Nebraska edges Providence 67-58 in Hall of Fame Tip-Off contest

Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 25 points as the Cornhuskers secured a 67-58 victory over Providence in a Hall of Fame Tip-Off contest in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Saturday night. Nebraska, now 2-0 for the season, established control with an 11-0 run in the first half, taking a 30-19 lead. Providence cut the deficit to five points by halftime but struggled to keep pace in the second half. Nebraska extended its largest lead to 16 points late in the game, maintaining its advantage until the final buzzer. Providence falls to 1-1 and will next host Bryant on Tuesday, while Nebraska will host Lindenwood on Wednesday.

• 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Sandfort's 25 points help lead Nebraska past Providence 67-58