Nebraska Routs Kansas 105-73 in Basketball
Nebraska shot 39-72 from the field and led wire to wire behind Prince's 35 points.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Basketball
Nebraska defeated Kansas 105-73 on November 14, 2026, outscoring the Jayhawks 85-53 over the final three quarters. Prince led all scorers with 35 points for Nebraska, while Fandel scored 17 for Kansas.
Why it matters
The lopsided margin gives Nebraska a strong early statement win and shows its offense can produce high totals against a Big 12 opponent. For Nebraska fans across the state, the result reflects a team scoring efficiently from both the field and the three-point line.
Nebraska outrebounded Kansas 32-22 and recorded 22 assists to Kansas's 18. Kansas shot 12-19 from the free-throw line while Nebraska went 15-17, a gap that helped widen the final margin.
The players
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The University of Nebraska's men's basketball program, which competes in the Big Ten Conference and represents the state's flagship public university.
Kansas Jayhawks
The University of Kansas's men's basketball program, a perennial national contender that competes in the Big 12 Conference.
The details
Nebraska led 30-20 after the first quarter and pulled away in the second half, with both Gooden of Kansas and Noyan of Nebraska fouling out before the game ended. Nebraska made 12 of its 29 three-point attempts, while Kansas made 7 of 16.
Timeline
November 14, 2026: Nebraska defeats Kansas 105-73.
Season Trajectory
A 32-point win over a conference opponent gives Nebraska a meaningful early marker in the 2026-27 season. The result shapes how the Cornhuskers will be evaluated against league peers as conference play develops.
Nebraska's win affects Big Ten and Big 12 standings projections for fans tracking early-season records. Fantasy managers who rostered Prince should note his 35-point output as a notable performance.
The takeaway
Early-season blowouts can reveal which teams shoot efficiently and control the boards, two traits that tend to carry into conference play. Readers following the Cornhuskers can track whether this offensive production holds against stronger opponents.
Further reading
For more coverage of the Cornhuskers' season, explore Basketball news on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Madison Courier.
