Jan 26, 2013; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Northwestern Wildcats in general view of the Bob Devaney Sports Center in the first half. Bruce Thorson-Imagn Images

Nebrasketball to Hold Red/White Scrimmage in Devaney Center

Originally posted on Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI
By Kaleb Henry | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 5:47 PM ET

The Huskers are returning to the Bob.

After spending nearly 50 years in the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Nebraska men's basketball will return to the building for a scrimmage next month. The Red/White scrimmage will be Sunday, Oct. 13.

Back in The Bob.

⚪️ Scrimmage
️ Oct. 13th
⌚️ 2:00pm CT
️ Claim your free tickets beginning Oct. 2nd
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— Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) September 26, 2024

This is the first time in Fred Hoiberg’s six seasons that the Huskers have hosted an open scrimmage for fans. The event will tip at 2 p.m. CDT. The Devaney Center will have a reduced capacity at approximately 6,000 seats. Concession stands will be open, and gates will open one hour before the scrimmage. The scrimmage itself will be a full-game simulation.

“We wanted to do something a little different and give our fans a chance to see the team in action in a competitive setting before our exhibition game,” Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg said. “Having it in the Devaney Center will be a different experience for our players and provide a good environment. We had some memorable games with Coach Nee’s teams when I played at Iowa State, and I coached in the Devaney Center in Nebraska’s final year in the Big 12.”

Fans can claim general admission tickets at Huskers.com/Tickets beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. CDT. Students can reserve a limited number of Red Zone seats beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, at noon, and students can visit Huskers.com/students for more information on how to claim their ticket. Current season-ticket holders should check their email for a special pre-sale event on Tuesday, Oct. 1. There is a limit of six tickets per account.

Free parking will be available for the scrimmage in the lots around the Devaney Center and on Innovation Campus.

The Red/White Scrimmage is the second of two preseason fan events in advance of the 2024-25 season. Opening Night will take place in the Railyard on Canopy Street next Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. CDT. That event is also open to the public.

Nebraska returns seven letterwinners, including three starters, from a team that 23-11 and reached the 2024 NCAA Tournament. All regular season home games, as they have since 2013, will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena.