GRAND ISLAND – One final exhibition tonight for the Huskers, but tonight was a little more special. Tonight, this was about the community in Central Nebraska. The 88-84 final score didn’t matter in the win-loss column and made going home sweeter for Husker fans, but watching their Huskers 90 minutes away from Lincoln made Monday that much better.
“It gives us an opportunity to get out and play in front of people that really do a great job of supporting our program,” Hoiberg said the week prior to Monday night’s game between the Huskers. Hoiberg continued, “For us to get out and play in front of some fans that don’t get to PBA, I think is an important part of this.”
The tickets sold out in 17 minutes at the Big Iron Event Center. Husker fans from the area came to town. Skyler Wissing, a fan from Wood River, loved the Huskers playing in Grand Island and hopes it continues…