Sandfort's Record-Tying Day Carries Huskers Past Penn State

Nebraska junior forward Pryce Sandfort set a career high with 33 points and tied the school record with eight 3-pointers in the Huskers' 87-63 win over Penn State.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 8:54pm

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Behind a record-setting performance from junior forward Pryce Sandfort, the No. 9 Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 87-63 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday. Sandfort set a career high with 33 points and tied the school record with eight 3-pointers, helping the Huskers improve to 23-4 on the season and 12-4 in Big Ten play.

Why it matters

Sandfort's historic shooting performance was a key factor in Nebraska's decisive victory over Penn State. The Huskers' strong play this season has them firmly in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, and Sandfort's ability to lead the team offensively will be crucial as they make a push for a deep postseason run.

The details

Sandfort went 11-of-17 from the field, including 8-of-13 from 3-point range, and also added nine rebounds. Braden Frager added 15 points and six rebounds, while Sam Hoiberg recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 assists. As a team, Nebraska shot 52% from the field and 40% from 3-point range.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 23, 2026.
  • Sandfort's 33 points and eight 3-pointers set career highs for the junior forward.

The players

Pryce Sandfort

A junior forward for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who set a career high with 33 points and tied the school record with eight 3-pointers in the game.

Braden Frager

A Nebraska player who scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds in the win over Penn State.

Sam Hoiberg

A Nebraska player who recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 assists.

Ivan Juric

A Penn State player who scored 13 points and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds in the loss.

Kayden Mingo

A Penn State player who also scored 13 points in the game.

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What’s next

The Huskers will return to action on Wednesday, February 26th when they host the Maryland Terrapins. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be televised on BTN.

The takeaway

Pryce Sandfort's record-breaking performance was a key factor in Nebraska's decisive victory over Penn State. The Huskers' strong play this season has them in contention for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, and Sandfort's ability to lead the team offensively will be crucial as they make a push for a deep postseason run.