Cornhuskers Official Site · 3 days ago
Sandfort, Defense Lead Huskers Past Providence
Pryce Sandfort had a game-high 25 points to lead four Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska clamped down on Providence, 67-58, Saturday evening in the Hall of Fame Tip-off
Sandfort earned game MVP honors, hitting 9-of-14 shots while dishing out four assists and three steals as the Huskers improved to 2-0 on the season. Boden Kapke (13), Braden Frager (12) and Cale Jacobsen (11) all finished in double figures, as Nebraska took the lead for good in the first half and extended the margin throughout the second half.
Nebraska’s defense was the story on Saturday, as the Huskers held Providence (1-1) to 30.6 percent shooting and forced 18 Friar turnovers that led to 20 Husker points.