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Pryce Sandfort Shines as Nebraska Dominates Penn State 87-64

2/22/2026

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Pryce Sandfort of the Nebraska Cornhuskers led No. 9 Nebraska to an 87-64 win over Penn State, scoring 33 points and eight three-pointers.
Nebraska improved to 23-4 and 12-4 in the Big Ten after the win.
Braden Frager scored 15, and Sam Hoiberg had 11 points and 10 assists for his first career double-double.
Nebraska shot 52 percent and forced 15 Penn State turnovers, leaving the Nittany Lions at 11-17.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship, held on March 26, marked a turning point for college sports, as Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75-64, drawing an audience of 40 million. This game introduced future NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, igniting a rivalry that would elevate basketball's popularity and reshape fan engagement, influencing the sport's trajectory for decades.

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Story summary

Pryce Sandfort of the Nebraska Cornhuskers led No. 9 Nebraska to an 87-64 win over Penn State, scoring 33 points and eight three-pointers.
Nebraska improved to 23-4 and 12-4 in the Big Ten after the win.
Braden Frager scored 15, and Sam Hoiberg had 11 points and 10 assists for his first career double-double.
Nebraska shot 52 percent and forced 15 Penn State turnovers, leaving the Nittany Lions at 11-17.

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