Nebraska previously dismissed defensive coordinator John Butler and offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, the uncle of Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola. Donovan's brother, Dominic, won the Rimington Award (best center) at Nebraska in 2000 and played 14 seasons with the Detroit Lions.

Nebraska shot 46.1% for the game, making 13-of-40 three-pointers. Omaha made 33.3% of their shots, including 1-of-18 from deep. Hake led all scorers with 17 points, adding six assists and a pair of steals. Jessica Petrie (14 points) and Amiah Hargrove (11 points) also scored in double figures.