The Nebraska Cornhuskers improved their record to 15-0 with a decisive victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, who now stand at 0-15. The game concluded with a score of 78-55 in favor of the Huskers, showcasing their dominance on home turf at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Dec 21, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) shoots the ball against North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Greyson Uelmen (3) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

First Half

In the opening half, both teams displayed competitive spirit. The Huskers managed to secure a narrow lead with 24 points against the Fighting Hawks' 26. Quentin Rhymes played a crucial role in maintaining Nebraska's edge by contributing significantly on both ends of the court. Despite trailing by two points at halftime, Nebraska's defense was effective in limiting North Dakota's scoring opportunities.

Second Half

The second half saw an explosive performance from Big Red as they outscored their opponents by a substantial margin. With an impressive display of teamwork and strategy, they added 54 points to their tally while restricting the Fighting Hawks to just 29. Berke Büyüktuncel stood out with his triple-double performance, recording double digits in points, assists, and rebounds which fueled Nebraska’s offensive surge.

Dec 21, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) drives against North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Eli King (2) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Key Performances

Nebraska's efficiency was evident as they shot an impressive field goal percentage of 45 percent compared to North Dakota’s 33 percent. Additionally, Rienk Mast contributed significantly off the bench with his rebounding prowess and defensive efforts that helped maintain momentum for Big Red throughout critical phases of play.

On the other side, despite facing challenges from Nebraska’s robust defense, North Dakota showed resilience through strategic plays but struggled to convert them into points consistently.

Dec 21, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) shoots the ball against North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Marley Curtis (0) and center Josh Jones (22) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead

Fans can look forward to more action when Nebraska hosts New Hampshire Wildcats at Pinnacle Bank Arena on December 30th at 9:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted live on BTN for those unable to attend in person.

For more insights into this matchup or post-game thoughts about Nebraska Cornhuskers’ recent performances including detailed player statistics like those seen here today—stay tuned! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about your favorite team’s journey so far!

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