Nebraska Basketball Rests in AP Top 25
Nebraska jumped into The Associated Press Top 25 on Monday following a 98-35 win over Western Illinois at Pinnacle Bank Arena, according to huskers.com.
That early-season victory pushed the team’s record to 2-0 and secured a spot at No. 25 in the first regular-season poll.
Britt Prince led five Huskers in double figures against the Leathernecks with a game-high 19 points in just 20 minutes. Through two games, the Naismith Trophy Preseason Player of the Year candidate is averaging 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds.
Nebraska Enters Rankings Near Big Ten Leaders
The Huskers replaced North Carolina State at No. 25 in the national rankings after earning enough votes to sit just outside the preseason poll at No. 26. In 2025-26, the program spent seven consecutive weeks in the Top 25 before falling out of the rankings on Jan. 26, 2026, huskers.com reported.
The conference boasts significant representation with 10 Big Ten teams in the current Top 25. Michigan opens the year at No. 2 following a win over UConn, while USC holds the No. 3 spot.
| Team | Rank |
|---|---|
| Michigan | No. 2 |
| USC | No. 3 |
| UCLA / Iowa (tie) | No. 10 |
| Nebraska | No. 25 |
Balanced Scoring Lineup
Amiah Hargrove has added 16.0 points and a team-best 8.5 rebounds per game early in the schedule. Forwards Natalie Potts and Ashlyn Koupal round out the primary starters averaging 11.5 points each.
Emily Fisher contributes 8.5 points per contest, and Allison Weidner adds 7.5 points alongside 3.0 assists and 2.5 steals. Defensively, the Huskers forced 33 turnovers against Western Illinois, the defending Ohio Valley Conference champions led by Mia Nicastro.
Upcoming Match Against North Carolina a&T
Nebraska returns to the floor on Tuesday night to wrap up a three-game home stand against North Carolina A&T. Head Coach Tarrell Robinson leads the Aggies into his 15th season after earning eight postseason tournament appearances during his tenure.
Tickets are available at Huskers.com, including $15 general admission seats tied to the “We Win, You Win!” promotion.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Huskers
What time does the North Carolina a&T game start?
Ticket and schedule details are available through Huskers.com/Tickets for Tuesday night’s matchup at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Who are the top scorers for Nebraska so far?
Britt Prince leads the team with 21.0 points per game, followed by Amiah Hargrove at 16.0 points, and both Natalie Potts and Ashlyn Koupal at 11.5 points each.
How many Big Ten teams are currently ranked?
Ten Big Ten programs hold spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.
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