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Nebraska forward Rienk Mast to miss 2024-25 season

Nebraska’s roster for the 2024-25 season took a major hit on Thursday.

Nebraska forward Rienk Mast will not be able to play next season for the Cornhuskers, it was announced on Thursday. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-10 native of the Netherlands will undergo left knee surgery soon, which will cause him to miss the entirety of next season.

Despite redshirting during his four year stint at Bradley, Mast will be able to maintain his final season of collegiate eligibility by using a medical redshirt this upcoming season.

During his first season with the Huskers, Mast averaged 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while playing in and starting in 32 of the Huskers’ 34 games last season.

Prior to his time with the Huskers, he spent four seasons at Bradley including being a major contributor for three seasons from 2020-21 through 2022-23. In 88 career games at Bradley, Mast averaged 11.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.

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Mast announces plan to medically redshirt

Rienk Mast will undergo left knee surgery and will miss the entire season. 

A Nebraska big man has announced that he will medically redshirt for the 2024-25 season. Rienk Mast will undergo left knee surgery and will miss the entire season.

The plan is for the 6-foot-10 forward to redshirt and return for the 2025-26 season. Last season, the Dutchman earned third-team All-Big Ten honors from the media.

He averaged 12.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Mast made the announcement on social media on Thursday.

This past season was one of the most fun years of my life. Thank you for taking me in and giving me another place that feels like home.

As some people know, I played most of last season with a knee that wasn’t completely healthy. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve spoken with multiple doctors about what we can do to get my knee healthy for the rest of my playing career and, hopefully, life. These have been some difficult conversations, but the best way forward for me is to undergo surgery.

This was not an easy decision, as it means I will have to medically redshirt for the 2024-25 season while still maintaining my last year of eligibility.

I want to thank everyone involved with our athletic department and men’s basketball team for the support they have shown me. This upcoming year will be very challenging for me individually, but I’ll try to help the team in the best possible way I can.

After starting his career at Bradley University, Mast spent the 2023 season with the Huskers.

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Huskers fall on the road to Ohio State 78-69

Nebraska hit the road to face Ohio State with a four-game winning streak on the line.

Nebraska hit the road to face Ohio State with a four-game winning streak on the line. The Huskers could not extend the streak to five, falling to the Buckeyes 78-69.

Though Nebraska and Ohio State battled throughout the night, the Huskers failed to take the lead in the second half. The Buckeyes’ Jamison Battle dominated the game for Ohio State, scoring 32 points and going a perfect 10-of-10 from the foul line.

The 32-point effort by Battle made it the most points scored by a player against the Huskers this season. Ohio State’s main source of scoring came from the free-throw line. The Buckeyes shot 24-of-28 from the line, while Nebraska shot just 7-of-8.

Rienk Mast and Jamarques Lawrence led Nebraska in scoring, delivering 14 points apiece. Mast also hauled in 12 rebounds to post his sixth double-double of the year.

The Huskers fall to 20-9 on the season and 10-8 in conference play, all eight conference losses coming on the road. Nebraska will return home to face Rutgers for Senior Night on Sunday. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Huskers pull away in second half to win 68-49 over Penn State

The Huskers remained home to host Penn State Saturday morning following their win against Michigan last week.

The Huskers remained home to host Penn State Saturday morning following their win against Michigan last week. Nebraska entered halftime up 28-22 over the Nittany Lions but took off in the second half to earn the 68-49 victory.

The Huskers outshot Penn State 27-18 in baskets made, allowing them to pull away in the second half. Keisei Tominaga finished as the top scorer for Nebraska in the win, dropping 17 points and going three-of-eight from beyond the arc. The Huskers finished the game with four three-point baskets.

Juwan Gary and Rienk Mast both scored double-digit points for Nebraska in the win. Gary delivered 13 points by going five-of-nine in total shooting. Mast scored 12 points, landing five of seven shots in the win. He also led the team in rebounds with nine.

