LIVE UPDATES: No. 5 Nebraska leads No. 3 Michigan at halftime
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The No. 5-ranked Nebraska men’s basketball team is in Ann Arbor on Tuesday night to take on No. 3 Michigan.
The Huskers head into the matchup with a 20-0 record and are looking to take firm control atop the Big Ten Conference.
Michigan comes into the game fresh off a 76-62 win over Ohio State on Friday.
The Wolverines boast a high-powered offense, leading the Big Ten in scoring (91.7 ppg) and field goal percentage (.517).
Tipoff from the Crisler Center is set for 6 p.m. on Peacock.
This is your place for live updates before and throughout the game.
LIVE UPDATES
FIRST HALF
At the first media timeout, Nebraska leads the Wolverines 8-5.
Berke Buyutuncel and Jamarques Lawrence each have a 3-pointer, while Cale Jacobsen got a wide-open layup in the paint to start the game.
It’s been a back-and-forth first half at the Crisler Center, with Nebraska leading 31-25 at the second media timeout.
Lawrence is on a heater, connecting on seven of his 10 shots for 16 points. Pryce Sandfort has 6 points on two 3-pointers.
A little more than halfway through the first half, Nebraska leads Michigan 36-27.
Sam Hoiberg has gotten into the mix with a 3-pointer of his own, totaling 5 points.
Both teams are shooting 58% from the floor, while Nebraska is shooting 53% from deep.
At the end of the first half, Nebraska leads Michigan 50-48.
Lawrence leads the Huskers with 16 points, while Sandfort has 14.
Nebaska is shooting 59% from the floor, while the Wolverines are shooting 66%. The Huskers are also shooting 53% from deep.
Morez Johnson Jr. leads the Wolverines with 13 points on 100% shooting.
Nebraska vs. Michigan is underway.
Top-5 matchup underway in Ann Arbor.
LET’S ROCK. pic.twitter.com/hx4osyoEhS
— Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) January 28, 2026
PREGAME
Star redshirt freshman Braden Frager didn’t make the trip to Ann Arbor and has been ruled OUT for tonight’s game.
Rienk Mast also made an appearance on the injury report and is listed as QUESTIONABLE due to an illness, according to reports.
Mast is not in the starting lineup tonight.
Starters vs. Michigan. ✊ pic.twitter.com/8YW29ZKFVC
— Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) January 27, 2026
