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Nebraska basketball is 2-0.
Despite some offensive struggles, NU’s defense, intensity, and relentlessness paved the way to a hard-fought 67-567-58 win. The Huskers have now won two dozen consecutive non-conference games, a streak that goes back to November 2024.
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Here are three things we learned in the Huskers nine-point win over Providence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
1. Nebraska Seems to Handle Adversity Well
Fred Hoiberg is in his eighth year as the Huskers’ head coach. | Kenny Larabee, KLIN
Fred Hoiberg knew it going in: Mohegan Sun Arena was going to offer a hostile environment. It certainly did, but it never truly seemed to become a debilitating factor for the Big Red. They stayed composed and played their game, even when Providence held a lead.
That was one of the defining qualities of Nebraska’s 2025-26 team. The Huskers never seemed fazed, regardless of the environment or opponent. A notable example was their top-five matchup at Michigan. Down Rienk Mast and Braden Frager, the Big Red nearly found a way to win.
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To be fair, a road matchup against the eventual national champions is far different from a neutral-site game against a first-year head coach. However, the Friars will be a good team, and Nebraska deserves credit for getting the job done. Never apologize for a win, especially one earned in relatively convincing fashion. I’m excited to see how this team continues to handle pressure situations and hostile crowds, but in its first test of the new season, NU passed with flying colors.
2. The Huskers’ Defense Looked Pretty Darn Good
Trevor Roe shoots against Cale Jacobsen during the second half. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The Big Red’s defense helped them win plenty of games a season ago, and two games into the 2026-27 campaign, it looks as if it will do so again. Nebraska didn’t have its best shooting night by any means, connecting on just 22 of 49 field goal attempts, including an abysmal 5 of 24 from beyond the arc….
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Publish date : 2026-11-08 04:24:00
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