Nebraska Opens Season with 87-67 Win

The Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team opened their season with an 87-67 win over the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, led by Brice Williams' 27 points and a strong performance from Connor Essegian in the second half. Despite a strong start from UTRGV, Nebraska pulled away with an 18-2 scoring run to secure the victory. Meanwhile, the Nebraska football team faced a tough loss to UCLA, ending their hopes for bowl eligibility this season. Quarterback Dylan Raiola struggled against the Bruins, suffering a contusion to his spine but is expected to return for the next game. Additionally, Nebraska volleyball achieved a significant milestone, sweeping Wisconsin for the first time in Madison since 2013, while standout libero Lexi Rodriguez tied for second in all-time digs for the program. The Huskers' upcoming schedule includes games against Bethune-Cookman in basketball and USC in football.