Even with inconsistencies on defense and scoring droughts on offense Nebraska was able to eventually pull ahead late and beat Eastern Illinois 72-68. Not a pretty game but a win none the less that will make 17 straight years that the Huskers have won their first game of the season.
Nebraska started out well, however the 14-11 early run by the Huskers was short lived and the Big Red could never quite get a stable lead the entire game. It took a late surge and some help off the bench brought Nebraska it’s first win of the season.