Nebraska, Creighton Men's Basketball Teams Struggle in 2026 Season

Beatrice Daily Sun breaks down the challenges facing both programs after early-season losses.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:23pm

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In the latest episode of their podcast "Half-Court Press", sports journalists Wilson Moore and Jon Walker discuss the recent struggles of the Nebraska and Creighton men's basketball teams. Nebraska has suffered a few early-season losses, while Creighton's season has veered away from Final Four aspirations and now finds itself fighting to stay on the NCAA Tournament bubble.

Why it matters

College basketball in Nebraska is a major source of pride and community engagement, so the performance of the state's top programs is closely watched. The challenges facing Nebraska and Creighton this season could impact fan interest, recruiting, and the overall basketball culture in the state.

The details

After a strong start, Nebraska has hit a rough patch, losing a couple key games. Meanwhile, Creighton entered the season with high expectations of making a deep NCAA Tournament run, but the team has faltered and is now in danger of missing the Big Dance altogether.

  • The latest episode of "Half-Court Press" was recorded and published on February 6, 2026.

The players

Wilson Moore

Sports journalist and co-host of the "Half-Court Press" podcast.

Jon Walker

Sports journalist and co-host of the "Half-Court Press" podcast.

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What they’re saying

“Nebraska's first couple losses have really steadied the team, and they're working to get back on track.”

— Wilson Moore, Co-host, "Half-Court Press"

“Creighton's season has veered away from their Final Four dreams and now they're just fighting to stay on the NCAA Tournament bubble.”

— Jon Walker, Co-host, "Half-Court Press"

The takeaway

The struggles of Nebraska and Creighton's men's basketball teams this season highlight the ups and downs of college sports, where even the top programs can face unexpected challenges. Fans in Nebraska will be watching closely to see if these teams can turn things around and regain their footing as the season progresses.