Nebraska Sets Arena Scoring Record in Rout of Lindenwood

No. 25 Nebraska overwhelmed Lindenwood 94-60 in Lincoln on November 11, improving to 3-0. The Huskers scored 61 points before halftime, a Pinnacle Bank Arena record, and led 61-32 at the break. Lindenwood fell to 2-2.

Nebraska took control early, opening with two Pryce Sandfort three-pointers and then building a lead of more than 30 points during a 34-9 run. Damon Wilkinson scored 10 consecutive points for the Huskers during the first-half surge.

Sandfort and Wilkinson both recorded 17 points before the break. Sandfort finished with a game-high 22 points and eight rebounds, while Wilkinson scored 19. Braden Frager added 14 points. Shamiere Green led Lindenwood with 12.

Nebraska shot 65% in the first half, including nine three-pointers, but cooled off after the break, shooting 38% from the field. Lindenwood never cut the deficit below 28 points. The Huskers finished shooting 52% overall and had advantages in rebounds, 41-38, and assists, 19-9.

Nebraska will face Boise State on Sunday at Sioux Falls' Sanford Pentagon in South Dakota. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m., with the game airing on Big Ten Network. The Huskers’ next home game is November 18 against South Dakota.