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No. 10 Nebraska holds off Ohio State’s late rally to remain unbeaten with 72-69 win

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Braden Frager scored 15 points off the bench and No. 10 Nebraska held off a late rally by Ohio State to win 72-69 on Monday night.

Rienk Mast added 12 points while Jamarques Lawrence and Pryce Sandfort each had 11 as the Cornhuskers (15-0, 4-0 Big Ten) extended the best start in school history.

John Mobley Jr. led Ohio State (10-4, 2-2) with 22 points. Bruce Thornton scored 16 and Devin Royal added 14.

Nebraska forward Braden Frager (5) shoots in front of half Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Nebraska forward Braden Frager (5) shoots in front of half Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan.