Michigan Wolverines at Nebraska Cornhuskers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Tominaga, Nebraska perform demolition of Michigan thumping Wolverines 79-59
Nimari Burnett's basket 35 seconds in provided Michigan with its only lead. Tominaga's 3-pointer with 13:28 before halftime gave the Cornhuskers their first double-digit lead at 18-7. Rienk Mast's layup almost five minutes later gave Michigan its first 20-point advantage (30-10). Another five minutes later, Juwan Gary threw down a dunk for a 43-13 Nebraska lead with 5:21 left before halftime.
The Cornhuskers (17-8, 7-7 Big Ten) led 45-25 at intermission and Michigan never got within 15 for the remainder. Burnett made a 3 with 4:52 left to reduce Michigan's deficit to 70-55. Burnett was the only player to reach double figures in scoring for Michigan (3-10, 8-16) with 18 points.
In sole possession of last place in the conference, Michigan faces No. 10 Illinois on Tuesday.
Nebraska, which ended a two-game skid, hosts Penn State on Feb. 17.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 59 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Sam Hoiberg Steal. | 59 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:01 | George Washington III Turnover. | 59 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Youssef Khayat Steal. | 59 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Matar Diop Turnover. | 59 - 79 |
Statistics
 MICH |
 NEB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20-62 | FG | 30-64 |
| 32 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 8-24 | 3PT | 9-23 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 39 |
| 11-15 | FT | 10-16 |
| 73 | Free Throw % | 63 |
| 39 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 18 | Offensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 21 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 12 | Assists | 18 |
| 7 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 5 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 13 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 18 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 14 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 30 |
Game Information
Location: Lincoln, NE
Attendance: 15,828 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19-1 | - | 36-3 |
| Nebraska | 15-5 | 4 | 28-7 |
| Michigan State | 15-5 | 4 | 27-8 |
| Illinois | 15-5 | 4 | 28-9 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 5 | 24-11 |
| Purdue | 13-7 | 6 | 30-9 |
| UCLA | 13-7 | 6 | 24-12 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 7 | 21-13 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 9 | 24-13 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 10 | 18-14 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 11 | 15-18 |
| USC | 7-13 | 12 | 18-14 |
| Washington | 7-13 | 12 | 16-17 |
| Rutgers | 6-14 | 13 | 14-20 |
| Northwestern | 5-15 | 14 | 15-19 |
| Oregon | 5-15 | 14 | 12-20 |
| Maryland | 4-16 | 15 | 12-21 |
| Penn State | 3-17 | 16 | 12-20 |