Nebraska men’s basketball will try and stay undefeated in the first week of the season tonight.
The 1-0 Huskers host 0-1 Omaha at 7 p.m. tonight. The two teams have not met since 2014. Nebraska hosts a 4-0 all-time lead in the series.
Nebraska is coming off a 79-66 victory over Maine. Lincoln native Sam Griesel led the scoring with 22 points, adding nine rebounds and three assists. Rebounding was a key factor as the Huskers won that battle 44-27.
Omaha fell in their season-opener 89-64 at No. 5 Kansas Monday. The deficit was single-digits in the second-half before the Jayhawks were able to pull away. The Mavs feature seven in-state players, including former Husker Akol Arop.
Tonight’s game is not televised, but will be available online at B1G Plus with Jessica Coody and former Husker and NBA standout Erick Strickland on the call.
The Huskers Radio Network will have coverage beginning at 6 p.m., with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhlheisen on the call. Coverage can be heard on affiliates across the state, including in Lincoln on 1400 AM and 99.3 FM KLIN.