"The Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-11) will try to turn around a six-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Huskies (19-8) on February 22, 2026 at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Washington dropped its previous game to UCLA, 82-67, on Thursday. Brynn McGaughy starred with 19 points, and also had three boards and one assist. Nebraska dropped its previous game to Oregon, 80-76, on Thursday. Britt Prince was its leading scorer with 18 points."
"Washington averages 72.3 points per game (74th in college basketball) while giving up 61.2 per outing (111th in college basketball). It has a +300 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 11.1 points per game. The 72.3 points the Huskies average are only 4.1 more than the Cornhuskers give up. Washington hits 2.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.5 (63rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 5.2."
Washington (19-8) will host Nebraska (16-11) on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with the opening tip scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nebraska enters the game on a six-game losing streak after a 80-76 loss to Oregon, while Washington dropped its last outing 82-67 to UCLA with Brynn McGaughy scoring 19 points. The game will air on Big Ten Network and tickets are available via Vivid Seats; streaming options include Fubo. Washington averages 72.3 points and allows 61.2 per game, with a +11.1 scoring differential and a higher three-point rate than opponents.
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