Purdue Boilermakers Face Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big Ten Matchup

No. 12 Purdue visits No. 8 Nebraska in a clash of Big Ten contenders

Feb. 10, 2026 at 10:15am

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The No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers (19-4, 9-3 Big Ten) will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska to take on the No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers (21-2, 10-2) in a Big Ten conference matchup on Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Why it matters

This game features two highly ranked Big Ten teams looking to maintain their position in the conference standings. Purdue is coming off a narrow victory over Oregon, while Nebraska is looking to bounce back after a 2-game losing streak. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the Big Ten title race.

The details

Purdue is led by guard Fletcher Loyer, who scored 18 points in the win over Oregon. The Boilermakers have won 2 straight games after a 3-game losing streak. Nebraska is paced by forward Rienk Mast, who had 26 points and 8 rebounds in the win over Rutgers. The Huskers reached as high as No. 7 in the AP rankings earlier this season, the highest ranking in school history.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Purdue and Nebraska last met on January 12, 2025, with Purdue winning 104-68 as 8.5-point home favorites.

The players

Fletcher Loyer

Purdue guard who scored 18 points in the win over Oregon.

Rienk Mast

Nebraska forward who had 26 points and 8 rebounds in the win over Rutgers.

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The takeaway

This game features two highly ranked Big Ten teams looking to maintain their position in the conference standings. The outcome could have significant implications for the Big Ten title race.