Nebraska Men’s Basketball defeats Le Moyne 106-64 in season opener

The Nebraska men’s basketball team opened its season with a 106-64 victory over Le Moyne at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The Huskers established an early lead, outscoring the Dolphins 41-15 in a decisive stretch during the first half to enter halftime with a 58-32 advantage.

Pryce Sandfort led the scoring with 20 points, a performance that included surpassing the 1,000-point milestone in his career. Cale Jacobsen contributed a career-high 16 points, while Connor Essegian added 13 points. Nebraska demonstrated efficient offensive movement, recording 24 assists on 35 made field goals and shooting 53.8 percent from the floor.

Le Moyne was led by Trevor Roe, who scored 20 points. Despite the loss, the Dolphins managed to keep the game competitive early on, but Nebraska’s rebounding advantage of 40-29 and ability to force 17 turnovers helped secure the 42-point win. Nebraska's next game is scheduled against Providence on November 7.