Game recap: Indiana basketball loses big to Nebraska in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals
The Indiana men's basketball team is coming off a 61-59 win over Penn State in the second round of the Big Ten tournament and will face No. 3 Nebraska tonight.
According to BetMGM, the Hoosiers are a 5.5-point underdog against the Cornhuskers (22-9, 12-8 Big Ten). During the regular season, Nebraska beat IU twice. However, Indiana is riding a five-game win streak.
Zach Osterman and Michael Niziolek will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.
Final: Nebraska cruises to a Big Ten tournament win over Indiana
This one got away from the Hoosiers early on. Mackenzie Mgbako was the only IU starter to score in double figures (16 points). CJ Gunn came off the bench to lead IU with 17 points. Indiana shot 35% from the floor while Nebraska shot 50%. The Cornhuskers were 14 for 32 from the 3-point line.
Nebraska 93, Indiana 66
1:01 left 2H: Mike Woodson gets ejected
Mike Woodson got ejected at 5:20. Read more here.
Nebraska 93, Indiana 62
7:24 left 2H: Nebraska keeps its distance
Mackenzie Mgbako is the only Hoosier starter in double-digits when it comes to points (he has scored 16).
Nebraska 74, Indiana 49
Nebraska is doing everything right. 🎯#B1GMBBT x @HuskerMBB pic.twitter.com/RMoU2oKeGl
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 16, 2024
11:14 left 2H: Indiana can't close the gap much in the second half
Nebraska isn't lighting it up from beyond the arc like it did in the first half, but the Cornhuskers still have 13 3s in the game. IU on the other hand is 3 for 13.
Indiana has outscored Nebraska in the second half, 13-12, but the Hoosiers will have to catch on fire sooner than later if they hope to make a comeback.
Nebraska 62, Indiana 40
Jamarques Lawrence is a walking bucket. 😎#B1GMBBT x @HuskerMBB pic.twitter.com/NLDqHKTjV4
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 16, 2024
16:46 left 2H: Both IU and Nebraska start slow
IU and Nebraska have combined for 6 total points so far in the second half.
Anthony Leal is back for the Hoosiers and started the second half.
Nebraska 54, Indiana 29
Anthony Leal started the second half in place of Gabe Cupps https://t.co/yOlHlRHWSu
— Michael Niziolek (@michaelniziolek) March 16, 2024
Halftime: Nebraska's 3-point shooting hurts Indiana
The Cornhuskers are 12 of 20 from the 3-point line. Keisei Tominaga made back-to-back 3-pointers to give Nebraska a 39-27 lead. Jamarques Lawrence and Juwan Gary also made 3s for Nebraska. Tominaga hit a 3 at the buzzer. He has 18 points.
Mackenzie Mgbako leads IU with 14 points.
Nebraska 50, Indiana 27
MAKE THAT 1️⃣1️⃣ THREES FOR THE HUSKERS ‼️#B1GMBBT x @HuskerMBB pic.twitter.com/UZZENNdbuu
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 16, 2024
3:48 left 1H: Nebraska takes a double-digit lead
IU led 17-16 but Nebraska went on an 11-0 run to distance itself a little. Anthony Leal has an ankle injury and got it re-taped. He was jumping up and down on the sideline.
Nebraska 33, Indiana 24
Anthony Leal jumping up and down behind IU's bench, trying to stay loose
— Michael Niziolek (@michaelniziolek) March 16, 2024
8:27 left 1H: Nebraska goes on 6-0 run vs. Indiana
Brice Williams, like he did early, hit back-to-back 3-pointers. Williams already has 14 points. At the 4:52 mark, Mackenzie Mgbako made three free throws to cut the Cornhuskers' lead to 31-24.
IU is shooting 35% while Nebraska is at 42%.
Nebraska 22, Indiana 17
Brice Williams can't miss. 🎯#B1GMBBT x @HuskerMBB pic.twitter.com/rJkqHrUOdB
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 16, 2024
11:44 left 1H: Indiana holds small lead over Cornhuskers
Mackenzie Mgbako hit a 3-pointer at 12:52 to give the Hoosiers the lead. He has 8 points so far.
