NU vs. CU in Men’s Hoops Set For Dec. 11 in Omaha

Nebraska will play Creighton in men’s college basketball on Friday, December 11th in Omaha.  The annual contest in the rivalry between the Huskers and Bluejays was announced almost simultaneously by each school today. 

The start time and television network will be announced later.  The game will be aired on News Talk 900 KJSK. 

NU released a seven-game non-conference slate today.  The Huskers will open the season next Wednesday, November 25th by hosting McNeese State.  Tipoff at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 11 a.m. and the game will be televised on BTN. 

Meantime, 11th-ranked Creighton is scheduled to open its season on the same day against South Dakota State in the Crossover Classic at Sioux Falls.  That tilt next Wednesday is set for 6 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN2.