Nebraska and Missouri Set for December Showdown in Kansas City
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will meet the Missouri Tigers on December 12 in Kansas City, marking a much‑anticipated non‑conference matchup that pits two programs coming off strong seasons against each other.
Nebraska finished the previous campaign with a 28‑win record, while Missouri earned back‑to‑back berths in the NCAA Tournament, a feat that has kept both teams in the national conversation.
The game is part of a broader slate of neutral‑site contests for Nebraska, which also includes meetings with Providence, Boise State and Creighton, providing a varied early‑season schedule.
Historically, Missouri holds a lead in the all‑time series dating back to 1908, but the last encounter in 2011 saw Nebraska pull off a 69‑58 victory, a memory that fuels the current excitement.
Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg said he is eager to test his squad against a Tigers team that is featured in several preseason top‑25 polls, including ESPN’s June 1 release. The Huskers will rely on returning scorers such as Pryce Sandfort, who earned first‑team All‑Big Ten honors last year, and sharpshooters Braden Frager and Connor Essegian, while a fresh influx of seven newcomers — including five transfers and two top‑150 recruits — adds depth to the roster.
Fans in Lincoln, Sioux Falls and Uncasville will have a chance to follow the action as the teams travel, and the matchup underscores the growing non‑conference collaborations that are reshaping college basketball’s early calendar.