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Huskers Outlast Iowa in Overtime for Historic Victory
9 Mar
Summary
- Nebraska matched its program record for wins with an 84-75 overtime victory.
- Cale Jacobsen scored 13 points in the second half and the OT winner.
- Sam Hoiberg contributed 15 points and five steals on senior day.

Ninth-ranked Nebraska etched its name in the record books on Sunday, matching the program's single-season win total with an 84-75 overtime victory against Iowa. The game culminated in a dramatic overtime period, where Cale Jacobsen emerged as the standout performer.
Jacobsen, coming off the bench, ignited Nebraska's offense in the second half, contributing 13 points. His clutch 3-pointer in overtime proved to be the decisive blow, propelling the Huskers to their 26th win of the season against just five losses. Senior Sam Hoiberg celebrated his final home game with 15 points and five steals.
The Huskers initially led by 10 points with five minutes remaining in regulation but faltered, allowing Iowa to tie the game at 70-all with a late 3-pointer. Despite the regulation setback, Nebraska regrouped in overtime, scoring the final nine points to secure the win and split the season series with the Hawkeyes.




