Nebraska just pulled off one of the most thrilling comebacks in program history, overcoming a 20-point second-half deficit to take down Northwestern, 68-64, on Sunday afternoon at Welsh-Ryan Arena!
With 19:15 left, the Huskers trailed 41-21—but they never backed down. Nebraska roared back, outscoring the Wildcats 47-23 the rest of the way. The defining moment came when Brice Williams knocked down two clutch free throws with 1:33 to play, giving Nebraska the lead for good. Moments later, Juwan Gary came up with a massive steal, leading to a Braxton Meah bucket with 51 seconds left, putting the Huskers ahead 63-60. From there, Williams took over at the stripe, draining 5-of-6 free throws in the final 20 seconds to ice the game.
MONSTER SECOND HALF POWERS HUSKERS TO VICTORY!
- Brice Williams: 21 points (15 in the second half), showing ice-cold composure in crunch time.
- Juwan Gary: 17 points (13 after halftime), sparking the comeback with relentless energy.
- Braxton Meah: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks—a game-changing performance off the bench.
After struggling in the first half (27% shooting), Nebraska flipped the switch, shooting 61% in the second while suffocating Northwestern’s offense. The Huskers forced 16 turnovers, turning them into 17 crucial points.
HISTORY MADE:
🔥 Largest Nebraska comeback since 1996-97! (Matching a 20-point comeback vs. USC in 2010)
🔥 Second straight double-digit road comeback! (Also at Washington)
🔥 First win at Welsh-Ryan Arena since 2014!
🔥 Five road wins—the most in a season since 1998-99!
🔥 Sixth Quad 1 win of the season! (6-7 in Quad 1 games)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Northwestern came out swinging, building a 41-21 lead early in the second half. But the Huskers didn’t flinch. Gary ignited the rally with a three-pointer, kickstarting a 9-2 run. The Wildcats briefly pushed the lead back to 18, but Nebraska’s defense locked in, forcing five straight misses.
Momentum shifted as Gary and Connor Essegian led an 11-0 explosion, cutting the deficit to just seven with under 12 minutes to go. Northwestern tried to hang on, but Nebraska kept punching back. A Meah dunk and free throw gave the Huskers their first lead, 59-58, with 3:02 left. After Northwestern briefly reclaimed the lead, Williams’ free throws sealed the deal.
A SLOW START? NO PROBLEM!
The first half was all Northwestern, as Nebraska struggled offensively. The Huskers shot just 27.3% and allowed 14 offensive rebounds, leading to 12 second-chance points. Ty Berry (13 first-half points) and Nick Martinelli dominated early, helping the Wildcats build a 36-21 halftime lead. But Nebraska never quit.
WILDCATS’ STANDOUTS:
- Ty Berry: 23 points, including six three-pointers.
- Nick Martinelli: 23 points.
UP NEXT:
The Huskers stay on the road, heading to Penn State on Wednesday. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. (CT) on BTN and the Huskers Radio Network.
DON’T COUNT THIS TEAM OUT! Nebraska just proved they can fight back from anything—and this season is just getting started!