Sam Hoiberg Leads Nebraska to 84-52 Victory Over Lindenwood in Season Opener

Cornhuskers secure a resounding victory despite absence of pre-season All-Big Ten guard Keisei Tominaga, with five players attaining double-figure scoring.

• Sam Hoiberg led Nebraska with a game-high 15 points during their season opener against Lindenwood, securing a convincing 84-52 victory. This, despite the absence of preseason All-Big Ten guard Keisei Tominaga, due to an ankle injury.
• Five players from Nebraska, including Hoiberg, achieved double-figure scoring - a key factor in their victory. In addition to Hoiberg, C.J. Wilcher, Brice Williams, and Rienk Mast each scored 13 points, while Josiah Allick contributed 11 points.
• Nebraska commanded the game from the start, sparking with a 17-2 first-half run that saw them ahead 51-24 at the break. Nebraska's commanding lead was evident with their 56.7% shooting success, including hitting nine 3-pointers in the first half.
• Despite Lindenwood's struggle to find rhythm, Keenon Cole led the team with 14 points, followed by Jeremiah Talton with 10 points. This match marked Lindenwood's first of two consecutive games against power-conference teams.
• Beyond just Tominaga, Nebraska also missed the participation of Juwan Gary and Ahron Ulis due to suspensions. Nevertheless, the team demonstrated a strong performance with seven Nebraska players each making at least one 3-pointer.

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