Lincoln – Fans got their first chance to see the 2014-15 Nebraska basketball teams Thursday night as both the Husker men and women scrimmaged as part of Big Red Tip-Off at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The fun family-friendly event featured a pair of 15-minute scrimmage, as well as a 3-point contest, while both men’s coach Tim Miles and women’s coach Connie Yori previewed the upcoming season.

Miles, who begins his third season at Nebraska, appreciated the fans who turned out on a very busy sports night in the Midwest.

“I think this is a great event for the fans,” Miles said. “I thought it was well attended on a difficult night to attend, in terms of the Royals doing something they haven’t done in 30 years. It is a big sporting event across the world, but at the same time, I think we had a lot of fans come out and support us and really see what the teams have to offer. I think the league has improved a great deal, every year and I think we will have a better product on the court.”

Miles also appreciated the support that fans have shown for both Husker programs, as both the Husker men and women ranked in the top-20 nationally in attendance last year, and the event provides fans a chance to see both teams in action.

“I think it is great having the men’s and women’s teams together because a lot of fans don’t necessarily get to watch both teams,” Miles said. “I think it is a lot of fun and it is always a different energy level when you have those two teams out there.”

In the 3-point contest, Walter Pitchford advanced to the finals with 16 points, hitting 10 consecutive 3-pointers to close the contest and best Andrew White III (11 points) and Terran Petteway (nine). Pitchford lost in the finals to Emily Cady, 12-11, as Pitchford missed the final shot at the buzzer to tie.

The Husker men closed the event with a 15-minute scrimmage, with the Red squad posting a 50-35 victory. Newcomer Andrew White III led all scorers with 18 points, including four 3-pointers in his Pinnacle Bank Arena debut, while Pichford and Petteway added 13 and 12 points, respectively. For the White squad, Shavon Shields and Tai Webster tied for team-high honors with 10 points each.

The Huskers will have their only exhibition next Thursday, Nov. 6, when they host Southwest Minnesota State. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be carried on the Husker Sports Network and Huskers.com.