MOVING UP: Nebraska re-enters top 10 after wins over Maryland, USC

The Huskers jumped three spots to No. 9 in the latest poll.

March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska Men's Basketball has re-entered the top-10 in the latest AP Top 25 released Monday morning.

The Huskers jumped three spots to No. 9 in the latest poll.

Nebraska knocked off Maryland on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena 74-61 and knocked off USC 82-67 on the road on Saturday.

Nebraska improved to 25-4 with the two wins and can lock up a top four seed at the Big Ten Tournament with a win over UCLA on Tuesday night.

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