Nebraska men’s basketball rises to highest ranking in school history after Northwestern win

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Published: Jan. 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM CST|Updated: Jan. 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM CST

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska basketball has reached their highest ranking in the AP Poll in school history.

The Huskers, fresh off a dominant win over Northwestern, now are pegged at number 7 in the Associated Press’ College Basketball Poll.

Nebraska is set to host the Washington Huskies when they come to town on Wednesday, looking to extend the nation’s longest winning streak to 23 games.