Nebraska Basketball Rolls Past San Jose State in Season Opener
Nebraska Basketball Sets the Tone in Season Opener
Nebraska opened its season with an 81–54 victory over San Jose State on Monday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers led by as many as 33 points and extended their streak to eight consecutive season-opening wins.
A crowd of 8,274—the second-largest opening-day attendance in school history—watched Britt Prince lead the way. The junior scored a game-high 23 points, shooting 9-for-12 through the first three quarters, and added eight rebounds, four assists and four steals.
Prince, Hargrove and Potts Power the Huskers
- Prince: 23 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals.
- Amiah Hargrove: 15 points and a game-high nine rebounds.
- Natalie Potts: 14 points, six rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block in her first regular-season appearance since an injury in November 2024.
Nebraska took a 37–21 advantage into halftime. Potts and Hargrove combined for nine of the Huskers’ 19 offensive rebounds, helping the team win the battle on the glass, 44–31.
Defense Drives Nebraska’s Decisive Win
The Huskers forced 32 turnovers and held a commanding 74–45 edge in possessions. Nebraska shot 40.5% from the field and 24.1% from three-point range, while making 14 of 20 free throws.
San Jose State shot 40% overall and made six of 12 three-pointers. Freshman guard Erika Mace scored 20 points, and Sydnie Rodriguez added 15; the pair also combined for 12 turnovers.
Contributions Across the Lineup
Ashlyn Koupal and Emily Fisher scored seven points apiece. Allison Weidner added five in her first game since an injury in January 2025. Kennadi Williams, making her first career start, recorded three points, three assists and three steals. Freshmen Maddi Stewart and Ava Miles also scored in their collegiate debuts.
Before tipoff, Nebraska hosted its annual Sizemore Sportsmanship Pep Rally, attended by more than 4,000 students and adults representing 70 schools across the state.
Nebraska Basketball Looks Ahead to Western Illinois
The Huskers improved to 50–3 all-time in home season openers and have not lost one since 2018. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. CT against Western Illinois at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game will be available on B1G+ and the Huskers Radio Network.
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