Nebraska investigating fan behavior issues during overtime loss to Purdue basketball

Nebraska said it is investigating fan behavior issues at Wednesday’s game against Purdue basketball, including an object thrown at the Boilermakers’ bench near the end of the game.

The athletic department statement does not mention any specific incidents. However, one video clip on social media appears to show an object flying from the crowd toward Purdue’s bench with 5.2 seconds remaining in overtime after Oscar Cluff’s and-1 layup, but before the free throw attempt that gave the Boilers a 78-77 lead.

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The statement read: “Nebraska Athletics is aware of fan behavior incidents at last night’s men’s basketball game against Purdue, including multiple instances of objects being thrown toward the team benches and court. We are working with the staff at Pinnacle Bank Arena and law enforcement officials to investigate the incidents, identify the individuals, and take appropriate disciplinary action. Once that process is completed, more information will be made public.”

When asked if someone threw something at the team, Purdue coach Matt Painter said, “if they did, they missed.” Officers in the tunnel had said they’d located the culprit, which prompted the question.

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Purdue basketball vs. Nebraska in Big Ten basketball action

Feb 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) gets a rebound against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Purdue basketball vs. Nebraska in Big Ten basketball action

Feb 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) gets a rebound against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Purdue basketball vs. Nebraska in Big Ten basketball action

Feb 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts after falling during the first half against the Nebraska…

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