No. 25 Nebraska tames the Broncos in 102-75 win
LINCOLN. Neb. (KLKN) – Brayden Frager’s team-leading 26 points helped secure a 102-75 victory over Boise State on Sunday afternoon at ExtraMile Arena.
Before Sunday, the Broncos (3-1) owned the top scoring offense in the country, averaging over 114 points per game through just three contests. On Sunday, Nebraska (4-0) shut down the highly praised Boise State team, holding them to a 37.9 field goal percentage. Cale Jacobsen, Boden Kapke and Frager would combine for 16 defensive rebounds and a block. The defense would also force at least 10 turnovers for the fourth straight game.
Nebraska cashed in 52 points in the first half, shooting 66.7% from the field. After grabbing a 5-0 lead just 14 seconds into the opening frame, the offense never looked back, leading for the remainder of the contest.
Pryce Sandfort followed Frager’s top-scoring-performance with a 17-point game and recorded four rebounds, while Jacobsen and Sam Orme combined for 28 points and seven boards.
The Huskers will return to Lincoln with four straight wins, hosting South Dakota at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with the game being broadcasted on Big Ten Network.
