Here is what they’re saying about Rutgers after the crucial victory: “Rutgers has a pulse! Huge win at Nebraska, snapping Cornhuskers 20-game home win streak. It’s a long climb, but this is a start.” — Zach Braziller, New York Post.

Rutgers boosted its momentum on the road to earn a big-time win that adds optimism to an unlikely season turnaround. The Scarlet Knights defeated Nebraska 85-82 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, picking up a second consecutive victory that provides a major boost to its postseason résumé.

Here is how Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper played on Thursday as Rutgers defeated Nebraska in a Big Ten clash in Lincoln.

Take a look inside Pinnacle Bank Arena as Nebraska men's basketball hosts Rutgers. Nebraska's Andrew Morgan (23) dribbles against Rutgers' Lathan Sommerville (24) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Rutgers has a pulse. The Scarlet Knights (10-8, 3-4) earned their second consecutive victory on Thursday, defeating Nebraska (12-5, 2-4) at Pinnacle Bank Arena, where it had not lost a Big Ten game in nearly two years.

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He missed the front end at the foul line 11 seconds earlier with Rutgers up 81-77. Brice Williams followed Bailey’s miss at the line with a layup and he nailed a 3-pointer to get the Cornhuskers (12-5,