The Nebraska basketball team returns to Pinnacle Bank Arena following a nearly two-week absence, as the Huskers take on Northern Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Tipoff is set for 12:05 p.m. and the matchup with the Huskies will be carried across the state on the 27-station Husker Sports Network with Kent Pavelka and Matt Davison calling all of the action. The game can be heard for free on Huskers.com and is available on the Huskers’ app on iOS or android devices.
Live video of Saturday’s game will also be available online on the Big Ten Digital Network (subscription required). For Saturday’s game, the broadcast will use the Husker Sports Network audio simulcast. To access, visit video.btn.com.
A limited number of tickets are available in the 200 and 300 Level sections with prices ranging from $7-$15. Visit Huskers.com or call 800-8-BIGRED for more information.
Saturday’s game with Northern Illinois is part of a doubleheader at Pinnacle Bank Arena, as the Husker women will take on Washington State at 5 p.m.
Nebraska (4-2) has had nearly a week off following a 73-65 win over Georgia in the final game of the Charleston Classic. The Huskers played some of their best basketball down the stretch, outscoring Georgia, 25-14 over the final 10 minutes, earning its first win over an SEC team since the 2004-05 season. Nebraska showed significant defensive improvement, holding Georgia to 43 percent shooting, including just 6-of-16 from the field in the final 10 minutes on Sunday.
The Huskers come into Saturday’s game averaging 76.8 points per game through the first six contests and feature seven players averaging at least eight points per game. Nebraska is eighth in the Big Ten in scoring offense and third in 3-point percentage (.374) entering Wednesday’s action.
Sophomore guard/forward Terran Petteway leads four Huskers in double figures at 16.7 points per game after he averaged just 3.1 points per game in 28 games at Texas Tech. He averaged 22.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game at the Charleston Classic last week. Sophomore forward Shavon Shields is averaging 13.3 ppg, while ranking first or second on the team in scoring (2nd), rebounding (5.3 rpg, 2nd), assists (1.7, 1st) and blocked shots (0.7, 2nd).
Northern Illinois comes to Lincoln with a 2-3 record following a 111-61 victory over St. Joseph’s (Ind.) last Sunday. Darrell Bowie had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead four Huskies in double figures.
TOYS FOR TOTS DAY IS SATURDAY
Husker fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to the game, and cash donations for the cause will also be accepted. The Marines will be stationed near entrances throughout Pinnacle Bank Arena to accept donations that will brighten the holiday season for needy children.
Collections will also be taken at Friday’s football game versus Iowa, and Saturday’s women’s basketball (vs. Washington State) and volleyball (vs. Penn State) games.