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Cale Jacobsen scores 15 and No. 9 Nebraska beats Iowa 84-75 in overtime after blowing late lead
Cale Jacobsen came off the bench to score 13 of his 15 points after halftime and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in overtime, and ninth-ranked Nebraska matched its program record for wins in a season with an 84-75 victory over Iowa on Sunday.
Considering how much Bennett Stirtz has put on his shoulders this season, the production of Iowa basketball's supporting cast was an encouraging development vs. Nebraska.
In their second matchup of the season, Nebraska outscored Iowa 14-5 in overtime to get win number 26. Cale Jacobsen, Sam Hoiberg and Pryce Sandfort each had 15 points.
Iowa basketball has a chance to erase any doubt about its place in the NCAA Tournament field by sweeping the regular season series against Nebraska.
Iowa basketball closes its regular season at Nebraska on Sunday. Here's how to watch, including TV channel and tipoff time.
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Nebraska defeats Iowa in overtime on senior day
Nebraska wrapped up the regular season on Sunday afternoon against Iowa. The Huskers took the win in overtime, surging past the Hawkeyes, 84-75.
The game that matters most for Nebraska basketball comes next week. That is when the Huskers get their shot at immortality. That is when the chance arrives to win a game in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.
Husker history: Nebraska Men’s basketball earns highest Big Ten seed following overtime win vs. Iowa
Nebraska basketball had a historic Sunday, defeating Iowa in overtime, while tying a program high in wins. It was a back and forth contest, where Nebraska took a double digit lead in the second half.
Nebraska will have attacking options when it closes the regular season with Iowa, reeling after a 20-point loss to UCLA. My Iowa vs Nebraska predictions like Sam Hoiberg, one of its lead guards, to take advantage of that.
No. 9 Nebraska men's basketball defeated Iowa in overtime, 84-75. Here's what the coaches and players had to say after the game.