Huskers drop three spots in top 25, checking in No. 12

After a 1-1 week against Iowa and Penn State, Nebraska Men's Basketball dropped three spots in the latest AP Top 25.

February 23, 2026Updated: February 23, 2026
By Jake Bartecki

LINCOLN, Neb. - After a 1-1 week against Iowa and Penn State, Nebraska Men's Basketball dropped three spots in the latest AP Top 25.

The Huskers fell to Iowa 57-52 on Tuesday for their first non-ranked loss of the season before rolling by Penn State 87-64 on Saturday.

Nebraska takes on Maryland on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena before a west coast trip begins Saturday against USC.

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