The Huskers move to 18-8 on the season and need one more win to match their best season total since 2018. Nebraska will hit the road to face Indiana on Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Huskers dominate Michigan 79-59 to earn their 17th win of the season

ebraska returned home Saturday night following two road losses.

Nebraska returned home Saturday night following two road losses. The Huskers welcomed in Michigan, seeking their elusive 17th win, something they haven’t done since 2018-2019. Nebraska won in dominating fashion, blowing out the Wolverines en route to a 75-59 victory.

The Huskers erupted in the first half, leading by as much as 43-13 before heading into the locker rooms up 45-25. On the night, Nebraska shot 30-of-64 while Michigan shot just 20-of-62.

Keisei Tominaga finished the night as the Huskers’ top scorer, landing 19 points, by going 8-of-14 in total shooting. Tominaga also shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, reaching a season total of 50 in three-pointers. He is now 17 three-pointers away from reaching the top-10 in school history for three-pointers made in a single season.

Josiah Allick took runner-up in scoring for Nebraska, dropping 16 points by going 7-of-10 in total shooting. Allick also led the Huskers in rebounds, hauling in eight. Brice Williams scored 13 points for Nebraska, shooting 5-of-9 from the field. Rienk Mast tallied up 11 points for the Huskers and led the team in assists with eight.

Nebraska is now 17-8 on the season and 7-7 in conference play. It will remain home to face Penn State next Saturday morning. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Tominaga’s career night not enough in Nebraska’s road loss to No. 14 Illinois

Nebraska men’s basketball hit the road for another top-25 matchup.

Nebraska men’s basketball hit the road for another top-25 matchup. The Huskers faced off against No. 14 Illinois and looked to finally snap their road game-losing streak. However, Nebraska once again failed, falling to the Fighting Illini in overtime 87-84.

The Huskers and Illinois duked it out all night but slip-ups by Nebraska gave the Fighting Illini the edge. The Huskers recorded 21 fouls in the loss, while Illinois only surrendered 12. Nebraska’s fouls set the Fighting Illini up with 30 free-throw attempts, where Illinois landed 20. The Huskers, meanwhile, only dropped 14 free throws.

Keisei Tominaga delivered a career-high 31 points to lead Nebraska in scoring, going five-of-seven from beyond the arc and eight-of-eight at the free-throw line. Rienk Mast finished runner-up in scoring for the Huskers, tallying up 22 points, and going four-of-nine in three-point shooting.

Juwan Gary scored double-digits for Nebraska as well, dropping 12 points. Gary also hauled in 11 rebounds to make it his fourth double-double of the season.

The Huskers fall to 16-7 on the season and 6-6 in conference play. They will remain on the road in Illinois as they face Northwestern on Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. and can be viewed on Big Ten Network.

Huskers complete major comeback in overtime victory over No. 6 Wisconsin

Nebraska men’s basketball had an uphill battle on Thursday night, returning home after a road loss to face No. 6 Wisconsin in Lincoln.

Nebraska men’s basketball had an uphill battle on Thursday night, returning home after a road loss to face No. 6 Wisconsin in Lincoln. The Huskers found themselves in trouble in the first half, down 43-27. But Nebraska exited the locker rooms on fire, erasing the deficit before upsetting Wisconsin 80-72 in overtime.

The Huskers outscored the Badgers 40-24 in the second half, nearly ending it in regulation before Wisconsin secured a layup to force overtime. Nebraska pulled away in the end, achieving its second top-10 upset this season. A key stat of the game came at the free throw line, where the Huskers landed 19-of-26 while Wisconsin only shot 8-of-12.

C.J. Wilcher led Nebraska in scoring after dropping only six points in the first half. Wilcher helped the Huskers roar back in the second half and overtime, finishing the game with a career-high 22 points. Wilcher’s scoring came primarily from beyond the arc, landing five of seven shots.

Rienk Mast finished behind Wilcher in scoring, landing 20 points on the night for Nebraska. Brice Williams rounded out the Huskers’ double-digit scorers, tallying up 17 points. Williams also led the team in rebounds with nine and free throws with eight.

