Jamarques Lawrence - College Basketball News & Rumors

College Basketball Crown: West Virginia’s Run Could Be a Springboard for What’s Next

West Virginia took home the 2026 College Basketball Crown, setting the stage for a much bigger leap forward under head coach Ross Hodge.

APRIL 10 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Crown: West Virginia’s Run Could Be a Springboard for What’s Next

Nebraska gets its first NCAA Tournament win, beating Troy 76-47 behind Pryce Sandfort's 23 points

Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points and Nebraska rolled to its long-awaited first NCAA Tournament victory, beating Troy 76-47

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

March Madness has brought nothing but sadness to Nebraska so far. Is this the year the curse ends?

Nebraska enters March Madness as the only team in a power conference to have never won a game in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Deals six assists Lawrence (illness) produced three points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 74-61 victory over Maryland.

Impact Lawrence was a game-time call for the tilt against the Terrapins. He managed to play his most minutes in the last four games. The 6-3 senior was held to single-digit scoring for the third time in the last four games. Over that span, he has only hit 33.3 percent of his field goals. The Huskers head to Los Angeles for a game at USC on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Lawrence (illness) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Maryland.

Impact Lawrence was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he tended an illness but seems to hav put it past him and is ready to roll. The 6-foot-3 guard is a key contributor for the Cornhuskers, averaging 10.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists on 27.6 minutes across 27 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska hit with good news, bad news in latest Jamarques Lawrence injury update Nebraska’s depth woes grow as a new injury twist hits the rotation.

FEBRUARY 24 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Nebraska hopeful for availability Nebraska's team is hopeful that Lawrence (illness) will be available Wednesday against Maryland, according to Robin Washut of On3.

Impact A spreading illness has physically affected members of Nebraska's team, and the most notable player caught is Lawrence, who scored at least 10 points seven times across the Cornhuskers' last nine conference games. On the plus side for his availability, their team is hopeful he can play, making his game status look probable with just over a day before they are scheduled to clash with Maryland.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa fans storm court after Bennett Stirtz scores 25 points in 57-52 victory over No. 9 Nebraska

Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points and Cooper Koch added 10 as Iowa overcame a cold-shooting second half to defeat No. 9 Nebraska 57-52

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Iowa hosts No. 7 Nebraska after Sandfort's 29-point game

No. 7 Nebraska visits the Iowa Hawkeyes after Pryce Sandfort scored 29 points in the Cornhuskers' 68-49 win over the Northwestern Wildcats

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Leading scorer in tough loss Lawrence provided 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 80-77 OT loss to Purdue.

Impact Nebraska orchestrated quite a comeback to send what once looked like a blowout on its home turf to overtime, and Lawrence was a big reason why. He was extremely efficient from the field, and was active in other facets with five boards and four assists as well. After a highly inconsistent start to the season, especially in terms of scoring, Lawrence has turned a corner as of late and is averaging 13.8 points over his last six games.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Purdue escapes with an 80-77 OT win against No. 7 Nebraska after blowing a 22-point lead

Oscar Cluff’s layup put Purdue ahead with 3.9 seconds left in overtime after Nebraska had taken its first lead of the game and Gicarri Harris’s two free throws sealed the No. 13 Bo...

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

No. 12 Purdue visits Mast and No. 9 Nebraska

No. 9 Nebraska hosts the No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers after Rienk Mast scored 26 points in Nebraska's 80-68 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Rienk Mast's 26 points lead No. 9 Nebraska over Rutgers, 80-68

Rienk Mast scored 26 points to lead four players in double figures as No. 9 Nebraska rolled past Rutgers 80-68 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

No. 9 Illinois faces No. 5 Nebraska after Wagler's 22-point performance

No. 9 Illinois takes on the No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers after Keaton Wagler scored 22 points in the Fighting Illini's 75-66 victory against the Washington Huskies

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Drops 20 in Ann Arbor Lawrence closed Tuesday's 75-72 loss to Michigan with 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 35 minutes.

Impact Lawrence started the game absolutely red hot, hitting four threes in the first half. Needless to say, he cooled off a bit, and Michigan rallied for the win to hand Nebraska its first loss. Still, it was a memorable game for the point guard, who hit 20 points for the first time since Jan. 10 and just the third time overall this season. The one blemish on his stat-line? Six turnovers, easily his most all season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Nebraska's run of 24 wins in a row is over after narrow loss to No. 3 Michigan

Major college basketball’s longest winning streak ended at 24 games with No. 5 Nebraska’s 75-72 loss at No. 3 Michigan on Tuesday night

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

McKenney makes go-ahead layup as No. 3 Michigan hands No. 5 Nebraska its first loss, 75-72

Trey McKenney made a tiebreaking layup with 1:07 left and No. 3 Michigan rallied past No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss this season

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

No. 7 Nebraska takes on No. 3 Michigan after Sandfort's 22-point game

No. 7 Nebraska visits the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines after Pryce Sandfort scored 22 points in the Cornhuskers' 76-57 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

No. 7 Nebraska goes to 20-0 with second-half surge past Minnesota led by Pryce Sandfort in 76-57 win

Pryce Sandfort scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and grabbed 10 rebounds for No. 7 Nebraska to help the Huskers remain unbeaten by surging past Minnesota 76-57

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Jamarques Lawrence sets up Cale Jacobsen for corner three, giving Nebraska the lead over Minnesota

JANUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

No. 7 Nebraska beats Washington 76-66 to extend its winning streak to 23 games

Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points to lead No. 7 Nebraska past Washington 76-66, extending the unbeaten Cornhuskers’ winning streak to 23 games

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Most Impressive Road Wins in Men’s College Basketball This Season

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen offers up his picks for the three best road wins in men's college basketball this season.

JANUARY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Most Impressive Road Wins in Men’s College Basketball This Season

Oregon visits Lawrence and No. 8 Nebraska

No. 8 Nebraska hosts the Oregon Ducks after Jamarques Lawrence scored 27 points in Nebraska's 83-77 win against the Indiana Hoosiers

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Oregon visits No. 0 Nebraska after Lawrence's 27-point showing

No. 0 Nebraska faces the Oregon Ducks after Jamarques Lawrence scored 27 points in Nebraska's 83-77 win against the Indiana Hoosiers