Nebraska Men's Basketball Climbs Back into the Top 10 After 2-0 Week

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Nebraska men's basketball team rose three spots in the AP poll to No. 9 after winning its final two regular-season games, securing the most wins in a regular season in program history. The Huskers defeated Maryland 74-61 at home and USC 82-67 on the road to finish the month of February with a 2-0 record.

Why it matters

Nebraska's rise back into the top 10 rankings comes at a crucial time, as they look to secure a high seed in the upcoming Big Ten tournament and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. The Huskers have been one of the top teams in the conference all season and are positioning themselves for a potential conference title and a high NCAA tournament seed.

The details

In the win over Maryland, Nebraska took a six-point lead into halftime and then pulled away in the second half for a 13-point victory. Against USC, the Huskers struggled in the first half but erupted for 51 points in the second half to secure the 15-point win. Despite some inconsistent play, Nebraska has managed to put together an impressive 26-4 (15-4 Big Ten) record so far this season.

• On February 25, Nebraska defeated Maryland 74-61 at home.
• On February 28, Nebraska defeated USC 82-67 on the road.

What’s next

Nebraska will look to finish the regular season strong with games against UCLA on the road and Iowa at home. Winning those final two games would give the Huskers a 27-4 (16-4 Big Ten) record and potentially the second seed in the Big Ten tournament, avoiding a matchup with Michigan until the championship game.