Nebraska moves to 16-6 on the season, matching its win total from last year with nine regular-season games remaining. The Huskers will hit the road to play Illinois on Sunday night. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Rienk Mast delivers career game in Nebraska’s 83-69 win over Ohio State

Nebraska entered Tuesday’s night game against Ohio State looking to 15-5 on the season and 5-4 in conference play.

Nebraska entered Tuesday’s night game against Ohio State looking to improve their standing in conference play. The Huskers did just that, with Rienk Mast leading the Huskers to a 83-69 win over the Buckeyes.

Mast unleashed a colossal performance in the win, scoring 34 points by going 13-of-17 in total shooting and six-of-eight from beyond the arc. Mast topped his previous career-high of 30, which he set last year at Bradley. He also hauled in 10 rebounds in Nebraska’s win to finish the game with a double-double.

Mast’s outing supported a Huskers offense that finished 30-of-61 in total shooting and 14-of-27 in three-point shooting, while Ohio State went 27-of-56 and 8-of-23, respectively.

C.J. Wilcher finished runner-up in scoring for Nebraska, delivering 16 points by going 6-of-12 in total shooting and four-of-seven in three-point shooting. Brice Williams rounded the Huskers’ double-digit scorers, tallying up 14 points after going five-of-nine in total shooting and two-of-four in three-point shooting.

Nebraska returns to the east coast for its next, traveling out to face Maryland Saturday morning. Tipoff is set for 11:00 a.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

Rutgers men’s basketball looking to get back on track against Nebraska

Rutgers basketball is looking to bounce back against Nebraska.

On Wednesday night, Rutgers men’s basketball will be looking to get back on track in the Big Ten against Nebraska.

On Sunday, the Scarlet Knights took on Michigan State but fell apart in the second half of a 73-55 loss. As they attempt to get back on track, the Scarlet Knights have a tough matchup with the Cornhuskers.

While Rutgers has struggled in Big Ten pla ovreraly, they have thrived at Jersey Mike’s Arena. They are 8-1 at home this season and 1-7 on the road. To continue their success at home, Rutgers will need a big game from Mawot Mag.

 

After starting the season, injured Mag has been a force of late since returning to the lineup. In eight games, the Melbourne native has averaged 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. He scored at least 10 points in four straight games.

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Rutgers’s defense will be tasked with stopping Keisei Tominaga and Rienk Mast. Tominaga has offensively set the tone for Nebraska, averaging 14.5 points a game. Mast has been a force on the boards, averaging a team-high 8.5 rebounds a game.

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Although the regular season is far from over, a win for Rutgers over Nebraska would be huge. So far this season, Rutgers is 1-4 in conference play, the worst record in the Big Ten. Nebraska has had a lot more success with a 3-3 record.

Men’s basketball collapses on the road in loss against Iowa

The Huskers came off a historic upset win over No. 1 Purdue with a road game against conference rival Iowa on Friday night.

The Huskers came off a historic upset win over No. 1 Purdue with a road game against conference rival Iowa on Friday night. Unlike its game against Purdue, Nebraska fell to the Hawkeyes 94-76.

Like its losses to Creighton and Wisconsin, the Huskers fell behind Iowa and couldn’t erase the deficit as the game went on. The Hawkeyes’ lead grew over Nebraska due to the margin between the teams in 3-point shooting. Iowa landed 15-of-35 shots from beyond the arc, while Nebraska only mustered up 4-of-26.

Rienk Mast and Josiah Allick shared the top spot as Nebraska’s leading scorer, dropping 14 points in the loss. Keisei Tominaga finished runner-up in scoring for Nebraska, delivering 13 points for the Huskers. Freshman Eli Rice rounded out the Huskers that cracked double-digits in points scored, tallying up 11 on the night, his third double-digit outing of the season.

The Huskers fall to 13-4 on the season and will face Rutgers on the road on Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.