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Gallery: Huskers Stun Sixth-Ranked Badgers

Fans storm the court at Pinnacle Bank Arena after the Nebraska men's overtime win

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Nebraska men's basketball claimed its second win of the season over a top-10 team by erasing a 19-point deficit during regulation and upsetting No. 6 Wisconsin in overtime, 80-72. Like they did Jan. 9 when the Huskers beat No. 1 Purdue, fans stormed the court at Pinnacle Bank Arena to celebrate the upset victory. | Recap

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Josiah Allick (53) and Wisconsin's Steven Crowl fight for possession at the game's tipoff. 

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Rienk Mast goes up for a layup. 

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Josiah Allick (53) hits a shot in the paint over Tyler Wahl's block. 

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Nebraska's Josiah Allick and Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl fight for a rebound. 

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Brice Williams (3) is fouled on his shot attempt. 

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CJ Wilcher celebrates a three in the second half. 

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Sam Hoiberg hits a layup. 

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Juwan Gary attempts a three-point shot. 

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Josiah Allick celebrates a three from CJ Wilcher to tie the game late. 

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Head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts to a foul call on Nebraska. 

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Brice Williams hits a shot in the paint in overtime. 

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Juwan Gary (4) and Josiah Allick (53) celebrate Nebraska's win over No. 6 Wisconsin. 

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Josiah Allick high-fives fans on his way off the court. 

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Nebraska fans celebrate the Huskers' win on the court. 

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The Huskers won the overtime thriller 80-72. 

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Josiah Allick (53) drives against Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Josiah Allick (53) drives against Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard talks to players during a timeout against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard talks to players during a timeout against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) shoots the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) shoots the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga (30) drives against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga (30) drives against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrates after a three-point shot against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard C.J. Wilcher (0) celebrates after a three-point shot against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) shoots the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) and guard C.J. Wilcher (0) during overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) shoots the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) and guard C.J. Wilcher (0) during overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) gets a loose ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) gets a loose ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) during overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast (51) during overtime at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans storm the court after the Huskers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans storm the court after the Huskers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans celebrate after the Huskers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans celebrate after the Huskers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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