The Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team returned to the hardwood for the first time in 10 days following a COVID-19 caused shutdown of games. The Huskers managed to hang tough with the visiting No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers through the first half, but were unable to maintain the momentum. The Huskers move to 6-14 overall and 0-9 in conference play.
Bryce McGowens led the Huskers in scoring, notching 23 points. 17 came in the first half, marking the sixth 20-point game of the season for the freshman. McGowens leads the team in games with 20+ points, tying Jerry Fort (1972-73) for the second-most 20+ point games by a Husker freshman in school history.