
H2 0:51
Jamichael Davis Defensive Rebound.
H2 0:54
Justin Bolis misses layup
H2 1:03
+1
Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
NEB 78 - 64 RUTG
H2 1:03
+1
Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
NEB 78 - 63 RUTG
H2 1:03
Foul on Sam Hoiberg.
H2 1:19
+1
Rienk Mast makes free throw 2 of 2
NEB 78 - 62 RUTG
H2 1:19
Nebraska Deadball Team Rebound.
H2 1:19
Rienk Mast misses free throw 1 of 2
H2 1:19
Foul on Tariq Francis.
H2 1:28
Foul on Harun Zrno.
H2 1:31
Jamarques Lawrence Steal.