Pryce Sandfort’s 22 points led three Huskers in double figures, as the Nebraska men’s basketball team took control early in a 94-60 win over Lindenwood Wednesday evening
The Huskers (3-0) blitzed the Lions in the first half, shooting 66 percent in the half en route to a 61-point first half, the Huskers’ highest scoring first half in more than 30 seasons. Nebraska led by as many as 38, at 56-18 with just under four minutes remaining in the half and took a 61-32 lead into the locker room.
Sandfort led the way with 22 points on 7-of-14 shooting including six 3-pointers, while Damon Wilkinson (19) and Braden Frager (14) also finished in double figures. Wilkinson and Sandfort had 17 points apiece, outscoring the Lions (2-2) in the first half.
Sandfort’s 22-point effort was his third straight to open the season, while Wilkinson hit 7-of-8 shots, including the first two 3-pointers of his career, in just 18 minutes off the bench.
Lindenwood’s only lead of the game came after their opening layup before Nebraska took control with a 23-4 spurt to build a 23-6 lead. From there, NU took control from long range, hitting six 3-pointers in a seven-minute stretch to pull away.
Nebraska opened the second half outscoring Lindenwood 13-4 to build a 73-36 lead with 14:45 left before cruising to a 34-point win.
Shamiere Green led Lindenwood (2-2) with 12 points, while Makhan Diouf added 9 points as the Lions shot just 35.5 percent, including 3-of-20 from 3-point range.
The Huskers will hit the road as they travel to Sioux Falls, S.D., for a matchup against Boise State on Sunday, Nov. 15. Tipoff is set for Noon (central)
