Nebraska Basketball: 19-0 Start! Are They UNSTOPPABLE?!

Last night in College Basketball was, to put it mildly, electrifying. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the hardwood was buzzing. While some familiar powerhouses continued their reign, a few underdogs are starting to make some serious noise. Let's dive into the highlights you absolutely need to know.

Nebraska Basketball: 19-0 Start! Are They UNSTOPPA...

While the college football world is still dissecting playoff implications, a different kind of winning streak is unfolding in the Big Ten. Yes, I'm talking about Nebraska basketball. They might not be grabbing national headlines like some of the flashier programs, but the Huskers are quietly putting together something special, something that could rewrite their program's history.

Think about it: Nebraska's all-time single-season wins record is just 26. They've only danced in the March Madness tournament twice this century. Twice! And they've never made it past the second round. Their highest-ever ranking going into this season? A modest No. 8. So, what makes this year different?

Well, for starters, they're 19-0. Nineteen and zero! Last night, they handled a solid Washington team, ranked in the top 60 by NET and top 50 by KenPom, holding them to just 66 points. This, despite losing freshman forward Braden Frager early to a potentially serious ankle injury. Frager's been a key contributor, averaging over 12 points a game, and while they managed without him against Washington and should against Minnesota this weekend, his absence could be felt against No. 3 Michigan – arguably their toughest test so far. Here's hoping it's nothing too serious!

Elsewhere, Cincinnati put up a valiant fight against top-ranked Arizona, staying competitive for a good portion of the game. While they ultimately fell short, that kind of grit against a team as dominant as Arizona (19-0, folks!) suggests a promising future for the Bearcats. Let's be honest, nobody else has really figured out how to slow Arizona down. They've steamrolled opponents despite playing the 36th-toughest schedule in Division I, according to NET.

And speaking of impressive performances, let's talk about Iowa State. They were struggling, having dropped five straight after a blazing 15-0 start, largely due to the absence of junior forward Addy Brown. Her absence has really limited opportunities for junior center Audi Crooks, as defenses are able to focus on her without the threat of those interior passes. But last night, something clicked. Junior guard Jada Williams exploded for a career-high 44 points against Cincinnati. Forty-four! That was the highest individual score in D-I basketball – men's or women's – yesterday. Plus, she dished out 8 assists, leading all D-I women along with Denver's Coryn Watts. She had a hand in at least 62 of Iowa State's points in their dominant 93-68 victory. Crooks chipped in with 24 points of her own, proving that even when one player is out, someone else can step up to light it up.