Huskers Race Past Le Moyne, 106-64

Cale Jacobsen used a career high 16 points alongside 20 from Pryce Sandfort to power Nebraska to a 106-64 opening night win over Le Moyne on Monday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Jacobsen finished 7-of-8 from the field to go along with four rebounds, three steals and three assists as he bettered a previous career high of 15 set last season against Iowa.  Sandfort totaled 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting and pulled in five rebounds as Nebraska rolled to a 58-32 halftime lead in reaching the 100-point mark for the first time since last November.

Connor Essegian scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, while Damon Wilkinson and Jacob Lanier added 11 points each.

Trevan Leonhardt added seven assists, along with seven points and five rebounds, as Nebraska shot 54 percent from the field and hit 14 3-pointers while dishing out 24 assists.

After Le Moyne tied the game at 17 with 12:05 remaining in the first half, Nebraska took control outscoring the Dolphins 41-15 to take a 58-32 lead into the break. Sandfort and Jacobsen combined for 30 of the 58 first-half points on 12-of-17 shooting.

Trevor Roe led Le Moyne with 20 points on 7-16 shooting as Le Moyne ended 22-56 from the field. 

The Huskers hit the road to face the Providence Friars in the Hall of Fame Tipoff on Saturday, November 7th at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. (CT) and the game will air on FS1 and the Huskers Radio Network.