NCAAB · Final

Nebraska Defeats Northwestern 68-49 at Home

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Pinnacle Bank Arena

Nebraska Cornhuskers 68, Northwestern Wildcats 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Northwestern Wildcats 68-49 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a decisive victory over the Northwestern Wildcats, finishing the game with a score of 68-49. This win highlights Nebraska's strong performance this season, as they maintain an impressive home record of 22-3. The game took place at Pinnacle Bank Arena, where Nebraska has been formidable, although they recently faced a setback with a loss to Purdue on February 11.

In their last ten games, Nebraska has recorded a 7-3 record, averaging 77.2 points scored and allowing 68.3 points against. Their recent form has seen them struggle slightly, with a current streak of one loss, but they have managed to win five of their last six games away from home. In contrast, Northwestern has been struggling significantly, with a record of 10-16 for the season and just 2-8 in their last ten games. They have averaged 68.4 points scored but have allowed a concerning 76.8 points per game during that stretch, leading to a four-game losing streak.

The head-to-head record between these two teams shows Nebraska has won both of their previous meetings this season, including a 77-58 victory on January 17. This continued dominance is evident in their overall matchup history, where Nebraska has a 2-0 record against Northwestern this season.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams may have been influenced by player availability. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Nebraska favored by 13.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. Nebraska's moneyline was listed at -1350, while Northwestern was at 800, indicating a strong belief in Nebraska's ability to secure the win.

The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at Pinnacle Bank Arena typically provides a significant home-court advantage for Nebraska. Viewers should have noted the scoring plays that helped Nebraska build and maintain their lead, particularly in the second half, where they consistently extended their advantage. Key moments included a series of successful layups and free throws that kept Northwestern at bay, culminating in a final score that reflected Nebraska's control throughout the game.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NEB -13.5	146.5 o -110 / u -110	Northwestern Wildcats +800 · Nebraska Cornhuskers -1350

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Leaders

PointsPryce Sandfort29Nebraska Cornhuskers
AssistsSam Hoiberg5Nebraska Cornhuskers
ReboundsRienk Mast9Nebraska Cornhuskers
PointsNick Martinelli11Northwestern Wildcats
AssistsJake West4Northwestern Wildcats
ReboundsAngelo Ciaravino4Northwestern Wildcats

Recent form

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Last 10: 7-3Streak L177.2 scored · 68.3 allowed per game2-2 at home

L77-80vs Purdue BoilermakersFeb 11
W80-68at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 7
L69-78vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 1
L72-75at Michigan WolverinesJan 28
W76-57at Minnesota Golden GophersJan 24
W76-66vs Washington HuskiesJan 22
W77-58at Northwestern WildcatsJan 17
W90-55vs Oregon DucksJan 14
W83-77at Indiana HoosiersJan 10
W72-69at Ohio State BuckeyesJan 5

Northwestern Wildcats

Last 10: 2-8Streak L468.4 scored · 76.8 allowed per game1-4 away

L75-87vs Michigan WolverinesFeb 12
L70-76at Iowa HawkeyesFeb 8
L44-84at Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 5
L62-76vs Washington HuskiesFeb 1
W94-73vs Penn State Nittany LionsJan 30
L64-71at UCLA BruinsJan 24
W74-68at USC TrojansJan 22
L58-77vs Nebraska CornhuskersJan 17
L68-79vs Illinois Fighting IlliniJan 15
L75-77at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsJan 11

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Northwestern Wildcats	Nebraska Cornhuskers
Field goals	20-50	24-53
Field goal %	40	45
Three-pointers	3-15	11-25
Three-point %	20	44
Free throws	6-11	9-12
Free throw %	55	75
Rebounds	24	40
Offensive rebounds	6	13
Defensive rebounds	18	27
Assists	13	16
Steals	9	10
Blocks	4	5
Turnovers	16	18
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	27	10
Fast-break points	8	7
Points in the paint	26	26
Fouls	14	14
Largest lead	8	21
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	29	53

How the scoring went

1st Half20-20Rienk Mast makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half23-20Jordan Clayton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Arrinten Page assists)
1st Half25-20Jordan Clayton makes 15-foot jumper (Tre Singleton assists)
1st Half25-23Braden Frager makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rienk Mast assists)
1st Half27-23Nick Martinelli makes 7-foot jumper
1st Half27-25Sam Hoiberg makes layup
1st Half27-28Pryce Sandfort makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rienk Mast assists)
2nd Half30-28Jayden Reid makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tre Singleton assists)
2nd Half30-30Pryce Sandfort makes layup (Jamarques Lawrence assists)
2nd Half32-30Nick Martinelli makes 4-foot dunk (Jake West assists)
2nd Half34-30Angelo Ciaravino makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half34-33Pryce Sandfort makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sam Hoiberg assists)
2nd Half34-35Jamarques Lawrence makes driving layup
2nd Half36-35Nick Martinelli makes layup (Arrinten Page assists)
2nd Half38-35Angelo Ciaravino makes layup (Jayden Reid assists)
2nd Half38-37Pryce Sandfort makes layup (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half38-38Pryce Sandfort makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half39-38Arrinten Page makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-40Cale Jacobsen makes layup (Braden Frager assists)
2nd Half39-42Berke Buyuktuncel makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half39-45Pryce Sandfort makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sam Hoiberg assists)
2nd Half39-46Sam Hoiberg makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-46Nick Martinelli makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-46Nick Martinelli makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-49Cale Jacobsen makes 26-foot three point jumper (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half43-49Nick Martinelli makes 15-foot jumper (Jake West assists)
2nd Half43-52Cale Jacobsen makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sam Hoiberg assists)
2nd Half45-52Arrinten Page makes 2-foot dunk (Jake West assists)
2nd Half45-55Pryce Sandfort makes 25-foot three point jumper (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half45-56Braden Frager makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-57Braden Frager makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-60Sam Hoiberg makes 26-foot three point jumper (Berke Buyuktuncel assists)
2nd Half46-60Arrinten Page makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-62Sam Hoiberg makes layup
2nd Half47-62Nick Martinelli makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-64Pryce Sandfort makes layup (Sam Hoiberg assists)
2nd Half47-66Cale Jacobsen makes layup
2nd Half47-67Pryce Sandfort makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-68Pryce Sandfort makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-68Tyler Kropp makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Nebraska Cornhuskers, below favours Northwestern Wildcats.