Nebraska Extends Winning Streak With 67-58 Victory Over Providence

Nebraska improved to 2-0 with the win at Mohegan Sun Arena, while Providence dropped to 1-1. The victory also extended Nebraska’s run of regular-season nonconference wins to 24, dating to November 22, 2024.

Sandfort led the scoring, making nine of 14 shots for 25 points. Boden Kapke added 13, Braden Frager scored 12 and Cale Jacobsen had 11. Leonardo Marangon led Providence with 12 points, and reserve Devin Vanterpool scored 11.

The teams were tied at 19 before Sandfort scored on free throws and a three-pointer, helping Nebraska build an 11-point advantage. The Huskers led 30-19 before Providence scored the half’s final six points to make it 30-25. Nebraska opened the second half with an 8-2 run and led 38-27.

Providence trimmed the margin during a 10-3 stretch, but did not get closer. Nebraska’s biggest lead was 16 points, at 63-47, with 2:25 remaining. The Huskers made 44.9% of their shots, including five of 24 from three-point range; Providence shot 30.6% overall and made seven of 38 three-pointers. Providence had a 33-31 rebounding edge and scored 20 points off 15 offensive rebounds.

The Cornhuskers head back to Lincoln, where Lindenwood visits on November 11. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Central time on FS1. Providence is set to host Bryant on November 10.