Nebrasketball Goes to Uncasville, Leaves with Win Over Providence
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Key Points:
- Nebraska defeated Providence 67-58 at a neutral site in Connecticut, extending their non-conference regular-season win streak to 24 games dating back to November 2024.
- Despite early turnovers, Nebraska pulled ahead with strong performances from Braden Frager, Boden Kapke, and Pryce Sandfort, who led all scorers with 25 points.
- Providence struggled offensively, shooting just 30.6% overall and 7-of-38 on three-pointers, but held an advantage on the boards with 33 rebounds and 20 second-chance points.
- Nebraska overcame a mid-second-half shooting slump with key three-pointers and a dunk from Sandfort to secure a double-digit lead late in the game.
- The Huskers will return home to face Lindenwood on Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT, with the game airing on FS1.
