Huskers, Sooners book men's basketball matchup for November in Sioux Falls

May 12—SIOUX FALLS — The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball programs are returning to the Sanford Pentagon for a nonconference matchup on Nov. 15.

The Huskers are coming off a 21-14 season which saw them win the inaugural College Basketball Crown, a 16-team postseason tournament held in Las Vegas. Nebraska is 2-1 all-time at the Sanford Pentagon. The Huskers defeated Oklahoma State 79-56 on Dec. 16, 2018, defeated Oregon State 84-63 on Nov. 18, 2023, and lost to Saint Mary's 77-74 on Nov. 17, 2024

"This is the third straight year we have played in Sioux Falls, and Sanford Sports runs the event in a first-class manner," said Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg in an announcement. "Oklahoma will be a very good test for us early in the season. ... For our fans, it's a chance to face an old conference rival in one of the most unique venues in college basketball. We are excited to add this game to our non-conference schedule, and I know the Sanford Pentagon will be full of Husker fans."

Oklahoma was selected as a No. 9 seed for the NCAA men's tournament last season. The Sooners fell in the Round of 64 to two-time defending champion Connecticut and finished with a 20-14 record.

Oklahoma leads the all-time series, 105-83, dating back to 1921. The Huskers and Sooners were conference rivals for nearly a century until Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011-12. The only meeting since the Huskers joined the Big Ten was a 69-56 Sooner victory in a tournament in Orlando, Florida.

The on-sale date for tickets will be announced later. This is the third NCAA Division I event at the Sanford Pentagon announced for the 2025-26 season. Nebraska will face North Dakota State in women's basketball on Nov. 16, and South Dakota State will match up against Wyoming on Dec. 15.