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Huskers Open 2021-22 Season vs. Western Illinois

The Nebraska men's basketball opens the 2021-22 campaign on Tuesday night, as the Huskers play host to Western Illinois. Tipoff between the Huskers and Leathernecks at set for 7 p.m. A limited number of 300 Level tickets for Tuesday's game are available by visiting Huskers.com/Tickets, calling the NU Athletic Ticket Office at 800-8BIGRED during business hours or at the PBA Box Office beginning Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday's Game at a Glance

Western Illinois
2021-22 Record: 0-0
Head Coach: Rob Jeter
Record at WIU: 7-15 (2nd year)
Career Record: 191-185 (13th year)

Nebraska
2021-22 Record: 0-0 (0-0 Big Ten)
Head Coach: Fred Hoiberg
Record at Nebraska: 14-45 (3rd year)
Career Record: 129-101 (8th year)

B1G+ (online only, subscription required)
Play-by-Play: Larry Punteney
Analyst: Buzzy Caruthers

Huskers Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Kent Pavelka
Analyst: Jake Muhleisen

On the air: Tuesday's game with Western Illinois will be carried on the Huskers Radio Network, including KLIN (1400 AM) in Lincoln, KXSP (590 AM) in Omaha and KRVN (880 AM) in Lexington and will also be available on Huskers.