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Nebraska Basketball: A Season of Promising Starts and Rivalry Showdowns
11/12/2025, 11:38:12 PM
Nebraska Women's Basketball Faces Creighton
The Nebraska women's basketball team is set to face in-state rival Creighton on November 12, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Huskers enter the game with a 2-0 record, having recently defeated Samford 80-46. Head coach Amy Williams, in her tenth season, has a career record of 160-123 at Nebraska. The team is led by sophomore guard Britt Prince, who is averaging 21.0 points per game on 68% shooting, and junior Jessica Petrie, contributing 15.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Creighton, under coach Jim Flanery in his 24th season, holds a 1-1 record, with Kiani Lockett and Kennedy Townsend leading the Blue Jays with averages of 17.0 and 12.0 points, respectively. Historically, Nebraska leads the all-time series against Creighton 31-19, but the Blue Jays have won the last three matchups.
Nebraska Men's Basketball Continues Winning Streak
On November 11, 2025, Nebraska men's basketball improved to 3-0 with a 69-50 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). The Huskers, led by Sam Hoiberg's career-high 18 points and Pryce Sandfort's 19 points, showcased a strong defensive performance, holding UMES to just 31% shooting. Nebraska's defense was pivotal, forcing 16 turnovers and limiting the Hawks to only 6-of-28 shooting in the first half. Despite a sluggish start, Nebraska managed to build a 31-point lead in the second half. Head coach Fred Hoiberg emphasized the need for a "killer mentality" to finish games stronger, especially with tougher competition on the horizon, including a matchup against Oklahoma.
Key Players and Upcoming Challenges
The Nebraska men's team has seen significant contributions from players like Sam Hoiberg and Pryce Sandfort, who have emerged as key scorers early in the season. Hoiberg's all-around performance against UMES included seven rebounds and four assists, while Sandfort's shooting prowess has been a consistent highlight. The Huskers will face Oklahoma next, a game that Hoiberg noted as a significant test for the team.
On the women's side, the addition of transfers like Claire Johnson and the continued development of young stars like Britt Prince and Jessica Petrie have bolstered Nebraska's roster. The upcoming game against Creighton is anticipated to be a crucial early-season test, as the Huskers aim to break their losing streak against the Blue Jays.
Conclusion
Both Nebraska basketball teams are off to promising starts this season, with the men's team maintaining a perfect record and the women's team looking to build on their early success. The rivalry matchup against Creighton for the women and the upcoming challenge against Oklahoma for the men will be critical in shaping the trajectory of their respective seasons. As the teams continue to develop, fans are eager to see how they will perform in these pivotal games.
