Minnesota's game-winning 3-pointer left PBA stunned and muted, and Nebraska basketball is now at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament and has no margin for error. “I’m absolutely sick on

Fred Hoiberg sent a message to Nebraska players about their effort, or lack thereof, in a 67-65 loss against Minnesota on Saturday. The loss marked the Cornhuskers’ third straight as they are dangerously close to seeing their NCAA Tournament bubble pop.

After three straight losses, two by no more than a possession, Nebraska is back on the bubble and at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament. That’s why the Cornhuskers must now make the most of this final week in the regular season.

To Nebraska's credit, it got back in the game. But why wait until the situation becomes dire to step on the gas, asks Amie Just.

Nebraska basketball's tightrope walk to the NCAA tournament continues against Minnesota, which has one of the top players in the league.

Now, NU’s NCAA hopes are on the ropes. The Huskers are almost certain to make a postseason tournament — The Crown event in Las Vegas is contracted to feature multiple Big Ten teams — but Nebraska was on the right side of the bubble just one week ago.

For the second time this week, Nebraska men's basketball had a chance to win in the closing seconds. For the second time, the Huskers came up just short. Minnes

Then, Minnesota stunned the Big Red on a Brennan Rigsby 3-pointer with :04 left at Pinnacle Bank Arena. “It’s one of the toughest weeks of my professional career,” head coach Fred Hoiberg said.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska men’s basketball team lost its third-straight one-possession game Saturday, falling 67-65 to Minnesota at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers overcame a 19-point deficit in the second half, battling all they way back to take a 1-point lead with nine seconds left in the game thanks to a Juwan Gary layup.

Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg call this past week the toughest in his professional career. And because of it — dropping home games to Michigan and Minnesota

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg's full press conference after a 116-114 double-OT loss at Ohio State on March 4, 2025.