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Dominant start: Nebraska hits 100 in season-opening win over McNeese State
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The Nebraska basketball season is off to a hot start.
In the season opener against McNeese State on Wednesday afternoon, the Huskers hit the century mark in the 102-55 victory. It was the first time the team has hit triple digits since the 2018-19 campaign. Nebraska starts the college basketball year with a 1-0 record.
Six players reached double figures for Nebraska in the victory. Leading the team in scoring was Kobe Webster, who had 15 points off the bench on 5-of-7 shooting. Dalano Blanton, Trey McGowans and Teddy Allen all scored 14 points, Lat Mayen had 13 and Shamiel Stevenson pitched in 12.
14 points
6 rebounds
6 assists
3 steals
4 blocks@DALANOBANTON's gonna have a lot of these games for @HuskerHoops. pic.twitter.com/4MjdCTY2CZ— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) November 25, 2020
Nebraska shot 50% from the floor for the day, including 10-of-24 from behind the 3-point line. The Huskers were also impressive with the turnover battle, winning that 27 to 10.
The Huskers owned a 50-28 advantage at the half and were even more impressive in the final 20 minutes. Fred Hoiberg’s bunch won the 2nd half 52-27.
Nebraska is scheduled to play Nevada in its second game.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB