NCAAB · Final

Nebraska Dominates West Georgia in Season Opener

Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Pinnacle Bank Arena

Nebraska Cornhuskers 86, West Georgia Wolves 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won West Georgia Wolves vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat West Georgia Wolves 86-53 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on November 3, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the West Georgia Wolves 86-53 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. This matchup marked the season opener for Nebraska, who entered the game with a home record of 1-0, while West Georgia was looking to bounce back from an away record of 0-1.

Nebraska’s recent form has been a mix of ups and downs, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they are currently on a five-game losing streak. Despite this, they averaged 75.0 points scored and allowed 76.5 points during that stretch. Their last five games saw them average 73.0 points scored while allowing 80.8 points. In contrast, West Georgia has struggled even more, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, but they did manage to secure a win in their most recent outing, ending a streak of losses. They averaged 68.3 points scored and 79.1 points allowed over their last ten games, with their last five yielding an average of 68.8 points scored and 76.0 points allowed.

At home, Nebraska has had a record of 1-4 in their last five home games, while West Georgia has been 1-4 in their last five games away from home. Historically, this matchup is notable as it was the first meeting between these two teams, adding an element of intrigue as both sides sought to establish themselves early in the season.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide any specific details regarding player availability for either team, which could have impacted their performance. However, the absence of key players can often sway the outcome in college basketball, making it a crucial factor to consider.

The market had heavily favored Nebraska, giving them a final win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation of victory. This was reflected in the betting lines, although specific odds were not provided in the block.

The conditions during the game were typical for early November, with the arena likely filled with fans eager to see their team kick off the season positively. The atmosphere was charged, contributing to Nebraska's strong performance.

As the game unfolded, Nebraska showcased their offensive capabilities, with several scoring plays that highlighted their dominance. Key moments included Kolten Griffin making free throws and Justin Bolis contributing with additional points from the line. The Cornhuskers maintained a commanding lead throughout the game, with their scoring efforts culminating in a decisive victory.

Overall, this fixture was significant not only for the season opener but also as a demonstration of Nebraska's potential as they look to improve from their previous season's struggles.

Leaders

PointsBraden Frager22Nebraska Cornhuskers
AssistsJamarques Lawrence6Nebraska Cornhuskers
ReboundsRienk Mast11Nebraska Cornhuskers
PointsShelton Williams-Dryden14West Georgia Wolves
AssistsKolten Griffin4West Georgia Wolves
ReboundsKenneth Chime7West Georgia Wolves

Recent form

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L575 scored · 76.5 allowed per game1-4 at home

L68-83vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 9
L114-116at Ohio State BuckeyesMar 5
L65-67vs Minnesota Golden GophersMar 1
L46-49vs Michigan WolverinesFeb 25
L72-89at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 19
W68-64at Northwestern WildcatsFeb 16
L75-83vs Maryland TerrapinsFeb 14
W79-71vs Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 9
W86-72at Washington HuskiesFeb 6
W77-71at Oregon DucksFeb 3

West Georgia Wolves

Last 10: 2-8Streak W168.3 scored · 79.1 allowed per game1-4 away

W73-70vs Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 27
L57-72vs Queens University RoyalsFeb 25
L71-82vs Central Arkansas BearsFeb 21
L62-80at North Alabama LionsFeb 19
W81-76at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 15
L73-95at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsFeb 14
L61-78vs North Alabama LionsFeb 8
L67-76vs Lipscomb BisonsFeb 6
L68-87at Queens University RoyalsFeb 1
L70-75at Central Arkansas BearsJan 30

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	West Georgia Wolves	Nebraska Cornhuskers
Field goals	19-65	30-64
Field goal %	29	47
Three-pointers	4-24	10-32
Three-point %	17	31
Free throws	11-13	16-25
Free throw %	85	64
Rebounds	37	49
Offensive rebounds	12	15
Defensive rebounds	25	34
Assists	8	20
Steals	7	7
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	12	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	12
Fast-break points	3	13
Points in the paint	26	38
Fouls	21	14
Largest lead	6	38

How the scoring went

2nd Half27-40Josh Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-42Berke Buyuktuncel made Dunk. Assisted by Jamarques Lawrence.
2nd Half27-45Connor Essegian made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sam Hoiberg.
2nd Half27-48Jamarques Lawrence made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sam Hoiberg.
2nd Half27-50Braden Frager made Dunk. Assisted by Rienk Mast.
2nd Half30-50Brady Hardewig made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chas Lewless.
2nd Half30-52Berke Buyuktuncel made Layup.
2nd Half33-52Chas Lewless made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kolten Griffin.
2nd Half33-54Braden Frager made Layup.
2nd Half33-57Jamarques Lawrence made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cale Jacobsen.
2nd Half33-59Cale Jacobsen made Layup. Assisted by Jamarques Lawrence.
2nd Half33-62Cale Jacobsen made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half33-64Connor Essegian made Layup. Assisted by Berke Buyuktuncel.
2nd Half34-64Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-64Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-66Rienk Mast made Layup. Assisted by Jamarques Lawrence.
2nd Half35-68Braden Frager made Layup.
2nd Half37-68Shelton Williams-Dryden made Layup. Assisted by Chas Lewless.
2nd Half37-69Rienk Mast made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-70Rienk Mast made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-70Shelton Williams-Dryden made Jumper.
2nd Half39-72Jamarques Lawrence made Layup. Assisted by Braden Frager.
2nd Half39-74Braden Frager made Dunk. Assisted by Jamarques Lawrence.
2nd Half39-75Connor Essegian made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-76Braden Frager made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-77Braden Frager made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-77Xavier Shegog made Layup.
2nd Half42-77Xavier Shegog made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-77Kenneth Chime made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-79Braden Frager made Layup. Assisted by Kendall Blue.
2nd Half46-79Chas Lewless made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kenneth Chime.
2nd Half46-80Leo Curtis made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-80Kolten Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-80Chas Lewless made Jumper.
2nd Half49-81Justin Bolis made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-82Justin Bolis made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-82JaVar Daniel made Jumper.
2nd Half51-84Jared Garcia made Layup.
2nd Half51-86Leo Curtis made Layup. Assisted by Kendall Blue.
2nd Half53-86Shelton Williams-Dryden made Layup.