Hoiberg Bunches of W’s

Nebraska basketball did something I believe many people did not think possible. They beat an over sized Purdue team just two days after taking Indiana to overtime in Bloomington.

The team seems to have turned a corner. They now play with a grit and determination that eluded them earlier this year. Whatever Fred Hoiberg is doing, is working. A switch flipped and they are now playing competitive ball.

Hopefully they can keep it up as the season moves along.

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