ALONZO VERGE NEWS

Leading contributor in loss Verge supplied 21 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 71-69 loss to Northwestern.

Impact Verge had one of his best performances of the season in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, but the Cornhuskers were unable to pick up the win over Northwestern. The transfer from Arizona State finished the year strong with double-digit scoring totals in eight of his last nine appearances, and he averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 28.4 minutes per game during his first year at Nebraska.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern plays Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verge and McGowens get their due after strong week for Huskers After what was the best week for Nebraska men's basketball in the Hoiberg era by far, two of his players received conference...

MARCH 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Davis hurt, No. 10 Wisconsin misses B10 clinch, Huskers win

Tenth-ranked Wisconsin lost leading scorer Johnny Davis when he was injured on a flagrant foul early in the second half, and the Badgers also missed a chance to clinch the Big Ten...

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot against Wisconsin Verge fouled out of Sunday's 74-73 victory over Wisconsin after recording 26 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals over 31 minutes.

Impact The Cornhuskers were playing without Bryce McGowens (hand) on Sunday, while Trey McGowens was ejected early in the second quarter after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul. However, Verge stepped up once again, as he matched his second-highest scoring total of the season while leading Nebraska in assists to hip the team pick up the upset win. He scored in double figures in seven of his final eight regular-season appearances and averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 28.6 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska tops No. 23 OSU, Hoiberg's 1st win over ranked foe

Bryce McGowens scored 26 points, Alonzo Verge Jr. had 13 points and 11 assists, and Nebraska beat No. 23 Ohio State 78-70

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double in upset win Verge notched 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and 11 assists over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 78-70 victory over Ohio State.

Impact Verge wasn't particularly efficient from the floor Tuesday, but he was one of three Cornhuskers to score in double figures, and he dished out a team-high 11 assists en route to his first double-double since Dec. 22. He now has double-digit scoring totals in six of his last seven appearances, and he's averaged 14.6 points, 5.6 assists and 3.9 steals in 28.3 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Ohio State hosts Nebraska following McGowens' 25-point outing

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freshman McGowens powers Nebraska past Penn State 93-70

Freshman Bryce McGowens poured in 25 points and Nebraska rolled to a 93-70 victory over Penn State

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perkins' 20 points leads No. 25 Iowa past Huskers 88-78

Tony Perkins scored 15 of his career-high 20 points in the second half, Keegan Murray had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 25 Iowa beat Nebraska 88-78

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern ends 3-game skid, beats Nebraska 77-65

Pete Nance scored 20 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Nebraska 77-65

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern hosts Nebraska following McGowens' 25-point performance

Nebraska plays the Northwestern Wildcats after Bryce McGowens scored 25 points in the Cornhuskers' 90-74 loss to the Maryland Terrapins

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell scores 23 as Maryland rolls past Nebraska 90-74

Fatts Russell scored 23 points, leading six in double figures, and Maryland rolled through the second half to defeat Nebraska 90-74

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iowa faces Nebraska following Murray's 30-point game

Iowa faces the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Keegan Murray scored 30 points in Iowa's 110-87 win against the Maryland Terrapins

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nebraska visits Iowa following Murray's 30-point game

Iowa hosts the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Keegan Murray scored 30 points in Iowa's 110-87 win over the Maryland Terrapins

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nebraska tops Minnesota 78-65 for 1st Big Ten win of season

Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and Nebraska picked up its first Big Ten Conference win of the season with a 78-65 victory over Minnesota

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nebraska hosts Minnesota on 6-game home skid

Nebraska will look to end its six-game home losing streak when the Cornhuskers take on Minnesota

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota takes on Nebraska, aims to stop 4-game slide

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McGowens leads Nebraska against Northwestern after 24-point game

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores eight after missing last game Verge recorded eight points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 85-79 loss to Michigan.

Impact Verge missed his team's last game against Rutger due to a personal matter. He didn't have his best game in the loss to Michigan, but was still in the starting five. Verge will look to post a better line Saturday against Northwestern.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in the starting lineup Verge (personal) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Michigan, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Verge missed the game versus Rutgers due to personal reasons but that seems to be behind him now. He should see his usual minutes as a starter.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Tuesday Verge (personal) is expected to be available for Tuesday's contest against Michigan, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Basnett reports that Verge found out shortly before Saturday's matchup with Rutgers that a family member died. Nebraska was prepared to send him home to be with his family, but Verge reportedly wanted to be with his team, though coach Fred Hoiberg chose not to play him. In his first season with the Huskers, the 6-foot-3 senior is averaging 14.1 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 28.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan hosts Nebraska after McGowens' 29-point game

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for personal reasons Verge's absence for Saturday's game against Rutgers was due to a personal matter, Chris Basnett of the Lincoln Journal Star reports.

Impact Coach Fred Hoiberg didn't offer any more details beyond noting that Verge missed the game for personal reasons, so it's difficult to tell whether or not he'll miss any more time. Kobe Webster got the starting nod in his place.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at warmpus Verge was absent from warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Rutgers, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact The reason for Verge's absence is unclear, but it looks as though he'll be unavailable for the game. That would be a big loss for Nebraska, as Verge has been an all-around contributor, averaging 14.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. Kobe Webster will start in his place.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE