Huskers rise in latest AP Poll, match highest ranking in program history

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska men’s basketball team continues to rise in the national rankings.

In the latest AP Poll released on Monday, the Huskers rank No. 8, marking their highest ranking in program history.

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The full top 25 is as follows:

1. Arizona
2. Iowa State
3. UConn
4. Michigan
5. Purdue
6. Duke
7. Houston
8. Nebraska
9. Gonzaga
10. Vanderbilt
11. BYU
12. Michigan State
13. Illinois
14. North Carolina
15. Texas Tech
16. Virginia
17. Arkansas
18. Alabama
19. Florida
20. Louisville
21. Georgia
22. Clemson
23. Utah State
24. Tennessee
25. Seton Hall

The last time the Huskers were ranked No. 8 nationally was during the 1965-66 season.

The rise in ranking follows the Huskers’ back-to-back road wins this past week.

Nebraska beat Ohio State 72-69 on Jan. 5 before making a thrilling comeback against Indiana on Saturday.

The Huskers now stand at 16-0 with a 5-0 record in the Big Ten, marking the best start to a season in program history.

Nebraska will host Oregon on Tuesday, with tipoff coming shortly after 8 p.m. You can watch the game on the Big Ten Network.