Nebraska led Rutgers most of the way Saturday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena, but couldn’t hold on as the Scarlet Knights closed strong for a 63-61 win. Check out all of the action in our photo gallery.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) fight for the ball during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Kobe Webster (10) dribbles into the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Bryce McGowens (5) takes a shot during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2)defends Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) looks for a shot during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Lat Mayen (11) penetrates into the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard C.J. Wilcher (0) lays the ball up during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Lat Mayen (11) reaches for the ball during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg shouts instructions to his team during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Kobe Webster (10) looks to shoot over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) reach for a loose ball during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard C.J. Wilcher (0) grabs a loose ball during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) defends Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Lat Mayen (11) is squeezed between Rutgers Scarlet Knights defenders during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) challenges Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) looks for an opening during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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n10 tries to beat a screen from Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Kobe Webster (10) dribbles past Rutgers Scarlet Knights defenders during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Bryce McGowens (5) shoots over Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Kobe Webster (10) shoots over Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Geo Baker (0) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) tries to split Rutgers Scarlet Knights defenders during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) tries to shoot over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) challenges Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Dean Reiber (21) fight for a rebound during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Kobe Webster (10) takes a shot over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) looks to drive against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jalen Miller (2) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Lat Mayen (11) drives past Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Bryce McGowens (5) drives past Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mawot Mag (3) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) listens in a huddle during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) passes during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard C.J. Wilcher (0) fights for position with Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Jaden Jones (45) during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Derrick Walker (13) challenges a shot during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Bryce McGowens (5) drives past a Rutgers Scarlet Knights defender during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers center Eduardo Andre (35) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ralph Gonzales-Agee (35) battle for a rebound during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) drives with the ball during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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A Nebraska Cornhuskers fan after watching the mens basketball team lose to Rutgers Scarlet Knights during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Kobe Webster (10) shoots during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg walks off the court after losing to Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Kobe Webster (10) and Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Bryce McGowens (5) walk off the court after losing to Rutgers Scarlet Knights during their game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska January 29, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis

As part of a 25+ year career, Eric has covered Husker sports for magazines, newspapers and international wire services. He has been a regular contributor to Hail Varsity for the past few years and officially joined the team as a staff photographer in August 2016. Eric’s photos have appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine and nearly every major sports media in the country. Away from the action, Eric enjoys coaching and teaching young men how to compete and occasionally a nice lager around the fire pit with friends and family.