Sam Hoiberg took advantage, hitting his second 3 to bring Nebraska within one. Will Tschetter missed a 3. Williams missed a baseline jumper. Michigan called timeout with 40 seconds to go. Another review and fouls eventually led to Gayle making two free throws with 18 seconds left.

Before Monday's loss, 96 of 97 projections on BracketMatrix.com listed Nebraska in the 68-team NCAA Tournament.

Two teams looking to rebound from defeats will collide Monday night when No. 15 Michigan visits Nebraska for a Big Ten contest in Lincoln, Neb. The Wolverines are recovering from a tough home loss ...

Nebraska returns home to begin a two-game homestand Monday night, as the Huskers welcome No. 12/12 (AP/Coaches) Michigan to Lincoln.

Nebraska men's basketball fought for rebounds, walled up and played defense against a bigger, stronger Michigan team. But beyond Brice Williams, the Huskers' offense was absent in the loss.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Michigan guard Tre Donaldson (3) shoots over Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the second half of an ...

Nebraska's Andrew Morgan (23) and Rollie Worster (24) guard Michigan's Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) as he passes the ball during the first half of a men's college basketball game at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

Brice Williams was a do-it-yourselfer for Nebraska in a 49-46 loss to No. 15 Michigan. He scored 26 points, including 18 of the team's 21 in the first half.