No. 8 Nebraska (21-3, 10-3) fell to No. 12 Purdue (20-4, 10-3) 80-77 in overtime on Tuesday night. It was a game where the Huskers had to erase a 22-point deficit to force overtime, but it wasn’t enough to stop Nebraska from losing for the third time this season.
The Huskers looked like they were down and out early in this one, as they trailed 40-24 at the half. Nevertheless, they stormed back in the second half, as they throttled the Boilermakers 44-28. Purdue came out on top in overtime, 12-9.
Reink Mast had another solid game for the Huskers. He had 18 points on six-of-13 shooting. He was also active on eight boards.
Nebraska will remain home and host the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for noon CT and can be seen on BTN.
Social media was active during the game and afterward. We selected some of the best reactions and have listed them below.
Positive even in defeat
I know it wasn’t the outcome that we wanted but what an effort fellas. Go Big red always 🤍❤️
— Joyce Rhules 2025 (@saf2564) February 11, 2026
The floor cleaners were catching flak following the loss
Can’t even be angry at anyone except our floor cleaners. What a ball game
— “Big Dilly” Willtrick Compce (@B1GDillyWilly) February 11, 2026
The second-half effort was too little too late
Can’t play half the game and expect to win.
— George Tridle (@TridleGeor43400) February 11, 2026
Rebounding is a problem
Can’t give up that many offensive rebounds and get dominated on the boards all night and expect to win. Hell of a gutsy performance. Hopefully a game like that helps this team.
— Seth Hachmeister (@SethHachmeister) February 11, 2026
Even the opposing fans are impressed
GGs. Can’t really do any trolling after that. Hope we don’t see you guys again this year
— . (@Annomymous107) February 11, 2026
Some fans were distraught over the outcome of the game
— Jack Burke (@JackBurke28) February 11, 2026
Fans just wanted to see some rebounds
Rebound. The. Basketball.
— PMAbets (@PMAbets) February 11, 2026
Slip and fall
Nebraska just lost the game because of a slip and fall 😬
Team managers are sick right now.
— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) February 11, 2026
Big time game
Such a shame that incredible game ends with a slip on a wet spot. Wow. Great win for Purdue! Incredible fight & comeback by Nebraska! Big time game. https://t.co/n6x7nf6tJI
— Nick Bahe (@NickBahe) February 11, 2026
This game mattered
The Nebraska-Purdue game meant a lot to coach Hoiberg, being an American Heart Association game.
Fred Hoiberg has undergone two open heart surgeries. pic.twitter.com/FsmHxDqILq
— Hurrdat Sports (@HurrdatSports) February 11, 2026
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This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Social media reacts to Nebraska’s loss to Purdue in overtime
