Here is what they’re saying about Rutgers after the crucial victory: “Rutgers has a pulse! Huge win at Nebraska, snapping Cornhuskers 20-game home win streak. It’s a long climb, but this is a start.” — Zach Braziller, New York Post.

Rutgers basketball has a history of struggles on the road. Nebraska has been historically hot at home. So it’s a clear sign of growth that the young Scarlet Knights went into Lincoln and emerged victorious Thursday,

He missed the front end at the foul line 11 seconds earlier with Rutgers up 81-77. Brice Williams followed Bailey’s miss at the line with a layup and he nailed a 3-pointer to get the Cornhuskers (12-5,

Rutgers boosted its momentum on the road to earn a big-time win that adds optimism to an unlikely season turnaround. The Scarlet Knights defeated Nebraska 85-82 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, picking up a second consecutive victory that provides a major boost to its postseason résumé.