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Purdue Tops Nebraska in Overtime Thriller
No. 13 Purdue rallies from 22-point deficit to defeat No. 9 Nebraska 80-77 in OT
Feb. 10, 2026 at 10:15pm
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In a top-15 Big Ten battle, No. 13 Purdue overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat No. 9 Nebraska 80-77 in overtime. The Boilermakers led by as many as 22 points in the first half before the Huskers mounted a massive comeback, tying the game late in regulation and forcing overtime. Purdue held on in the extra period to hand Nebraska its third loss in the last four games, all against top-15 opponents.
Why it matters
This game highlighted Nebraska's resilience in fighting back from a large deficit, but also exposed some of their vulnerabilities against top teams. The loss drops the Huskers down the NCAA Tournament seeding projections and raises questions about their ability to compete with the Big Ten's elite programs.
The details
Purdue raced out to a 14-1 lead and led by as many as 22 points in the first half, thanks to strong shooting and a dominant rebounding performance. Nebraska struggled mightily on offense for long stretches, going over 6 minutes without a made field goal at one point. But the Huskers mounted a furious second-half comeback, going on multiple double-digit runs to erase the deficit and force overtime. In the extra period, Purdue made just enough plays down the stretch to hold on for the victory.
- Purdue led 40-24 at halftime.
- Nebraska went on an 18-2 run in the second half to cut the deficit to 4 points with 5:20 remaining.
- The game went to overtime after Nebraska's Rienk Mast made a game-tying and-1 free throw in the final seconds of regulation.
The players
Purdue Boilermakers
An NCAA Division I men's basketball team that competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The NCAA Division I men's basketball team of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Rienk Mast
A Nebraska forward who tied for the game-high with 18 points and made the game-tying play in regulation.
Fred Hoiberg
The head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team.
Matt Painter
The head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
Nebraska will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host Northwestern, who is near the bottom of the Big Ten standings.
The takeaway
This game showcased Nebraska's ability to mount a massive comeback, but also highlighted their vulnerability against top-tier opponents. The loss will likely drop them in NCAA Tournament seeding projections, but they still have opportunities ahead to improve their resume and positioning.