Indiana 15, Nebraska 13
Mackenzie Mgbako has been so good for Indiana. 💯#B1GMBBT x @IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/Q5mKUecmal
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 16, 2024
14:53 left 1H: IU basketball tied with Nebraska early on
Nebraska's Brice Williams started the game with consecutive 3-pointers. Malik Reneau scored the Hoosiers' first 5 points.
Indiana tied it at 8-8 but Williams scored another basket to make it 10-8 Nebraska. Mackenzie Mgbako made a layup to tie things up at 10-10.
Indiana 10, Nebraska 10
Brice Williams is hot early. 🔥#B1GMBBT x @HuskerMBB pic.twitter.com/g2ZNBj8gib
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 16, 2024
Indiana's Trey Galloway not dressed for Nebraska game
Trey Galloway missed yesterday's game against Penn State and is not likely to play tonight. Galloway's status for the entire Big Ten tournament is up in the air.
Indiana basketball starting guard Trey Galloway not dressed out for tonight’s game against Nebraska
— Michael Niziolek (@michaelniziolek) March 16, 2024
IU basketball vs. Nebraska start time in Big Ten tournament
Approximately 9:20 p.m. ET Friday, March 15, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis.
How to watch Indiana basketball vs. Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament
TV: Thursday's and Friday's games are on BTN; Saturday's semifinals and Sunday's championship are on CBS.
Radio: Indiana Hoosiers Sports Network (105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.1 FM in Indianapolis), with Don Fischer (play-by-play), Errek Suhr (analysis) and John Herrick (updates).
Streaming: SiriusXM 84 (for IU's opener), Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling
Indiana basketball news
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IU news: Injured Indiana basketball guard Trey Galloway could miss entire Big Ten tourney
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Accolades: Indiana basketball's Kel'el Ware, Malik Reneau earn All-Big Ten honors
More hardware: Mackenzie Mgbako wins Big Ten co-freshman of the year
IU basketball schedule
Date, day | location, opponent | time, TV |
Oct. 29, Sunday | vs. Indianapolis (exhibition) | |
Nov. 3, Friday | vs. Marian (exhibition) | |
Nov. 7, Tuesday | vs. Florida Gulf Coast | |
Nov. 12, Saturday | vs. Army | |
Nov. 16, Thursday | vs. Wright State | |
Nov. 19, Sunday | vs. Connecticut in New York | |
Nov. 20, Monday | vs. Louisville in New York | |
Nov. 26, Sunday | vs. Harvard in Indianapolis | |
Dec. 1, Friday | vs. Maryland | |
Dec. 5, Tuesday | at Michigan | |
Dec. 9, Saturday | vs. Auburn in Atlanta | |
Dec. 16, Saturday | vs. Kansas | |
Dec. 19, Tuesday | vs. Morehead State | |
Dec. 21, Thursday | vs. North Alabama | |
Dec. 29, Friday | vs. Kennesaw State | |
Jan. 3, Wednesday | at Nebraska | |
Jan. 6, Saturday | vs. Ohio State | |
Jan. 9, Tuesday | at Rutgers | |
Jan. 12, Friday | vs. Minnesota | |
Jan. 16, Tuesday | vs. Purdue | |
Jan. 19, Friday | at Wisconsin | |
Jan. 27, Saturday | at Illinois | |
Jan. 30, Tuesday | vs. Iowa | |
Feb. 3, Saturday | vs. Penn State | |
Feb. 6, Tuesday | at Ohio State | |
Feb. 10, Saturday | at Purdue | |
Feb. 18, Sunday | vs. Northwestern | |
Feb. 21, Wednesday | vs. Nebraska | |
Feb. 24, Saturday | at Penn State | |
Feb. 27, Tuesday | vs. Wisconsin | |
March 3, Sunday | at Maryland | |
March 6, Wednesday | at Minnesota | |
March 10, Sunday | vs. Michigan State | |
March 14, Thursday | vs. Penn State in Big Ten tourney | |
March 15, Friday | vs. Nebraska in Big Ten tourney |
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