"Nebraska's hot shooting gave them their first 100-point performance of the young season."
The dynamic duo of Pryce Sandfort and Rienk Mast combined for 54 points to lead the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a 105-99 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday night at Sanford Pentagon.
The Sooners looked like they were running away with the game in the first half. They went up 44-28 with just over six minutes to go in the half. Nebraska's hot shooting allowed them to climb back from the 16-point deficit, and go into half only down 51-44.
Nebraska shot an exceptional 56% from three to narrowly defeat the Sooners. Sandfort added five rebounds and seven assists to his 28 points. Mast added six rebounds and three assists to his 26 points.
Nebraska had five players in double digits scoring, including Cale Jacobsen with 10 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Oklahoma senior guard Nijel Pack led the Sooners with 27 points and four assists.
Nebraska's hot shooting gave them their first 100-point performance of the young season.
They now move to 4-0, while Oklahoma drops to 2-2 with losses from Nebraska and Gonzaga.
Oklahoma will host Oral Roberts on November 20, looking to get back on track.
Nebraska will play New Mexico in the Hall of Fame Classic with hopes of a 5-0 start to the 2025 season.
Key Stat
Nebraska shot an exceptional 56% from three.
Final Score
Nebraska 105, Oklahoma 99
