NCAAB · Final

Nebraska Dominates North Dakota in Convincing Win

Sunday, December 21, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Pinnacle Bank Arena

Nebraska Cornhuskers 78, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat North Dakota Fighting Hawks 78-55 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on December 21, 2025.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers showcased their dominance in college basketball with a decisive victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, finishing the game with a score of 78-55. This win extends Nebraska's impressive home record to 12-0, while North Dakota falls to 5-10 overall. The game took place at Pinnacle Bank Arena, where Nebraska has been particularly formidable this season.

Nebraska entered the match with a remarkable recent form, boasting a perfect 10-0 record in their last ten games. They have averaged 83.6 points per game while allowing 69.8 points, indicating a strong offensive and reasonable defensive performance. Their last five games saw them score an average of 79.2 points and allow 65.2 points, further emphasizing their effectiveness on the court. In contrast, North Dakota's recent form has been less impressive, with a 4-6 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 70.5 points scored and 75.4 points allowed, which reflects their struggles, especially in defensive situations.

At home, Nebraska has maintained an undefeated record of 8-0, while North Dakota has struggled with a 2-3 record in away games. This disparity in performance at home versus away is a crucial factor that played into the outcome of this matchup. The teams had not met recently, making this game particularly significant as it offered a fresh matchup between the two programs.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability for either team, but it is a critical aspect of any game analysis. The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's performance, although both teams appeared to field their usual rosters for this contest.

The betting market had set the odds with Nebraska favored by 29.5 points according to DraftKings, indicating a strong expectation of a Nebraska victory. The total points over/under was set at 151.5, suggesting a belief in a moderately high-scoring game. However, Nebraska's defense was able to hold North Dakota to 55 points, well below the expected total.

Conditions in the arena were standard for a basketball game, with no unusual weather or environmental factors reported that would affect play. The focus for viewers was on Nebraska's offensive execution and defensive resilience, both of which were on full display as they controlled the game from start to finish.

The scoring plays in the second half highlighted Nebraska's ability to maintain their lead and effectively close out the game. Notable moments included Anthony Smith III making free throws that brought North Dakota to 53 points, and Berke Buyuktuncel's three-point jumper that pushed Nebraska's lead to 74-51. The final scoring stretch saw Nebraska capitalize on free throws and layups, solidifying their commanding performance.

Overall, this game illustrated the stark contrast between the two teams' current forms and home/away records, with Nebraska firmly establishing their dominance in the matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NEB -29.5	151.5 o -110 / u -110	North Dakota Fighting Hawks — · Nebraska Cornhuskers —

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Leaders

PointsBraden Frager17Nebraska Cornhuskers
AssistsBerke Buyuktuncel10Nebraska Cornhuskers
ReboundsBerke Buyuktuncel11Nebraska Cornhuskers
PointsEli King13North Dakota Fighting Hawks
AssistsAnthony Smith III4North Dakota Fighting Hawks
ReboundsEli King6North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Recent form

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1083.6 scored · 69.8 allowed per game8-0 at home

W83-80at Illinois Fighting IlliniDec 13
W90-60vs Wisconsin BadgersDec 11
W71-50vs Creighton BluejaysDec 7
W72-63vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 29
W80-73vs Winthrop EaglesNov 26
W86-85vs Kansas State WildcatsNov 22
W84-72at New Mexico LobosNov 21
W105-99vs Oklahoma SoonersNov 16
W69-50vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksNov 12
W96-66vs Florida International PanthersNov 8

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 4-6Streak W170.5 scored · 75.4 allowed per game2-3 away

W90-88vs Winthrop EaglesDec 19
L66-69vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 13
W89-43vs Crown PolarsDec 11
L75-79vs Montana GrizzliesDec 7
L58-90at Idaho VandalsDec 4
L55-92at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 29
W78-69at Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 24
L58-75vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 23
L60-75at Creighton BluejaysNov 20
W76-74at UC Riverside HighlandersNov 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
North Dakota State	27-8	-	14-2
St. Thomas	24-10	2	12-4
North Dakota	18-17	4	10-6
South Dakota	16-16	6	8-8
Omaha	16-17	6	8-8
Denver	15-17	7	8-8
South Dakota State	14-18	7	7-9
Oral Roberts	10-23	10	4-12
Kansas City	4-27	13	1-15
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	North Dakota Fighting Hawks	Nebraska Cornhuskers
Field goals	19-57	28-62
Field goal %	33	45
Three-pointers	10-29	6-27
Three-point %	34	22
Free throws	7-9	16-19
Free throw %	78	84
Rebounds	30	42
Offensive rebounds	6	11
Defensive rebounds	24	31
Assists	13	22
Steals	6	5
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	12	6
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	15
Fast-break points	2	7
Points in the paint	16	40
Fouls	20	11
Largest lead	9	25
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	47	48

How the scoring went

2nd Half31-35Sam Hoiberg makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pryce Sandfort assists)
2nd Half32-35Anthony Smith III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-37Sam Hoiberg makes layup (Rienk Mast assists)
2nd Half32-38Rienk Mast makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-39Rienk Mast makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-41Berke Buyuktuncel makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half32-43Jamarques Lawrence makes 17-foot jumper (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half35-43Wylee Delorme makes 22-foot three point jumper (Greyson Uelmen assists)
2nd Half37-43Marley Curtis makes layup
2nd Half37-45Cale Jacobsen makes layup (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half37-47Berke Buyuktuncel makes layup (Sam Hoiberg assists)
2nd Half37-49Berke Buyuktuncel makes layup
2nd Half38-49Anthony Smith III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-52Pryce Sandfort makes 24-foot three point jumper (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half38-53Braden Frager makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-54Braden Frager makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-54Greyson Uelmen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Garrett Anderson assists)
2nd Half44-54Greyson Uelmen makes 24-foot three point jumper (George Natsvlishvili assists)
2nd Half44-55Sam Hoiberg makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-56Sam Hoiberg makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-58Jamarques Lawrence makes layup
2nd Half44-59Braden Frager makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-60Braden Frager makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-60Eli King makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Garrett Anderson assists)
2nd Half46-62Braden Frager makes layup (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half46-63Braden Frager makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half46-65Pryce Sandfort makes layup (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half49-65Eli King makes 26-foot three point jumper (Josh Jones assists)
2nd Half49-67Sam Hoiberg makes layup (Jamarques Lawrence assists)
2nd Half49-69Braden Frager makes 3-foot dunk (Jamarques Lawrence assists)
2nd Half49-71Sam Hoiberg makes layup (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half50-71Anthony Smith III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-71Anthony Smith III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-74Berke Buyuktuncel makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half52-74Anthony Smith III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-74Anthony Smith III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-76Pryce Sandfort makes layup
2nd Half53-77Leo Curtis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-78Leo Curtis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-78Marley Curtis makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Nebraska Cornhuskers, below favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks.