Nebraska Beats Providence 67-58 in Neutral-Site Win
Pryce Sandfort scored 25 points as the Huskers extended their non-conference winning streak to 24 games.
By Samantha Reed ·
Nebraska basketball defeated Providence 67-58 on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The victory marks the Huskers' second win of the season and extends their non-conference winning streak to 24 games. That streak began in November 2024. The game was played on a neutral site, away from both teams' home crowds.
Nebraska struggled with its shooting but relied on defense to secure the result. The Huskers made 22 of 49 field goal attempts. They connected on only 5 of 24 three-point shots. Head coach Fred Hoiberg noted that the hostile environment at the arena was expected. He said the team stayed composed and played their game even when Providence held the lead.
The Huskers forced 18 turnovers from the Friars. Nebraska limited Providence to 19 made field goals on 62 attempts. Senior forward Pryce Sandfort led the scoring with 25 points. He shot 9 of 14 from the floor. Sandfort also recorded four assists and one rebound. He committed only one turnover in 34 minutes of play.
This marks the second game of the 2025-26 season for the Huskers. The team previously played Le Moyne in their first contest. Hoiberg acknowledged that defensive rebounding still requires improvement. He stated that the team needs to get more comfortable playing in new roles. The defense has been a key factor in Nebraska's recent success.
Providence is coached by a first-year head coach. The Friars are considered a good team for this time of year. Nebraska's win against a top-five matchup at Michigan earlier in the season is cited as an example of their ability to handle pressure. In that game, the Huskers played without Rienk Mast and Braden Frager and nearly won. The current win shows the team can perform in different environments.
Sandfort is an All-Big Ten selection from the previous season. His performance in the game against Providence was described as All-American level. He handled the basketball frequently and orchestrated the offense. The team will rely on his production as the season progresses. The Huskers will continue to test their depth and defense in upcoming games.
