Indiana looked in full control early in the second half — then No. 11 Nebraska hit the turbo button, erased a 16-point hole, and walked out of Assembly Hall with an 83–77 win that keeps the Cornhuskers perfect.
If you only have 60 seconds: IU’s Lamar Wilkerson poured in 32, the Hoosiers led 49–33 early after halftime, but Nebraska’s shot-making and late-game composure turned the game on its head. The Cornhuskers dropped 53 points in the second half and finished stronger in the closing stretch.
Key highlights (fast recap)
- Final: Nebraska 83, Indiana 77 (Big Ten)
- Big swing: Nebraska down 16 early in the second half, then storms back with a barrage of threes and momentum plays.
- First lead since early: Nebraska finally edged in front late (after trailing most of the second half).
- Closing punch: Braden Frager scored all 11 of his points late, including key finishing plays as Nebraska pulled away.
How the comeback happened
Indiana’s offense was humming early — hot shooting, confident spacing, and Wilkerson setting the tone. At halftime it was Indiana 39, Nebraska 30, and the Hoosiers quickly stretched it to 49–33 after the break.
Then Nebraska found its rhythm and kept stacking stops with quick-strike scoring. The turning point came when the Cornhuskers started hitting consecutive threes, slicing the margin into single digits and forcing Indiana into tougher possessions. The deficit that felt “safe” suddenly wasn’t.
With the game tightening, Nebraska’s confidence grew — and Indiana’s margin for error vanished. In the final stretch, Nebraska made the cleaner plays, cashed in on key moments, and closed the door to finish the rally.
Top scorers
- Indiana: Lamar Wilkerson 32; Tucker DeVries 17; Reed Bailey 10
- Nebraska: Jamarques Lawrence 27; Rienk Mast 13; Pryce Sandfort 12; Braden Frager 11
Moment that mattered
Nebraska’s late surge wasn’t just shot-making — it was timing. Once the Cornhuskers grabbed their first meaningful advantage late, they didn’t blink. Frager’s late points and Nebraska’s finishing plays were the difference between a “great comeback attempt” and a statement road win.
What it means
- Nebraska: Improves to 16–0 and stays unbeaten with a road comeback that looks like a résumé builder.
- Indiana: Falls to 12–4 as a four-game win streak ends — despite a huge scoring night from Wilkerson.
What’s next
Indiana is right back in a spotlight game: the Hoosiers visit Michigan State on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Box score + official game details (quick links)
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