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Michigan visits No. 4 Purdue after Dickinson's 26-point outing

Michigan visits the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers after Hunter Dickinson scored 26 points in the Wolverines' 85-79 victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McGowens leads Nebraska against Northwestern after 24-point game

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nebraska faces Northwestern following McGowens' 24-point game

Nebraska takes on the Northwestern Wildcats after Bryce McGowens scored 24 points in Nebraska's 85-79 loss to the Michigan Wolverines

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonzo Verge - 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

Bryce McGowens - Top scorer in loss McGowens supplied 24 points (10-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 85-79 loss to Michigan.

Impact McGowens had plenty of field-goal attempts during Tuesday's matchup, and he nearly led the Cornhuskers to the win by leading the team in scoring and rebounds. He's now scored 20-plus points in each of the last four games and has averaged 24.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 36.3 minutes per contest during that time.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan scores last 6 points to beat Nebraska 85-79

Hunter Dickinson led Michigan with 26 points and the Wolverines scored the last six points of the game to beat Nebraska 85-79

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huskers can't close out win after holding late lead at Michigan Keisei Tominaga thought he got all ball, and replay revealed he was right, seemingly blocking the shot of 7-foot-1 Hunter Dickinson....

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kobe Webster - Not starting Tuesday Webster isn't in the starting five Tuesday against Michigan, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact After earning a first start in the team's last game against Rutgers, Webster returns to the bench. He's currently posting 6.0 points and 1.6 assists in 19 games played.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alonzo Verge - 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

Michigan takes on Nebraska following Dickinson's 25-point game

Michigan takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Hunter Dickinson scored 25 points in Michigan's 83-67 loss to the Michigan State Spartans

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonzo Verge - 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

Lat Mayen - Tallies eight rebounds in loss Mayen supplied five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Saturday's 63-61 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Mayen didn't have much shot volume during Saturday's narrow loss, but he remained productive on the boards and led the Cornhuskers in rebounds. The junior is now averaging 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota visits No. 11 Wisconsin after Davison's 21-point showing

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rutgers rallies, hand Nebraska its 8th straight loss, 63-61

Geo Baker scored eight of his 14 points in the final 5-plus minutes, Mawot Mag had 13 points on perfect shooting and Rutgers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Nebraska 63-61...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonzo Verge - 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

Kobe Webster - Steps into starting lineup Webster will start in place of Alonzo Verge (undisclosed) Saturday against Rutgers.

Impact Webster came off the bench in all 18 of his appearances thus far this season, though he's played a significant role in the rotation, playing 20.3 minutes per game. He'll likely be in line for a larger role Saturday, as Nebraska will have to fill Verge's 28.4 minutes per game somehow.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alonzo Verge - 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

Minnesota visits No. 11 Wisconsin after Davison's 21-point game

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryce McGowens - Drops 23 points against Badgers McGowens racked up 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and four rebounds over 34 minutes during Thursday's 73-65 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact McGowens has been productive on the scoreboard in each of the last two games, and he's posted 20-plus points in both of those appearances. He's remained in the starting five for each of his first 20 collegiate appearances and is averaging 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds in 33.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Walker - Modest results in loss Walker finished with four points (2-6 FG), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 30 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 73-65 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Walker shot just 33.3 percent from the floor during Thursday's matchup, and he was held to a single-digit scoring total for a third consecutive game. However, he was relatively productive in rebounds and assists prior to fouling out. The junior is now averaging 9.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 26.2 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers visits Nebraska after McGowens' 23-point game

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coaching from the couch: Greg McDermott on missing Creighton games due to COVID Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, watching the last two Jays games from his couch, couldn't share his on-the-spot observation...

JANUARY 28, 2022 • OMAHA.COM

Badgers too much for the Huskers The Badgers splashed them again and again and again and .... we'll cut it off there. This isn't a Kurt Russell scene in "Miracle." The...

JANUARY 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hepburn, Badgers win in his emotional homecoming to Nebraska

Brad Davison scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half, freshman Chucky Hepburn added 13 in his return to his home state and No. 11 Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 73-65

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS