Nebraska men’s basketball overcame a sluggish first half to cruise to a 73-53 win over Division II Grand Valley State in the Huskers’ lone exhibition game before the 2024-25 season.
Nebraska held just a 35-30 lead at halftime, as the Lakers shot 39 percent from the field and hit five three-pointers to the Huskers’ three. But Nebraska’s defense picked up in the second half, holding Grand Valley State to 5-for-30 shooting and just 3-for-15 from behind the arc. NU dominated the paint, outscoring the Lakers, 42-12.
Rutgers transfer Gavin Griffiths led the Huskers in scoring with 14 points on four-for-six shooting from three-point range. Brice Williams added 13 points while UCLA transfer Berke Buyuktuncel led Nebraska on the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Huskers now prepare to open their regular season against UT-Rio Grande Valley on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.