Nebraska Defeats Oklahoma in Sanford Pentagon Rivalry Showdown

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers faced the Oklahoma Sooners in an exhilarating men’s basketball showdown at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This marked the 189th meeting of this storied rivalry. Nebraska triumphed with a score of 105-99, improving their season record to 4-0, while Oklahoma fell to 2-2.

Nebraska Defeats Oklahoma in Sanford Pentagon Rivalry Showdown

This matchup showcased a remarkable display of scoring prowess. Neither team shot below 50% in any half. The Sooners started strong, capitalizing on fierce defensive efforts to establish an early lead, going up by as much as 16 points in the first half. They ended the first half with a 51-44 advantage.

Turning Point of the Game

Nebraska’s Cale Jacobsen ignited a turning point with an and-1 play at the 12:40 mark.
This sparked an 11-0 run, giving the Huskers their first lead at 64-63.
The Huskers maintained momentum, leading by double digits in the final minutes.

Despite a valiant effort from Oklahoma, including critical turnovers and offensive rebounds, Nebraska’s free throw execution sealed their victory. The Huskers improved their record to 3-1 in games played at the Sanford Pentagon and are now 3-0 against teams starting with the letter “O” this season.

Player Highlights

Leading the charge for Nebraska was C.J. Sandfort, who scored a career-high 28 points, adding seven assists and five rebounds. Rienk Mast contributed significantly as well, scoring 25 points and collecting six rebounds.

As a team, Nebraska shot 57.6% overall, including an impressive 64.3% in the second half. The Huskers made 15 of their 27 three-point attempts, while Oklahoma achieved 52.4% shooting, including 14 of 37 from beyond the arc.

Upcoming Schedule for Nebraska

Following this victory, Nebraska’s schedule continues with two neutral-site games in Kansas City. The Huskers will open the Hall of Fame Classic against New Mexico on Thursday at 6 p.m. CST at the T-Mobile Center. Depending on the outcome, they will face either Kansas State or Mississippi State the following day. Fans can catch the game live on Peacock.

This thrilling victory not only solidified Nebraska’s early season success but also enriched the storied rivalry against Oklahoma.