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Nebraska legends react to Huskers' overtime win, late-season turnaround

Robin Washut profile picby:Robin Washut02/20/23

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Sunday’s thrilling 70-66 overtime win over Maryland made for one of Nebraska’s more memorable Alumni Weekend games ever.

With numerous former Husker legends in attendance, NU’s performance exemplified what many of its past greats had wanted to see for years. Those feelings were reflected in the outpouring of support they showed on social media during and after the game.

Here are some of the top tweets from Nebraska basketball’s most famous alumni after their program took another giant step toward a postseason berth…

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Dave Hoppen, C, 1982-86

Erick Strickland, G, 1992-96

Bruce Chubick, F, 1990-94

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Isaiah Roby, F, 2016-19

Bryce McGowens, G, 2021-22

Trey McGowens, G, 2020-22

Isaac Copeland, F, 2016-19

Lance Jeter, G, 2009-11

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Other notable Huskers weighed in after NU’s victory

It wasn’t just former players who took to Twitter to show their support following Sunday’s win. Several notable Nebraska administrators, including athletic director Trev Alberts, and follow Husker coaches also chimed in with congratulations.

Here are some tweets from NU football head coach Matt Rhule, women’s basketball coach Amy Williams, and others…

Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director

Matt Rhule, Nebraska football head coach

Ted Carter, University of Nebraska System President

Amy Williams, Nebraska women’s basketball head coach

Ronnie D. Green, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor

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