No. 13 Nebraska downed No. 9 Michigan State, 58-56, in a Big Ten slugfest that ended in fans storming the court in Lincoln.

In what can only be described as a historical night in Lincoln, Nebraska basketball defeated #9 Michigan State 58-56 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, improving to 14-0 on the season and 3-0 in Big Ten play. For a fanbase more accustomed to football heartbreak than basketball triumph,

With a 58-56 win over No. 9 Michigan State on Friday night — the first ranked vs. ranked matchup at home for NU since 1991 — No. 13 Nebraska remains one of five undefeated teams in high-major basketball. The others are Michigan, Arizona, Iowa State and Vanderbilt.

Rienk Mast hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:51 left and finished with 19 points to lead No. 13 Nebraska to a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Michigan State.

The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans and the No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers meet Friday in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET.

Considering the Cornhuskers to be a "quality opponent" has traditionally not been the case. Michigan State is 15-4 against Nebraska since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten and has won 12 of the last 13 overall meetings. Nebraska hasn't won a single NCAA Tournament game in the history of its program; MSU has 76 victories.

Izzo points to MSU's 19 turnovers coming on just seven Nebraska steals, meaning 12 were unforced. Says he felt the Spartans stayed in it despite not playing well all game. Credits Fred Hoiberg and loved the environment tonight.

Nebraska and Michigan State went toe-to-toe all night in a matchup that came down to the wire.