Huskers remain in top 10, after back to back top 10 losses

After losses to a pair of Top 10 opponents, Nebraska Men's Basketball remains in the Top 10 in the AP Top 25. 

February 2, 2026Updated: February 2, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. - After losses to a pair of Top 10 opponents, Nebraska Men's Basketball remains in the Top 10 in the AP Top 25. 

The Huskers dropped four spots to No. 9 after losses to now No. 2 and No. 5 Michigan and Illinois. Without the services of Rienk Mast (illness) and Braden Frager (ankle), the Huskers fell short in Ann Arbor 75-72. With Mast and Frager back in the lineup, Nebraska fell at home to the Fighting Illini 78-69. 

The Huskers return to action on Saturday to visit Rutgers. 

 

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